Legally Blonde is a weird movie...

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  • @oliviadurand2429
    @oliviadurand2429 3 роки тому +10477

    I love how Legally Blonde also showed how being into typically girly things doesn’t mean you are a bully, but Elle was super sweet and was willing to help others! You can be into makeup and fashion and not be a jerk

    • @mewesquirrel6720
      @mewesquirrel6720 3 роки тому +67

      Tell that to the stupid yt girls in my school

    • @oliviadurand2429
      @oliviadurand2429 3 роки тому +270

      @@mewesquirrel6720 well not everyone can be nice, but I feel like the majority of people try to be like Elle Woods lol 😂

    • @gOdkNoWsIWTBF
      @gOdkNoWsIWTBF 3 роки тому +81

      ikr? like she has such nice manners

    • @amaalburhan536
      @amaalburhan536 3 роки тому +25

      @@mewesquirrel6720 not everyone is nice

    • @mostannoyingscaramain
      @mostannoyingscaramain 3 роки тому +1

      Ffs.

  • @Path6627
    @Path6627 3 роки тому +7925

    I love the line where she goes “I’m never going be good enough for you am I.” Her realizing he didn’t respect her and she deserved to be respected was so powerful. For me, this movie wasn’t about how a pretty girl can be both smart and feminine . It was pretty girl learns her true value and doesn’t rely on a man to validated herself.

    • @AtTheEnd1000
      @AtTheEnd1000 3 роки тому +117

      Nowadays they make this super cringy on tv

    • @mikehunt3420
      @mikehunt3420 3 роки тому +96

      @@AtTheEnd1000 and they nail the hammer on the head 1000 times instead of developing the character and letting then plot show you

    • @sienna1137
      @sienna1137 3 роки тому +8

      well said

    • @lemon4087
      @lemon4087 3 роки тому +24

      This kind of revelation happens to everyone. It's sad that after that revelation we hate our past self..

    • @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe
      @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe 3 роки тому +14

      It’s both

  • @christine0068
    @christine0068 3 роки тому +25590

    I really liked how Elle's sorority sisters never doubted that she could get into Harvard. Instead they just made sure she realized how much work she would have to put in

    • @estephanymatos8192
      @estephanymatos8192 3 роки тому +2460

      AND helped her.

    • @itsmeGeorgina
      @itsmeGeorgina 3 роки тому +1350

      Endless support

    • @mikehunt3420
      @mikehunt3420 3 роки тому +1471

      Honestly this movie takes a few of the normal stereotypes and just did the complete opposite. It’s still pretty cliche but it’s much more fresh feeling

    • @kaledoublescope
      @kaledoublescope 3 роки тому +108

      It was so good 🥺

    • @Midna__
      @Midna__ 3 роки тому +94

      Sisterhood

  • @caitlyngray8564
    @caitlyngray8564 Рік тому +4200

    What was always insane to me is that people were actually surprised that Elle was accepted to Harvard & they act like she only got accepted because she was hot in her admissions essay video. When in reality her 4.0 in Fashion Merchandizing would classify as a business degree & she got a 179 on her LSAT (180 is a perfect score) so her score was incredibly high!!
    There really wasn't a reason to not accept her into the law program!!

    • @tenochmorales9009
      @tenochmorales9009 Рік тому +209

      Ikr, even in the scene of the video they mention all the credits she have and they agree on accepting her. So it's actually funny what happens there, because there are two optipns: (1) she is well prepared and the video only helped her to overcome the misogyny of the institution by making them feel embarrassed of their sexual arousal or (2) she's accepted because of how she looks only, which only would ment that they are just horrible and unprofessional, which leads to the question which prestige Harvard have if their rulers are like super trash. Either way, Elle is not responsible for their misogyny and shouldnt stop herself for applying in the best way she believed (which bc of her background as beauty contester, it is not absurd)

    • @adinakruijssen3056
      @adinakruijssen3056 Рік тому

      ​@@tenochmorales9009also her video screamed lawyer commercial - she's a natural!

    • @hunterlawrence3573
      @hunterlawrence3573 Рік тому +49

      To be fair, in the musical two of the assistants mainly want to admit her because she’s pretty. The head guy doesn’t care about that and basically says “well, you have all the numbers, but where’s that extra thing?” Elle sings that she’s going for love and the guy takes pity on her and accepts her.

    • @H.so.
      @H.so. 11 місяців тому +81

      She even had all of those extra curriculars under her belt and she wasn't your typical Harvard Law applicant. Elle Woods was literally winning at life the whole time!

    • @ch4rln
      @ch4rln 9 місяців тому +49

      plus the university she went to was UCLA, while it’s known for being a party sorority school like it’s still a school that’s not easy to get into

  • @trinaq
    @trinaq 3 роки тому +4946

    "If I'm going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I'm 30, I'm going to need a boyfriend who's not such a complete bonehead." Talk about a savage burn! 😎

    • @PerfectBlox
      @PerfectBlox 3 роки тому +12

      Ikr FRRRRR 🤣
      I make vidz 🥰💖💫

    • @tyrant-den884
      @tyrant-den884 3 роки тому +21

      He probably still managed to become a senator.

    • @randomweeb7923
      @randomweeb7923 3 роки тому +83

      @@tyrant-den884 SPOILER!!!!!
      He graduated without honors and failed to get a job!

    • @tyrant-den884
      @tyrant-den884 3 роки тому +9

      @@randomweeb7923 you're right, he's much more of the presidential type. Or at a Supreme Court justice.

    • @thatrandomguy2153
      @thatrandomguy2153 3 роки тому +10

      @YTr cretor BOT ALERT. ITS A BOT. It take you to a video with religious music that I cannot understand.

  • @lunacouer
    @lunacouer 3 роки тому +4488

    Can we just appreciate that this movie showed how hard it is to get into Harvard? Unlike every teen movie in the last 10 years?

    • @JinxSanity
      @JinxSanity 3 роки тому +470

      Makes me appreciate this movie a lot more now, especially as all other portrayals of college tend to be "Get into college and become a instant success!! If you don't you'll be a loser at life working menial jobs!" , yet forgetting to show anything negative like Student Loans, bribing professors and how a college degree is not a 100 percent guarantee you'll be instantly hire for a professional job.

    • @foza_8866
      @foza_8866 3 роки тому +398

      Flashbacks to the kissing booth where the main character’s admission essay was literally her listing random people in saying cheesy lines like “I wanna be my dads smile, I wanna be my best friend’s girlfriend’s joy”

    • @uncleseekx
      @uncleseekx 3 роки тому +18

      @@foza_8866 😄😄😄😄😄😄

    • @slsthewriter1299
      @slsthewriter1299 3 роки тому +153

      Honestly I think it did a little bit of both, but it works so well because Elle _is_ extremely smart, she's just Elle. Lol. Like, she still busted her ass to get into Harvard, and then through it, but I think there was some truth in when she asked Warner, "Oh, like it's hard?" while he was waitlisted. xD Like- Okay, Elle worked hard, but she also got into Harvard relatively easy because she's not a pile of rocks.

    • @VanAnhNguyen-us2wn
      @VanAnhNguyen-us2wn 3 роки тому +125

      Noah in the kissing booth just read a book and got into Harvard

  • @tiredishere
    @tiredishere 3 роки тому +22697

    "What, like it's hard?" is so iconic because Warner's dad had to make a call for him to get off the waitlist and Elle got in all by herself.

    • @veefrain6232
      @veefrain6232 3 роки тому +458

      OH BURN

    • @gregorypeckluvr
      @gregorypeckluvr 3 роки тому +146

      YESS

    • @amberslahlize7961
      @amberslahlize7961 3 роки тому +433

      It's definitely a good burn, even without all that.

    • @bordercolliegirl7878
      @bordercolliegirl7878 3 роки тому +95

      That's true and all but she only got in because the men completely sexualized her and therefore she only got in because of her looks. but yeah it is still funny and iconic.

