The Nicest Kids in Town - Hairspray (Movie Clip)

Hairspray cast performing The Nicest Kids in Town. New Line Cinema, Watertower Music © 2007

[@IRISistibleMakeup]

Why is James Marsden so hot? He can sing, he can dance and he's gorgeous. Damn, some people def won the genetic lottery.

[@jessdeleon3726]

I so agree

[@fandomgirl8928]

yes i totally agree. i always thought this

[@BriGuyIL1980]

And yet in every role he's in, he plays a guy who gets screwed over royally. This movie is the only one where he doesn't.

[@needledbugs]

Μαρια Γεωργιάδου I always thought he was so handsome since I was 10 haha

[@Lior353]

i lost miserably

[@Kayla-if9kc]

"And I'm Link!" And I'm single 🖐🏼

[@melonade2635]

Kayla He’s mine! Back off girlfriend!

[@chxxrsss]

I'm a taken bacon

[@robloxmusicalproductionsjg6268]

he's Tracy's girlfriend

[@nicoledesaulniers4788]

Kayla I know Zac Efron!

[@doratheexplorer_.4928]

Kayla This actually made my day 😂😂

[@BoHista23]

Anyone else notice how James sings "nice white kids" with a rasp on "white"? It creates just enough dissonance to indicate that something is wrong in that part of the song but not to ruin the mood of the song.

[@53Betsy]

I showed this movie to my mother who was born in 1917 Alabama....she picked up on the "white" right away! She said; "did he say white?"

[@gavi3]

Alexis Potvin-Sabourin did you completely miss this comment?

[@lynnef4400]

The sky is blue.

[@DownWithDC]

Alexis Potvin-Sabourin You are... so stupid

[@sophiee.2434]

@@alexispotvin-sabourin6650 r/ woooosh

[@jessyjilli]

James Marsden was perfect for the role. He can really look and act like a 50/60's tv host/celebrity! Great characterization and acting! And singing of course. ❤️

[@YeseniaTheHedgehog]

That’s why he later play Prince Edward, Lois’s fiancé in Superman Returns and Tom from Sonic

[@amabelbarlow8046]

Don't forget he was in; My Little Pony: A New Generation Disney's sequel Disenchanted Illumination's HOP The Bosd Baby: Family Business

[@emilygilmet8248]

Am I the only one who watched this and has my eyes on James/Corny? Like really look at him. He's very aesthetically pleasing

[@brokentv9927]

Emily Gilmet when i was younger he was my actual crush

[@itssharlam3383]

Oh please its just a movie gosh

[@nicholaslawrence6926]

@@itssharlam3383 You must have a very sad life, you bitch.

[@katie-oy7wn]

He literally looks like a 1950s-1960s tv host

[@janeswurld]

I was little when I watched this movie too and watched it for James and Zac but I did keep my eyes on James cuz he looked better dancing lol

[@nathanjohnson1853]

"I'm tryna arn here" - Best Travolta line in any movie ever

[@stephaniea1803]

Nathan Johnson omg i was looking for this comment! That's one of my favorite parts lmao!

[@sabrinabruvv7109]

Nathan Johnson ikr

[@itsjemmabond]

Baltimore accent!

[@anonymousperson4420]

Macy Baldwin omg yes!!

[@rileyhanson7947]

Omg I read this comment right when it said it in the song

[@i_7274]

I want to personally give whoever choreographed this movie a MASSIVE hug because damn they did well

[@user-yo7jf6rp6f]

Yes Yes Yes The rehearsals were posted but removed Looked so hard at that moment #seamless movie Makes me happy and move ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@Elnont]

James marsden is underrated in every film he’s ever been in.

[@musicaltheatrefan2k226]

Even as Hitch Trailblazer

[@rhuridking]

sanic

[@fagioli7063]

The Notebook

[@matthewallen445]

Hop.

[@Quackervoltz]

Sonic

[@thehorrormonster]

Ok no tea no shade BUT this will forever be the best representation of Hairspray!!!!

