It’s one of the most well-known unofficial holidays for “Mean Girls” lovers.
Every year, when Oct. 3 arrives, fans of the 2004 comedy movie, starring Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron, are sure to mention what’s widely celebrated and recognized as “Mean Girls” Day on social media.
In the movie, there is a montage with a voiceover that shows a classroom interaction between Lohan’s character and her crush, Aaron Samuels, played by Jonathan Bennett.
Actress Lindsay Lohan attends a private screening of “Mean Girls” on April 23, 2004 at Loews Lincoln Square Theater, in New York City.
“On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was,” Lohan says.
“It’s October 3rd,” Lohan says gleefully in the scene.
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Comedian/writer Tina Fey and actress Lindsay Lohan attend a private screening of “Mean Girls” on April 23, 2004 at Loews Lincoln Square Theater, in New York City.
“Mean Girls” follows Heron, a homeschooled student who transfers to a high school ruled by all-girl clique The Plastics, played by Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried. Comedian and actress Tina Fey wrote the screenplay.
The film has become a fixture in pop culture, offering a slew of memes from iconic scenes that continue to take over social media timelines decades later.
Other popular moments are “You Go Glen Coco!,” “Stop trying to make fetch happen,” and “I want my pink shirt back!”
In 2024, singer Reneé Rapp starred in an iteration of “Mean Girls,” inspired by the Broadway musical and 2004 movie. The film presented a new twist on the modern classic, according to Paramount Pictures, the production house behind the film.
‘Mean Girls Day’ coincides with ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album release
This year, “Mean Girls” Day just so happens to be on the same day as the release of Taylor Swift‘s highly anticipated 12th album, “Life of a Showgirl”. The official “Mean Girls” page on X made a nod to the album release coinciding with “Mean Girls” Day in a post yesterday with the caption, “Big day tomorrow,” and a picture of the iconic scene with the words “The Life of a Mean Girl”.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
Contributing: Gabe Hauari, Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY
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