    • @tiredishere
      @tiredishere 3 роки тому +1081

      @@bordercolliegirl7878 lmao what? Did you even WATCH the movie? No, she didn't get in based only on looks or being sexualized. She got a 179 on her LSATS, which was higher than the score she would AT LEAST need. She worked her ass off to do that and she already had a 4.0 GPA. She also got in because of her work in her sorority (making faux fur undies for charity, which the admissions board recognized as being philanthropic and a lover of animals) and it was also showed that she had an appreciation for music (Ricky Martin video). Harvard never had a fashion major, either, before Elle and figured it would be nice to have some diversity amongst the other students' majors. The only men who sexualized her were Callahan and some boys on her move-in day and during a game of football that she was sunbathing during. No one on the admissions board saw her and accepted her just because she's a beautiful woman. She got in through hard work and determination. The whole movie is her proving just how smart that she, a pretty blonde girl from California, can be and that she's so much more than something nice to look at. This comment is so insulting lmao

  • @aleciahansen7859
    @aleciahansen7859 2 роки тому +1900

    I also loved that she was kind to Vivian and realized Warner wasn’t worth her time, but didn’t drop the program, instead kept going and didn’t let the situation defeat her.

    • @rishabhanand4973
      @rishabhanand4973 3 місяці тому +9

      Yeah she went to win back Warner, but then found she actually liked law school and was good at it and that Warner wasn't worth it. I call that "task failed successfully"

  • @cassiaferreira3205
    @cassiaferreira3205 3 роки тому +33454

    I'm never gonna stop loving this movie. Elle not being a 'not like other girls' protagonist and actually embracing her femininity is so refreshing.

    • @clawsoftheraven3791
      @clawsoftheraven3791 3 роки тому +1874

      I agree! Just because a girl is intelligent, it doesn’t mean she can’t dress girly or cute!

    • @willowlaurent2117
      @willowlaurent2117 3 роки тому +602

      Tbh I don’t believe all girls are the same in general. Some people have thought I was a guy online because of the way I phrase things or what I’m interested in. I think we should realize there no such thing as acting female or male when it comes to your personality. Yes, there are differences between both genders due to hormonal and body reasons but that’s about it.

    • @Aaditri44
      @Aaditri44 3 роки тому +393

      @@willowlaurent2117 well yes but many girls make fun of "hyperfemininity" in general acting like it's something childish and stupid, even if (especially back then) women were view in that way, on the other side of the coin people make fun of tomboys for not being "real women" this double standard made many girls become "pick me" to feel different to any other kind of girl, basically being a contrarian for not wanting to be putted in a box

    • @Jules-z4e
      @Jules-z4e 3 роки тому +7

      If what she portrays is feminity then we are doomed

    • @Aaditri44
      @Aaditri44 3 роки тому +84

      @@Jules-z4e why tho

  • @oldtelevision5687
    @oldtelevision5687 3 роки тому +3932

    I like the movie honestly. She was showing that girls are worth more than looks. Like, "I'm not only pretty, I can be everything nobody ever expected of me."

    • @normalgirlcvco
      @normalgirlcvco 3 роки тому +188

      But she also showed a woman can be girly care about her looks and still be awesome 🥰🥰🥰

    • @outinspace3083
      @outinspace3083 3 роки тому +203

      @@normalgirlcvco I also loved how they showed her sorority sisters being supportive and not catty or bitches.

    • @powerfuljmonk1938
      @powerfuljmonk1938 3 роки тому +3

      I am not pp

    • @prideandprejudicebyjaneausten
      @prideandprejudicebyjaneausten 3 роки тому +13

      Also shows that you should stalk your creepy ex to Harvard. Even if you don’t like him that won’t matter. New career, new you.😉

    • @Myaccount923
      @Myaccount923 3 роки тому +5

      @@outinspace3083 yesss loved that

  • @ruelovegood398
    @ruelovegood398 3 роки тому +14328

    A lot of movie shows strong woman character as less feminine, femininity and strength are seen as opposite qualities. But this movie celebrated femininity, it showed a woman doesn't need to lose her femininity in order to be successful and strong, love this!!!!

    • @rayofsunshineb5347
      @rayofsunshineb5347 3 роки тому +127

      Literally 👏👏👏

    • @kyoumary150
      @kyoumary150 3 роки тому +165

      That’s the exact reason why it’s my favourite movie 💜

    • @thisisntallowed9560
      @thisisntallowed9560 3 роки тому +145

      The movie celebrated traditional feminity. I choose to see it more as she stayed authentic. But I like your comment.
      A woman also doesn't need to be feminine to succeed or be percieved as competent (this is a problem in some places)

    • @rayofsunshineb5347
      @rayofsunshineb5347 3 роки тому +255

      @@thisisntallowed9560 the problem is that nowadays feminine is seen as a negative thing at least in America (where I'm from). There is nothing wrong with not only acknowledging but celebrating her femininity even if it can be seen as "traditional" considering nowadays you have to appear less feminine and more masculine to be seen as successful or powerful. Both can be appreciated.

    • @ruelovegood398
      @ruelovegood398 3 роки тому +62

      @This isn't allowed I get your point but I haven't seen a film where it was implied that a woman needs to be feminine in order to be successful, it has always been the other way around. However, women who are not traditionally feminine are often considered as less of a women, eg: they'll not be a good partner/wife/girlfriend etc. There is even stereotypical jokes that successful career driven women end up alone or become cat lady. That's why I made the point about femininity and strength being seen as opposite qualities. 'I'm not like the other girls' trope has been used in movies for years to make femininity look like a negative thing, this movie defied it. The important thing is to acknowledge that there should be no definite rules for femininity, it should be an individual's choice. If someone chooses to be feminine in short hair, let her; if someone chooses to be feminine in pink, let her be as well. No need to pit them against each other, or villify them for their choices 😇

  • @MsClaudiaDuran
    @MsClaudiaDuran 2 роки тому +848

    Unlike other underdog movies, where the protagonist fuels their ambitions with the hate and doubt others throw at them, Elle succeeds by doing the opposite. Instead of focusing on her haters/doubters, she channels her energy towards her allies, which include her sorority sisters, Emmet, Paulette, Brook, and even her dog Brewser. She doesn't hold grudges or keep tabs. If you were rude to her yesterday, but are nice today, she focuses on today, allowing you to save face. At the same time, she's no pushover, and respects herself enough to give as good as she gets. When faced with adversity, she handles herself with grace and poise, works hard behind the scenes, then comes back and tries her best.

    • @trevandrea8909
      @trevandrea8909 6 місяців тому +8

      She's sooo nice and cheerful like the sun 😍😍😍

    • @AD-lg4vl
      @AD-lg4vl 4 місяці тому +2

      So well put, and is exactly why I love this movie! And why it's not just a typical rom-com

  • @imagoat273
    @imagoat273 3 роки тому +2759

    I'm sorry but getting cat called and shouting "I OBJECT!" is iconic :)

    • @Blueeyesinthesky
      @Blueeyesinthesky 3 роки тому +57

      Damnnn I never even caught that!!! Literally a double meaning damn

    • @sakuranovaryan9261
      @sakuranovaryan9261 3 роки тому +16

      It's a good scene

    • @CherryBlossom28479
      @CherryBlossom28479 3 роки тому +91

      I actually use it when I'm walking down the street and a guy tries to hit on me, the line helps a lot in those situations.

    • @amjackson2115
      @amjackson2115 3 роки тому +16

      @@CherryBlossom28479 that’s so iconic

    • @TCt83067695
      @TCt83067695 3 роки тому +2

      @@Blueeyesinthesky double meaning?

  • @rachelconsoli8428
    @rachelconsoli8428 3 роки тому +11343

    I also feel like it’s never fully appreciated how genuinely smart/accomplished Elle is even before Harvard. Like a 4.0 is freaking amazing in college, and fashion merchandising is still a branch of marketing which is not easy stuff. Also doing all of this while being the president of her sorority? People scoff, but running any organization is A LOT of time management and people skills, it’s really impressive. As someone from a sorority I could’ve never been president, it’s so much responsibility and work. And then a 179 on her LSATs which is close to perfect? Girl is a queen, and I love that she never sacrifices her sense of self, it’s aged so well, I adore Elle Woods.