[@margaux5810]

O Grimes YES I'm glad someone agrees. Link will always be Zac Efron

[@TheMaliceTree]

Zac as Link makes me weak

[@tobiebaileybailey8834]

Little mix songs

[@todddonnaanonson7912]

so true

[@NYCButterfly24]

O Grime

[@karenruiz8621]

Am I the only one laughing? Because they were all being rude to Amber lol

[@scj6693]

Karen Ruiz even the white people hate amber

[@babalaura3808]

Karen Ruiz omg I loved it

[@verkaforever]

When Brad shoved her out of the way I laughed!

[@keniyahturner1639]

@@verkaforever haha, Move out the way, Amber! 😂It's pretty sad her own race doesn't even like her!

[@nightmare-dh6ih]

No me to

[@carolinepeters28]

I have watched this an *unhealthy* amount of times during quarantine

[@sambreyer7344]

Same...

[@annierg333]

me too....

[@sotwoodz2714]

Good!

[@dwainpannell4931]

I have the entire movie an unhealthy amount of times and I don't intend to stop

[@pablocardona8158]

"They'll never get to college but they sure look cool" gets me every time

[@kimphan5646]

I love how Link just drops Amber and didn't give a damn

[@charlenerafferty3534]

Link larkin really isn't interested in amber he just with her probably for his career now Tracy turnblad is a different story he totally into her cause of the kind of person she is loves her for her qualities her self confidence her sense of humour and inside beauty

[@janemary8339]

That dance crew was full of narcissists (the characters, I mean).Camera hogs ,many of them.The dancing was good though.😕

[@brodyspivey5413]

Then they way they all laughed right after he mouthed 😬

[@jeremysolomon7791]

That is so mean :(

[@lulanomn1274]

he dropped her and *ran*

[@sarcasmxkate]

Everyone's all, "Zac Efron!" And I'm like, "James Marsden!"

[@lovelygirl18]

+Katie Herzig In that case I'll have miss Snow ;)

[@sarcasmxkate]

hahaha, have at it! :)

[@shaeghlynleroy6845]

Same! He's my favorite. Dat voice. 😍😍

[@cookiecuttergirl33]

For years I have not known that man name but he is one of the finest white man I have ever seen...

[@emmamueller3921]

OMG same I didn't like zac efron in this that much (tbh I think it would have been amazing if Aaron tveit was link in the movie)

[@howlamethyst9731]

James Marsden can sing, dance AND has a hedgehog for a son. 10/10.

[@lizzfrmhon]

I applaud your comment sir.

[@CLCNY20]

I'm here for Corny's dance @ 3:22. He was KILLiN' IT! None of the other guys could even come close.

[@kaylahensley1581]

Best dance moment of the whole film.

[@CeeEl1122]

Lets be honest, James Marsden was way hotter than Zac Efron in this movie.

[@Mia7189]

I was just going to post that😀Screw Zac Efron. I'm crushing on James Marsden.

[@guyinpurple7582]

PREACH

[@ellacacciacca4213]

PREEEEAAAACCHHH

[@KatiesKastles]

Let's be honest isn't it Zac Efron

[@ld5950]

Katies Kastles zac efron is ugly as hell

[@channelformii]

This movie is so well directed.

[@ShonnysLab1995]

ricardo facts 💯

[@atrapforfools]

this movie does not get the credit it deserves for its choreography, set design, and costumes as well.

[@imagaybanana2004]

@@atrapforfools yes!!! Both of my parents grew up in the 60s, and both of them love this movie, especially because of how accurate the feel of the 60s is captured.

[@andria8279]

@@imagaybanana2004 me and my M.T class is doing this for one of our “assignments” and I have to be Amber 🥲

[@jer_bear_stare1643]

Adam Shankman is one of the best!

[@boojunkles]

James absolutely killed it! HIS VOICE IS SO SMOOTH

[@airtempest8945]

I just love how Shelly sticks it to Amber the whole movie when they're recording. It honestly gets a laugh out of me.

[@Ously6]

"And I'm... Link." "and I'm Zelda."

[@keiyuk]

Lmaoooo!!! 😂😂

[@alyssamathews03]

I cannot watch this movie or ever hear the word "link" without picturing our hero in green XD

[@michelekoi]

Didn't see that coming.

