Legally Blonde - Study group clip

[@ventusxzephyr13]

Wtf you don’t turn away someone who brings MUFFINS

[@velvetluna5503]

ik how sweet was it of her to bring food for everyone

[@ampz1466]

Yes! It's a rule of the universe.

[@feyefall4855]

They're fake! College students don't turn down free food!

[@caoanhtran2042]

@@feyefall4855 hahaha trueeeee

[@pisces2569]

Autumn Carter but they’re not college kids. They’re law students

[@gurglequeen433]

"It's a smart people thing." She says to the girl that got into Harvard Law School.

[@kyleroberts8823]

MORRISMORRISMORRISMORRIS but Elle got in on merit alone.

[@gurglequeen433]

Kyle Roberts yeah but they don't actually know that. Its not like the admission people tell the whole school who got in for what. For all they know she had higher test scores then them.

[@arristereo]

All of them are in Harvard

[@andyzhang5550]

Eh. George Bush (and Jeb for that matter) is book-smart, according to so many people who have met the Bushes. Whether or not he's good at running a presidential administration or had any remote competency in holding office for 8 years is an entirely another issue, but the requisite for getting into Harvard is largely about being book-smart.

[@stefanmakara373]

Thing is that she got in on work (yes, it would have never happened in real life) and her ex got in because 'his dad made a call'.

[@kovubaba4071]

I know Elle is just a character but to be able to accept Vivian as a friend is extremely mature of her

[@psifla99]

kovu baba That friendship makes the movie. Elle had every reason to shun Vivian after the way Vivian treats her, but is open-minded. She thinks about other people. And it is because of this that she earns Vivian’s respect, unlike Warner who wears his ambition and careerism on his sleeve. It’s not inconceivable that he would have dumped Vivian for similar reasons to Elle - he couldn’t love either as a person. In the event Vivian dumped him.

[@al9535]

To be fair Elle did try to steal her boyfriend

[@ArmednotTriggered]

@@al9535 Not really. That's something I respect about Elle. Once she realized Warner was in a relationship, she didn't actively pursue him and she went on to succeed in spite of him.

[@Kaboomboo]

Elle was actively trying to steal her fiancé away at this point. I don't care how nice she is to me, I'd do the same. And you saying you wouldn't tells me you're lying.

[@katehu7194]

@@ArmednotTriggered Paulette literally told Elle to "steal the bastard back". Elle pursued Warner again until the Watch Me Shine montage :D

[@Laura-wj8ti]

If ANYONE brought food to my study group we 100% would accept them tbh

[@sophiasshook416]

frrr

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

If it's full I'll kick the most useless of my group out lmaoo

[@Ihatedayslikethis1]

When I was in college every study group had a member who basically opened the doors of their apartment/student home and provided food and a comfy place to study. Most of the time they weren't A+ students but they were great people who could use a hand.

[@pjjay9605]

You bring food, you in. IDC

[@crowprincess656]

As someone who’s not particularly smart, that’s the one tactic I always use. Kindness is it’s own way of survival

[@faerna6700]

"i don't use that word" god elle is just????? the best????

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE Oh please cut the bullshit, disturbed isn't offensive and was used long before it was a slur/medical term for the mentally challenged. That's like being offended by the word red because it was once used to degrade Native Americans. It would've been a problem if it was the n word but disturbed? just own up to your mistake and move on

[@RichaPatranabis]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 agree 100%. this person is reaching

[@toebag4286]

@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE but didn’t u just use the r slur rn-like I get u were trying to quote her but you still could’ve replaced it with something else💀

[@isamalfoy8120]

@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE tbh literally everyone used that word. it's only recently that people have realized it's actually an ableist slur

[@rnbbh5100]

@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE as an adhd haver you’re reaching my guy😭like wtf does that even mean

[@yallitsalice7493]

I can't be the only one who disliked Enid more than Vivian. At least Vivian had a reason not to include Elle in their study group, simply because she was Warner's ex and clearly wanted him back. Enid on the other hand was just straight up rude from the beginning without a reason and judged people despite that she had been doing gender studying or whatever.

[@harshitabhuyan8892]

I agree

[@thatwerbgirl7105]

Yeah Enid is the worst at least Vivivan had a legitimate reason to feel Insecure and dislike Elle but Enid didn't.

[@benlhyenethehyena9947]

Given the fact Enid also preached the word "ovester" instead of "semester" because she thought the "sem" meant "semen" instead of "semi" I thought she was the caricature of always offended and agressive SJWs that were slowly starting to appear in early 2000's

[@itsjemmabond]

I think Enid couldn't stand Elle because she wrongly assumed the latter used her looks to gain admission into Harvard. Keep in mind Enid was a burn-your-bra-type feminist, so it made sense.

[@roseg2239]

She's a fictional character invented to make feminists and progressives look bad. Don't take it too seriously.

[@keatonc.7613]

And then she graduated top of her class. Classic.

[@uznaimat7072]

She also solved a case and saved someone from prison before graduation. Horray for Elle Woods!