    • @stefanmakara373
      @stefanmakara373 3 роки тому +848

      You can also add that ALL the girls in the sorority are helpful and kind, very sweet and caring; Elle as president WANTED to fill the house with good people.

    • @bennyton2560
      @bennyton2560 2 роки тому +322

      @Rusty Howe she also helps other people! the awkward nerdy guy in her class and Paulette. she can also stand up for herself (calling Vivienne constipated)

    • @Screamintothevoid123
      @Screamintothevoid123 2 роки тому +24

      This!!!

    • @lorien_braga
      @lorien_braga 2 роки тому +29

      I'm not American, what is the max grade to LSAT?

    • @stefanmakara373
      @stefanmakara373 2 роки тому +53

      @@lorien_braga it's 180.

  • @shre15
    @shre15 3 роки тому +3732

    Some things aren't weird about this movie like Elle studying hard to get into Harvard University and became a successful lawyer. I admire her for that

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 3 роки тому +214

      I agree, this movie has a pro feminist quality to it, which is timeless to this day!

    • @shre15
      @shre15 3 роки тому +158

      @@trinaq Well said and it shows we women can dress pretty and at the same get into top universities

    • @Ikajo
      @Ikajo 3 роки тому +47

      @@trinaq Kind of. There is one character who is the stereotype of the crazy feminist who is treated as if she is a joke. Which is one of my critiques of this movie. While it says pretty women can be successful, it also looks down on women who doesn't care about their appearance.

    • @sharyebethancourt3660
      @sharyebethancourt3660 3 роки тому +12

      @@shre15 it didn’t demonize the girly girl.

    • @gracekim1998
      @gracekim1998 3 роки тому +2

      @@Ikajo oh🤔 so anyone like me😅

  • @thehumanpotato2844
    @thehumanpotato2844 2 роки тому +647

    Fun fact, this is based off of the book the author made based on her own experience at law school (at Yale though). It was actually all written on pink paper with a fuzzy pink pen and that’s how it got noticed in the big pile of like, EVERYONE’S stories. It was so different, it got picked up and read.

  • @oddeyes9413
    @oddeyes9413 3 роки тому +8560

    Elle Woods was a prime example of a woman who was discovering herself and realized she didn't need someone who didn't support and appreciate her for who she was and could become. She's an amazing role model. *And a total savage.*

    • @samwinterstarch4857
      @samwinterstarch4857 3 роки тому +10

      She has her sorority for support

    • @lunarisita26
      @lunarisita26 3 роки тому +64

      And she's nice and a good person. She doesn't need to be mean to prove herself

    • @Suzziixoxo
      @Suzziixoxo 2 роки тому +2

      Periot

    • @rahbeeuh
      @rahbeeuh 2 роки тому +1

      The main song off the soundtrack (that's not Perfect Day by Hoku) describes this description of Legally Blonde. It's called Don't Need You To by Samantha Mumba.

  • @comicbooknerdisme
    @comicbooknerdisme 3 роки тому +7284

    This movie is before it’s time because it doesn’t villainize Elle for being a girl. A lot of movies that have “I’m not like other girls” is literally just villainizing traditional femininity and is inherently anti woman

    • @ijornhribrudkrvir
      @ijornhribrudkrvir 3 роки тому +490

      Exactly. A lot of Elle's mannerisms, attitude etc, in another movie, would translate directly to stupidity. This movie shows that she is girly and loves fashion and speaks in a high pitched voice, and she's STILL brilliant. She isn't less because if it, it's just a part of who she is. It's refreshing as hell.

    • @SyntheticHalo
      @SyntheticHalo 3 роки тому +110

      @kshamwhizzle See that's were I don't agree. The movie came out when I was still in elementary school. I loved Elle for her femininity, her kind heart & how she became a lawyer by working her ass off. I don't look anything like Elle. I got darker skin, dark eyes, dark hair, yet I was able to identify with her & see her as my role model. She was the reason I wanted to become a lawyer when I grow up.
      People nowadays always have to see their twin in a show/movie/game to be able to identify with them & that is wrong. She is a strong female, THAT'S what matters. & todays society trying to villainize these kind of women is wrong. Everybody should be allowed to be who they are. You're not like other girls? Cool! You're somebody who is girly? Also cool. Doesn't mean any of those are a bad thing to be. This whole new trend on villainizing extreme femininity is catty bitch behavior.

    • @ggundercover3681
      @ggundercover3681 3 роки тому +67

      exactly. I'm not like Elle and never will be "the type of woman she is". yet, did I love her and everything she characterised. it's refreshing to see something so simple yet hardly actually shown in media. I have so many friends and associates who are nothing like me, but I can still appreciate them. I don't like pink and red. yet I can recognise when something is beautiful and suits another person. I can give compliments and enjoy girly girls. appreciate when they are super happy and do that cute high pitch stuff, and they love me and my differences. it's almost like they see me as a person.

    • @melliexcx
      @melliexcx 3 роки тому +48

      @@SyntheticHalo THANK YOU for saying "everyone wants to see their twin in movies these days" people want these movies to be so niche and specific to them which is impossible and then bash it when it doesn't fit them to a T.

    • @swanpride
      @swanpride 3 роки тому +14

      Yep. Also, I love that the one development Elle makes is to realise that she doesn't need this or any douchebag and that she can be whatever she wants if she just applies herself.

  • @DZENITA.
    @DZENITA. 3 роки тому +14084

    Omg I was 5 years old when this came out and wanted to be a lawyer like Elle so much afterwards but then changed my mind months later when I saw the first Harry Potter cos logically a wizard better💀

    • @sekoseko4439
      @sekoseko4439 3 роки тому +7

      ua-cam.com/video/O3RgjhNeso8/v-deo.html....

    • @monkeystuff661
      @monkeystuff661 3 роки тому +126

      I remember I used to watch the Harry Potter movies sometimes.

    • @PerfectBlox
      @PerfectBlox 3 роки тому +33

      Lmfaoo FRRRRR 🤣
      I make vidz 💖💫🥰

    • @unknownuserg2g
      @unknownuserg2g 3 роки тому +36

      I was -1 yr old…i watched legally blonde wayyy later

    • @juozasuwu4537
      @juozasuwu4537 3 роки тому +19

      I was -8 in 2001

  • @noahyablon9185
    @noahyablon9185 2 роки тому +244

    “I don’t need backups, I’m going to Harvard” and she got in with basically flying colors while Warner had to have his dad call in is honestly hilarious to me since she was so dedicated to proving him wrong on how she can be the one for him while somewhat befriending his girlfriend even though she was a little bit of a snob (to me at first)

  • @nicholasfields1082
    @nicholasfields1082 3 роки тому +5315

    This movie was waaayy ahead of it's time. I don't even think it's a rom com. Like, yes she gets the better guy in the end in classic rom-com fashion, but that is not what this movie is about. She is uncompromisingly herself from beginning to end. She starts the movie with the strength, determination, and intelligence to be whatever she wants to be. This is a female empowerment story where she learns that she is only limited by the boxes she allows herself to be placed in. Once she recognizes "oh, i can be more than just a lawyer's wife- i can be a lawyer!" she shocks everyone with her success because she does it on her own terms. I definitely have a newfound respect for this story 20 years later.

    • @hanniacorena7657
      @hanniacorena7657 3 роки тому +7

      Anti stepford wife😊

    • @candykkhorsesngp925
      @candykkhorsesngp925 3 роки тому +174

      I also always liked how they didn’t make the relationship with Emmett be the main focus. The main focus is her proving herself. It’s a great film

    • @msk-qp6fn
      @msk-qp6fn 3 роки тому +53

      I think there's a reason Legally Blonde and Mean Girls are both iconic, feministic, and beloved by plenty of men too. We need more movies like Legally Blonde and Mean Girls really. I think as of now the only feministic, not shallow girl power, and genuinely a good story that men like too are Wonder Woman 2017, Birds of Prey+Harley, and Mad Max Fury Road.

