Legally Blonde is a weird movie...

[@christine0068]

I really liked how Elle's sorority sisters never doubted that she could get into Harvard. Instead they just made sure she realized how much work she would have to put in

[@estephanymatos8192]

AND helped her.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Endless support

[@mikehunt3420]

Honestly this movie takes a few of the normal stereotypes and just did the complete opposite. It’s still pretty cliche but it’s much more fresh feeling

[@kaledoublescope]

It was so good 🥺

[@Midna__]

Sisterhood

[@oliviadurand2429]

I love how Legally Blonde also showed how being into typically girly things doesn’t mean you are a bully, but Elle was super sweet and was willing to help others! You can be into makeup and fashion and not be a jerk

[@mewesquirrel6720]

Tell that to the stupid yt girls in my school

[@oliviadurand2429]

@@mewesquirrel6720 well not everyone can be nice, but I feel like the majority of people try to be like Elle Woods lol 😂

[@gOdkNoWsIWTBF]

ikr? like she has such nice manners

[@amaalburhan536]

@@mewesquirrel6720 not everyone is nice

[@mostannoyingscaramain]

Ffs.

[@tiredishere]

"What, like it's hard?" is so iconic because Warner's dad had to make a call for him to get off the waitlist and Elle got in all by herself.

[@veefrain6232]

OH BURN

[@gregorypeckluvr]

YESS

[@amberslahlize7961]

It's definitely a good burn, even without all that.

[@bordercolliegirl7878]

That's true and all but she only got in because the men completely sexualized her and therefore she only got in because of her looks. but yeah it is still funny and iconic.

[@tiredishere]

@@bordercolliegirl7878 lmao what? Did you even WATCH the movie? No, she didn't get in based only on looks or being sexualized. She got a 179 on her LSATS, which was higher than the score she would AT LEAST need. She worked her ass off to do that and she already had a 4.0 GPA. She also got in because of her work in her sorority (making faux fur undies for charity, which the admissions board recognized as being philanthropic and a lover of animals) and it was also showed that she had an appreciation for music (Ricky Martin video). Harvard never had a fashion major, either, before Elle and figured it would be nice to have some diversity amongst the other students' majors. The only men who sexualized her were Callahan and some boys on her move-in day and during a game of football that she was sunbathing during. No one on the admissions board saw her and accepted her just because she's a beautiful woman. She got in through hard work and determination. The whole movie is her proving just how smart that she, a pretty blonde girl from California, can be and that she's so much more than something nice to look at. This comment is so insulting lmao

[@caitlyngray8564]

What was always insane to me is that people were actually surprised that Elle was accepted to Harvard & they act like she only got accepted because she was hot in her admissions essay video. When in reality her 4.0 in Fashion Merchandizing would classify as a business degree & she got a 179 on her LSAT (180 is a perfect score) so her score was incredibly high!! There really wasn't a reason to not accept her into the law program!!

[@tenochmorales9009]

Ikr, even in the scene of the video they mention all the credits she have and they agree on accepting her. So it's actually funny what happens there, because there are two optipns: (1) she is well prepared and the video only helped her to overcome the misogyny of the institution by making them feel embarrassed of their sexual arousal or (2) she's accepted because of how she looks only, which only would ment that they are just horrible and unprofessional, which leads to the question which prestige Harvard have if their rulers are like super trash. Either way, Elle is not responsible for their misogyny and shouldnt stop herself for applying in the best way she believed (which bc of her background as beauty contester, it is not absurd)

[@adinakruijssen3056]

​@@tenochmorales9009also her video screamed lawyer commercial - she's a natural!

[@hunterlawrence3573]

To be fair, in the musical two of the assistants mainly want to admit her because she’s pretty. The head guy doesn’t care about that and basically says “well, you have all the numbers, but where’s that extra thing?” Elle sings that she’s going for love and the guy takes pity on her and accepts her.

[@H.so.]

She even had all of those extra curriculars under her belt and she wasn't your typical Harvard Law applicant. Elle Woods was literally winning at life the whole time!

[@ch4rln]

plus the university she went to was UCLA, while it’s known for being a party sorority school like it’s still a school that’s not easy to get into

[@becomingemmaemilia2709]

I like Elle's character a lot. More movies shouldn't "demonize" ultra-femininity.

[@Amber86queenbee]

It must have been a trend back then as we as got Miss Congeniality doing the same.

[@KhaosAdmiral]

same here, it's actually kind of awesome that Elle is ultra-feminine and smart and is so unashamed of what everyone else thinks of her.

[@midnight8341]

@@KhaosAdmiral eeeh, well... In the beginning at least it's more unaware than unashamed...

[@ddjsoyenby]

agreed yes she's hyperfeminine but she's not dumb and she becomes a harvard law student just to spite an ex boyfriend...........i respect that.

[@trinaq]

Me too. Elle taught me not to dumb yourself down to get people to like you, and to embrace your intelligence. Plus, why choose between brains and beauty when you can easily have both?

[@cassiaferreira3205]

I'm never gonna stop loving this movie. Elle not being a 'not like other girls' protagonist and actually embracing her femininity is so refreshing.

[@clawsoftheraven3791]

I agree! Just because a girl is intelligent, it doesn’t mean she can’t dress girly or cute!

[@willowlaurent2117]

Tbh I don’t believe all girls are the same in general. Some people have thought I was a guy online because of the way I phrase things or what I’m interested in. I think we should realize there no such thing as acting female or male when it comes to your personality. Yes, there are differences between both genders due to hormonal and body reasons but that’s about it.

[@Aaditri44]

@@willowlaurent2117 well yes but many girls make fun of "hyperfemininity" in general acting like it's something childish and stupid, even if (especially back then) women were view in that way, on the other side of the coin people make fun of tomboys for not being "real women" this double standard made many girls become "pick me" to feel different to any other kind of girl, basically being a contrarian for not wanting to be putted in a box

[@Jules-z4e]

If what she portrays is feminity then we are doomed

[@Aaditri44]

@@Jules-z4e why tho

[@Path6627]

I love the line where she goes “I’m never going be good enough for you am I.” Her realizing he didn’t respect her and she deserved to be respected was so powerful. For me, this movie wasn’t about how a pretty girl can be both smart and feminine . It was pretty girl learns her true value and doesn’t rely on a man to validated herself.

[@AtTheEnd1000]

Nowadays they make this super cringy on tv

[@mikehunt3420]

@@AtTheEnd1000 and they nail the hammer on the head 1000 times instead of developing the character and letting then plot show you

[@sienna1137]

well said

[@lemon4087]

This kind of revelation happens to everyone. It's sad that after that revelation we hate our past self..

[@ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe]

It’s both

[@aleciahansen7859]

I also loved that she was kind to Vivian and realized Warner wasn’t worth her time, but didn’t drop the program, instead kept going and didn’t let the situation defeat her.

[@rishabhanand4973]

Yeah she went to win back Warner, but then found she actually liked law school and was good at it and that Warner wasn't worth it. I call that "task failed successfully"

[@lunacouer]

Can we just appreciate that this movie showed how hard it is to get into Harvard? Unlike every teen movie in the last 10 years?