[@amm6569]

While Vivian was cruel, I can at least understand why she would be threatened & angered by Elle's presence - Elle was actively pursing Vivian's fiancé, who was his ex-girlfriend of many years, and that too an intelligent, blonde beauty. What I absolutely can't wrap my head around is Enid's behavior. As someone with a degree in women's studies, and a lesbian herself, she of all people should have known that 'femininity' is widely spread across a spectrum. In short, women come in all sorts of various levels of "girly" or "feminine" or not. Sure, she probably has past experience being bullied by typical "sorority girls" but as someone who has studied the history of women (in combat nonetheless) there's no person who should be more aware of how women have been degraded, chained back, and diminished throughout history for choosing to express their femininity (Elle) or not (Enid). A real shame to hear her mock Elle.

[@PaperRabbitsArts]

A M I think the behaviors was meant to be implied as a rumor (hence you probably heard it from Vivian)

[@agenttheater5]

At least we know that both women realised they were wrong and both were genuinely happy seeing her succeed at being the top of the class at the end of the movie

[@mariedierckx205]

@I M just society

[@yoyoheads]

Yeah, I hate hypocrisy. So her behaviour really made me dislike the character.

[@WildVee]

But that's the point of this side character. It was meant to be ironic. She's a great actress too, really made me dislike the character.

[@sexykoreanchic123]

That last line about the "dyke" really gets you to understand where the real anger/hatred is coming from. That last chick must've had a really bad experience with "pretty sorority" girls in the past which is horrible. And the other girls were clearly threatened/jealous by her presence. Notice how all these mean remarks were from women. That last chick in particular tho made me draw a real parallel between those whom call other girls "basic" or even look at a dude and instantly say "he looks like a fuckboy". Ik these angsty "I don't fit in" kids are just angry and hurt by past experiences, but remember this scene before U even judge a pretty girl as "basic, stupid, and privileged." Or a handsome preppy boy as a fuckboy. Especially if you haven't interacted with them yet.

[@JadestonePony]

That's a very good point! And even if you are on the receiving end of any sort of stereotyping remarks, it's best to carry on calmly like Elle did. She didn't become confrontational and pick up the fight they were trying to start with her. She handled herself very well and maturely, and it paid off for her in the end.

[@loganhunt5995]

Thats the point in the original script Enid was going to have a backstory like that

[@laurahuynh8333]

Also, the lady that was called a dyke is a lesbian. Dyke is an insult for lesbians.

[@annaconigliaro2907]

It's a important to try to talk to people one on one before making assumptions

[@BadWolfSilence]

It’s no excuse for her being such a jerk. You don’t know what someone else is like or has been through just by looking at them.

[@amanilee7708]

Random girl friend: "It's like a smart person thing" Me: "y'all know you in the same school and classes right? Right?"

[@user-sh7dp5bt3b]

There’re intellectual gradations among so-called smart people too, I guess:)

[@SimsinWonderland]

​@@user-sh7dp5bt3b this is the first semester. They have no basis to assume they're on any higher level than her. She met the same entry requirements as them. They're just judgemental, stereotyping jerks.

[@Isa-nj5fp]

Smart people? Uh viv your bf didn’t get into to Harvard on his own. 🧐

[@entertainmentlife430]

And that elle got a 179 on her lsats. She is not stupid.

[@irisdxnvers3587]

@@entertainmentlife430 they must’ve thought she used ‘daddy’s money’ to get into harvard. i don’t think they knew she got a literal 179 on her LSATS

[@cookiesandkate3412]

It's very sad that we girls sometimes turn on each other when others make us feel insecure instead of celebrating each other

[@iisuperstarii7310]

Katelyn Legaspi Not that I'm promoting bullying because these girls were absolute assholes and I hate this type of behaviour, but why would you possibly celebrate someone that makes you feel insecure?

[@oohnaturel5717]

@@iisuperstarii7310 It's not about celebrating but you shouldn't pit each other. We can't help insecurities but it's even worse with girls we feel like we are in a competition. Elle is being pitted with Vivian and the other girl (I forgot her name lol).

[@i_only_simp_for_myself800]

Katelyn Legaspi Exactly. There will always be someone prettier, smarter, luckier, stronger and younger than you. You should never be the best version of someone but the best version of yourself. One of my best friends is actually like Ella, she’s blond, naturally gorgeous, and she got into med school with 2 years in advance, and she have many peoples especially girls finding a way to put her down, I even hear women claim that she’s a slut, while she’s a virgin. Ofc i envy her sometimes, cause she also have rich parents, plus of being blessed with brain and beauty, but I don’t wish her any kind of evil, and I’m really happy for her when she succeed. Sometimes I hate my self because of this, cause I wish I had at least 20% of her look and brain, and luck, but I learned to move on, and to think that there are better things to focus about . We are actually very good friends now and we spend a lot of times together, and I surprisedly learned that she also admire me for my martial art ability and my baddi attitude , cause when a girl try to bully her I always take her defense correctly, and we both strengthen each other in a way. I wish girls could see each other like sisters instead of rivals and competitors. Cause sadly us women are doing an amazing job at backstabbing each other, on the other hand you see many ugly mens getting along with the good looking ones, and the loosers being friends with the popular guys, but you rarely see that with girls which is very odd, cause the moment when a girl is successful and attractive her fellow females will search something négatif to say about her, and see her like the devil, while most men turn into admirers when they see a successful confident alpha man

[@dwaynecox2002]

@@i_only_simp_for_myself800 This deserves more likes. Such a beautiful mindset.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Dalia Flora Wow love ur comment. And that alpha male thing is totally true, that’s what i like about guys.

