An Unserious Teen Romance |10 Things I Hate About You

[@-rianna]

I think one of the reasons why I love kat as a character so much is because unlike the usual “not like other girls” trope where the character is dripping from head to toe with misogyny, kat is different and yet doesn’t think she’s better than everyone for it. She’s a tomboy but doesn’t shy away from her girly side, she’s independent yet doesn’t act like she would rather stick her hand in a blender than be wooed by a guy ( like the not like other girls ) and that is why ms Stratford shaped my entire existence because I love her ( and her fictional boyfriend but mostly her ). Thank you for coming to my ted talk

[@nedababic8865]

Just fully agree. Also about the outfit fully agree both Kats and Andirs dress love both outfits so much.

[@redbluebae4397]

Yes!!

[@TheBlushBunny]

Kat is definitely a good fictional character to look to for inspiration. I feel you on that. And How to lose a Guy in 10 days….writing it down. 👀

[@nedababic8865]

@@TheBlushBunny I'm excited

[@niyamitchell6818]

@@TheBlushBunny yessss I love how to lose a guy in 10 days. Haven’t seen it recently tho so is it toxic 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@trinaq]

One aspect of this movie that I appreciated was that Kat doesn't fall for Patrick just because he's a "Bad Boy." She's rather turned off by him when she thinks that he's a jerk, and it isn't until he opens up his softer side to her that she begins to warm up to him.

[@TheBlushBunny]

Refreshing to see. More people should take note of this.

[@sunshineeee]

And the good thing too is, he isn’t a jerk in the usual “he hates everyone but me 😍” bs. Majorly his reputation is based around high schoolers being high schoolers-making up rumors. Even if he’s a bit annoying in a jerky way at times(apologies if it’s more, haven’t seen it in a bit), Kat finding out he’s nice and warming up to him is mostly because he’s BEEN pretty cool and nice; no one just gave him that opportunity to step outside of their notion of him based on the rumors. It’s a nice take on the “bad boy” trope

[@trinaq]

Fun Fact: Kat wasn't supposed to cry while reading the poem at the end, but Julia Stiles got so emotional, and the director thought it very befitting of the scene, that they simply left it intact.

[@TheBlushBunny]

She’s always crying lol it’s probably never in the script.

[@jow2716]

@@TheBlushBunny I think I read somewhere that Julia had lost her mother not long prior to filming this scene and the poem made her think of her and of their mother-daughter conflictual relationship.

[@loverinas]

@@jow2716 aw😕

[@Ro.Gue.Ish.]

@@jow2716 😢

[@flyfantasy6565]

Heath Ledger and Julia Styles' chemistry is unmatched. Usually I don't root for main characters of rom-coms. 1,5 hours is simply not enough for me to get invested. Or I thought so, who knows :) But these too seem so compatible in every way.

[@TheBlushBunny]

Their chemistry is everything.

[@erinsbooks]

This is one of my favorite Teen movies ever. It wasn't so much that Kat wasn't like other girls, she just refused to conform. I had that moment in high school as well. It just valued the smart girl, and showing why she is the way she is, but unlike most teen movies, there was no makeover of her, just wanted to wear a nice dress at prom, nothing more. Patrick giving the pep talk to Cameron was so sweet. Also, Bianca punching Joey was so unexpected. It was one of my favorite parts, because in a weird way, it gave her some character growth. I hope they don't remake this movie, cause I don't think that they will do it right or capture the magic they had in that movie.

[@alyssapinon9670]

Bianca punching Joey lives in my head rent free. Was a great subversion of the guy beating up the bully to protect his girl. Plus a huge surprise for Bianca’s character and shows that girly girls can kick ass too

[@Lexxulv]

No because I LOVEEE THIS MOVIE. It’s one of my comfort films. Kind of how like clueless can be for me but also way ahead of it

[@packnetadaija]

I love clueless too!

[@TheBlushBunny]

We love a good comfort movie.

[@packnetadaija]

This is one of my favorite late 90s teen movies! And the fact that Gabrielle Union still looks like how she did in this movie all the way back in 1999 today in 2022, I’m convinced she knows where the fountain of youth is

[@TheBlushBunny]

I mean she looks exactly the same lol

[@packnetadaija]

@@TheBlushBunny right????

[@oc2538]

Heath Ledger was my obsession as a teen. I loved him in Two Hands with Rose Byrne and I always cry at the end of Brokeback Mountain. I couldn't finish watching his movie candy it hurt too much. It took me years to see this movie again. No remakes please of this movie it isn't necessary. My fav parts are when Kat gets her acceptance letter, brings back good memories when I got my acceptance letters. When Kat confessed to her sister that she slept with Joe and why she is now the way she is. The part where Cameron finally tells off Bianca and she kisses him. And of course the singing in the bleachers. I sang that song to both my babies when they newborns.