    • @EgyptNile
      @EgyptNile 2 роки тому +6

      It really wasn’t she is a rich white girl getting into Harvard that’s normal lol

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx 2 роки тому +2

      I really love the movie for that but I also appreciate that the musical focuses a little more on Emmett and gives him more depth than in the movie and it's focused a little more on how their relationship developed. I like both a lot because it's like you have two different views on what's basically the same story

  • @becomingemmaemilia2709
    @becomingemmaemilia2709 3 роки тому +13052

    I like Elle's character a lot. More movies shouldn't "demonize" ultra-femininity.

    • @Amber86queenbee
      @Amber86queenbee 3 роки тому +253

      It must have been a trend back then as we as got Miss Congeniality doing the same.

    • @KhaosAdmiral
      @KhaosAdmiral 3 роки тому +655

      same here, it's actually kind of awesome that Elle is ultra-feminine and smart and is so unashamed of what everyone else thinks of her.

    • @midnight8341
      @midnight8341 3 роки тому +55

      @@KhaosAdmiral eeeh, well... In the beginning at least it's more unaware than unashamed...

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby 3 роки тому +277

      agreed yes she's hyperfeminine but she's not dumb and she becomes a harvard law student just to spite an ex boyfriend...........i respect that.

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 3 роки тому +209

      Me too. Elle taught me not to dumb yourself down to get people to like you, and to embrace your intelligence. Plus, why choose between brains and beauty when you can easily have both?

  • @TawnyRoyal
    @TawnyRoyal 3 роки тому +4210

    I’m shocked the party scene wasn’t brought up where Vivian invited to her to a party saying it was a costume party when it very much wasn’t, especially the sick burn Elle laid on Vivian she said “usually when I dress up like a frigid bitch, I try not to look so constipated”

    • @ellep.6204
      @ellep.6204 3 роки тому +14

      Love that scene 😂

    • @MunchkinWheels
      @MunchkinWheels 3 роки тому +62

      UA-cam has stupid rules about what they consider to be “sexual content,” and they might’ve limited his video due to it being age restricted… I mean… her outfit would’ve pretty much guaranteed that.

    • @mxlxcvxl
      @mxlxcvxl 3 роки тому

      Oh
      My
      God

    • @DeathnoteBB
      @DeathnoteBB 3 роки тому +1

      @ifabulocitygirl It’s also pretty misogynist for Elle

    • @ansitapanigrahi2323
      @ansitapanigrahi2323 3 роки тому +1

      Brooooo I love that scene🤣🤣🤣

  • @holo_sp4m735
    @holo_sp4m735 Рік тому +132

    In the musical Vivian was actually the one who believed it was entirely Callaghans fault and Warner who suggested Elle was sleeping her way to the top, as it made up for her original “failure to meet girl to girl solidarity”

  • @alwaysprocrastinating355
    @alwaysprocrastinating355 3 роки тому +2332

    You skipped the part where warner finally wants her and she turns him down in the same way he broke up with her in the beginning! That was one of the best parts!!

  • @friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354
    @friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354 3 роки тому +4415

    "I need to marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn" makes me laugh every time. I read somewhere that Marilyn Monroe was actually really smart, but just played the dumb blonde

    • @dancepiglover
      @dancepiglover 3 роки тому +249

      Also, Jackie was beautiful.

    • @melz6625
      @melz6625 3 роки тому +60

      @@dancepiglover no. pls. we need to stop that narrative. I’ve seen the pictures of the shark teeth. Together with the eye set it gave me scary hammer shark vibes.

    • @lovelavenderlily
      @lovelavenderlily 3 роки тому +340

      Also, Marilyn dyed her hair. She was a natural brunette.

    • @broadwaybrook2319
      @broadwaybrook2319 3 роки тому +221

      @@lovelavenderlily So she wasn't a dumb blonde at all. She was a smart brunette

    • @skootergirl22
      @skootergirl22 3 роки тому +27

      Just to show that blondes ain't dumb

  • @lh9591
    @lh9591 3 роки тому +524

    I love how her happy ending isn’t about getting the guy back. It’s about discovering her potential while remaining true to herself.

    • @leahkartsonakis6030
      @leahkartsonakis6030 3 роки тому +25

      Perfectly worded

    • @Mel__21
      @Mel__21 3 роки тому +17

      Yes! Exactly. Her speech at the end saying, “ You should always have faith in people, but most importantly you should always have faith in yourself.” Always get me 😭

  • @astelius
    @astelius 2 роки тому +544

    *”THIS IS WHAT I NEED TO BECOME TO BE SERIOUS!“*
    *”What? Practically deformed?“*
    *I like this woman, she’s going places*

  • @logangantner3863
    @logangantner3863 3 роки тому +3831

    I knew so many girls in high school who were like Elle--very conventionally attractive, "ditzy" personality--but who aced all their classes, worked hard, graduated top of their class, and majored in things like chemical engineering. I never understood the negative stereotype of these people.

    • @genty-c01
      @genty-c01 3 роки тому +119

      ye thats literally this girl in my class

    • @lizzyleea
      @lizzyleea 3 роки тому +198

      Same. There was this girl in my class whos good at everything and she's so darn pretty. And she is known to get along with almost anyone just fine. Like, she aced all subjects and she played guitar really good during music class.
      Even my mom who barely knew anyone from my school had heard of her achievements. She asks me about her whereabouts every now and then but idk how she is doing rn tho. Hope she is doing well.

    • @chrisredfield3607
      @chrisredfield3607 3 роки тому +89

      Jealousy. Pure jealousy.

    • @legalfictionnaturalfact3969
      @legalfictionnaturalfact3969 3 роки тому +34

      it's the ditz part that's often gross. that usually put on and exaggerated out of insecurity. especially if doing well in "men's" subjects. it's compensation to seem non threatening.
      now most importantly regarding their grades...how much did their parents make yearly?

    • @Sam-sg1ed
      @Sam-sg1ed 3 роки тому +73

      They always put the bully stereotype on these kind of girls

  • @Natalie_Val
    @Natalie_Val 3 роки тому +16069

    Elle's being accepted to Harvard in Legally Blonde is more realistic than Elle's acceptance to Harvard in Kissing Booth ngl

    • @amberyadav3147
      @amberyadav3147 3 роки тому +2211

      I think almost every other acceptance into Harvard is more realistic than Elle's acceptance to Harvard in kissing booth lmao

    • @Natalie_Val
      @Natalie_Val 3 роки тому +86

      @@amberyadav3147 Lmao

    • @gemmaxox8698
      @gemmaxox8698 3 роки тому +511

      @@amberyadav3147 yea all she needed to qualify was “what do you wanna do in 5 years”

    • @unknowns78
      @unknowns78 3 роки тому +383

      @@gemmaxox8698 And that essay was TRASH

    • @shishik4571
      @shishik4571 3 роки тому +446

      I have a friend who started at Harvard this fall the application process isn’t super crazy or anything but she was also a first generation student who immigrated here, speaks three languages, was President of our junior class and had a 3.8 gpa so she had a lot to add to her application as well as her college essay. She also had three supplements to answer for her application so Elle from the Kissing Booth was pretty unrealistic lol

  • @darkdudironaji
    @darkdudironaji 3 роки тому +2365

    For people that don't know 179 is insanely high. A perfect score is 180. The median LSAT Harvard or Yale is 173.

    • @kay.4194
      @kay.4194 3 роки тому +50

      :O what?!

    • @glewglew9852
      @glewglew9852 2 роки тому +6

      Woow really! I didn't know. Thanks for explaining.

    • @fififornow8031
      @fififornow8031 2 роки тому +38

      Yup, that and her 4.0 gpa along with that very different “essay” she was bound to get in tbh.

    • @jsas2047
      @jsas2047 2 роки тому +14

      @@fififornow8031 yep even without the essay she had really good chances to get in. Her grades were almost perfect, she was the president of her sorority (i think that's what it's called) so i assume she had a good list of extracurricular activities and she's super rich. Her essay was just the cherry on top but she probably could've gotten in without it.