[@moviechick1416]

As a law student this is so real. Some law students can be such snobs thinking they know all and belittle people as dumb. It’s annoying.

[@julesmail639]

Oh yes..that one group of student that think they are the chosen one..the brightest one..the smart one..the privillege one..they only friends among themself, choose carefully who are their circle of friends..and they have this thinking that the other student enrol into law school via quota!!.

[@goliathtigerfishes]

I have met people who studied law who are exactly like this, like every one of them were. I don't believe that all people who did law school are entitled snobs and bullies but...why have I met so many??

[@saorsachan5403]

@@goliathtigerfishes Based on observation, it is so because in law school, alongside wits, it’s desirable to have a strong network which according to some students requires showing off/ boasting/ belittling others. It’s this behaviour that they carry on for long after they graduate too. I may be wrong (as I’m only a first-year).

[@priscillahun7289]

I share a faculty with the law ones and they are the worst, ESPECIALLY the professors, I know not all of them are like that but dear goddess they are some that just give the profession a bad name

[@ActivistVictor]

@@goliathtigerfishesbecause college student, and people in general, are awful, and since the awful ones are so many in number they constantly circle jerk one another so you can’t properly punish them for being awful

[@michellemarie1197]

This scene made me appreciate elle more, just because shes a pretty preppy rich white girl in a sorority she knows her privilege, and she doesnt use it to exclude or put others down, she empowers women by using femininity, because she knows that women deserve better, shes pretty and smart and KIND, she doesnt use derogatory slang and is accepting of others.

[@jeannelletillery9270]

People just love to hate the perfect girl 😢

[@jessicavictoriacarrillo7254]

Honestly she is why this movie aged better than Bridget Jones's Diary

[@Kaboomboo]

In this scene she's obviously trying to get closer to her ex that she's trying to steal back. Right in front of his current fiancée mind you. I do like Elle, but she's not exactly in the right here.

[@kitsch_bitch]

​@@Kaboomboo​​ Elle was determined to get Warner back before she even learned that he was engaged though, and Vivian was a bitch to Elle right from the start so I think it's understandable that Elle doesn't care about Vivian's feelings when it comes to Warner

[@thelasttrueblade6684]

​@@KaboombooI think that is what helps her be a better character. At the beginning she has this singleinded goal of getting back with Warner, going through a lot of work to do so (despite what Elle says, getting into law school *is* hard), and is constantly looked down upon because "durr surr pretty gurl she duomb " is the first thing these law students think when they see her. But when she has her epiphany that no matter what she does Warner will never view her more than "duur pretty gurl" that when she decides to screw him and be in law school for herself, not him, and doing this in a way that doesn't compromise her character. At every stage in the film she is kind, thoughtful, intelligent, but never conforms to the standards of her peers - such as a orange computer than the standard model, or her clothing being professional but still colorful in a way that meshes with the tone of the setting. She didn't change : she evolved

[@Hiker2110]

Vivian may have taken it a bit too far, but if my boyfriend's ex showed up clearly trying to get him back, I'd be pretty pissed too. In this story, it's great that they both saw how much of a loser Warner is and became best friends!

[@xEEEa7iu231]

elle was trying to make friends. she only knew warner closely before she joined law, so she tried to join his group.

[@jessicanicole3747]

@@xEEEa7iu231 her whole goal was to get Warner back 🤦‍♀️

[@sophiasshook416]

yeah

[@Kaboomboo]

Right? Everyone saying Vivian is cruel, but I'd have dropped the hammer too if someone was trying to horn in on my husband to be.

[@goliathtigerfishes]

You're right, Elle enrolled just to get her man back. If I was Vivian I would be really pissed too but she and that other girl took it too far.

[@rayrodriguez7838]

The lady at the end who mocked Elle had earlier referred to herself as a supporter of women's rights. Clearly she is a hypocrite for not treating Elle with the same respect shed treat other women with, and stereotyping her the same way society would. She's no better than the people she claims she's against. Also.. "I don't use that word." Elle is my favorite female character ever oml

[@rayrodriguez7838]

@Highway Unicorn oh, right! I didn't even consider that! Legally blonde is certainly a special kind of movie.

[@amm6569]

I literally just wrote a comment related to this - you're absolutely right. I can understand why Vivian would be jealous but you cannot call yourself a supporter of women's rights if you turn around yourself and bash other women on a senseless basis. It's disgraceful.

[@imagiccion]

It seems to be implied that Vivian told Enid that Elle called her a d*ke. That is a slur for lesbians and Enid is a lesbian. So I can understand why she would get upset.

[@Phantomopery5]

This is why this movie is low-key genius. It covers different parts of sexism, including the internalized misogony of other women, from other women.

