It's astonishing to think that Mean Girls was released in 2004 as the movie could have been made way more recently and it would still feel so relatable. While some had awesome high school experiences, it's fair to say that more people weren't considered part of the so-called popular crowd, and this led to many negative emotions and tough days. It's this relatability makes Cady's journey so satisfying, as she does lose herself a little, but she ultimately learns some key lessons in being a good person.
From Regina's many harsh quotes to all the hilarious scenes involving Cady and the Plastics, there are many moments in Mean Girls that fans still talk about now.
10 Cady Meets Damian And Janis
Damian is widely considered the most popular character in Mean Girls as he's kind and not envious of the Plastics, unlike the others.
One of the most recognizable scenes in the movie is when Cady meets Damian and Janis. It's her introduction to this specific high school and also the world of teens in general, as she's been homeschooled, and she's grateful to have some people to sit with. These characters tell her all about the different social groups in school and it's clear that while these two are labeled as the unpopular misfits or "art freaks," they're actually the cool ones.
9 Cady Sees The Plastics For The First Time
The Plastics aren't very smart, as Karen is famous for being ditzy and Gretchen isn't far behind. It's hilarious to think back to when Cady first sees the girls who will soon become her whole world.
When describing Gretchen, Janis says that Gretchen is a gossip and Damian says, "That's why her hair is so big, it's full of secrets." And who can forget Regina's Cleopatra-esque entrance, being carried into gym class on the shoulders of her male peers? Janis says that Regina is totally evil and fans start to realize that she has some bad blood with her, and that's why she's so obsessed with this idea for Cady to get involved in their universe.
8 Regina Asks "Is Butter A Carb?"
When Regina wants to go on a diet, she famously asks Cady, "Is butter a carb?" and Cady says yes, even though of course it's a fat.
No one could ever forget Regina's question as it was just so silly and ridiculous. It was also perfectly Regina, as she is always more concerned with her physical appearance than anything else, and she only wants to talk about herself and how much other people love her. Whatever. She's getting cheese fries.
7 The Jingle Bell Rock Scene
As Cady gets further and further into the world of the Plastics, she is tasked with performing "Jingle Bell Rock" at the Winter Talent Show with them. She gets into it and does a really great job.
This is a scene that fans associate with the movie, as everyone loved watching this performance. Before too long, the show becomes a disaster, as Gretchen becomes more and more insecure. Cady saves the day by singing the song by herself, and soon the Plastics and the audience are singing together and clapping along.
6 When Regina's Mom Says "I'm A Cool Mom"
Another Mean Girls scene that will always live rent free in every fan's head is when Regina's mother says "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom." She's wearing a pink velour sweatsuit that looks like it was swiped from Regina's closet, which is part of the joke of course, as she is desperate to fit in with her daughter's teenage pals.
This is definitely one of the most famous scenes from this popular movie, as no one would expect a parent character to be quite this obsessed with being back in high school.
5 When Damian Gives Out Candy Canes
Another famous Mean Girls scene is when Damian dresses up as Santa and gives out candy cane-grams to the most popular kids at school. "Four for you Glen Coco, you go Glen Coco! And none for Gretchen Weiners. Bye."
This is a line that is quoted a lot, and it also proves that the plan to undermine Tte Plastics is working, as Gretchen is starting to feel super insecure, and eventually, she's going to crack.
4 Cady Tells Aaron "It's October 3rd"
Cady develops a huge crush on Aaron and when he asks her what day it is in class, she answers, "It's October 3rd." Aaron seems like he's interested in dating Cady, as he likes how smart she is, but there are some issues since he used to date Regina.
This seemed like a totally random and innocent scene, but it soon became the focus of many memes and now October 3rd is actually the official "Mean Girls Day." It's definitely amazing to see how much fans love this day of the year.
3 The Hilarious Phone Call Scene
In this famous phone call, Cady and Regina gossip about Gretchen while Gretchen is on the other line, so she can hear absolutely everything. The whole thing becomes a total disaster, with multiple calls taking place at the same time. Hilariously, Karen insults Gretchen without realizing that she's talking to her.
This is one of the most important scenes in the movie since it deals with the toxic power dynamics within this group of so-called friends, and it proves that Regina is truly a bad influence on everyone.
2 The Crying Girl In The Gym
Near the end of the movie, there's a girl who starts tearing up at the emergency assembly and she says an emotional quote that fans will always remember: "I wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school... I wish that I could bake a cake made out of rainbows and smiles and we'd all eat it and be happy..."
Damian yells, "She doesn't even go here!" which is another famous quote from Mean Girls. This is a huge scene, since it's all about discovering the Burn Book and realizing that it's better to celebrate each other's differences than to try and be popular.
1 The "You Can't Sit With Us" Scene
After Regina wears sweatpants on a Monday, Karen tells her "that's against the rules and you can't sit with us." These were Regina's rules and had been enforced in the past, though she tries to circumvent them.
Gretchen gets extremely upset as she explains that they have been following Regina's rules for a long time so she can't break them now. She echoes Karen, yelling "You can sit with us!"
Fans of Mean Girls can never forget the rules that the Plastics have about clothing, as this is one of the most memorable parts of the movie. It's definitely satisfying watching Regina's power start to dissolve throughout this smart teen story.
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January 22, 2021 at 04:30AM