  • @charlesp8134
    @charlesp8134 2 роки тому +276

    Elle's not dumb she has a 4.0 in her major. That takes alot of hard work especially in college while also being the president of a sorority. Everyone just underestimates her because she is blonde and has a bubbly personality. And she was able to raise her score in the LSAT by 30 points within a few months. Everyone always underestimates her because of her looks including her parents.

  • @msk-qp6fn
    @msk-qp6fn 3 роки тому +3711

    I envy girls like Elle especially for her social intelligence. I may be okay academically but I definitely suck at the socializing department. And if I was put in any position of leadership I'd be stressed all the time

    • @alyssapinon9670
      @alyssapinon9670 3 роки тому +107

      Same. I’m like Elle in the fact that I’m girly and book smart but my social and organization skills leave a lot to be desired

    • @jenn4593
      @jenn4593 3 роки тому +60

      I agree. How are some people so comfortable in leadership roles?

    • @Jass.Marttz
      @Jass.Marttz 2 роки тому +40

      You need to work harder to get that social security you want, just like Elle did in the educational field. Nobody is perfect, but by working at it, you can be the person you want to be.

    • @bennyton2560
      @bennyton2560 2 роки тому +39

      she's so not the pretty mean girl stereotype. being actually caring and kind is queen

    • @berikiko3269
      @berikiko3269 2 роки тому +2

      same!

  • @acomet2509
    @acomet2509 3 роки тому +3031

    I love how Elle never changes who she is. She studies very hard and really never changes her very aloof and very optimistic. But she’s very intelligent even if she was a “bimbo” stereotype

    • @monkiram
      @monkiram 3 роки тому +41

      I think you're using the term aloof incorrectly. But I agree otherwise

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx 2 роки тому +42

      I feel like she tries to for a while because in her beginning time in Harvard and especially during the internship she wears a lot more toned down colours so at least her outfits changed for a little while but she realises that she doesn't need to dress up in black and white to do the law thing and I love that

    • @Jesuslovesyou326
      @Jesuslovesyou326 Рік тому +3

      @Lilaboxx yep. fashion is how she expresses herself so she feels like to be taken seriously, she has to dress the part too.

    • @julianaespitia6572
      @julianaespitia6572 Рік тому +6

      I think that when she first gets into the internship she becomes more "serious" but when she goes to the last part of the trial in the hot pink suit it's like the final moment of embracing the "Yes, I adore fashion and girly stuff and I'm one heck of a law student" idk

  • @Spicie95
    @Spicie95 3 роки тому +811

    My favourite moment of the whole movie is when they out the pool boy by tricking him into admitting he has a boyfriend named Chuck, and then he tries to weasel out of it by claiming Chuck is just his friend, only for Chuck to stand up and yell "You Bitch!" - always makes me laugh

    • @lunaredelvour2972
      @lunaredelvour2972 3 роки тому +36

      I thought that was funny. "Friend" of mine ruined it for me though because she deadass, unironically called me homophobic for laughing at an outdated homophobic joke funny moment thing. It was a very unpleasant experience 😂😭

    • @ironrose6
      @ironrose6 3 роки тому +18

      @Luna wow! Sounds like you need better friends :/

    • @KeanuOR
      @KeanuOR 3 роки тому +3

      @@lunaredelvour2972 Joke isn't even homophobic.

    • @ggundercover3681
      @ggundercover3681 3 роки тому +2

      @@lunaredelvour2972 lol sounds like a fake woke person. getting offended for no reason and claiming things that aren't hence actually diminishing real cases. stop being friends with them if this is a pattern. those ppl are not good for anyone. they just drag you down and cause harm with their ignorance and vigor

  • @jarl-b_1124
    @jarl-b_1124 2 роки тому +41

    My dad loves this movie. My mom told me that last year, and it was probably the biggest shock of my life, bc my dad is like the most serious person you will ever meet

  • @Swiftiebooklover7
    @Swiftiebooklover7 3 роки тому +6341

    Legally blonde was calling out the "I'm not a girly girl, I'm a cool girl" nearly 20 years before the general population did.

    • @BlueGangsta1958
      @BlueGangsta1958 3 роки тому +367

      I think the negative reactions Elle has to deal with at Harvard also have a lot to do with her being new money. Her fashion is very loud (unlike the sedate and conservative clothes you see in old money families) and she wasn't socialised in the nuances of upper-class behaviour. It would make her stick out among students from old money and at least some of them would think less of her because of it.

    • @rukayath6674
      @rukayath6674 3 роки тому +140

      @@BlueGangsta1958 your comment just made me realise her transition from the "regular conservative traditionally rich" to the "flashy typical girly pink" was prolly due to her breaking away from attempting to blend/fit in and be unapologetically herself-

    • @PerfectBlox
      @PerfectBlox 3 роки тому +8

      Ikr FRRRRR 💖
      I upload vidz 🥰💫✨

    • @emilycanfield2634
      @emilycanfield2634 3 роки тому +110

      @@BlueGangsta1958 I don't think her family was new money, she seems like she grew up pretty wealthy and her parents seem typical conservative old money. I think they just let her do whatever she wanted and be who she wanted to be, loud fashion/girly/bubbly etc
      Edit: I think its more of a commentary on west coast vs east coast wealth

    • @BatgirlStan
      @BatgirlStan 3 роки тому +35

      Uh no? She embraced her femininity, she was a girly girl and a cool girl

  • @Toseuteuu
    @Toseuteuu 3 роки тому +4639

    Warner: "You got into Harvard Law?"
    Elle: "What, like it's hard?"

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 3 роки тому +134

      Best quote ever!

    • @acelovesdiyschristopher7023
      @acelovesdiyschristopher7023 3 роки тому +165

      The original savage.

    • @Loremastrful
      @Loremastrful 3 роки тому +120

      2001: OH savage burn!
      2021:Yeah, mom and dad definitely bribe the admissions board.

    • @mariah96551
      @mariah96551 3 роки тому +71

      And he was still on the waiting list before his dad had to make a call

    • @akulinahazarika9236
      @akulinahazarika9236 3 роки тому +10

      iconic

  • @claytongriffith8323
    @claytongriffith8323 3 роки тому +1241

    The thing was Elle always smart. She was graduating with a 4.0, was top of her class, highly involved in extra curriculars.
    She was just very hyper fem which is seen as not professional because of ... sexism. Oh in the disconnect of old money and new money.

    • @yonicorn1641
      @yonicorn1641 3 роки тому +143

      and the dress part in the shop in the beginnign, how the lady tried to trick her into buying the dress because she assumed Elle was just a dumb blonde and Elle disproved and called her out. We love a strong feminine smart queen

    • @bennyton2560
      @bennyton2560 2 роки тому +3

      @@yonicorn1641 by using her knowledge about fabrics, that's professional

  • @sutyinszkializ9115
    @sutyinszkializ9115 Рік тому +175

    Emett is one of the few movie boyfriends (especially romcom bfs) who are genuinely helpful and kind and don't see the girl as an idol or concept, nbut just as a whole personality with flows. Also, he is not gaslighting, manipulating, just being by her side.

    • @trevandrea8909
      @trevandrea8909 6 місяців тому +4

      Emmett is a dream guy ❤❤❤

  • @islamsmydeen
    @islamsmydeen 3 роки тому +3189

    I love when Elle says “I don’t need backups…I’m going to Harvard”…like that determination and self-confidence was so inspiring to me.

  • @Negsmie
    @Negsmie 3 роки тому +2428

    This movie isn't perfect, but it uno reversed the "dumb blonde" stereotype- and as a natural blonde that watched this as a kid, it's still precious to me.

    • @kendallbrunson8301
      @kendallbrunson8301 3 роки тому +50

      i’m a natural blonde too. i love this movie so much!

    • @kwilesvolleyball2028
      @kwilesvolleyball2028 3 роки тому +18

      i love blonde hair. my stupid hair is like light brown sometimes, reddish brown sometimes, then dark brown, and it’s all like 3 feet raised from head.

