Why is everyone obsessed with 'Mean Girls'?

"Mean Girls" synopsis

Kady, whose parents are zoologists, lived in Africa until the age of 15 and grew up to be an innocent child. At the age of 16, when she goes to school in America for the first time, Kady realizes that she is not a normal girl. His first time at school is often confusing, and he is ignored by those around him. However, Kady also makes two new friends. The two were outcasts at the school, but they teach Kady, who knows nothing about it, the various rules of school life. Just then, Kady falls in love with a group of three girls who are the top girls at the school, and ends up joining their group...

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• “Mean Girls” continues to expand
• Is there no story? About the original work
• Tina Fey and "Saturday Night Live"
• That person and this person! attractive casting
• Battle with ratings
• Why is this work still loved today?

“Mean Girls” continues to expand

"MEAN GIRLS", which is a musical adaptation of the American school comedy film "Mean Girls" (2004), was performed on Broadway in the United States in 2018, and won Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Original Screenplay at the Tony Awards of the same year. It has received high praise, having been nominated in 12 categories, the most. It will be performed in Japan from January to February 2023, starring Erika Ikuta, and supporting members such as Nicole Ishida, Ruka Matsuda, Rinko Matsubara, Hayato Onozuka, and Kazuho Sou.

So what kind of movie is "Mean Girls" based on? Since this film was released in 2004, it has become one of America's classic teen movies, along with `` The Breakfast Club '' (1985), `` Heathers '' (1989), and `` Clueless '' (1995). It still enjoys a cult following. For example, October 3rd, the day the main character Kady asks her unrequited love, Aaron, "What day is it today?" is known as "Mean Girls Day," and every year on that day, GIFs, quotes, and memes pop up. It has become popular with social media posts such as, and events are being held in various places.

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Furthermore, the cultural influence of this work extends to the world of politics. Then-President Barack Obama posted a tweet quoting the film's famous line, "Fetch," and Hillary Clinton tweeted at Donald Trump, "Why are you so obsessed?" He posted a GIF of "with me?" on Twitter, and when Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that coronavirus restrictions would be eased, The magnitude of its influence can be seen from the fact that he quoted the line "not exist." (There are no limits.)

In the world of music, Mariah Carrie has professed to be a huge fan, even quoting lines from the film in her songs, and Ariana Grande also paid homage to it in her own music video, " Thank U, Next ." His influence is unstoppable, as he dedicates a lot of money to the city. Why is it so popular? This film will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024, and I would like to delve deeper into its charm.

Is there no story? About the original work