[@theemeraldwalrus]

Sounds like a pick-up line. They should've put that in the movie: "And I'm... Link" "OH LINK, LET ME BE YOUR ZELDA"

[@celesgiris]

Alyssa Mathews SAMEEEE

[@1019awesomegirl]

I always laugh when he says "Who cares about sleep when you can snooze in school? You'll never get to college but you'll still look cool!" What a perfect message to send to kids :P

[@tami8458]

It's funny because TV hosts of that era actually said things like that.

[@nicholaslawrence6926]

@@tami8458 Really?! I thought TV censorship was pretty strict in the 1950s

[@pokemonmanic3595]

@@nicholaslawrence6926 This was the 60s, when counterculture to the conservative foothold on American began to gain traction

[@auspicious93]

@@pokemonmanic3595 wow big words

[@gypsy698]

I really hope that you're joking.

[@cifratv]

This scene is cinematic perfection and one of the best examples of how to translate a stage musical into cinema (and I mean PURE CINEMA, the transitions, the choreography, the framing, the build up of some characters and conflict, how subtlely Corny Collins moves to the background in favor of the kids, who are the real stars of the show, and what the audience should be mainly paying attention for... the enthusiasm of the girls at home... it's not only great music and perfectly written lyrics...it's cinema at its purest). I am still in shock this film had zero nominations to the Oscars despite the critical and audience acclaim... jelaousy? It was a deeper film than the two may Oscar contenders (There will be blood and No country for Old Men), and as impeccably directed as them, but just more fun to watch, and making something complex - to handle discrimination, segregation, and the bigotry - look easy, while never falling into patronizing the audience. One of the best movies of the Century so far (and one of the most rewatchables)

[@LadyoftheLab]

I agree strongly, with the exception of your poor take on No Country For Old Men, widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, and incredibly deep for the portrayal of a villain who seems to appear as an unstoppable portent of death whilst also being innately fair, in the form of Anton Chigurr. Hairspray is pretty rad, though.

[@cifratv]

@@LadyoftheLab poor take? Nope. NCfoM is a masterpiece but it doesn't have the poignancy that Hairspray overall achieves in themes, scope and ambition. NCfoM is introvert and Hairspray is extrovert, let's say. Therefore, Hairspray's ambitions are to reach as much people as they can with their message, while NCfoM is basically reflective and therefore one has to dig into it. Obviously I think Hairspray is the most important film out of both (and actually the best, as it is also an instant genre landmark)

[@LadyoftheLab]

@@cifratv It is worth acknowledging my own biases here - I much prefer NCFOM, which is obviously obvious. I disagree that having to read deeper into the film makes it inherently worse than Hairspray, because they talk about very different issues - Hairspray tells an obvious-in-hindsight point about segregation and bigotry, which, while undeniably important issues to speak about, and done in a landmark fashion, are still sort of common issues to speak of (the idea of speaking about them isn't groundbreaking in and of itself, and no racist is going to watch Hairspray and come out not still being a racist). NCFOM's depth exists because the film isn't just the surface-level narrative. It asks questions, and is food for a great deal of thought. It asks you, the audience member, about the nature of evil - Hairspray does not ask, it tells you the nature of its key evils. Whilst it does achieve the stated goal (reaching as many people as it can with the message it has), it won't be remembered for its message as much as it will be remembered for being a great time to watch. It's true, however, that cinema does not need to be challenging or revolutionary, and indeed Hairspray is one of the greatest musicals of all time. But to claim, as you did earlier, that it is 'deeper' than NCFOM, is a complete mistake. There is no depth in Hairspray - it tells you exactly what it wants you to hear. There is no "deeper" to go.

[@josemiguelvarelatecuatl5068]

If you say this about it, you'll blow your mind when you see Chicago.

[@cifratv]

@@josemiguelvarelatecuatl5068 2002's second best film after Bowling for Columbine

[@theclairebaire]

1:04 you can see Corny Collins praying before going on the air. Most wholesome character in any film. He really did care eventhough Velma was crummy

[@YelenaSkunky]

I really like this little detail. That's why this movie gets better with every rewatch. So much attention to the smallest things.