[@JinxSanity]

Makes me appreciate this movie a lot more now, especially as all other portrayals of college tend to be "Get into college and become a instant success!! If you don't you'll be a loser at life working menial jobs!" , yet forgetting to show anything negative like Student Loans, bribing professors and how a college degree is not a 100 percent guarantee you'll be instantly hire for a professional job.

[@foza_8866]

Flashbacks to the kissing booth where the main character’s admission essay was literally her listing random people in saying cheesy lines like “I wanna be my dads smile, I wanna be my best friend’s girlfriend’s joy”

[@uncleseekx]

@@foza_8866 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@slsthewriter1299]

Honestly I think it did a little bit of both, but it works so well because Elle _is_ extremely smart, she's just Elle. Lol. Like, she still busted her ass to get into Harvard, and then through it, but I think there was some truth in when she asked Warner, "Oh, like it's hard?" while he was waitlisted. xD Like- Okay, Elle worked hard, but she also got into Harvard relatively easy because she's not a pile of rocks.

[@VanAnhNguyen-us2wn]

Noah in the kissing booth just read a book and got into Harvard

[@ruelovegood398]

A lot of movie shows strong woman character as less feminine, femininity and strength are seen as opposite qualities. But this movie celebrated femininity, it showed a woman doesn't need to lose her femininity in order to be successful and strong, love this!!!!

[@rayofsunshineb5347]

Literally 👏👏👏

[@kyoumary150]

That’s the exact reason why it’s my favourite movie 💜

[@thisisntallowed9560]

The movie celebrated traditional feminity. I choose to see it more as she stayed authentic. But I like your comment. A woman also doesn't need to be feminine to succeed or be percieved as competent (this is a problem in some places)

[@rayofsunshineb5347]

@@thisisntallowed9560 the problem is that nowadays feminine is seen as a negative thing at least in America (where I'm from). There is nothing wrong with not only acknowledging but celebrating her femininity even if it can be seen as "traditional" considering nowadays you have to appear less feminine and more masculine to be seen as successful or powerful. Both can be appreciated.

[@ruelovegood398]

@This isn't allowed I get your point but I haven't seen a film where it was implied that a woman needs to be feminine in order to be successful, it has always been the other way around. However, women who are not traditionally feminine are often considered as less of a women, eg: they'll not be a good partner/wife/girlfriend etc. There is even stereotypical jokes that successful career driven women end up alone or become cat lady. That's why I made the point about femininity and strength being seen as opposite qualities. 'I'm not like the other girls' trope has been used in movies for years to make femininity look like a negative thing, this movie defied it. The important thing is to acknowledge that there should be no definite rules for femininity, it should be an individual's choice. If someone chooses to be feminine in short hair, let her; if someone chooses to be feminine in pink, let her be as well. No need to pit them against each other, or villify them for their choices 😇

[@oldtelevision5687]

I like the movie honestly. She was showing that girls are worth more than looks. Like, "I'm not only pretty, I can be everything nobody ever expected of me."

[@normalgirlcvco]

But she also showed a woman can be girly care about her looks and still be awesome 🥰🥰🥰

[@outinspace3083]

@@normalgirlcvco I also loved how they showed her sorority sisters being supportive and not catty or bitches.

[@powerfuljmonk1938]

I am not pp

[@prideandprejudicebyjaneausten]

Also shows that you should stalk your creepy ex to Harvard. Even if you don’t like him that won’t matter. New career, new you.😉

[@Myaccount923]

@@outinspace3083 yesss loved that

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

Unlike other underdog movies, where the protagonist fuels their ambitions with the hate and doubt others throw at them, Elle succeeds by doing the opposite. Instead of focusing on her haters/doubters, she channels her energy towards her allies, which include her sorority sisters, Emmet, Paulette, Brook, and even her dog Brewser. She doesn't hold grudges or keep tabs. If you were rude to her yesterday, but are nice today, she focuses on today, allowing you to save face. At the same time, she's no pushover, and respects herself enough to give as good as she gets. When faced with adversity, she handles herself with grace and poise, works hard behind the scenes, then comes back and tries her best.

[@trevandrea8909]

She's sooo nice and cheerful like the sun 😍😍😍

[@AD-lg4vl]

So well put, and is exactly why I love this movie! And why it's not just a typical rom-com

[@comicbooknerdisme]

This movie is before it’s time because it doesn’t villainize Elle for being a girl. A lot of movies that have “I’m not like other girls” is literally just villainizing traditional femininity and is inherently anti woman

[@ijornhribrudkrvir]

Exactly. A lot of Elle's mannerisms, attitude etc, in another movie, would translate directly to stupidity. This movie shows that she is girly and loves fashion and speaks in a high pitched voice, and she's STILL brilliant. She isn't less because if it, it's just a part of who she is. It's refreshing as hell.

[@SyntheticHalo]

@kshamwhizzle See that's were I don't agree. The movie came out when I was still in elementary school. I loved Elle for her femininity, her kind heart & how she became a lawyer by working her ass off. I don't look anything like Elle. I got darker skin, dark eyes, dark hair, yet I was able to identify with her & see her as my role model. She was the reason I wanted to become a lawyer when I grow up. People nowadays always have to see their twin in a show/movie/game to be able to identify with them & that is wrong. She is a strong female, THAT'S what matters. & todays society trying to villainize these kind of women is wrong. Everybody should be allowed to be who they are. You're not like other girls? Cool! You're somebody who is girly? Also cool. Doesn't mean any of those are a bad thing to be. This whole new trend on villainizing extreme femininity is catty bitch behavior.

[@ggundercover3681]

exactly. I'm not like Elle and never will be "the type of woman she is". yet, did I love her and everything she characterised. it's refreshing to see something so simple yet hardly actually shown in media. I have so many friends and associates who are nothing like me, but I can still appreciate them. I don't like pink and red. yet I can recognise when something is beautiful and suits another person. I can give compliments and enjoy girly girls. appreciate when they are super happy and do that cute high pitch stuff, and they love me and my differences. it's almost like they see me as a person.

[@melliexcx]

@@SyntheticHalo THANK YOU for saying "everyone wants to see their twin in movies these days" people want these movies to be so niche and specific to them which is impossible and then bash it when it doesn't fit them to a T.

[@swanpride]

Yep. Also, I love that the one development Elle makes is to realise that she doesn't need this or any douchebag and that she can be whatever she wants if she just applies herself.

[@trinaq]

"If I'm going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I'm 30, I'm going to need a boyfriend who's not such a complete bonehead." Talk about a savage burn! 😎

[@PerfectBlox]

Ikr FRRRRR 🤣 I make vidz 🥰💖💫

[@tyrant-den884]

He probably still managed to become a senator.

[@randomweeb7923]

@@tyrant-den884 SPOILER!!!!! He graduated without honors and failed to get a job!

[@tyrant-den884]

@@randomweeb7923 you're right, he's much more of the presidential type. Or at a Supreme Court justice.

[@thatrandomguy2153]

@YTr cretor BOT ALERT. ITS A BOT. It take you to a video with religious music that I cannot understand.

[@imagoat273]

I'm sorry but getting cat called and shouting "I OBJECT!" is iconic :)

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

Damnnn I never even caught that!!! Literally a double meaning damn

[@sakuranovaryan9261]

It's a good scene

[@CherryBlossom28479]

I actually use it when I'm walking down the street and a guy tries to hit on me, the line helps a lot in those situations.