    • @kendallbrunson8301
      @kendallbrunson8301 3 роки тому +7

      @@kwilesvolleyball2028 mine is more of a golden blonde, but strawberry blonde in the water

    • @kellysunserenity4068
      @kellysunserenity4068 3 роки тому +8

      Same. I'm also a blonde and suffered due to this trope. Loved that this movie completely subverted it. BLONDE POWER INDEED!!

    • @Negsmie
      @Negsmie 3 роки тому +2

      @@kwilesvolleyball2028 I think brown hair is so pretty! But I do feel you. Mine is a dirty blonde, it used to look nicer when I was little. When I was a baby I looked bald because it was almost white 🤣

  • @OriginalPinkPenguin
    @OriginalPinkPenguin 3 роки тому +1864

    Warner’s character is so disgusting& forgettable that even Alex kept calling him Warren & not Warner the wrong name. Lol

    • @monkeystuff661
      @monkeystuff661 3 роки тому +25

      Lol ngl that sounds like the movie and tv show company dude

    • @sunnyyyyyyyyyy
      @sunnyyyyyyyyyy 3 роки тому +2

      @@monkeystuff661 nice pfp

    • @LxstinNeverland
      @LxstinNeverland 3 роки тому +15

      And here I thought it was Warren too 🤣

    • @hidden-behind-wisteria2701
      @hidden-behind-wisteria2701 3 роки тому +5

      oh. i didn't even notice

    • @loneronin6813
      @loneronin6813 3 роки тому +7

      I never understood why she wanted him back in the first place other than that being the first stepping stone for Elle as a character to stand out on her own and realize that she is more than just her looks or who she is in a relationship with. I guess part of me just thinks that most people would likely know to keep their distance from a guy that pompous and weaselly. Oh well, live and learn right?

  • @klarakeuroeaton5737
    @klarakeuroeaton5737 2 роки тому +55

    I love Elle so much not only is she kind to everyone, she’s smart, and doesn’t judge other girls for being different than her.

    • @trevandrea8909
      @trevandrea8909 6 місяців тому +1

      She's more popular than Regina George in their respective schools/colleges but she's so nice and kind- the anti-Regina George

  • @yonicorn1641
    @yonicorn1641 3 роки тому +971

    I love how she had the quick thought and mindset from the beggining when the shoplady tried to make her buy the dress and Elle called her out. Like, it shows how she didnt get smart in school, she was always smart in that sense

    • @DeathnoteBB
      @DeathnoteBB 3 роки тому +20

      …but she was already in fashion school, so it did make her smart.

    • @lightworker221
      @lightworker221 3 роки тому +40

      I hate it when cable channels cut that scene out because it's so important to establishing her character.

    • @bennyton2560
      @bennyton2560 2 роки тому +18

      she found that out because she's knowledgeable about fabrics, that's more professional smart than street smart I'd say. or both

    • @kitkatbreaker1270
      @kitkatbreaker1270 2 роки тому +7

      @@bennyton2560 both. Both is good

    • @reikun86
      @reikun86 Рік тому +1

      @@lightworker221 Why would they do that? That scene is so good and pivotal in establishing Elle as a character.

  • @sapphia4612
    @sapphia4612 3 роки тому +2021

    My girl Elle actually studied hard and then got into Harvard unlike the other female leads who were always in boy drama and magically got accepted in like 3 prestigious universities. And her character is just iconic like she was the definition of queen. She was spoilt but she wasn't a brat.

    • @imaneisleeping
      @imaneisleeping 3 роки тому +84

      Right I love how she worked hard for it

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 3 роки тому +126

      Precisely, Elle subverted people's perceptions about her, and proved them all wrong!

    • @toxictv9021
      @toxictv9021 3 роки тому +46

      Lara Jean has left the chat.......

    • @sims2lovealot
      @sims2lovealot 3 роки тому +58

      Lol kissing booth

    • @sakshimaheshwari8683
      @sakshimaheshwari8683 3 роки тому +49

      @@toxictv9021 Well, the movies don't actually show it but Lara Jean did study. In the books. But I know what you mean.

  • @nehankhan1584
    @nehankhan1584 3 роки тому +774

    Legally blonder is so ahead of its time that even today’s movies could never. Netflix just focuses on the quirky, relatable girl which is never neither quirky or relatable. Elle was beautiful, fun, loving and smart. Vivien was smart but was shown to really just depend on her brains and even Warren. She went from mean girl who stope the guy to being her own person who saw herself and Elle for all her worth. Like this movie has so many transitions. You think for a minute that Warren would even see Elle for the way she is and choose her. But nope he turned out to be the jackass who got left alone. Elle didn’t need Warren and neither did Vivien

    • @lilyangel7611
      @lilyangel7611 3 роки тому +45

      Yeah I like that Elle isn't the only character who has great development
      Like Paulette who finds her courage n vivianne who finally realized that all her prejudices she had about Elle weren't true n they all came from Warner
      Even Enid at the end realised that Elle wasn't the mean girl she thought she was

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 3 роки тому +3

      And what does _that_ say about Elle and Vivien? Or, is that irony just lost on you?

    • @hope3290
      @hope3290 3 роки тому +2

      @@CorbCorbin ???

    • @legrandliseurtri7495
      @legrandliseurtri7495 3 роки тому

      Ok, but...Did the actress have to use this over-the-top squeaky voice for almost every line? No one talks like that in real life.

    • @lilyangel7611
      @lilyangel7611 3 роки тому +13

      @@legrandliseurtri7495 there r many kinds of people in real life
      N I've seen some people who talk like that

  • @k3nny111
    @k3nny111 Рік тому +158

    That Established Titles ad has aged like fine milk.

    • @chicopridebean368
      @chicopridebean368 Рік тому +5

      Exactly

    • @ArtsyAnni
      @ArtsyAnni 7 місяців тому +1

      Wait why?

    • @k3nny111
      @k3nny111 7 місяців тому +18

      @@ArtsyAnni It was revealed to be a complete scam

    • @ArtsyAnni
      @ArtsyAnni 7 місяців тому +5

      @@k3nny111 nooooooooo

    • @brothscout864
      @brothscout864 3 місяці тому

      “Its not a scam” …

  • @nikapokrovsky1955
    @nikapokrovsky1955 3 роки тому +272

    "You got into Harward Law?"
    "What, like it's hard?"
    Well according to all Netflix movies in the past few years, apparently not

  • @purplelily7764
    @purplelily7764 3 роки тому +11963

    I’ve always considered legally blonde to be a feminist masterpiece.

    • @yonicorn1641
      @yonicorn1641 3 роки тому +791

      and the best thing is that it's not like the new feminist movies where the girl just goes "ah no men are trash", starts reading questionable literature, hates men and thinks it's different/better than everyone else. Legally Blonde is all about showing that feminine girls are as good as everyone else, feminine is not the opposite of strong and also Elle saying "why would you do that to another girl? Us girls have to stick together" and generally her belief in other girls and how they shouldnt turn against each other /also Elle helping Paulette even tho Paulette is poorer/working class/middle aged etc, like if it was any other movie Elle would be either mean towards Paulette or not bait an eye on her and here she was just "ok sis we stick together now lets get the dog"./

    • @ankyfire
      @ankyfire 3 роки тому +317

      @kshamwhizzle what’s the gay stereotype in the movie? That straight men don’t know designers? It’s not homophobic, it assumes gay men have more knowledge than straight men.
      Not to mention... it’s at least partially true.