[@SimplyJoelz]

@@YelenaSkunky but didn’t he get a teenager pregnant (Brenda)

[@YelenaSkunky]

@@SimplyJoelz, yeah, it may be interpreted as such. Once again, it's in the details.

[@SimplyJoelz]

@@xazzy9322 are you really stuttering in a text😭

[@mykaruest3620]

@@SimplyJoelz Wait what? Where was that in the movie?

[@thatsmileonyourface2159]

the dance at 3:20 always gets me hype

[@oabuseer]

Lmao yes! I wanna get down with them

[@aurevoir1658]

yeaaaah

[@Under_theHill]

Especially James Marsden; he's all chill with it. Everybody else is all hype and cheesy

[@deannaford2813]

that was my favorite 😁

[@berinisdead]

Is there a name for that move?

[@rithe07]

Who cares about sleep when you can snooze in school. You'll never go to college but you'll sure look cool who needs a cap and a gown when you're the nicest kids in town!

[@meredithfoster6741]

Can't tell a verb from a noun? They're the nicest kids in town

[@mariapace3649]

Now their the DUMBEST KIDS IN TOWN! DOO DOO DOO DO DOOOOO DO DO DO

[@ainsleystewart2718]

Forget about your afternoon calculus you can always do your homework on the morning bus!

[@rithe07]

Haha

[@JohnSmith-ty3to]

+Ainsley Stewart *algebra and calculus ;)

[@M_W_L_F]

I love how she made sure to say hi to her dad even when she rushing to the TV.

[@Nick-lz5lx]

As musicals go, Hairspray itself is about a solid 7/10 for me. But this film is a soft 10 and the best iteration of Hairspray, period. Musical or not. And this scene is a perfect sample of everything that’s so great about the film as a whole. 1) Perfect casting all around. 2) Beautiful and creative directing. It’s just satisfying to watch. 3) it captures the essence of the time period so well. 4) the choreography that looks so fun. It makes you want to get up and dance which is perfect because that’s exactly what is being done in the context of the story. Probably one of the best movie musicals, especially musical film adaptations ever.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

5) actually made the right changes. If you compare this to the stage show, it’s actually tighter and fixes some of the flaws. They removed some songs. Changed the context of some songs. And my two personal favorites, have Little Inez win the show and have Corny announce that his show is integrated

[@jamirgordon9745]

@@ezelfrancisco1349The only consistency I dislike is I don’t think Inez entered the contest so.. how did she win the show when nobody had a person to vote for?

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

@@jamirgordon9745 Honestly, I just chalked it up to this being a musical. Musicals are just going to be unrealistic. You’re right, tho

[@iResonate]

Ok, James Marsden killed everyone here! Who would've thought he was that good at singing and dancing?

[@hayunnie]

"My mum says I'm not allowed to perspire!" :D

[@bxmbi.coffee2768]

Brynn Jones I thought it said "My mom said I'm allergic to spider."

[@marlonrando9272]

devil child!

[@vanellopescorner8882]

Her mom is batshit crazy!

[@chxxrsss]

200th like

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[@MaisieIsAwesome]

1:20 Is anyone else obsessed with this transition

[@BreezyZaira]

“My mom says I’m not allowed to perspire” kills me every time.

[@ejae4063]

I love the way he says college in the lyric "You'll never get to college, but you'll sure look cool."

[@kristinelouds2199]

Ethan Jae ikr lol

[@DerrekLeigh]

This movie made me fall in love with James Marsden! He's so suave

[@bobattea9548]

"Like a midnight cat traveling through the night" -colesprouse

[@letimoore]

When he helped Amber up i was dying

[@Jessica-zf8kh]

Yess this and Enchanted

[@ashleigh20_04]

I fell in love with him in enchanted 💗

[@kucinggarong4109]

The Best Of Me.. you should watch

[@nagchampa3752]

I remember having this ENTIRE soundtrack on a little CD when I was younger. I'd sit on my floor and just listen to it for hours. Timeless.