[@amjackson2115]

@@CherryBlossom28479 that’s so iconic

[@TCt83067695]

@@Blueeyesinthesky double meaning?

[@thehumanpotato2844]

Fun fact, this is based off of the book the author made based on her own experience at law school (at Yale though). It was actually all written on pink paper with a fuzzy pink pen and that’s how it got noticed in the big pile of like, EVERYONE’S stories. It was so different, it got picked up and read.

[@acarmenac]

what’s the book called?

[@thehumanpotato2844]

@@acarmenac Legally Blonde

[@oddeyes9413]

Elle Woods was a prime example of a woman who was discovering herself and realized she didn't need someone who didn't support and appreciate her for who she was and could become. She's an amazing role model. *And a total savage.*

[@samwinterstarch4857]

She has her sorority for support

[@lunarisita26]

And she's nice and a good person. She doesn't need to be mean to prove herself

[@Suzziixoxo]

Periot

[@rahbeeuh]

The main song off the soundtrack (that's not Perfect Day by Hoku) describes this description of Legally Blonde. It's called Don't Need You To by Samantha Mumba.

[@shre15]

Some things aren't weird about this movie like Elle studying hard to get into Harvard University and became a successful lawyer. I admire her for that

[@trinaq]

I agree, this movie has a pro feminist quality to it, which is timeless to this day!

[@shre15]

@@trinaq Well said and it shows we women can dress pretty and at the same get into top universities

[@Ikajo]

@@trinaq Kind of. There is one character who is the stereotype of the crazy feminist who is treated as if she is a joke. Which is one of my critiques of this movie. While it says pretty women can be successful, it also looks down on women who doesn't care about their appearance.

[@sharyebethancourt3660]

@@shre15 it didn’t demonize the girly girl.

[@gracekim1998]

@@Ikajo oh🤔 so anyone like me😅

[@rachelconsoli8428]

I also feel like it’s never fully appreciated how genuinely smart/accomplished Elle is even before Harvard. Like a 4.0 is freaking amazing in college, and fashion merchandising is still a branch of marketing which is not easy stuff. Also doing all of this while being the president of her sorority? People scoff, but running any organization is A LOT of time management and people skills, it’s really impressive. As someone from a sorority I could’ve never been president, it’s so much responsibility and work. And then a 179 on her LSATs which is close to perfect? Girl is a queen, and I love that she never sacrifices her sense of self, it’s aged so well, I adore Elle Woods.

[@stefanmakara373]

You can also add that ALL the girls in the sorority are helpful and kind, very sweet and caring; Elle as president WANTED to fill the house with good people.

[@bennyton2560]

@Rusty Howe she also helps other people! the awkward nerdy guy in her class and Paulette. she can also stand up for herself (calling Vivienne constipated)

[@Screamintothevoid123]

This!!!

[@lorien_braga]

I'm not American, what is the max grade to LSAT?

[@stefanmakara373]

@@lorien_braga it's 180.

[@holo_sp4m735]

In the musical Vivian was actually the one who believed it was entirely Callaghans fault and Warner who suggested Elle was sleeping her way to the top, as it made up for her original “failure to meet girl to girl solidarity”

[@TawnyRoyal]

I’m shocked the party scene wasn’t brought up where Vivian invited to her to a party saying it was a costume party when it very much wasn’t, especially the sick burn Elle laid on Vivian she said “usually when I dress up like a frigid bitch, I try not to look so constipated”

[@ellep.6204]

Love that scene 😂

[@MunchkinWheels]

KZbin has stupid rules about what they consider to be “sexual content,” and they might’ve limited his video due to it being age restricted… I mean… her outfit would’ve pretty much guaranteed that.

[@mxlxcvxl]

Oh My God

[@DeathnoteBB]

@ifabulocitygirl It’s also pretty misogynist for Elle

[@ansitapanigrahi2323]

Brooooo I love that scene🤣🤣🤣

[@nicholasfields1082]

This movie was waaayy ahead of it's time. I don't even think it's a rom com. Like, yes she gets the better guy in the end in classic rom-com fashion, but that is not what this movie is about. She is uncompromisingly herself from beginning to end. She starts the movie with the strength, determination, and intelligence to be whatever she wants to be. This is a female empowerment story where she learns that she is only limited by the boxes she allows herself to be placed in. Once she recognizes "oh, i can be more than just a lawyer's wife- i can be a lawyer!" she shocks everyone with her success because she does it on her own terms. I definitely have a newfound respect for this story 20 years later.

[@hanniacorena7657]

Anti stepford wife😊

[@candykkhorsesngp925]

I also always liked how they didn’t make the relationship with Emmett be the main focus. The main focus is her proving herself. It’s a great film

[@msk-qp6fn]

I think there's a reason Legally Blonde and Mean Girls are both iconic, feministic, and beloved by plenty of men too. We need more movies like Legally Blonde and Mean Girls really. I think as of now the only feministic, not shallow girl power, and genuinely a good story that men like too are Wonder Woman 2017, Birds of Prey+Harley, and Mad Max Fury Road.

[@EgyptNile]

It really wasn’t she is a rich white girl getting into Harvard that’s normal lol

[@lilaboxx]

I really love the movie for that but I also appreciate that the musical focuses a little more on Emmett and gives him more depth than in the movie and it's focused a little more on how their relationship developed. I like both a lot because it's like you have two different views on what's basically the same story

[@alwaysprocrastinating355]

You skipped the part where warner finally wants her and she turns him down in the same way he broke up with her in the beginning! That was one of the best parts!!

[@bennyton2560]

sassy queen

[@berikiko3269]

my favorite part, so satisfying!

[@noahyablon9185]

“I don’t need backups, I’m going to Harvard” and she got in with basically flying colors while Warner had to have his dad call in is honestly hilarious to me since she was so dedicated to proving him wrong on how she can be the one for him while somewhat befriending his girlfriend even though she was a little bit of a snob (to me at first)

[@logangantner3863]

I knew so many girls in high school who were like Elle--very conventionally attractive, "ditzy" personality--but who aced all their classes, worked hard, graduated top of their class, and majored in things like chemical engineering. I never understood the negative stereotype of these people.

[@genty-c01]

ye thats literally this girl in my class

[@lizzyleea]

Same. There was this girl in my class whos good at everything and she's so darn pretty. And she is known to get along with almost anyone just fine. Like, she aced all subjects and she played guitar really good during music class. Even my mom who barely knew anyone from my school had heard of her achievements. She asks me about her whereabouts every now and then but idk how she is doing rn tho. Hope she is doing well.

[@chrisredfield3607]

Jealousy. Pure jealousy.

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

it's the ditz part that's often gross. that usually put on and exaggerated out of insecurity. especially if doing well in "men's" subjects. it's compensation to seem non threatening. now most importantly regarding their grades...how much did their parents make yearly?

[@Sam-sg1ed]

They always put the bully stereotype on these kind of girls

[@DZENITA.]

Omg I was 5 years old when this came out and wanted to be a lawyer like Elle so much afterwards but then changed my mind months later when I saw the first Harry Potter cos logically a wizard better💀

[@sekoseko4439]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWS1mJ2eg8qmpZo....

[@monkeystuff661]

I remember I used to watch the Harry Potter movies sometimes.