[@kristelpi652]

Why not just your favourite character 😑

[@natradvicfire3102]

The thing is, Vivian had a legitimate reason to distrust Elle, because Elle was actually approaching them with ulterior motives. It isn't until Elle stops pursuing Warren and starts focusing on her own path that Vivian starts opening up to her (when she tells Elle that keeping the alibi confidential was classy). Vivian is actually the first one to reach out and start a friendship with Elle, because she (perhaps subconsciously) realized that Elle was no longer trying to compete with her. And in turn, Elle's kindness and sweetness allowed her to be receptive to Vivian's olive branch. So much good character development across the board. Except for Enid, I don't remember what happens to her 😅

[@Kaboomboo]

I think the real turnaround came when she realized Elle was actually respectful to her, unlike their professor who kept ordering her to get him stuff like she was some sort of errand girl.

[@emmad.176]

I feel like you see Enid come around towards the end, not so much in an obvious way or through a conversation but rather just some shots of her looking at Elle with respect.

[@lancefairbank3311]

its hypocritical of them to stereotype Elle as vain and dumb when in fact doing so makes them vain and shallow as well since they never even got to know Elle

[@jessicavictoriacarrillo7254]

That is the point the script made (also loling at Vivian and her friend talking up Chanel)

[@MarianMurphy-rz8ej]

Its ironic those who regard themselves as part of alternative culture can be just as shallow as though involved in the mainstream and based on nothing more than outward appearance and taste in fashion or music.

[@panmantequilla9663]

Lol i first watched this movie when I was younger, I thought they were saying they were full as in they weren't hungry and sent her away because they didn't want any food.

[@itsjemmabond]

Aw, bless your innocent little heart!

[@prabhleenreen3594]

awww lmaooooo

[@lizipearlvlogs]

I like how in Cruel Intentions Selma plays a clueless girl and Reese plays a serious girl, but in Legally Blonde their roles are switched.

[@ifeelpretty5790]

Lizi Pearl Wow that's right! I loved Cruel Intentions!

[@oohnaturel5717]

Well Elle ain't clueless ;)

[@joaquinbarboza3223]

It was actually because of her role in Cruel Intentions that Selma was cast as Vivian in addition that Chloé Sevigny didn’t accept the role. Because her real life friendship with Reese anchored the characters.

[@gowrishreevalli9495]

Elle isn't a clueless girl at all. I feel bad reading this. She took everything seriously in a girly way. If u think being girly isn't serious, u really need to reevaluate ur view on that.

[@internationalmusicacademy2895]

:) !!!! :)

[@KatonNeko]

Rude much.

[@cocotulle23]

Honestly the most inspirational character ever. Kind, smart, hard-working, forgiving, and 100% herself.

[@SimsinWonderland]

Who could turn away such a sweet, innocent person who brought MUFFINS?!

[@foxteen8721]

Even if members were limited I would have at least put it like "I'm very sorry, but we have a limited amount for the study group. But if we plan it out, you can join the group next time and we'll let you know".

[@MarianMurphy-rz8ej]

It’s satans world. We all start out that way and then they run over you with a car in the end.

[@hodorhodor85]

Okay, I understand Vivian's perspective to a degree, because that Warner dude must've told her all about his 'crazy ex Elle' who wrangled her way into HLS somehow, and Viv was probably being insecure because Elle seemed to have followed her ex-boyfriend to law school (which, to be fair, is exactly what Elle did in the beginning). What I don't get is why everyone ELSE was like this. She was ditzy and perky, sure, but surely that's not bad enough to make someone want to taunt her?

[@Kaboomboo]

Who knows what Warner told Vivian? It's clear he and Vivian knew each other before college so maybe they kept in touch, maybe talking every so often. So Vivian most assuredly have known who Elle was and Warner announcing his break up was probably something those country club gossips ate up. As far as "crazy ex Elle" goes, she DID move all the way across the county to Harvard Law School, a school she showed no interest in attending for a degree she showed no prior interest in obtaining. That IS crazy ex material. Would you not be creeped out if you saw the same?

[@nidiacastaneda5263]

I actually agree with Vivian, yes, she was really mean, but let's face it... Elle wasn't joining the group to study... She was joining to flirt with her ex...

[@jK_ann9039]

half is true and not cuz one she wanted to be close with him then she though he’ll take her back if she tried to be serious once she went to Harvard

[@hineraable]

The fact that Enid just assumed that Elle is a homophobe wtf.

[@zenmaster8]

I mean, it was the early 00's but it was still bad of her to just assume she was a homophobe.

[@totalhufflepuff203]

It’s also possible that Enid was bullied by sorority girls in college for being lesbian. It doesn’t excuse her behaviour, but it’s likely Elle reminds her of those girls and thus those horrible experiences.

[@hineraable]

​@@totalhufflepuff203And I completely understand that, it just that Enid had the full intention of bullying Elle, she called her to insult her and then accuse her of being homophobic when she defended herself. That's just wrong.

[@hineraable]

@@zenmaster8 I don't think it's weird for Enid to assume Elle was homophobic, I don't even think it would have been wrong of her to project her trauma onto Elle when interacting with her, it's understandable to be defensive, what I think it's weird it's that Enid went out of her way to interact with Elle, insult her, and then accuse her of being homophobic? Like, to have no option but to interact with Elle (and project her trauma on her in that situation) is one thing, trigger responses are a thing, but to deliberately go out of her way to interact with Elle just to insult her and call her bigoted when she's just defending herself is just weird. Like, Enid's initial interaction with Elle was an insult, straight up, Elle wasn't even talking to her.