[@AnchitaPotumanchi]

I related a lot with Kat's decision to not conform to the expectations of her peers and present herself in a certain way so that she's more "likeable" or "palleteable", the way her sister Bianca does. It made even more sense when it's revealed that she used to be " Popular", which means at some point she WAS putting up an image of the kind of person everyone wanted her to be. Having done so for a good portion of my life, I didn't even realise how much the need to be seen as perfect and desirable at all times just takes over your life, until one day you can't do it anymore (for me it happened after I got a surgery and couldn't go around wearing whatever I wanted anymore and most of the times, I was too tired from meds or too in pain to care what I looked like). And for Kat, that might've been after hooking up with Joey (which, I feel like no one talks about enough, how traumatising it is to have your first time be uncomfortable and honestly, non-consensual because Kat said she wasn't ready for it). That would be enough to put anyone off the idea of popularity and putting up a likeable image. Kat isn't trying to portray an image of being "not like other girls", she's trying not to portray ANYTHING AT ALL. Aka trying to live a life where she's self-aware about her actions and making sure those actions don't come from a place of trying to please other people. It's very telling of society, and a clever choice by the film-makers, that even though Kat is actively trying not to put up a front, everyone around her and EVEN the audience thinks she's putting up this "act" of "not being like other girls". Kat doesn't EVER say or do anything mind you, to imply that she doesn't think she's like other girls: she still has crushes, she dresses up when there is occasion to do so and is not afraid of being emotional. And that's why even after so many years of the movie's release, her character still feels relateable and fresh to people.

[@rubydoo3307]

I just miss Heath Ledger so much, he had so much soul and bought it to all his characters. This movie proved the point. I'm his age now, and I can't imagine how young he was.

[@TheBlushBunny]

He was such a talented guy

[@shereeredwood]

This movie is one of my faves and it’s definitely a classic. However, I don’t think we need a remake or reboot because all these gen z versions of classics are so trash

[@TheBlushBunny]

🤣

[@kamiyrahclemons290]

10 things I hate about you is one of my favorite movies

[@TheBlushBunny]

It’s so comforting.

[@richardmangelmann4975]

It seriously took me by surprise that its based off a Shakespeare play

[@Leo_Elisabeth_Alexander]

I love this movie. It's one of my favorite movies, even though I've only seen it twice. It's such a good movie. I didn't really consider Kat to be like the 'not like other girls' stereotype. I can't remember for sure, but I think she doesn't belittle other girls for being feminine. And that's a big part of the 'not like other girls' stereotype. But besides that I agree with everything you said. I love the poem in the movie. And my favourite line is (not sure if this is the exact line but it's how I remember it) "And most of all I hate that I don't even hate you at all, not one bit." I think there was something in there about 'I hate that I love you' but I don't remember how it was said. I'm not sure how I would feel about a re-make. It could be good but it could also be really bad. Maybe it's better to just leave it like this. And I agree with how it relates to society today. But also I'm Autistic and I have never been interested in trends or wanting to be like others style-wise. I did want to not be different (not be Autistic) for a while. But that has nothing to do with style or this video. I love your videos and whenever I watch your video essays I love hearing the intro voice over thing. I haven't watched your podcasts yet. Honestly because I forgot about it. But now that I remember, thank you for the reminder, I'm really excited to listen to it. And I'll make sure not to forget again. Thank you for this video. I really liked it. ❤️

[@TheBlushBunny]

Love this! And I view the not like other girls trope to be multifaceted. Not always as a negative. When I look at earlier films that trope had a different makeup overall. But I do agree with why you don’t view it as the trope.(if that makes sense lol) And standing out in the crowd is what makes us who we are. I don’t know why people are brainwashed to believe we should all have the same way of being. Let me know what you think of the podcast once you check them out 💕

[@crystalcastillo7575]

before i watched the movie I knew about the ending and Kat crying and I rolled my eyes soooo hard but when i watched it for the first time ... tell me why I was crying with her. This movie is an underrated classic & a good time. And Heath is just mmmhh .. the icing of it all.

[@GraceCHenry]

Hey 👋🏿! As a lover of film I watch a lot of film essays on KZbin and most of it is white men and some like the take is white women. I am so freaking excited to find a black female KZbinr who does this kind of content. Please be aware your notifications are going to be blowing up with my comments LOL everyday until I get through your videos. I am savoring the experience of you because you're such a gem. So I'm trying not to binge watch your videos in one night.

[@TheBlushBunny]

This just made my day. Thanks for all the love. It means a lot. 💕💕

[@NoOneReallySpecial]

This is definitely a classic and never needs a remake. I love this movie and enjoy watching it at random. Kat and Patrick were so fun to watch. And even the little romance between her friend and the nerdy guy was cute. It's just a fun movie with a great soundtrack. Kat really reminds me of my sisters and I so it made me love it more.