[@PerfectBlox]

Lmfaoo FRRRRR 🤣 I make vidz 💖💫🥰

[@unknownuserg2g]

I was -1 yr old…i watched legally blonde wayyy later

[@juozasuwu4537]

I was -8 in 2001

[@lh9591]

I love how her happy ending isn’t about getting the guy back. It’s about discovering her potential while remaining true to herself.

[@leahkartsonakis6030]

Perfectly worded

[@Mel__21]

Yes! Exactly. Her speech at the end saying, “ You should always have faith in people, but most importantly you should always have faith in yourself.” Always get me 😭

[@astelius]

*”THIS IS WHAT I NEED TO BECOME TO BE SERIOUS!“* *”What? Practically deformed?“* *I like this woman, she’s going places*

[@darkdudironaji]

For people that don't know 179 is insanely high. A perfect score is 180. The median LSAT Harvard or Yale is 173.

[@kay.4194]

:O what?!

[@glewglew9852]

Woow really! I didn't know. Thanks for explaining.

[@fififornow8031]

Yup, that and her 4.0 gpa along with that very different “essay” she was bound to get in tbh.

[@jsas2047]

@@fififornow8031 yep even without the essay she had really good chances to get in. Her grades were almost perfect, she was the president of her sorority (i think that's what it's called) so i assume she had a good list of extracurricular activities and she's super rich. Her essay was just the cherry on top but she probably could've gotten in without it.

[@claytongriffith8323]

The thing was Elle always smart. She was graduating with a 4.0, was top of her class, highly involved in extra curriculars. She was just very hyper fem which is seen as not professional because of ... sexism. Oh in the disconnect of old money and new money.

[@yonicorn1641]

and the dress part in the shop in the beginnign, how the lady tried to trick her into buying the dress because she assumed Elle was just a dumb blonde and Elle disproved and called her out. We love a strong feminine smart queen

[@bennyton2560]

@@yonicorn1641 by using her knowledge about fabrics, that's professional

[@friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354]

"I need to marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn" makes me laugh every time. I read somewhere that Marilyn Monroe was actually really smart, but just played the dumb blonde

[@dancepiglover]

Also, Jackie was beautiful.

[@melz6625]

@@dancepiglover no. pls. we need to stop that narrative. I’ve seen the pictures of the shark teeth. Together with the eye set it gave me scary hammer shark vibes.

[@lovelavenderlily]

Also, Marilyn dyed her hair. She was a natural brunette.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

@@lovelavenderlily So she wasn't a dumb blonde at all. She was a smart brunette

[@skootergirl22]

Just to show that blondes ain't dumb

[@charlesp8134]

Elle's not dumb she has a 4.0 in her major. That takes alot of hard work especially in college while also being the president of a sorority. Everyone just underestimates her because she is blonde and has a bubbly personality. And she was able to raise her score in the LSAT by 30 points within a few months. Everyone always underestimates her because of her looks including her parents.

[@Natalie_Val]

Elle's being accepted to Harvard in Legally Blonde is more realistic than Elle's acceptance to Harvard in Kissing Booth ngl

[@amberyadav3147]

I think almost every other acceptance into Harvard is more realistic than Elle's acceptance to Harvard in kissing booth lmao

[@Natalie_Val]

@@amberyadav3147 Lmao

[@gemmaxox8698]

@@amberyadav3147 yea all she needed to qualify was “what do you wanna do in 5 years”

[@unknowns78]

@@gemmaxox8698 And that essay was TRASH

[@shishik4571]

I have a friend who started at Harvard this fall the application process isn’t super crazy or anything but she was also a first generation student who immigrated here, speaks three languages, was President of our junior class and had a 3.8 gpa so she had a lot to add to her application as well as her college essay. She also had three supplements to answer for her application so Elle from the Kissing Booth was pretty unrealistic lol

[@Swiftiebooklover7]

Legally blonde was calling out the "I'm not a girly girl, I'm a cool girl" nearly 20 years before the general population did.

[@BlueGangsta1958]

I think the negative reactions Elle has to deal with at Harvard also have a lot to do with her being new money. Her fashion is very loud (unlike the sedate and conservative clothes you see in old money families) and she wasn't socialised in the nuances of upper-class behaviour. It would make her stick out among students from old money and at least some of them would think less of her because of it.

[@rukayath6674]

@@BlueGangsta1958 your comment just made me realise her transition from the "regular conservative traditionally rich" to the "flashy typical girly pink" was prolly due to her breaking away from attempting to blend/fit in and be unapologetically herself-

[@PerfectBlox]

Ikr FRRRRR 💖 I upload vidz 🥰💫✨

[@emilycanfield2634]

@@BlueGangsta1958 I don't think her family was new money, she seems like she grew up pretty wealthy and her parents seem typical conservative old money. I think they just let her do whatever she wanted and be who she wanted to be, loud fashion/girly/bubbly etc Edit: I think its more of a commentary on west coast vs east coast wealth

[@BatgirlStan]

Uh no? She embraced her femininity, she was a girly girl and a cool girl

[@Spicie95]

My favourite moment of the whole movie is when they out the pool boy by tricking him into admitting he has a boyfriend named Chuck, and then he tries to weasel out of it by claiming Chuck is just his friend, only for Chuck to stand up and yell "You Bitch!" - always makes me laugh

[@lunaredelvour2972]

I thought that was funny. "Friend" of mine ruined it for me though because she deadass, unironically called me homophobic for laughing at an outdated homophobic joke funny moment thing. It was a very unpleasant experience 😂😭

[@ironrose6]

@Luna wow! Sounds like you need better friends :/

[@KeanuOR]

@@lunaredelvour2972 Joke isn't even homophobic.

[@ggundercover3681]

@@lunaredelvour2972 lol sounds like a fake woke person. getting offended for no reason and claiming things that aren't hence actually diminishing real cases. stop being friends with them if this is a pattern. those ppl are not good for anyone. they just drag you down and cause harm with their ignorance and vigor

[@jarl-b_1124]

My dad loves this movie. My mom told me that last year, and it was probably the biggest shock of my life, bc my dad is like the most serious person you will ever meet

[@msk-qp6fn]

I envy girls like Elle especially for her social intelligence. I may be okay academically but I definitely suck at the socializing department. And if I was put in any position of leadership I'd be stressed all the time

[@alyssapinon9670]

Same. I’m like Elle in the fact that I’m girly and book smart but my social and organization skills leave a lot to be desired

[@jenn4593]

I agree. How are some people so comfortable in leadership roles?

[@Jass.Marttz]

You need to work harder to get that social security you want, just like Elle did in the educational field. Nobody is perfect, but by working at it, you can be the person you want to be.

[@bennyton2560]

she's so not the pretty mean girl stereotype. being actually caring and kind is queen

[@berikiko3269]

same!

[@Toseuteuu]

Warner: "You got into Harvard Law?" Elle: "What, like it's hard?"

[@trinaq]

Best quote ever!

[@acelovesdiyschristopher7023]

The original savage.

[@Loremastrful]

2001: OH savage burn! 2021:Yeah, mom and dad definitely bribe the admissions board.