[@jennyneedsmeds]

Same!!! And going back to the theater to watch it over and over again as many times as I could lol

[@potblack6043]

Same, we had the CD on rotation in the car. I still can sing most of the lyrics from memory.

[@TheHilikus89]

As a die hard Zac Efron fan i've got to say casting James Marsden and John Travolta was the best thing about this musical

[@tyrabailey8389]

if this was a real show I would watch it

[@mrpedo3996]

+tyra bailey you stupid bitch, why would you

[@alexconverse4839]

+tyra bailey I would too It's so awesome!!

[@Michelle-tz6qh]

+vanillefantaa 1.0 She's actuaully right. Not by calling Tyra a stupid bitch but the girl is obviously black and the show is obviously racist. As a black woman myself I would only watch the show after it had been integrated and the theme song had been rewritten.

[@greta5195]

Have you people forgotten the end to the movie?! It gets blacks people on it and obviously they rewrite the song. I think what Tura means shed watch the show because it changed at the end of the movie. Yeesh people it's not nice to call people "bitches".

[@Michelle-tz6qh]

Greta No one's forgotten but that is why they were calling her out of her name. Which is why I said I would only watch if AFTER it had been integrated.

[@digitalbritt2k]

3:19... Iconic dance move and lyrics honestly lol I'm obsessed

[@peachy3.145]

The dance is called "stricken chicken" in the script 🤣

[@st.johnarnold330]

Honestly James Marsden is gorgeous 😍 ❤️ ✨️ ♥️

[@gentlemanbrain5829]

Your profile picture is very ominous looking

[@ksaraf23]

2:12 “nice WHITE kids” I didn’t even realize what he was doing the first time I saw this movie!

[@meenalena06p46]

What did he do?

[@taleesaofumbi9610]

Ya, what did he do?

[@bracefacereena]

@@taleesaofumbi9610 he put an emphasis on WHITE to show that it wasn't mean to be normal/right

[@taleesaofumbi9610]

Oh ok. Thank you!

[@FluxEdits0]

And i'm.... JOHN CENA

[@quaritchsilco]

+Flux Edits BRUH LOL!

[@lordraiden6409]

I've seen that lol

[@Bliss183AJ]

+Flux Edits OMG YES

[@danielbandahala2561]

+Flux Edits I think i need to do this at our rehearsals. HAHAHA so they'll be like "wtf", "holysht" LOOOLLL!!

[@greenhornet8262]

Dun Duda duuunn!!!

[@julieannelissehyland9205]

I always had this thought: How did Link, Amber and all the kids who were in the show get to the station early, if they were in the same class as Tracy?

[@zokijo6222]

JulieAnneHyland1 they probably got to leave early

[@valentina911]

JulieAnneHyland1 that episode Penny and Tracy were watching wasn't live, the only one that was live was the Miss Teenage Hairspray.

[@elishafonseca3123]

They leave early it shows it in the movie

[@_DandyAndy]

All of the episodes were live, one of the girls even said so when Tracey went to audition, it's a line in "Miss Baltimore Crabs" "are you scared we're on live?" "No I'm sure I can cope" "Well this show isn't broadcast in cinema scope!" They got to leave early, there's a scene at the end of "I can hear the bells" that shows all the Nicest Kids getting on a bus while Tracey looks from her last class

[@cutiecassiie]

Tracy was in detention

[@bluebunny13]

James’ voice is everything. 😭💯♥️

[@solomona85]

I cannot believe this movie has been out for 15 years, I loved it when it first came out and still love it now! James Marsden killed this song!

[@gentlemanbrain5829]

James Marsden killed my 15 year old wife and daughter in a drunk driving accident!

[@Oklines]

⁠@@gentlemanbrain5829James marsden ate 15 of my wives at a ski resort :(

[@meginmd]

"and I'm Link!" AND I'M JAVERT

[@CeraCullen]

+meginmd `This is Patrick!!

[@lucybell5443]

amber

[@caroljackson4322]

Hail *Puts in head phones and listens to Radioactive by Imagine Dragons*

[@Ukulelestation]

+meginmd Musical Master

[@Mel-dv9et]

DO NOT FORGET MY NAME! DO NOT FORGET ME!