[@zenmaster8]

@@hineraableoh yeah i totally get that and i agree she was definitely out of line. Your original comment was a bit more vague about it

[@carollflanery9723]

There are lots of ways to be self-righteous. I remember when I went to community college after high school, I learned a whole other side to the popular kids I avoided. I always thought they were just snobs without a thought in their heads. Then, when I actually took classes with them, I found out most of them were funny, smart, kind, caring individuals who were more like me than I thought. I ended up being friends with a lot of them. Don't judge people so harshly. As Elle says, "You just need to have more faith in people."

[@matteusconnollius1203]

I dont see why it matters. If they're popular already everyone likes them enough anyway. My opinion of them is pointless

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@matteusconnollius1203 to the popular kid it doesn't matter. It's about how your perceptions open or close doors for you.

[@GradKat]

She is always polite and friendly, no matter how much they snub her. She is so much more mature than any of them. And she doesn’t allow other people’s negativity to hold her back. I love Elle! She’s a true heroine.

[@MarianMurphy-rz8ej]

That’s why satan wants to ruin femininity. Because he knows the inherent power of women in our feminine essence which is something feminism never valorised or appreciated. He knows women allowed to be women - sensitive and gentle and caring will thwart his plans for the destruction of mankind. He wants women to be rough and men delicate because effectively you have an entirely emasculated culture then and one that cannot easily stand up to tyrannical government. It will be too enervated and weak. So he wants female headed households which statistically lead to high rates of criminality, delinquency and from whom many prisoners in the criminal justice system have derived.

[@agenttheater5]

What Warner said about needing to "marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn" was already sexist and showed he was a jerk and that he didn't really get anything about either Jackie or Marilyn or how what he said was so offensive because it's diminishing Jackie to being 'the proper wife that you get photographed with but cheat on all the time' and Marilyn to the 'dumb blonde bombshell no-one ever has a long term relationship with' forgetting that as well as being beautiful and wearing fantastic clothes they were both well-read and intelligent women who went through a lot in their lives, who were both naturally adored by a public who mourned both women when they died. But one thing about Jackie (that Warner completely missed) that appealed to people was that as well as being stylish and wearing fantastic clothes and being a New York debutant, she was also graceful, elegant and genuinely, naturally classy in a way that appealed to everyone and made everyone adore her, which was why people were crying outside her apartment building when she died. Vivian is East-Coast upper class, but I'd hardly call her behaviour through the majority of this movie classy. I'm not saying she deserved Warner or the way Callahan treated her, but she and her friend were extremely pretentious and snobbish throughout the majority of this film, with no sense of class and though their clothes were likewise very East-Coast upper class they could hardly be called stylish.

[@oh.hey.2045]

Which is pretty ironic considering Marilyn was pretty smart

[@wadhaalsayer673]

It’s pretty obvious that Warner had a Madonna/Whore complex towards women.

[@Kaboomboo]

There is something tragic about Warner, because it seemed his motivations were laid in appeasing his family. He only went to law school (and got in) because of his family, and was more obsessed with his image than following his heart. That's why he dumped Elle. It wasn't necessarily because he didn't like her, he just needed someone that was better for his political prospects. I actually like the way the musical ended better: Warner does try to get back with Elle but lets him down gently and says she knows they aren't right for each other. And Warner then leaves law and becomes a model and is much happier, and remain friends. Regarding Vivian, I don't think she was snobby to Elle because she viewed her as less than smart. She was defensive because it was clear that she was only at Harvard to get her boyfriend back. I would've been plenty defensive too. So I've a lot of empathy for Warner and Vivian, even at the start of the movie.

[@internationalmusicacademy2895]

!!!!

[@courtneyz5481]

I love how this movie teaches girls you can be girly, bubbly and outgoing and still be smart. It also talks about the differences between East vs west coast

[@jessicavictoriacarrillo7254]

And class issues and the need for intersectional feminism

[@internationalmusicacademy2895]

:) !!!!! :)

[@user-ss4ek3zo4d]

as a southern california girl that had a boyfriend from state college pennsylvania (penn state), the times i went there to meet his family and friends i was treated like the bimbo barbie stupid girl. girls were mean to me. those east coast universities are a very stuffy vibe. bland colors, bland clothes, just like kind of bland. i love being a southern california girl, and i have never been treated that way in socal.

[@jllumpas6192]

Giving muffins is a very sweet act. Poor ellie 😢

[@hiphopdanceeliana8659]

I love how she always stands up for herself

[@ChanelCoco-pk7mp]

Only weak people bully, remember that.

[@blackpinkluv9869]

Usually the person who brings food in a study group is the best person Bc they’re always prepared

[@cawareyoudoin7379]

I was pleasantly surprised when they became friends. One of the best moments of the movie imo.

[@TheJtnix16]

I never really understood why Elle would want to go to Harvard and get Warner back. When did she ever accept the fact that he’s never coming back for her. But I’m glad she realize she was better off without him

[@LilyZerep]

She probably really loved him and thought that he was really the one for her. Sometimes it's harder for some people to see the truth because your blinded by your feelings for someone. Besides, if she never went to Harvard, she never would've met Emmett :)

[@TheJtnix16]

That’s a good point

[@ElizaArika]

She realized pretty early on that she can't get the dude back so instead changed her motivation. She wanted to show to everyone that she can obtain whatever they say she can't.