[@mariah96551]

And he was still on the waiting list before his dad had to make a call

[@akulinahazarika9236]

iconic

[@acomet2509]

I love how Elle never changes who she is. She studies very hard and really never changes her very aloof and very optimistic. But she’s very intelligent even if she was a “bimbo” stereotype

[@monkiram]

I think you're using the term aloof incorrectly. But I agree otherwise

[@lilaboxx]

I feel like she tries to for a while because in her beginning time in Harvard and especially during the internship she wears a lot more toned down colours so at least her outfits changed for a little while but she realises that she doesn't need to dress up in black and white to do the law thing and I love that

[@Jesuslovesyou326]

@Lilaboxx yep. fashion is how she expresses herself so she feels like to be taken seriously, she has to dress the part too.

[@julianaespitia6572]

I think that when she first gets into the internship she becomes more "serious" but when she goes to the last part of the trial in the hot pink suit it's like the final moment of embracing the "Yes, I adore fashion and girly stuff and I'm one heck of a law student" idk

[@sutyinszkializ9115]

Emett is one of the few movie boyfriends (especially romcom bfs) who are genuinely helpful and kind and don't see the girl as an idol or concept, nbut just as a whole personality with flows. Also, he is not gaslighting, manipulating, just being by her side.

[@trevandrea8909]

Emmett is a dream guy ❤❤❤

[@islamsmydeen]

I love when Elle says “I don’t need backups…I’m going to Harvard”…like that determination and self-confidence was so inspiring to me.

[@sapphia4612]

My girl Elle actually studied hard and then got into Harvard unlike the other female leads who were always in boy drama and magically got accepted in like 3 prestigious universities. And her character is just iconic like she was the definition of queen. She was spoilt but she wasn't a brat.

[@imaneisleeping]

Right I love how she worked hard for it

[@trinaq]

Precisely, Elle subverted people's perceptions about her, and proved them all wrong!

[@toxictv9021]

Lara Jean has left the chat.......

[@sims2lovealot]

Lol kissing booth

[@sakshimaheshwari8683]

@@toxictv9021 Well, the movies don't actually show it but Lara Jean did study. In the books. But I know what you mean.

[@Negsmie]

This movie isn't perfect, but it uno reversed the "dumb blonde" stereotype- and as a natural blonde that watched this as a kid, it's still precious to me.

[@kendallbrunson8301]

i’m a natural blonde too. i love this movie so much!

[@kwilesvolleyball2028]

i love blonde hair. my stupid hair is like light brown sometimes, reddish brown sometimes, then dark brown, and it’s all like 3 feet raised from head.

[@kendallbrunson8301]

@@kwilesvolleyball2028 mine is more of a golden blonde, but strawberry blonde in the water

[@kellysunserenity4068]

Same. I'm also a blonde and suffered due to this trope. Loved that this movie completely subverted it. BLONDE POWER INDEED!!

[@Negsmie]

@@kwilesvolleyball2028 I think brown hair is so pretty! But I do feel you. Mine is a dirty blonde, it used to look nicer when I was little. When I was a baby I looked bald because it was almost white 🤣

[@klarakeuroeaton5737]

I love Elle so much not only is she kind to everyone, she’s smart, and doesn’t judge other girls for being different than her.

[@trevandrea8909]

She's more popular than Regina George in their respective schools/colleges but she's so nice and kind- the anti-Regina George

[@nehankhan1584]

Legally blonder is so ahead of its time that even today’s movies could never. Netflix just focuses on the quirky, relatable girl which is never neither quirky or relatable. Elle was beautiful, fun, loving and smart. Vivien was smart but was shown to really just depend on her brains and even Warren. She went from mean girl who stope the guy to being her own person who saw herself and Elle for all her worth. Like this movie has so many transitions. You think for a minute that Warren would even see Elle for the way she is and choose her. But nope he turned out to be the jackass who got left alone. Elle didn’t need Warren and neither did Vivien

[@lilyangel7611]

Yeah I like that Elle isn't the only character who has great development Like Paulette who finds her courage n vivianne who finally realized that all her prejudices she had about Elle weren't true n they all came from Warner Even Enid at the end realised that Elle wasn't the mean girl she thought she was

[@CorbCorbin]

And what does _that_ say about Elle and Vivien? Or, is that irony just lost on you?

[@hope3290]

@@CorbCorbin ???

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

Ok, but...Did the actress have to use this over-the-top squeaky voice for almost every line? No one talks like that in real life.

[@lilyangel7611]

@@legrandliseurtri7495 there r many kinds of people in real life N I've seen some people who talk like that

[@yonicorn1641]

I love how she had the quick thought and mindset from the beggining when the shoplady tried to make her buy the dress and Elle called her out. Like, it shows how she didnt get smart in school, she was always smart in that sense

[@DeathnoteBB]

…but she was already in fashion school, so it did make her smart.

[@lightworker221]

I hate it when cable channels cut that scene out because it's so important to establishing her character.

[@bennyton2560]

she found that out because she's knowledgeable about fabrics, that's more professional smart than street smart I'd say. or both

[@kitkatbreaker1270]

@@bennyton2560 both. Both is good

[@reikun86]

@@lightworker221 Why would they do that? That scene is so good and pivotal in establishing Elle as a character.

[@OriginalPinkPenguin]

Warner’s character is so disgusting& forgettable that even Alex kept calling him Warren & not Warner the wrong name. Lol

[@monkeystuff661]

Lol ngl that sounds like the movie and tv show company dude

[@sunnyyyyyyyyyy]

@@monkeystuff661 nice pfp

[@LxstinNeverland]

And here I thought it was Warren too 🤣

[@hidden-behind-wisteria2701]

oh. i didn't even notice

[@loneronin6813]

I never understood why she wanted him back in the first place other than that being the first stepping stone for Elle as a character to stand out on her own and realize that she is more than just her looks or who she is in a relationship with. I guess part of me just thinks that most people would likely know to keep their distance from a guy that pompous and weaselly. Oh well, live and learn right?

[@k3nny111]

That Established Titles ad has aged like fine milk.

[@chicopridebean368]

Exactly

[@ArtsyAnni]

Wait why?

[@k3nny111]

@@ArtsyAnni It was revealed to be a complete scam

[@ArtsyAnni]

@@k3nny111 nooooooooo

[@brothscout864]

“Its not a scam” …

[@purplelily7764]

I’ve always considered legally blonde to be a feminist masterpiece.

[@yonicorn1641]

and the best thing is that it's not like the new feminist movies where the girl just goes "ah no men are trash", starts reading questionable literature, hates men and thinks it's different/better than everyone else. Legally Blonde is all about showing that feminine girls are as good as everyone else, feminine is not the opposite of strong and also Elle saying "why would you do that to another girl? Us girls have to stick together" and generally her belief in other girls and how they shouldnt turn against each other /also Elle helping Paulette even tho Paulette is poorer/working class/middle aged etc, like if it was any other movie Elle would be either mean towards Paulette or not bait an eye on her and here she was just "ok sis we stick together now lets get the dog"./

[@ankyfire]

@kshamwhizzle what’s the gay stereotype in the movie? That straight men don’t know designers? It’s not homophobic, it assumes gay men have more knowledge than straight men. Not to mention... it’s at least partially true.

