Her Campus at Bentley
I Am Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bentley chapter.The manic pixie dream girl phenomena is something that I’ve always been aware of. I...
Her Campus at Millersville
Why the “I’m Different Than Other Girls” Mentality Is Harmful
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Millersville chapter.The idea given to girls by society, that to be liked you need to be...
Her Campus at Kenyon
How to Spot a Poorly Written Female Character
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Kenyon chapter.Representation has been an issue in Hollywood for…well forever. And despite talks of diversification and...
Her Campus at American
Manic Pixie Dream Girl Monologue
"Cool Girl" Monologue? Try “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” Monologue.
Her Campus at Toronto MU
The Dangers of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
I’m sending my sincerest apologies to any woman with dyed hair who’s been called Ramona Flowers. You didn’t deserve that.
Do You Know What Is A Manic Pixie Dream Girl?
Do you want to know more about how Manic Pixie Dream Girls are pictured in the movies? Check this out!
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Needs to Die
Growing up, my sisters and I watched two kinds of movies- Disney movies and musicals. I would always think, “Wow, I want to be just like...
We Are Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl
The "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" is a popular cultural cliché that keeps coming back. The phrase was coined by film critic Nathan Rabin who...
The Fallacy of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
There was a time in my life where I wanted to be Ramona Flowers. She was so cool in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with her colored hair, her...