    • @swiftlyaswiftie
      @swiftlyaswiftie 3 роки тому +93

      @@ankyfire it's assuming that guy men know designer, it's not a harsher case of homophobia but more casual like the idea that all gay girls are butch

    • @swiftlyaswiftie
      @swiftlyaswiftie 3 роки тому +31

      @your overwatered plant stereotypes are a form of mild homophobia

    • @gen1130
      @gen1130 3 роки тому +114

      @@swiftlyaswiftie I don't think that's exactly true. there are stereotypes about any distinct group of people and we often unintentionally fall for them, but it doesn't mean we hate everyone. mostly it's just ignorance instead of a *phobia. yes, they are a problem, but a problem of its own. there was nothing in this movie that said being gay is bad or was stereotyping gay men more than other characters (this movie had a lot of stereotypes in general)

  • @RandomPerson-cz8yq
    @RandomPerson-cz8yq 3 роки тому +1407

    Now that youve done mean girls and legally blonde you should definitely do CLUELESS next

  • @ItsJustNaomi
    @ItsJustNaomi Рік тому +44

    Alex's reaction is so funny, especially when you know Elle and Viavian were supposed to date at the end but they scrapped that idea

    • @karen-but-make-it-gay147
      @karen-but-make-it-gay147 8 місяців тому +13

      They were going to date ??? We could've gotten lawyer girlfriends ? (I still think Elle and Emmett are a sweet respectful couple but having a queer lead becoming a lawyer in an overpowering movie like this would've also been great)

  • @tadasuko8935
    @tadasuko8935 3 роки тому +498

    You skipped the best scene where she just stares at her ex and says, "I will never be good enough for you." And marches out of the party in that stupid bunny costume with WAY more confidence than most women would have. That was my favorite scene.

    • @simranmalhotra3933
      @simranmalhotra3933 3 роки тому +48

      "I'll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be!"

    • @lilyangel7611
      @lilyangel7611 3 роки тому +7

      That scene gave me the boost of confidence that I still have now

    • @lilashura6377
      @lilashura6377 3 роки тому +6

      I watch that scene whenever I don’t feel confident enough to be bad as

  • @BrittanyH87
    @BrittanyH87 3 роки тому +2078

    I’m a little hurt that Jennifer Coolidge’s role was not mentioned in this video😞

    • @candellak
      @candellak 3 роки тому +239

      The bend and snap turned this from a good movie to ICONIC

    • @livyh5618
      @livyh5618 3 роки тому +110

      Especially since it was a huge role and had a complete big role in Elle’s life

    • @tinas_hotdog_sophie
      @tinas_hotdog_sophie 3 роки тому +35

      Me too, she is my fave character in the film ☺️

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 3 роки тому +96

      Me too, I adore Jennifer Coolidge, and Paulette is such a supportive friend to Elle. I loved her subplot with the FedEx guy, or the scene where Elle helps her to get her dog back from her deadbeat ex.

    • @meredith8625
      @meredith8625 3 роки тому +68

      “I’m taking the dog, dumbass!” She was incredible in this film.

  • @chanmarr8118
    @chanmarr8118 3 роки тому +956

    I really love the transition the movie made of a pretty blonde girl trying to get her bf back to her realizing her worth and focusing on herself. The only thing she can thank him for is getting her interested in law.

  • @ThatSoddingGamer
    @ThatSoddingGamer Рік тому +41

    I also liked how they subverted the trope of sororities to an extent, by having it be the type with only the most wealthy, connected, and generally pretty young women who aren't academically inclined which is stereotypical, but they're still actually nice people, as opposed to scheming backstabbers and/or mean girls. They were super supportive of Elle and helped her out, even if her plan was a bit bonkers and went against the 'coast through college and just rely on the family money'.

  • @Girlfox275
    @Girlfox275 3 роки тому +552

    The best part about the movie is that Elle didn’t have to change her personality

    • @Queen_Of_Discord
      @Queen_Of_Discord 3 роки тому +42

      I think something that’s even better about the movie is that she TRIED to change her personality, until she realized she was better off embracing who she really was.

    • @Girlfox275
      @Girlfox275 3 роки тому +1

      @@Queen_Of_Discord True true

  • @anthonymathias4043
    @anthonymathias4043 3 роки тому +1609

    So we’re not bring up Paulette...THE ICONIC PAULETTE

    • @quinnhullett4714
      @quinnhullett4714 3 роки тому +113

      It was impressive he summed the whole movie without bringing her up...

    • @GorgeousGolden
      @GorgeousGolden 3 роки тому +82

      “I’m taking the damn dog!” Lol

    • @alisaurus4224
      @alisaurus4224 3 роки тому +38

      She got that package delivery in the end

    • @pau8154
      @pau8154 3 роки тому +10

      How dare he

    • @colleens1878
      @colleens1878 3 роки тому +3

      And the Bend n Snap ... that isn't painful to watch lol

  • @Queldan
    @Queldan 3 роки тому +1208

    Okay, that existential dread jingle is *killer*

    • @PerfectBlox
      @PerfectBlox 3 роки тому +3

      Ikr FRRRRR 💖
      I post vidz btw 🥰💫✨

    • @LifeOfNigh
      @LifeOfNigh 3 роки тому +5

      "the best part of waking up, is folders in your cup"!

    • @rachel_sj
      @rachel_sj 3 роки тому +1

      I need that as my new Forever Ringtone

    • @LifeOfNigh
      @LifeOfNigh 3 роки тому +2

      @@rachel_sj I just made it mine. LOL

  • @50PH1E_DOE5_5TUFF
    @50PH1E_DOE5_5TUFF Рік тому +23

    I played Elle in the musical with my drama school and it was such a great experience!

  • @brooke4502
    @brooke4502 3 роки тому +1322

    This movie actually aged pretty well, except for the gays know designers and straight men don’t. Have any of you seen the musical version of this? Every time I watch the movie I can’t help but sing the songs

    • @pigpjs
      @pigpjs 3 роки тому +72

      The musical soundtrack is one of my favorites to play while I work. It peps me up and inspires me to keep working hard.

    • @gabrielleporter553
      @gabrielleporter553 3 роки тому +65

      Love the musical… i’m so excited i’m gonna get to perform it at my school this year 🥳 one of the catchiest soundtracks ever, i find myself humming “ gay or european “and “ Omigod you guys “ constantly

    • @brooke4502
      @brooke4502 3 роки тому +10

      @@gabrielleporter553 ooh so exciting that you get to do it at your school! We only ever perform Shakespeare plays

    • @sophiesometimessews
      @sophiesometimessews 3 роки тому +10

      I love the musical

    • @malieka1851
      @malieka1851 3 роки тому +8

      the musical is one of my favorites to scream sing (terribly) in the car !!

  • @emma8187
    @emma8187 3 роки тому +514

    “Elle, Poohbear” **retching sound** absolutely sent me 🤣🤣

    • @alisaurus4224
      @alisaurus4224 3 роки тому +27

      But seriously, what kind of crusty dipshit calls someone their pet name 1.5 seconds before dumping them

  • @MichelleKingg
    @MichelleKingg 3 роки тому +2471

    Elle Woods is basically my whole personality

  • @Schizniit
    @Schizniit Рік тому +19

    I unironically LOVE this move. I mean, Reese Witherspoon is absolutely adorable in this roll and she played it really well I gotta give her credit

    • @Schizniit
      @Schizniit Рік тому

      Yes, it's cheesy, but I feel like that's a huge part of the tone in this movie. I feel like it doesn't take itself seriously all that much and it really works to its advantage.

    • @Schizniit
      @Schizniit Рік тому

      I mean yeah not as good as something like Pretty Woman, but it still surprisingly holds up way better than I thought

  • @campbellsoup93
    @campbellsoup93 3 роки тому +695

    "I wasn't in my rom-com phase yet"
    Legally Blonde isn't a rom-com. It's just a com.

    • @opinionatedgirl1810
      @opinionatedgirl1810 3 роки тому +45

      Romance between her and that dude, It's labeled as a chick flick or romantic comedy even though we barely see romance

    • @ava7892
      @ava7892 3 роки тому +20

      It's a chick flick

    • @clemencerose
      @clemencerose 3 роки тому +6

      @@ava7892 It’s a movie.

    • @ava7892
      @ava7892 3 роки тому +12

      @@clemencerose of course, movies have genres tho

    • @360shadowmoon
      @360shadowmoon 3 роки тому +9

      yes not all movies with female leads are rom coms!

  • @evanderpierznik
    @evanderpierznik 3 роки тому +676

    Alternate title: Alex Meyers discusses a law movie while becoming increasingly more drawn to Emmett's jaw

    • @popmans9999
      @popmans9999 3 роки тому +41

      Emmet's jaw is the predecesor of Archie's abs.