[@animeotaku307]

More importantly, she wouldn't have discovered her passion for law.

[@LadyLier17]

Some times you have to have so big stumbs to find the amazing things!!!

[@Kaboomboo]

This is why nice people are so hard to find. They just get shit on until they turn into jerks themselves.

[@chelseamiracle128]

I relate to her so much 😞

[@Kaboomboo]

@Personal Jesus Knew a girl at my law firm that was a recent college grad. Sorority girl also that fancied herself as an Elle Woods type. Except she wasn't very nice. She was at first, but she became super rude and pushy. Had her nice moments but not friend material. Total Karen in the making.

[@MarianMurphy-rz8ej]

I could deal with jerks. It’s the invasive eye situation that is really damaging.

[@niaht5386]

I'm so glad I saw this scene in English! In my language what Enid said was translated as "lesbian" plain and clear so when Elle said she didn't use that word, I said "there's nothing wrong with that word"... now I feel stupid

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I try to remember in translation that different words can convey the same meaning, but in it's origin language may be appropriate or inappropriate.

[@cris_here]

Selma Blair is such an icon. Never imagined such a illness would ever happen to her. She will always be the same to me 💛

[@redbluemonday]

I love the way she the girl immediately with ‘I don’t use that word’

[@niharikakhullar7675]

If I had a girl like elle in my university , I would for sure be her friend 💯. Idc what u do and come from. Be genuine and kind , that's it.

[@cche16]

elle reamined so sweet. warner never deserved her. glad vivian apologized and befriended her. they were beyond threatened of elle because she wasn't just a pretty, friendly girl but a smart one too which made her dangerous and a real threat.

[@angela123altintas8]

Lavender has zero class, actually both need a lesson in grace. Jealousy does strange things to people.

[@nerdygamerguy8378]

"Only smart people," thanks for the compliment because I'm so glad to be here. lmao

[@CarolineForbesAndTaylorSwift]

It was nice of Warner to try to convince them to let Elle into the group.

[@sabrinacasseus8783]

You know they’re being mean when warner is trying to be nice to Elle because he feels bad 😆😆😆

[@BrandiTheSnowQueen]

the bar is on the floor

[@entertainmentlife430]

Warner has to be the nice one... God this is bad

[@tamara2102]

@@entertainmentlife430 it surprised me too but guess hes not all that bad

[@gabys.cherry8148]

It's so hard to hate Alaric

[@ellisatly]

TvdLover 10 YEARS OF THIS MOVIE AND I JUST NOW REALIZED THAT'S ALARIC FROM TVD.

[@TheHeartsGirl]

TvdLover not really

[@Random_Wierdo.]

Let’s be real. If someone brought muffins to a study group in college, they would be accepted ASAP since everyone is mostly pennyless and hungry

[@camille3086]

This movie shows that smartness doesn’t have a look. Love this movie. ❤️

[@aribahossain6234]

I felt so horrible...she got outcasted like that but did not let them see her weak. Amazing Elle

[@BCHSchrista]

I dont understand this scene very much. I mean, like when Enid said Elle voted against her (voted against her in what?) And when she accuses Elle of calling her a dyke. When did she even hear Elle say that?

[@tiffanyvramirez]

Unknown Elle never did anything like that to her. It's just that Enid is automatically lumping Elle into the stereotypical mean sorority girl role based on how she looks. It's the same type of thing happening when the girl says that the study group is for "smart people", meaning that she assumes Elle is dumb because she is blonde and peppy.

[@BCHSchrista]

Tiffany McFly oh ok thank you

[@ana9794]

Lol i had the same question, that makes sense.

[@user-ef7mt4ge8i]

Oh sweetie, sometimes people are garbage. They can be so silly and foolish. She didn't even care to confront Elle and asked her if the latter was true, instead she took vivian's word for real. That is why, we should never take everything people feed us. Always look deeper before making any decision.

[@eloisagarcia3300]

She's talking about her past experiences. Not about Elle in particular

[@AA-sx9xu]

wonderful movie and great cast. Selma's acting is so natural and awesome :)

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

The worse part is that those muffins didn't even look store bought, so Elle probably baked them.

[@LoisNerdyLane01]

In law school now and always feeling like I'm having these Elle Woods moments. Very encouraging to think of her ultimate response to press forward with a spirit of excellence.

[@Johnmag1976]

So many people have been so mean to Elle...some changed, some not, but by the end,Elle is the winner !

[@skye0309]

I mean if the ex of my fiance turned up to join our study group I wouldn't want her there either 😂

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

I don't get how people think she's dumb because if anything she has a good reaction time and her clapbacks are legendary

[@MarianMurphy-rz8ej]

Because people are shallow and being a girly girl has been depreciated in our culture and made synonymous with being a ditz

[@milmon4137]

She literally got a 179 out of 180 on the LSAT like miss thing is seriously calling her dumb ??

[@beethovensfidelio]

I doubt they knew that.

[@shaunasayres-farr3099]

Elle comes out on " TOP." And, she and her rival, besties ! 🤣🤣😁🤣😁😂🤣😂 Only Warner is left out in the cold.