[@swiftlyaswiftie]

@@ankyfire it's assuming that guy men know designer, it's not a harsher case of homophobia but more casual like the idea that all gay girls are butch

[@swiftlyaswiftie]

@your overwatered plant stereotypes are a form of mild homophobia

[@gen1130]

@@swiftlyaswiftie I don't think that's exactly true. there are stereotypes about any distinct group of people and we often unintentionally fall for them, but it doesn't mean we hate everyone. mostly it's just ignorance instead of a *phobia. yes, they are a problem, but a problem of its own. there was nothing in this movie that said being gay is bad or was stereotyping gay men more than other characters (this movie had a lot of stereotypes in general)

[@nikapokrovsky1955]

"You got into Harward Law?" "What, like it's hard?" Well according to all Netflix movies in the past few years, apparently not

[@georgiad4939]

*cough cough* The kissing booth *cough cough*

[@muskaan3711]

Lmao

[@BrittanyH87]

I’m a little hurt that Jennifer Coolidge’s role was not mentioned in this video😞

[@candellak]

The bend and snap turned this from a good movie to ICONIC

[@livyh5618]

Especially since it was a huge role and had a complete big role in Elle’s life

[@tinas_hotdog_sophie]

Me too, she is my fave character in the film ☺️

[@trinaq]

Me too, I adore Jennifer Coolidge, and Paulette is such a supportive friend to Elle. I loved her subplot with the FedEx guy, or the scene where Elle helps her to get her dog back from her deadbeat ex.

[@meredith8625]

“I’m taking the dog, dumbass!” She was incredible in this film.

[@ThatSoddingGamer]

I also liked how they subverted the trope of sororities to an extent, by having it be the type with only the most wealthy, connected, and generally pretty young women who aren't academically inclined which is stereotypical, but they're still actually nice people, as opposed to scheming backstabbers and/or mean girls. They were super supportive of Elle and helped her out, even if her plan was a bit bonkers and went against the 'coast through college and just rely on the family money'.

[@Girlfox275]

The best part about the movie is that Elle didn’t have to change her personality

[@Queen_Of_Discord]

I think something that’s even better about the movie is that she TRIED to change her personality, until she realized she was better off embracing who she really was.

[@Girlfox275]

@@Queen_Of_Discord True true

[@chanmarr8118]

I really love the transition the movie made of a pretty blonde girl trying to get her bf back to her realizing her worth and focusing on herself. The only thing she can thank him for is getting her interested in law.

[@RandomPerson-cz8yq]

Now that youve done mean girls and legally blonde you should definitely do CLUELESS next

[@IrisesAndViolets]

YES, complete thy holy trinity of chic flics

[@Eshalll.00]

Definitely

[@gracetaylorsversion3815]

And Heathers!!!

[@zachbartell4193]

The musical is amazing

[@toopsiedaisy2797]

YES!!!

[@Schizniit]

I unironically LOVE this move. I mean, Reese Witherspoon is absolutely adorable in this roll and she played it really well I gotta give her credit

[@Schizniit]

Yes, it's cheesy, but I feel like that's a huge part of the tone in this movie. I feel like it doesn't take itself seriously all that much and it really works to its advantage.

[@Schizniit]

I mean yeah not as good as something like Pretty Woman, but it still surprisingly holds up way better than I thought

[@tadasuko8935]

You skipped the best scene where she just stares at her ex and says, "I will never be good enough for you." And marches out of the party in that stupid bunny costume with WAY more confidence than most women would have. That was my favorite scene.

[@simranmalhotra3933]

"I'll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be!"

[@lilyangel7611]

That scene gave me the boost of confidence that I still have now

[@lilashura6377]

I watch that scene whenever I don’t feel confident enough to be bad as

[@Queldan]

Okay, that existential dread jingle is *killer*

[@PerfectBlox]

Ikr FRRRRR 💖 I post vidz btw 🥰💫✨

[@LifeOfNigh]

"the best part of waking up, is folders in your cup"!

[@rachel_sj]

I need that as my new Forever Ringtone

[@LifeOfNigh]

@@rachel_sj I just made it mine. LOL

[@anthonymathias4043]

So we’re not bring up Paulette...THE ICONIC PAULETTE

[@quinnhullett4714]

It was impressive he summed the whole movie without bringing her up...

[@GorgeousGolden]

“I’m taking the damn dog!” Lol

[@alisaurus4224]

She got that package delivery in the end

[@pau8154]

How dare he

[@colleens1878]

And the Bend n Snap ... that isn't painful to watch lol

[@50PH1E_DOE5_5TUFF]

I played Elle in the musical with my drama school and it was such a great experience!

[@brooke4502]

This movie actually aged pretty well, except for the gays know designers and straight men don’t. Have any of you seen the musical version of this? Every time I watch the movie I can’t help but sing the songs

[@pigpjs]

The musical soundtrack is one of my favorites to play while I work. It peps me up and inspires me to keep working hard.

[@gabrielleporter553]

Love the musical… i’m so excited i’m gonna get to perform it at my school this year 🥳 one of the catchiest soundtracks ever, i find myself humming “ gay or european “and “ Omigod you guys “ constantly

[@brooke4502]

@@gabrielleporter553 ooh so exciting that you get to do it at your school! We only ever perform Shakespeare plays

[@sophiesometimessews]

I love the musical

[@malieka1851]

the musical is one of my favorites to scream sing (terribly) in the car !!

[@emma8187]

“Elle, Poohbear” **retching sound** absolutely sent me 🤣🤣

[@alisaurus4224]

But seriously, what kind of crusty dipshit calls someone their pet name 1.5 seconds before dumping them

[@campbellsoup93]

"I wasn't in my rom-com phase yet" Legally Blonde isn't a rom-com. It's just a com.

[@opinionatedgirl1810]

Romance between her and that dude, It's labeled as a chick flick or romantic comedy even though we barely see romance

[@ava7892]

It's a chick flick

[@clemencerose]

@@ava7892 It’s a movie.

[@ava7892]

@@clemencerose of course, movies have genres tho

[@360shadowmoon]

yes not all movies with female leads are rom coms!

[@ItsJustNaomi]

Alex's reaction is so funny, especially when you know Elle and Viavian were supposed to date at the end but they scrapped that idea

[@karen-but-make-it-gay147]

They were going to date ??? We could've gotten lawyer girlfriends ? (I still think Elle and Emmett are a sweet respectful couple but having a queer lead becoming a lawyer in an overpowering movie like this would've also been great)

[@evanderpierznik]

Alternate title: Alex Meyers discusses a law movie while becoming increasingly more drawn to Emmett's jaw

[@popmans9999]

Emmet's jaw is the predecesor of Archie's abs.

[@danisle4379]

The Chin!!!

[@MichelleKingg]

Elle Woods is basically my whole personality

[@andrewsutherland133]

I didn't know you really existed, but if it works

[@jamiestanway4530]

So the bad parts? Lol

[@funnnehdude]

How are you sure?

[@mollyelizabeth2009]

you guys are so rude- 😂

[@heatherheath3834]

"What, like it's hard?" 😅😅 kidding, we stan a queen. :))

[@swiftlyaswiftie]

I like this movie as it teaches women that it's okay to embrace your femininity and that you aren't weak or fake to be girly (a lot of the reason 'not like other girls' phases happen I'd because women are taught by movies that femininity is bad) you can be feminine, a feminist and strong. Thanks Elle Woods x

[@steamboatwill3.367]

but that shouldn't mean that you NEED to be "traditionally feminine" ALL THE TIME, or that you're "better" than everyone, Don't put down the "not like other girls" girls ( how does that even work? who are the "other girls" ), it's hypocritical.

