In 2004, the original Mean Girls movie sparked a lasting conversation about burn books, high school bullying, and wearing pink on Wednesdays. Twenty years later a new version of the story strikes a markedly different (series of) notes. Has high school bullying really changed that much in two decades? We take a look at what some of our favorite cultural commentators (their names are James and Paul) have to say about ghosting, blocking, and rumors in 2024, and what a movie can’t quite capture about modern bullying and the power of words.
Discussion Questions
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Can you think of any shows or movies that portray modern bullying accurately?
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What’s one way you can encourage someone with your words today?