[@eddieranks]

I cracked up when he said "Nice WHITE kids." I love the sense of humour there.

[@autumnmartin9216]

It's because hairspray was based off the 1960's where segregation was still prominent in Blatimore.

[@charlenerafferty3534]

Corny has a sense of humour but Tracy turnblad has great sense of humour

[@keniyahturner1639]

😂

[@keniyahturner1639]

It's making it like ALL white kids are nice! 😂

[@mareorocksjenk488]

@@autumnmartin9216 it spelled Baltimore

[@fabiovaz3434]

3:20 Corny dancing better than all the teenagers!!! James Marsden kills it!!! Who would think X-Men's Cyclops could dance and sing

[@ashleigh20_04]

Have you not seen enchanted. He sings in that 😊

[@fabiovaz3434]

@@ashleigh20_04 yes I have. He is amazing

[@ashleigh20_04]

Fabio Vaz yes he is. That’s the movie I fell in love in with him. His too good 💗

[@drac1160]

I LOVE the dance they start doing at 3:21. So cool!!!! 😂👍🏾

[@trailhiacabano7024]

When Zac says "Link!" ahhhh that was a fangirl moment!!!

[@quinnquintillus2925]

Is that John Travolta in drag? definitely watching this movie.

[@veronicabennie9521]

Yes, John Travolta in drag. Believe it or not, he was originally intended for the role of Link, but asked to play Edna.

[@nicholaslawrence6926]

Veronica Bennie Really? I thought John Travolta might be a bit too old to play Link.

[@ravensmallwood9298]

Why couldn’t they just get an actual female I don’t understand

[@jeroencusters4463]

Raven Smallwood its tradition for the role to be played by a man in drag

[@fbiopenup559]

@@jeroencusters4463 Wow, really? That's super cool!

[@ayf1983]

This is song is just dripping with satire, but disguised as a jumpy tune. Love it.

[@kylahnastasi4441]

Marsden's Corny is never appreciated for how good it was.

[@hmhm856]

They are all in outstanding physical shape to be able to dance at such a high level for 3 minutes.

[@flowerfaerie8931]

They’re all high school kids, most kids have more energy than us crusty old folks.

[@usukandidont]

Must think my ears are trashcans. Would you turn that racket down? I'm trying to ARON here.

[@18snakeman]

usukandidont I'm tryna urn here lol

[@melonade2635]

Y’all are so wrong. It’s not ‘aron’ OR ‘urn’ it’s ‘iron’ because Edna does laundry. And if you watch the movie again, turn on subtitles, it’ll tell you. Sorry if i’m being shady, but I hate when people think she said ‘urn’

[@gothiclife4ever]

You must be fun at parties

[@melonade2635]

ThePinUp_TapDancer Who?

[@allya8277]

_Flootershy_ it’s just the way she says it it’s just a joke

[@kaileylockwood9465]

Ok but “Brenda” is a different bread. Her voice just 😂

[@rubyg8863]

b r e n d a

[@angeloberardinelli]

He is brazilian.

[@AJLord]

It also makes sense for the fact that, at least in the version of the play that I did in high school (I played Corny Collins btw), Brenda had to take and "unexpected leave of abscence" for, take a guess, it's 9 months. Gee, I wonder what that could mean. Brenda's voice definitely sounds like the kind of character who would do that.

[@Mako-du3ne]

I love how Zac Efron was supposed to be the teenage heartthrob, but it is CLEAR from the comments that everyone is in love with James Marsden MYSELF INCLUDED

[@anyacarpenter4106]

"I'm trying to 'aron' here" slow clap for Travolta for perfectly capturing Mrs. Turnblad and every other mother ever. *clap... clap... clap*

[@Abberella29]

james marsden is such a babe

[@uyenhuynh832]

Thank you Finally someone talked about James

[@osiriswhitemunro6399]

