What you need to know about Mean Girls Day and why it’s celebrated on October 3
MEAN Girls has remained a cult classic since its release in 2004 – and iconic, compelling quotes from the film are still quoted daily by fans.
But a key scene between Lindsay Lohan’s Cady and Jonathan Bennett’s Aaron Samuels that fans are loving has resulted in a national celebration.
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Why is Mean Girls Day celebrated on October 3?
Fan-created Mean Girls Day is celebrated annually on October 3.
The widely celebrated day stemmed from a scene between character Cady Herron and Aaron Samuels in a math class.
During the scene, Cady is seen drooling over her crush, Aaron, before turning to ask her, “What day is it?”
Startled but excited about the chance to talk to the IT boy at school, Cady responds, “October 3.”
Every year when this particular day arrives, fans take to social media to share clips and memes, reflect on the iconic Mean Girls moment and celebrate the hit high school movie.
When was Mean Girls released?
Directed by Mark Waters, Mean Girls was released on April 30, 2004.
The screenplay, written by Tina Fey, is based on Rosalind Wiseman’s non-fiction self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes, which focuses on the subject of high school cliques.
Starring Lindsay Lohan, the film saw her character move to the United States after a rural upbringing in Africa with her zoologist parents.
Going to an American school isn’t what Cady expected, and she soon finds herself in the A-list group, The Plastics.
Trouble arises when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels.
Aaron is the ex-boyfriend of “Queen Bee” Regina, played by Rachel McAdams.
What are other memorable Mean Girls quotes?
Here are some of the most memorable quotes from the film:
- Celebrate for you Glen Coco. Go ahead, Glen Coco.
- That’s why her hair is so big; it is full of secrets.
- You can’t just ask someone why he/she is white.
- Boo, you are!
- Don’t have sex because you will get pregnant and die.
- She’s not even going here!
- Gretchen, stop trying to make the retrieve happen! It won’t happen.
- I’m sorry people are so jealous of me. But I can’t help it that I’m popular.
- I can’t go to Taco Bell! I’m on a low-carb diet! God, Karen, you’re so stupid.
- I’m quite psychic. I have a fifth sense.
- There is a 30 percent chance that it is already raining.
- Someone should just stab Caesar.
- I wish I could bake a cake full of rainbows and smiles so everyone would eat and be happy.
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How do fans celebrate Mean Girls Day?
Besides sharing memes and gifs on social media, here are some ways to show your devotion to the cult film:
- Bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles.
- Wear pink, even if it’s not Wednesday.
- Make your face smell like peppermint.
- Wear white gold hoops.
- Use the word “grool” several times a day.
- Watch a Danny DeVito movie because you love his work.
- Eat lunch yourself in the bathroom stall.
- Wear a wig made from your mother’s chest hair.
- Recite Kevin G.’s rap.
- Perform the Jingle Bell Rock with your best friends in Santa costumes.
- Even though you’re on a carb-free diet, go to Taco Bell.
- Add more volume to your hair to store more secrets.
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