But some of the crude jokes and tropes in the film might not hold up to a 2024 audience.
In many ways, however,Mean Girlswas ahead of its time.
Like 2023sBarbie, it was a rare comedy marketed towards women.
Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Amanda Seyfried in Mean Girls (2004) | IMDb
For example,Revenge of the Nerdsshows actual sexual assault and harassment, but dont worry!
It was made in the 80s!
(Were still cringing.)
and a musical deep dive into Gretchens insecurities that explain her gossiping behavior.
But does the original version still hold up?
Many of Damians lines, such as his description of Gretchen WeinersThats why her hair is so big.
Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan, and Amanda Seyfried in Mean Girls (2004) | IMDb
are still quotable today.
Most importantly, the message and story ofMean Girlsis still relevant.
Its about a popular clique that everyone wanted to be a part of.
Daniel Franzese and Amanda Seyfried in Mean Girls (2004) | IMDb
We now live in an age of following trends, thanks to TikTok.
Cliques may be out, but that doesnt mean there arent still various forms of peer pressure and clout-chasing.
Or it might have just been a sign of the times.
In todays world, the popular girl would never get away with that sort of behavior and homophobic thinking.
We hope a 2024 Regina would at least Google what Kalteen bars are used for.
The mirror scene in Reginas bedroom shows that women were taught to be insecure about their bodies.
In the last 20 years, however, women have undergone a revolution of self-love and body positivity.
This is also evident in the 2004 castall the Plastics were stereotypically hot, skinny, and white.
That would not fly today.
People who have diverse backgrounds and body types can be and are often the most popular kids in school.