Lyrics 🤣 Hey there, teenage Baltimore! Don't change that channel! 'Cause it's time for the Corny Collins Show! Brought to you by Ultra Clutch Hairspray! Oh Every afternoon When the clock strikes four (Bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) A crazy bunch of kids Crash through that door yeah (Bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) They throw off their coats And leave the squares behind And then they shake it, shake it, shake it Like they're losing their mind You'll never see them frown 'Cause they're the nicest kids in town Every afternoon You turn your T.V. on (Na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na) And we know you turn the sound up When your parents are gone yeah (Na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na) And then you twist and shout For your favorite star And once you've practiced every step That's in your repertoire You better come on down And meet the nicest kids in town Nice white kids Who like to lead the way And once a month We have our "Negro day!" And I'm the man who keeps it spinnin' round Mr. Corny Collins With the latest, greatest Baltimore sound! So every afternoon Drop everything (Bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) Who needs to read and write When you can dance and sing? (bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) Forget about your algebra And calculus You can always do your homework On the morning bus Can't tell a verb from a noun They're the nicest kids in town Roll call! I'm Amber! Brad! Tammy! Fender! Brenda! Sketch! Shelley! I.Q.! Lou Ann! Joey! Mickey! Becky! Jesse! Carla! Polly! Maureen! Doreen! And I'm...Link! So, if every night you're shaking As you lie in bed (Mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony) And the bass and drums Are pounding in your head (Mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony) Who cares about sleep When you can snooze in School? They'll never get to college But they sure look cool Don't need a cap and a gown 'Cause they're the nicest Kids in town They're the nicest, nicest They're the nicest, nicest They're the sugar 'n spicest The nicest kids in... Kids in town

[@johnvargas8437]

“They must think my ears are garbage cans… WILL YOU TURN THAT RACKET DOWN!? I’m tryina iron here” loved her entrance 😂

[@MizzFujin]

lost it at "tryin to ourn here"

[@veronicabennie9521]

'Tryin' to iron here.' Sorry if you knew that, I just couldn't resist.

[@MizzFujin]

i deliberately misspelled it

[@veronicabennie9521]

Oh, alright. Ignore me.

[@crimsoneyes419]

Veronica Bennie 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CanesToast]

Veronica Bennie dumbass

[@Canesi12]

3:20 I'm in love 😍

[@roxycauldwell544]

First saw this movie at like 11 or 12 and it still has me dancing in the living room alone at 27

[@Jamie-uf4mt]

I remember specifically memorizing all the names in the roll call scene, and THAT'S IT. I memorized the beat, the way each one said it, and their little action. I'll never forget how obsessed I was lmfaooo 💀

[@oabuseer]

"They must think my ears are garbage cans" 😭😭

[@meredithfoster6741]

And im... (Insane hand movements) LINK!

[@brennanhuff7680]

I died at this😂

[@chronologizer422]

MAH BOI

[@irisdxnvers3587]

"And I'm....LINK!" AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@sloth8632]

Zac Efron looks like he’s really enjoying himself, he should do more musicals.

[@TheMaliceTree]

*Amanda Bynes was the highlight of my childhood*

[@lorloretta_]

I finally know all their names! I mean the casts in Hairspray: Amber, Brad, Tammy Fender Brenda Sketch Shelley I.Q Lou Ann Joey Mickey Vicki Becky Bix Jessie Darla Paulie Noreen Doreen Link

[@celiag.708]

Thank u so much I always though what the name for Vicki and Becky was... I'm spanish and I only understood 'takintaki' when they said their name because of my lack of listening and English

[@vanessataylor4888]

And I’m traaaaccyyyyy

[@loudenwalker3539]

I love James Marsden's singing voice. You're the best, James.

[@jessibieberful]

This movie doesn't get enough love fr this is phenomenal

[@katarabella1446]

"Can't tell a verb from a noun they're the nicest kids in town!" Hahahaha

[@konstance13]

You can tell all the side characters/dancers really loved their parts. They put so much personality into it, even when they aren't front and center.

[@jonchampion8720]

Amanda Bines looks so cute in this scene.

[@rochellehendrix2267]

I'd rush home from school to watch this show too if James Marsden was the host. I love this movie and I love when he says "shake it baby" lol.