[@rawyld]

Speaking as a medical science student with Autism I find uni very confronting because they have no clubs that I like and I am mature aged student in my 30yrs compared to these fresh out of high school students. I do struggle, but I have amazing parents who support me and support network that has helped me through it. The one thing that I struggle with is getting when you are in class you think you are smart, but at the end you feel belittle because I never studied chemistry in high school or professors put me down because they want me to study blood work for Haematology. It is hard, but I have to push through.

[@GoldenRose116]

Honestly this is why i really can't like Vivian... She was so horrible to her for like the first half of the film And then when the two seem to finally get along the first chance she got she slutshames Elle and basically calls her a whore. She never even has shown to apologize for either of those things.

[@Kaboomboo]

Probably because she never did those things? Never shamed her, she was just on the defensive because this ditz traveled across the country to steal her fiancé. Spreading rumors was wrong but she was in her right to Elle at a distance.

[@bessieburnet9816]

@@Kaboomboo Being defensive and insecure doesn't justify bullying someone who hasn't done anything wrong.

[@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397]

I love how Vivian and Elle are best friends at the end and everyone is clapping for her when she's elected speaker.

[@jimj1525]

There was a girl in my graduate school class who acted just like Vivan and Enid do in this scene... only ALL of the time. Fortunately, the rest of our class was able to see her for what she was.

[@ericadiaz7349]

I know how she feels , I always get rejected too

[@Zephur0s]

Even so, Elle managed on her own. She didn't need their study group anyways

[@indiag89]

I mean I wouldn’t want my fiancés ex at our study group either lol. It’s obvious she only went there to get him back…

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

It wasn't so sad that Vivian was being "Vivian," it was sad that every one else was being "Vivian."

[@GG1783]

This movie was so far ahead of its time in addressing so many themes ♥️

[@priscillahun7289]

Look, as a queer kid I DO understand where Enid is coming from, as much as Vivian. Maybe most simpathyse with the second bc is a more common feeling, that of being jealous of your SO ex, but when you are sorrounded by a bunch of people that literally call you slurs or even hit you, and then you go to another place that might be more progressive (or not) you learn to extrapolate, and if you see someone that looked like the past people, even tho you don't know this specific person at all, IT IS the safest choice to be wary of them, at least where homophobia is concerned, in my opinion, and yeah, her comment wasn't cute and I hope she learns better, as Vivian did, and they end up becoming friends

[@marzadky4934]

"I don't use that word...." That's such an underestimated comment. Yes, based on her character, it's very true, she isn't likely to attack a person on things that they can't change about themselves. Her character would plain blank tell it to your face and offer advice on how to change yourself and even give you recommendation. That's why I think we actually liked her. She was a better version of mean girls in the sense she was Cinderella mean. She just didn't know it or do it with malicious intent.

[@Mario-SunshineGalaxy64]

I use that word but only to refer a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea.

[@valentinasepulveda9697]

Which party are they talking about? There's no party before this scene and Elle literally never fight with the curly haired girl, but they are talking about Elle insult her, I don't get it!

[@iman4167]

It’s metaphorical party . The curly haired girl is projecting her insecurities about being bullied as a lesbian onto Elle woods as she thinks Elle wood have been the type of girl to bully her . So it didn’t happen basically

[@rzawilski]

I love how Warner says, “Elle, what are you doing here?” like he doesn’t know she goes to school there 🤦‍♀️

[@eloisagarcia3300]

To be honest, this is the one scene I disagree with Elle. She was there just to get Warner back. In. front. of. his. girlfriend. That's as mean as she was treated if not meaner

[@Andyscobie]

I agree she had only come to Harvard to get Warner back and he was obviously still attracted to her. Vivian was perfectly justified in being hostile as she was a real threat.

[@velvetluna5503]

While you are right to some extent, I highly doubt Elle was going to flirt or something in front of Vivian. When she saw Vivian's ring, she never even mentioned that she was Warner's ex, and even at the party, she didn't mention that Vivian was a bitch to her to Warner and instead handled her humiliation in a classy manner. Not to mention, Elle was trying to prove her intelligence, so again that reinforces my idea that Elle wouldn't have done something conniving. She was a very classy character, I think she just wanted to get on good terms with people by bringing muffins for everyone.

[@jessicanicole3747]

Eloísa García not girlfriend fiancé she was right to be mean

[@nyongtory4e]

@@Andyscobie Not really. Elle went to Harvard not knowing Warner had a fiance. She later tried to win him back, but she never flirted with him infront of Vivian or started insulting her. Vivian on the other hand, went out of her way to insult and humiliate her every chance she could. She could be jealous and be insecure around Elle, thats understandable, but treating her like she did was no excuse.

[@Kaboomboo]

@@nyongtory4e you're so full of crap. You would absolutely be catty to Elle if she was trying to worm her way back into your fiancé's life and you know it.

[@singomenjo1052]

My favorite movie

[@bigsistahtips]

I never understood what was she expecting? Vivian felt threatened by her. She specially joined Harvard to get her ex back, why should Vivian befriend her anyways? In the end she does it because none of them want Warner anymore.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

She didn't expect everyone she'd meet to all be against her, she wasn't used to anyone being against her. I don't think she was surprised at Vivian not liking her per se, she was surprised that they were all a "Vivian"! She felt a fish out of water.