[@netshwlanconnect]

it already had a remake in the form of a tv show and it was NOT good in comparison

[@knoxoverstreet5354]

this is my FAV movie ever! i really enjoyed this video on it. i relate a lot to how kats outspokenness and unconformity is weaponized by others, it feels like that happens a lot as a teenage girl who is maybe too opinionated. (and btw this movie definitely initiated my massive celeb crush on joseph gordon levitt lol)

[@maza_maludee7595]

One of my good friends got me to watch this movie and I love it! I knew of the name heath ledger and had watched Batman. But when I watched this movie I heard he was in it and was confused as to who he played in it, so much so that I googled the cast 😂 It was probably the fact that he had makeup on in Batman, but when I looked at heath I just couldn’t imagine him playing an evil character. His smile was just so infectious and the chemistry was 110%. It made me real sad that I didn’t appreciate him when he was still alive. I just appreciate the acting of the two main characters because I feel as if it showed genuine and realistic relationship building, which was beautiful to see :)

[@TheBlushBunny]

Yea Heath’s Joker and Patrick are two totally different lanes. Can’t believe it’s the same person. Although he does the same walk that I thought was exclusive to the jokers character. It’s interesting.

[@aabidahsiebritz3839]

I think this movie is excellent! I loved Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger was PERFECT!!!! Sometimes there are some parts of a movie that's racist or homophobic etc but this movie holds up really well!

[@katherinejacko830]

10 things is one of my favourite films, there is just something about it. It’s cheesy yet so wholesome. I could genuinely watch it 6 times in a row (a bit of an exaggeration but you get my point)

[@michaelcain9324]

I just rewsrched this movie tonight. It's better than I remembered. Well written, really well directed, and the cast infudesvso much energy into it. Favorite scene: paintball.

[@SparkleP8nter]

I watched this last night! It's one of my repeat movies. Favorite lines... BIANCA:"Where are you from, planet loser?" KAT: "As apposed to PLANET LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME" 🤣

[@TheBlushBunny]

😂

[@simmonedavis98]

Blush Bunny, I freakin' LOVE your theme song. It so so cute and funny. I literally recite it every video. I hope I'm not the only one. It is way too catchy, I can't be the only one 🤣🤣🤣 Edit: Where did you get it from? I need to know

[@TheBlushBunny]

Haha! I’m glad you like it. It’s actually Harry Styles in a radio interview.

[@simmonedavis98]

@@TheBlushBunny Very interesting. Please NEVER change your theme song, Blush.. It's perfect 😌👌🏾

[@princessbuttercup482]

Same 😂

[@VenusianLissette]

omg, this is perfect. love this cute content, super comforting throwback. thank u !💕

[@TheBlushBunny]

Thanks Lissette!! 💕💕

[@kelpymckelps]

This was must watch whenever it was playing on tv growing up. The underwear color code has always been hilarious to me!!

[@th3.pUrple_t3letubb1e]

“A poem how sweet, what poem would that be?”- The Trenchbull (Matilda 1996)

[@not_you_i_dont_even_know_you]

Oh man I knew I liked you but then you suggested you had no time for the Kardashians and now I'm a staunch fan. ⚡

[@TheBlushBunny]

😂😂😂… great minds think alike

[@superJANIECEpowers]

I love that movie so damn hard, Heath Ledger was a dream, a little offended she hadn’t seen it. Next thing I know, she’s telling me she hasn’t seen Heathers.

[@elzepan3130]

I watched this film for the first time recently and some things age like milk. Like we are not gonna talk about the sean where Cat flashes her teacher.

[@TheBlushBunny]

Lol well to be fair I personally never thought that was funny or appropriate in any film so I didn’t even bother bringing it up.

[@wisehead1830]

It is a classic. I love it. The chemistry made this work. The work of all the actors involved too really fleshed out the story. And I tend to hate remakes so it's a no for me on that. And you were on point with drawing those parallels to modern society.

[@tinkey2562]

I loved this movie. I thought the reason Kat gave up being popular is because something bad had happened to her. IDK if that's true, but I thought that's what she told Patrick.

[@amystravels]

Girl, your content recently has been fire! 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBlushBunny]

Thanks Amy!!!! 💕💕🐇🐇

[@mbalenhlebuthelezi3198]

One of my 'feel good, go back to my adolescence ' movie❤️❤️❤️👏

[@a_viewer5386]

From what I've heard (aka OSP summaries) the original taming of the shrew is quiet... misogynistic. It's basically a man trying to 'tame' the 'shrew' by ACTUAL TORTURE METHODS. Lack of sleep food and generally being treated like dirt! The 'shrew' trapped in this marriage ends up being beat down to an obedient wife who will agree with her husband on anything and everything- (SO SHE DOESNT GET TORTURED)

[@TheBlushBunny]