[@swiftlyaswiftie]

@@steamboatwill3.367 I don't bash girls who are ungirly, not like other girls is an internet term that describes a girl who acts ungirly and makes fun of girls who are girly girl think like those girls who make fun of Instagram models for being 'fake'

[@steamboatwill3.367]

@@swiftlyaswiftie ) aren't a lot of models "fake" ( with pics that are photoshopped )?

[@steamboatwill3.367]

Also, I don't really think films have portrayed "feminity" as antagontistic ( this film certainly isn't ), but often as "weak" and "annoying" ( unfortunately, this film kinda vers into that aswell by reinforcing a lot of stereotypes in that time period ) Most villianezess ( poor spelling, I know ) are either "unfeminine" or "gothic" and in some ways lean into "not like other girls", atleast what I've seen.... And I haven't seen a film/TV series where a stereotypical "girly" girl ( who only cares about fashion, makeup, hair, romance etc, etc.... ) needs to change and get a "reverse makeover"

[@lilaboxx]

@@steamboatwill3.367 I feel like many girls go through that "I'm not like the other girls phase" and it's normal because sometimes female characters are written kinda shallow so if you keep seeing negative stereotypes of women you might feel like you're so special because you have a personality but I feel like some people never grow out of that phase and if you still think you're *better* than other girls just because you don't like make-up when you're in your 20s it's a little weird. Because we all have different interests and we're all more than first impressions

[@niki5143]

I’m Scottish, absolutely loving that your promoting helping our forests! There beautiful and calming. Many thanks to you again, be safe.

[@amberwatkins1998]

This is my favourite example of "Strong Female Character"

[@sami.s2433]

I think she fits the definition, best part is that she does have those moments of vulnerability and she overcomes them. She has a personality and is a realistic depiction of strong women. She does cry over Warner, she feels bullied by Vivian, when she goes with Paulette to get the dog she's nervous, the bunny suit she wore must have been super embarassing, she works out (You actually see.her do that, and it's not some stupid unnecessary "fight scene"), she feels violated by Callahan and nearly quits, things don't magically happen for her because she's strong, she just adapts well. 😁

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Exactly. She had so much crap thrown her way but she overcame it. Felt for her through the film.

[@TheRocketbabydoll]

Agreed you can be girly, blonde, love fashion etc and still be smart AF. If anything this film is more about the everyday misogyny found in certain professions.

[@Spiderlass]

Correction: Legally Blonde is a PERFECT movie.

[@edieellis6161]

no. just no.

[@chiarakia386]

@@edieellis6161 what's your fav movie?

[@Nonrandomnumber]

It’s not, I died from legal inaccuracies, the second one is worse

[@gingersnow1808]

@@Nonrandomnumber I think they're less worried about the legal stuff and more about the actual plot and message

[@dontcare6863]

Love your pfp

[@unicornsprinkles8964]

My favourite thing about the “straight men don’t know designer” thing is that the shoes he recognises are Prada. And Prada was founded by a man.

[@fashionablechangeling1988]

Was he straight?

[@ggundercover3681]

I know he ragged about it not being ok in today, yet I still feel it holds up. i still see many straight men knowing not much unless they were actually educated when it comes to make up and fashion. not saying all gay men can tell either, but higher percentage of them will, since there are just more of them who are interested in fashion and stuff.

[@yonicorn1641]

i mean, i love the movie and this scene, also this scene in the legally blonde musical, it's one of my favorite things but as a bisexual it really bugs me wrong because of the whole "there's no way they had sex because he's gay". But yeah, the movie is from 2001, we all know bisexuals didnt exist back then or smth like that

[@skootergirl22]

@@yonicorn1641 gay or European?

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

“Webster dictionary defines success as…” SO ACCURATE 😭

[@Master0fHyrule]

Legally Blonde is a weird name for a movie... almost sounds like a name for an adult film. But I did enjoy this movie.

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

illegally blonde people: 👁👄👁

[@duckymomo7935]

Bruh I watch your videos recently and I find you here hah

[@amaiagrace5938]

Hi.

[@justindenney-hall5875]

@@duckymomo7935 Which one are you talking too ?

[@tanjoy0205]

Musical was fine

[@threephantomrey]

🎶the best part of getting out of bed, is existential dread🎶

[@eatingtheleaf4659]

That one really got me.

[@PerfectBlox]

Lmfaoo FRRRRR 🤣😭 I make vidz 🥰💫💖

[@midnight8341]

Is that a play on the folgers jingle?

[@threephantomrey]

@@midnight8341 i think so but im not 100% sure

[@dlynne2131]

@@midnight8341 yeah. 🎶the best part of waking up, is folgers in your cup🎶

[@m1dos391]

It’s doubly ahead of its time. Nowadays we have the “pretty girl does smart thing and proves society wrong ” trope, but this movie had the “pretty girl does smart thing but uses her skills as a pretty girl to do the smart thing” trope

[@ankyfire]

I don’t think that’s a trope!

[@leventelenoir]

You know you are rewatching an old video when you see an Established Titles sponsorship block

[@LordBucket-hl3tp]

One of the best parts in the movie is when Warner says “You got into Harvard?” Elle: “What like it’s hard?”

[@aidenhallowell3819]

I've watched this movie several times over the span of my 19 years and it's still great

[@anna7787]

Same lol

[@trinaq]

Ditto, it's such a fantastic movie with a feel good message, yet it never gets old no matter how many times I've watched it!

[@teacupcarson4603]

Same, & Happy Early B-Day! 🎂🎉🎊

[@SavouryGalette]

Elle: This is what I need to become to be serious! Old lady: What? Practically deformed? Best. Line. In. This. Whole. Movie.

[@_1m-fOiV3_h3h3]

Same

[@reikun86]

That lady was a gem.

[@xragdoll5662]

Most underrated line!

[@partypartyyeah303]

Literally I always die at tht part

[@knowhatnot347]

#2 imo is “what like it’s hard?”

[@kindergrinder3920]

"LIPOSUCTION!" "Brooke...Your secret is safe with me." Good thing that nobody else heard her. 😂

[@Emma-rr3kp]

Alex: And of course the thing no one can ever forget in 2001 Me: what 9/11? Alex: Legally blonde

[@beepboop5352]

It's almost like it was purposefully worded in a way that made you believe he was referring to 9/11 so he could subvert your expectations by saying "Legally Blonde" instead.

[@Emma-rr3kp]

@@beepboop5352 oh lol

[@KaixoDenek]

Yeah but Shrek also came out in 2001

[@Ds-yy5or]

That was the joke

[@SqualorOpera]

Alex: **talks about how good it is that they didn’t demonise a ‘girly’ girl, and talks about the low bar for men** Me, a feminist: **silently throws arms in the air**

[@ddjsoyenby]

yeah it's nice to see a film that shows you can be feminine, traditionally beautiful and hardworking and smart.

