“On Wednesdays, we wear pink.” No matter who you are, chances are you recognize a Mean Girls quote when you hear it. Who knew that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Mean Girls would become the cult classic that it is today? Today, April 30, marks the 11th anniversary of everyone’s favorite high school film. Although the film is best known for its snarky humor, there are actually some sincere moments that we can appreciate and still learn from today.
1. Don’t subcumb to peer pressure
It’s easy to be intimidated by your friends. Remember that you have your own voice!
2. Don’t talk trash behind anybody’s back
Like Big Sean said: “Funny thing about talking behind my back / Is that it just keeps coming back to me.”
3. Don’t belittle yourself
Yes, that guy in your math class is easy on the eyes. That doesn’t not mean you have to act dumb around him to get his attention. You’re better than that.
4. Lift up the women around you
Tearing down female peers, classmates or co-workers is harmful toward all of us. We are all responsible for empowering women.
5. Be body positive
Learn to appreciate your body for what it is, not what you think it should be.
6. It’s never too late to apologize
It hard, it hurts and it’s embarssing. But, apologizing when you know you did something wrong is a necessary step no matter where you are in life.
7. Be yourself
Simply said, there’s no one else like you.
8. Fetch is never going to happen
Sorry, Gretchen.