[@misguidedcherry112]

I feel bad for the people that don't like hairspray

[@huerta0920]

My theatre director

[@Karina_Marina]

Me, If i was in this movie i would dieeeeee!!!

[@letimoore]

I feel bad for the grease haters

[@timtamz3223]

never heard of this movie but i lost brain cells watching this

[@edwardjacobus6986]

@@timtamz3223 Lol

[@lolabigcups7121]

"My mom says I'm not allowed to perspire" lol poor abused penny!

[@lolabigcups7121]

***** sweat

[@awesomelytoxic8912]

It means she can't be healthy😦you need sweat once and a while to be healthy

[@steventravels4035]

What’s funny is that I was watching this movie at a Drive In Theater in Baltimore, MD (where the setting of this movie was made)

[@margureittelewis]

I’m black but for some reason I will always scream “Negro Day” like I’m white😭

[@drutherslunst4707]

I'm rewatching after Hairspray Live to compare!

[@melonade2635]

Druthers Lunst this is better tbh Zac Efron is goals

[@robloxmusicalproductionsjg6268]

I'm only here cause im playing corny collins

[@tillyramshaw3490]

Druthers Lunst This one is SOOOOOOOOOO much better

[@TheGrimSmile]

This movie was so incredibly well done.

[@jordynwhitfield2771]

This gotta honestly one of the best song in this movie 😂😂

[@ashantimedrazo2975]

3:06 zac killed that move!!!!

[@elizabethyates3926]

I love Hairspray, but I'm mainly here for James Marsden/Corny Collins. My intention was to watch it once, but ended up watching it seven or eight times...

[@janellerego5552]

3:13 SHAKE IT BABY

[@brittnieramirez]

I love you Zac Efron

[@brittnieramirez]

Who else loves him

[@shannon8254]

@@brittnieramirez Um me!

[@elianigarcia4216]

The " and i'm Link" part takes me out everytime how smoothly he did it 😭

[@P-louu]

There will only be one good link and it's Zac NO replacement

[@P-louu]

Same goes for corny

[@nicoleschott9114]

Lou Moon TBH I loved LOVED Derek as corny. But my whole family prefers this guy. Both are great but Derek was 😍😍

[@nicolebello3483]

Lou Moon agreed 100%

[@marigirl318]

Are you sure? I mean HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Garett is soooooo cuuutttteeee😍😍😍

[@anetatokarova7554]

Lou Moon

[@Sodapop-gi4bu]

I love this movie! This is probably one of the best movie intros of all time! (I know it's actually not the opening song) but this song is what starts the story!!

[@raven3maskeddanceruksuperf628]

This is the song I rush to when I'm SPEEDING to get to college cuz I'm late - Anyone else??!

[@bebeenderson7863]

I actually really love this Hairspray better than the older one

[@braxtonbobo4004]

this passed for tv in the 60's holy shit

[@adonaiyah2196]

Braxton Bobo This isnt real its a movie from 2007

[@braxtonbobo4004]

dude I know that it's a movie from 2007 it was a joke but still you wonder why it's called corney

[@adonaiyah2196]

Braxton Bobo It's called corny because it's bad, just like you said yourself

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

So true! We teen girls never ever missed the daily American Bandstand show so we could learn all the new dances from the "regulars." Great times.

[@jordanbecker9697]

James Marsden is one of the best singers in this movie and that’s just facts

[@MegaGeekyKiki]

James Marsden looked so good in this movie 😍

[@Dreigonix]

"Oh, Link! Kiss me again and again!" ...said the entire Zelda fandom.

[@ishavedoffallmyhair]

LEAVE US OUTTA THIS 😳

[@skylertaylor7283]

Fastest Tracy ever ran in her life

[@egregg9286]

That's rude

[@haefishyhyukanchovy3527]

+Elaria Gregg ._.

[@DerrekLeigh]

+Skyler Taylor I'm dying

[@simona2052]

Why is it that in roll call Brenda sounds like a different microphone quality, “Can tell a verb from a noun” gets me every time

[@oliviam0314]

This song slaps