[@de-void1872]

It's great to see a movie where it's not a tomboy who does this shit and impresses a boy by being not like other girls but instead that you can still be a stereotypical girl and be smart and do more stereotypically masculine things

[@pancakelover99]

“Poo-Bear, the herpes of pet names” KILLED me 🤣🤣🤣

[@folayemi_aina]

😂

[@Savikelle]

I love that Elle doesn't sacrifice those girl loves of hers too. She becomes a lawyer but keeps her love of fashion and girly things. It's refreshing and it did so well I'm surprised the concept isn't used more

[@maijarenee2342]

I like the Old Money/East Coast vs New Money/West Coast theme that plays throughout the film alongside the "blond vs brunette" stereotypes, it adds layers to the story

[@brian423]

Now that I think of it, you're right.

[@THEMOCU]

Lord: “Reese got stabbed!” Person 1: “Resse who? “ Person 2: “With a knife?” _Lord_ : “No Witherspoon”

[@JohnPierre-lz6vb]

You can't stab anybody with a spoon but good one.

[@THEMOCU]

@@JohnPierre-lz6vb went righte oVer yer head eh🤓

[@JohnPierre-lz6vb]

@@THEMOCU ? The f?

[@krislatoya7556]

@@JohnPierre-lz6vb Sharpen the top

[@emilythegreat18]

@@JohnPierre-lz6vb watch me. cmon boys we’re boutta commit a crime

[@ninafresa888]

The one thing that’s always bothered me about this movie is that they only accept Elle because she was a fashion major and for like “diverse majors” or whatever. But Elle is literally already perfect for Harvard. She has a 4.0 gpa, is top of class, is basically the leader of a loving sorority where all the girls are positive and help her study for her big test and go to her for help, even sign that huge card for her at the beginning, she has clear leadership skills, is organized, and probably raised a shit ton of money for organizations with her sorority. To have a 4.0 gpa alone. It’s not the fucking history of polkadots. You have to be good in marketing, financing, communications, etc. Seriously… she’s exactly the kind of person Harvard would genuinely consider if it was real life.

[@AlliandoX]

plus 179 is almost a perfect score

[@ankyfire]

But that’s why they did. And that’s why they accepted her. Isn’t it absolutely normal to go through candidates’ files and consider them from all perspectives, and possibly even have someone playing the devil’s advocate?

[@MugWitch]

@@ankyfire I mean yes but I don’t think the film framed it that way. They framed it like “well….. she’s different than who we usually accept… and she got a 179………………… we’re probably going to regret this but.. okay she’s in” especially juxtaposed to the video essay.

[@ankyfire]

@@MugWitch I kind of see your point.

[@kaylahall1219]

Maybe she had a famous actress mom who slid some money under the table...the ivy's have no honor anymore

[@moshistellar]

2:41 I love that random flex 😭😭

[@shinysnivy5903]

I just realized that he wants to be senator before he’s thirty, but you have to be at least thirty, so evidently Harvard made a mistake

[@AirQuotes]

Warner has no redeeming qualities. He's not very hot, smart, hardworking or nice. His only plus is his money but he's still a dud

[@juliannehannes11]

And he cannot even hunt vampires that well either

[@JackalopeBunny]

Was it weird I thought her boyfriend in the film has hair plugs? Cause I kept looking at his hair and thinking that's how it looked like, like he had gone bald and then got hair plugs to fix that and cover up the baldness, but it still looks weird.

[@existentiallytired6730]

ok but the fashion in this movie is god tier

[@acelovesdiyschristopher7023]

Real facts

[@meiarisu]

"THERE! RIGHT THERE!" "Gay or European? It's hard to guarantee. Is he gay or European?" "Oh hey, don't look at me!"

[@katie-rl7vh]

“you see they bring their boys up different in those charming foreign ports, they play peculiar sports, in shiny shirts and tiny shorts”

[@trinaq]

Best song in the musical, though it's been omitted from a few school versions I've seen!

[@adrii7186]

C U L T U R E

[@skainzzz_]

@@katie-rl7vh "Gay or foreign fella? The answer could take weeks, they will say things like "ciao bella" while they kiss you on both cheeks"

[@arilockett8317]

@@katie-rl7vh is he gay or European? There Right There! Look at that condescending smirk. Seen it on every guy at work. That is metro hetero jerk. That guy’s not gay I say no way

[@chrystheo808]

Exactly, this movie is amazing because it doesn't villainize girly girls and doesn't imply that someone can only be pretty or smart or whatever. The first time I watched it I was angry because Elle won the case because she knew how perm works but then I realized it's not bad at all. No one else there would have thought of it.

[@Porcf81]

You called Warner “Warren” like ten times… lol. He’s so insignificant he doesn’t even get his name spoken correctly in a synopsis.

[@legendary2553]

😭😭😭

[@sarahstewy9892]

i love this movie because it shows a blonde feminine woman that isn’t mean, dumb or trashy. being blonde i always hates the stereotypes cuz i wanted to be a lawyer and this movie really helped me see that i can break those stereotypes!

[@p40v1der13]

I hope you're a lawyer now

[@TrulyAtrocious]

Saul might help

[@YourNumberOneRated1997Salesman]

The part at the red dress thing shows it

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

I ALWAYS crack up at the “whaat practically deFORMED?”

[@alliew31]

The gay thing in the musical is so much better. He doesn’t fall for the bend and snap.

[@bex9158]

THERE RIGHT THERE

[@darpyyy8160]

@@bex9158 look at that tanned well tended skin Look at the killer shape he’s in Look at that slightly stubbly chin oh please he’s gay, totally gay!

[@kriscuit]

im not about to celebrate every trait could indicate a totally straight expatriate this guy's not gay, i say not gay!

[@spaceace946]

that is the elephant in the room well is it relevant to assume that a man who wears perfume is automatically radically fey?

[@princessjazmin6499]

But look at his coiffed and crispy locks Look at his silk translucent socks There's the eternal paradox Look what we're seeing What are we seeing? Is he gay? Of course he's gay Or European?

[@caitlynluciano]

this movie shows that the best revenge is just being positive and loving yourself so wholesome 🥰

[@itsmeGeorgina]

👍😎

[@moonkitty5274]

I really love how this film delves into the 'girly girl' stereotype and the stigma towards it while also showing that you can still enjoy pink and 'girly' things and be an absolute boss; there need to be more films like this.

[@crackle6875]

It was originally a book, got a film adaption and then a stage musical adaption. If you cruise through tons of fan music videos in pounds of various fandoms, there’s a certain song from the musical that you’ve likely encountered.

[@simplesimply3753]

My favorite part is how Vivian and Elle become friendly.

[@corinnapopescu6589]

and then vivian victim blames her… yeah…

[@georgiad4939]

Exactly, they hated each other because they were fighting over a guy, but then they realise that he really isn’t worth it

[@filmfangirls9163]

@@corinnapopescu6589 one of the many changes I loved in the musical. Vivian sees the slap Elle gives Callahan, shuts Warner down when he taunts Elle for it, and encourages her to get back in the game. I loved it.

[@myraredfern7587]

@@filmfangirls9163 Yes!! Another change I loved in the musical is that the relationship between Elle and Emmett is developed better! They seem to have much more chemistry in the musical. Either way though both the film and musical are amazing!

[@filmfangirls9163]

@@myraredfern7587 Yes!!! I loved it. And Emmett telling of Callahan was epic.