[@ls-ut1sy]

Always loved Selma Blair as an actress. Hope she heals.

[@42ayla]

I remember a show called Night Court. The first episode had everyone trying to figure out how the quirky judge got the job. He explained that they were trying to find someone at the least minute to hire and that they'd called everyone on the list but no one answered. He was the last name on the list but the only one home so it was his. When they scoffed at the fact he was last on the list he pointed out he might have been but he was still on it.

[@getalife7947]

There’s like a music night on Sunday night at Porter Square you’re welcome and music lovers could just show up and you know watch the live spontaneous music

[@pure.4ddiction]

"I don't use that word" - Elle our true ally

[@notme8652]

They really tried to do a bully vs manic pixie vs loser

[@petlover0231]

Trying to find a seat in the lunch room freshman year of high school.

[@theshepherdsflame6017]

Elle looks so cute and sweet here. Personally I love who she is. I think the world could use more sweet girls/women like her. ❤️

[@shi_.]

I cry during this scene cus it's real for me.

[@whenyourehere]

How would you feel if your boyfriend’s ex girlfriend was trying to take your man, traveled cross country, wearing a bikini top while “studying” in the East-Coast-Fall, and tried to join your study group? Hate on Vivian all you want but I can’t blame her at all for hating on Elle.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I don't think Vivian gets a lot of hate. She does get a lot of "Elle pulled it off with more class" comparison. And actually, as the one in the right (because we can all agree that Elle trying to get Warren back was wrong), she should have been the classier one. I think this movie does a great job of showing how even if you are "the one in the right" you also have to handle yourself correctly. In life you don't get to act any way you want, just because you're the one in the right, and I think this movie does a good job of showing that growth and classiness in many of its characters.

[@roflcopter_launchpad1116]

I can't remember a single instance in this film where Elle puts another woman down or calls her a name. Says a lot about her character.

[@Random_Wierdo.]

Yeah. Even if she had more than enough reason or justified to do so.

[@Evelyn.Schwarz]

A year ago zuko gave me strength but right now Elam woods does that She was different than the others but she was working hard and improved herself and she’d had self confidence being herself And succeeded Also I love her and emmid’s story

[@Evelyn.Schwarz]

Wenn du magst können wir den Film schauen m.

[@denisecalderon6657]

I love you Selma Blair ❤

[@Alexandra-xt1vf]

If you're mean to nice people, you aren't that smart after all

[@edgeful09]

Breaking the societal stereotypes. :)

[@bestcoastsxmcp]

For those of us who went to an elite law school ... oh yeah, this is real. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@emmagormally6841]

I Loved When vivian Standed On Warner's Foot

[@foxteen8721]

Elle offering buns to these people studying to be lawyers, surely an intelligent lawyer would be familiar with the phrase 'You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar'.

[@menchualcarazmoreno1743]

No need to be a Harvard lawyer for knowing the blonda is trying to having your bf.

[@Random_Wierdo.]

@@menchualcarazmoreno1743 So? Pat Vivian, no right since she is not the boss of the study group

[@federicacioliciolella4651]

Am I the only one who thinks that viv is right? I mean, what would you do if your boyfriend’s ex tries to get him back? You say no. That’s what you do.

[@ivy456]

Federicacioli Ciolella I understand where she's coming from but she could've just been honest. Instead she chose too lie and turn people against Elle.

[@twistedbunny27]

true. didn't think of that

[@emilysyoutubechannel5355]

I agree but you don't need to be a jerk about it. There's a way you can handle refusing someone without resorting to bullying or hostility.

[@caitlynmitchell4325]

She didn't have to go around and tell lies about Elle behind her back. That's being a coward.

[@Kaboomboo]

@@emilysyoutubechannel5355 oh please. All's fair in love and war. She doesn't need to play nice with someone that's trying to actively take her man.

[@RickesRives]

"I don't use that word" lol so classy

[@acelovesdiyschristopher7023]

I felt this really hard. Fml

[@michaelpryor78]

Subtle showing Warner looking confused and trying to see what Vivian's doing at the beginning of the scene

[@12roses8]

If I was there Me(seeing her):"Hey Elle you can join us." Me(turning to everyone else):"Be nice guys."

[@angela123altintas8]

Let's see their offspring, shall we?

[@amandaeklund9499]

Poor Elle:-( why is everyone so mean to her? :(

[@kimsy520]

Amanda Eklund She’s misunderstood.

[@Kaboomboo]

@Christopher Bingham No it was because it was obvious Elle was trying to steal Vivian's fiancé away. It had nothing to do with the way she dressed, talked, or behaved. It had to do with the fact she didn't want the ex girlfriend spending time with her man. You would've said no too.

[@Kaboomboo]

@Christopher Bingham nah. Even if she dressed like them and acted in a more stoic manner, Vivian would've still rebuffed her. She isn't blind to what Elle was trying to do.

[@Random_Wierdo.]

@@Kaboomboo Vivian was not the boss of the study group. And that is just being insecure. Any classy woman would just let her join and broke her eyes at her attempts.

[@Liuhuayue]

Little did they know that she would still trounce them. XD

[@ma-lu3088]

Like it can be annoying when people think air signs are dumb. But we see things differently. Intelligence is our nature.

[@versistroni]

selma looks perfect