Oh wow. That’s super dark. Well I’m not surprised since it’s Shakespeare. But glad they decided not to got that route for the film. Yikes lol

[@Michelle-ry7gc]

I saw 10 things i hate about you when it came out in theaters, and I still love it. I like that Kat ultimately isn't tamed, she just finds that she can connect with other people without conforming. It makes her character arc so satisfying and optimistic. It's also a satisfying fuck you to the original Taming of the Shrew, which relies Katherina finding happiness in submission to her husband in order to resolve the conflict. Although the film is about white upper class girls, it also has self-aware moments that highlight their privileged position and problematize the liberal feminist thrust of the film. I agree that the English teacher is key, and I think his voice alerting the audience to the fact that Kat's problems are not the only, or the most important, is part of why the film still holds up. Finally, Kat is gay coded. It was the 90s so she couldn't be gay, but from her disinterest in boys to her riot grrrl sensibilities and the femme punk influenced soundtrack, Kat read queer af. I love Kat for her queerness and I love all of us queer teen girls in the 90s who could see through a heterosexual love story to find queer characters to identify with.

[@elizabethXOXO-qt3qk]

I actually love this movie so much! It’s cringey and cute!

[@danielweirich3512]

Favorite movie of all time. No cap.

[@meleggsaU.U]

I thought the poem sucked and didn’t warrant that emotional response 🤭 I actually laughed when she started crying

[@sofiasaysso5122]

the poem was kinda giving me in 5th grade trying to be deep

[@rosecoloredbby]

Tbh it's the kinda poem I'd expect a high school girl to write tho

[@TheBlushBunny]

Waitttttt… not y’all sitting here going in on my homegirl like this lol let her cry in peace about her poem. Lol

[@69gabygirl]

wow you’re sooo coool and hard to impress 🙄 lame

[@beldaye6505]

Thank goodness the majority disagrees

[@greeneyelove2003]

I love it, when the jackass guy does finally get his ass kicked, the scene where the teacher is just flat out laughing at his blackeyes, is funny. I can't help it. He had told him the day would come and it did.

[@juliannegarlich1595]

I love this movie so much!!

[@danasjah]

I still love this movie😩 the acting was on point

[@TheBlushBunny]

Classic.

[@jinx724]

I always loved this movie, I really liked the TV show too but I would be lying to your pink bunny if I said I remembered it. When I see it on I'm like oh yeah! But if you asked me to talk about it randomly I go blank

[@ispoilers9535]

Phantom Escort sounds like the name of the European release.

[@sahie]

Yasssss! I’ve been waiting for you to do this one! 🥰🥰🥰

[@sahie]

OMG! I said that before you even showed my comment! 🤣

[@sahie]

Yes LOL! That moment where she plays Joan Jett is totally “I’m not like other girls.” 🤣

[@sahie]

HOLY CRAP LOL! I literally just made a story on TikTok yesterday about how I wrote half of my first book into Outlook while pretending I was replying to payroll emails. This movie had more of an impact on me than I ever realized. 🤣🤣🤣

[@sahie]

That singing scene lives in my head rent-free. 🥰🥰🥰

[@sahie]

This video made my day! I was curious about your thoughts because I rewatched and I thought it was good. The virginity bet was cringe, but I thought it mostly held up IMO and I was glad you agreed. Soooo many movies from the 90s do not. I saw this movie 13 times in the theatre! I loooooooved Heath! Two thumbs down for a remake because you just can’t. Nope. Heath can’t be outdone. 💗

[@tommy25185]

My favourite scene is Joe gets punched in the face

[@canaryqueen4050]

They have tv series base air on abc family aka freeform in 2009 - 2010

[@nedababic8865]

Great video and perspective.

[@hazelnuttsz721]

Hiii i love ur videos and i hope u could add purple hearts on netflix to ur watchlist for a new vid :)

[@ellahurley]

Love this movie!!

[@crystalcastillo7575]

you're funny, ima subscribe.

[@TheBlushBunny]

Welcome! 🐇💕

[@tamarleahh.2150]

This was so funny!

[@whatelsecouldibe]

Could you do the one season series Chambers on Netflix? (I love it sm and I think it would make for an interesting conversation)

[@redbluebae4397]

Issa classic 👌

[@ioslugs]

Yes

[@davidmaestas2915]

I think there should be a 'He's All That' type of remake called '10 Things I Hate About You Too'.

[@Ellie-ub7qo]

the show was SO BAD. the case of “not like other girls” was so much worse in it

[@TheBlushBunny]

I can only imagine lol

[@tutu3909]

All the characters are annoying, I remember thinking wth is this cast?!

[@astoldbywinter9879]

❤

[@lol-vd6oq]

I’m sorry this movie is way too overrated. I was disappointed when I watched it.

[@TheBlushBunny]

lol what was it for you that made you not care for it?