TikTok Stream of ‘Mean Girls’ Marks National Mean Girls Day
To celebrate National Mean Girls Day, Paramount has partnered with TikTok to release the entirety of the iconic 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls on the platform. The beloved film, split into 23 segments ranging from one to 10 minutes, is now available to watch for free on the official Mean Girls TikTok page. The clips feature all the famous lines and unforgettable moments, including the “Jingle Bell Rock” dance scene and Cady’s (Lindsay Lohan) memorable exchange with Aaron (Jonathan Bennett): “It’s October 3.”
Mean Girls Goes Viral Again
This initiative brings the high school comedy back into the spotlight, allowing fans of all ages to relive the hilarious moments from the film. The movie is also available to stream for free with ads on YouTube and Paramount+, reaching a wider audience through different channels. Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey, tells the story of Cady (Lohan) as she navigates the complexities of high school cliques after moving from Africa to the U.S. The movie also stars Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, and Lizzy Caplan.
New Mean Girls Movie Musical on the Horizon
The TikTok release isn’t the only exciting Mean Girls news. The official logo for the upcoming Mean Girls musical film was revealed on Instagram, with the announcement: “January 12 is going to be SO FETCH.” The film will hit theaters soon, following the success of the Broadway musical adaptation. The movie will star Reneé Rapp, who reprises her role as Regina George from the stage production. Angourie Rice will play Cady, with Auli’i Cravalho as Janis, and other stars including Christopher Briney and Avantika Vandanapu.
Mean Girls Hits the West End in 2024
Alongside the film’s release, it was announced that the Mean Girls musical will make its debut in London’s West End in Spring 2024, six years after its Broadway opening. Fans of the film and stage adaptation alike can look forward to a fresh take on the cult classic, which continues to inspire a new generation.
Tina Fey Reflects on Mean Girls’ Impact
Tina Fey, who penned the script, has often spoken about her inspiration behind Mean Girls, which was based on Rosalind Wiseman’s book Queen Bees and Wannabes. Fey has said that her own high school experiences influenced the writing, and she reflected on the cutting behaviors and toxic social dynamics that she witnessed. “That thing of someone saying, ‘You’re really pretty’ and then, when the other person thanks them, saying, ‘Oh, so you agree? You think you’re pretty?’ That happened in my school. That was a bear trap,” Fey explained during a 2014 interview.
Revisiting Mean Girls in the Age of Social Media
While fans continue to quote Mean Girls and share its memes across social platforms, the release of the film on TikTok marks a significant moment for the movie’s legacy. It’s a fitting tribute to the film that remains just as culturally relevant today, especially as social media platforms like TikTok carry the Mean Girls spirit forward through modern digital engagement.
As Mean Girls continues to have an impact on pop culture, it remains an essential movie for anyone who’s ever experienced the complexities of high school social life.