We all love a good teen romantic comedy, right?

One of my all-time favorites is the sweet and sillyThe DUFF.

There are some life lessons that are just universal like that.

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People can be terrible.

Its wild that theres even an acronym for a DUFF.

WhileThe DUFFultimately has the moral that everyones a DUFF, maybe the better idea is that no one is?

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Rather than being dicks to each other, lets just mind our own business.

This is also proof that theres always going to be someone out there who doesnt like you.

Why would you want to pay mental energy to someone with such bad taste?

The DUFF

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You arent defined by the way you look.

Nothings better than a core group of amazing friends.

They didnt call her that, and they love her just the way she is.

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Cherish those friendships, because theyre amazing and rare.

Find the people who like you for who you are.

We already know friends Jess and Casey love Bianca as she is.

He likes her monster voice, her love of B-horror, and her alternative fashion sense.

Wait for the people who will like all of those weird quirks that make youyou.

you’re able to always become a better version of yourself.

Although the movie shows that being yourself is the best choice, that doesnt mean you cant improve.

Working to better yourself is a great way to feel better about who you are.

In the end, Bianca is more confident and is taking better care of herself.

What more could your really want?

What happens in high school doesnt matter in the end.

It seems so huge when youre in it.

Everything is the end of the world, the biggest deal.

Then you become an adult and forget all about the bullshit you went through when you were 16.

And thats a good thing.

High school doesnt matter, so dont worry about it.

You may have already met your Wesley Rush.

She had him all along and just didnt know it.

Maybe you have a Wesley Rush of your own.

Heres your wakeup call.

Now go for it!