    • @danisle4379
      @danisle4379 3 роки тому +8

      The Chin!!!

  • @swiftlyaswiftie
    @swiftlyaswiftie 3 роки тому +1499

    I like this movie as it teaches women that it's okay to embrace your femininity and that you aren't weak or fake to be girly (a lot of the reason 'not like other girls' phases happen I'd because women are taught by movies that femininity is bad) you can be feminine, a feminist and strong. Thanks Elle Woods x

    • @steamboatwill3.367
      @steamboatwill3.367 3 роки тому +7

      but that shouldn't mean that you NEED to be "traditionally feminine" ALL THE TIME, or that you're "better" than everyone,
      Don't put down the "not like other girls" girls ( how does that even work? who are the "other girls" ), it's hypocritical.

    • @swiftlyaswiftie
      @swiftlyaswiftie 3 роки тому +33

      @@steamboatwill3.367 I don't bash girls who are ungirly, not like other girls is an internet term that describes a girl who acts ungirly and makes fun of girls who are girly girl think like those girls who make fun of Instagram models for being 'fake'

    • @steamboatwill3.367
      @steamboatwill3.367 3 роки тому

      @@swiftlyaswiftie ) aren't a lot of models "fake" ( with pics that are photoshopped )?

    • @steamboatwill3.367
      @steamboatwill3.367 3 роки тому +5

      Also, I don't really think films have portrayed "feminity" as antagontistic ( this film certainly isn't ), but often as "weak" and "annoying" ( unfortunately, this film kinda vers into that aswell by reinforcing a lot of stereotypes in that time period )
      Most villianezess ( poor spelling, I know ) are either "unfeminine" or "gothic" and in some ways lean into "not like other girls", atleast what I've seen....
      And I haven't seen a film/TV series where a stereotypical "girly" girl ( who only cares about fashion, makeup, hair, romance etc, etc.... ) needs to change and get a "reverse makeover"

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx 2 роки тому +9

      @@steamboatwill3.367 I feel like many girls go through that "I'm not like the other girls phase" and it's normal because sometimes female characters are written kinda shallow so if you keep seeing negative stereotypes of women you might feel like you're so special because you have a personality but I feel like some people never grow out of that phase and if you still think you're *better* than other girls just because you don't like make-up when you're in your 20s it's a little weird. Because we all have different interests and we're all more than first impressions

  • @niki5143
    @niki5143 2 роки тому +5

    I’m Scottish, absolutely loving that your promoting helping our forests! There beautiful and calming. Many thanks to you again, be safe.

  • @amberwatkins1998
    @amberwatkins1998 3 роки тому +460

    This is my favourite example of "Strong Female Character"

    • @sami.s2433
      @sami.s2433 3 роки тому +49

      I think she fits the definition, best part is that she does have those moments of vulnerability and she overcomes them. She has a personality and is a realistic depiction of strong women.
      She does cry over Warner, she feels bullied by Vivian, when she goes with Paulette to get the dog she's nervous, the bunny suit she wore must have been super embarassing, she works out (You actually see.her do that, and it's not some stupid unnecessary "fight scene"), she feels violated by Callahan and nearly quits, things don't magically happen for her because she's strong, she just adapts well. 😁

    • @sweetcinnamonpnchkin
      @sweetcinnamonpnchkin 3 роки тому +8

      Exactly. She had so much crap thrown her way but she overcame it. Felt for her through the film.

    • @TheRocketbabydoll
      @TheRocketbabydoll 3 роки тому +7

      Agreed you can be girly, blonde, love fashion etc and still be smart AF. If anything this film is more about the everyday misogyny found in certain professions.

  • @LordBucket-hl3tp
    @LordBucket-hl3tp 3 роки тому +713

    One of the best parts in the movie is when Warner says
    “You got into Harvard?”
    Elle: “What like it’s hard?”

  • @unicornsprinkles8964
    @unicornsprinkles8964 3 роки тому +481

    My favourite thing about the “straight men don’t know designer” thing is that the shoes he recognises are Prada. And Prada was founded by a man.

    • @fashionablechangeling1988
      @fashionablechangeling1988 3 роки тому +49

      Was he straight?

    • @ggundercover3681
      @ggundercover3681 3 роки тому +48

      I know he ragged about it not being ok in today, yet I still feel it holds up. i still see many straight men knowing not much unless they were actually educated when it comes to make up and fashion. not saying all gay men can tell either, but higher percentage of them will, since there are just more of them who are interested in fashion and stuff.

    • @yonicorn1641
      @yonicorn1641 3 роки тому +43

      i mean, i love the movie and this scene, also this scene in the legally blonde musical, it's one of my favorite things but as a bisexual it really bugs me wrong because of the whole "there's no way they had sex because he's gay". But yeah, the movie is from 2001, we all know bisexuals didnt exist back then or smth like that

    • @skootergirl22
      @skootergirl22 3 роки тому +10

      @@yonicorn1641 gay or European?

  • @leventelenoir
    @leventelenoir Рік тому +12

    You know you are rewatching an old video when you see an Established Titles sponsorship block

  • @Master0fHyrule
    @Master0fHyrule 3 роки тому +5475

    Legally Blonde is a weird name for a movie... almost sounds like a name for an adult film.
    But I did enjoy this movie.

  • @Spiderlass
    @Spiderlass 3 роки тому +822

    Correction:
    Legally Blonde is a PERFECT movie.

    • @edieellis6161
      @edieellis6161 3 роки тому +2

      no. just no.

    • @chiarakia386
      @chiarakia386 3 роки тому +10

      @@edieellis6161 what's your fav movie?

    • @Nonrandomnumber
      @Nonrandomnumber 3 роки тому +2

      It’s not, I died from legal inaccuracies, the second one is worse

    • @gingersnow1808
      @gingersnow1808 3 роки тому +50

      @@Nonrandomnumber I think they're less worried about the legal stuff and more about the actual plot and message

    • @dontcare6863
      @dontcare6863 3 роки тому +1

      Love your pfp

  • @m1dos391
    @m1dos391 3 роки тому +419

    It’s doubly ahead of its time. Nowadays we have the “pretty girl does smart thing and proves society wrong ” trope, but this movie had the “pretty girl does smart thing but uses her skills as a pretty girl to do the smart thing” trope

    • @ankyfire
      @ankyfire 3 роки тому +7

      I don’t think that’s a trope!

  • @threephantomrey
    @threephantomrey 3 роки тому +601

    🎶the best part of getting out of bed, is existential dread🎶

    • @eatingtheleaf4659
      @eatingtheleaf4659 3 роки тому +11

      That one really got me.

    • @PerfectBlox
      @PerfectBlox 3 роки тому +3

      Lmfaoo FRRRRR 🤣😭
      I make vidz 🥰💫💖

    • @midnight8341
      @midnight8341 3 роки тому +3

      Is that a play on the folgers jingle?

    • @threephantomrey
      @threephantomrey 3 роки тому

      @@midnight8341 i think so but im not 100% sure

    • @dlynne2131
      @dlynne2131 3 роки тому +2

      @@midnight8341 yeah. 🎶the best part of waking up, is folgers in your cup🎶

  • @Emma-rr3kp
    @Emma-rr3kp 3 роки тому +566

    Alex: And of course the thing no one can ever forget in 2001
    Me: what 9/11?
    Alex: Legally blonde

    • @beepboop5352
      @beepboop5352 3 роки тому +44

      It's almost like it was purposefully worded in a way that made you believe he was referring to 9/11 so he could subvert your expectations by saying "Legally Blonde" instead.

    • @Emma-rr3kp
      @Emma-rr3kp 3 роки тому +2

      @@beepboop5352 oh lol

    • @KaixoDenek
      @KaixoDenek 3 роки тому +28

      Yeah but
      Shrek also came out in 2001

    • @Ds-yy5or
      @Ds-yy5or 3 роки тому +8

      That was the joke

  • @SqualorOpera
    @SqualorOpera 3 роки тому +439

    Alex: **talks about how good it is that they didn’t demonise a ‘girly’ girl, and talks about the low bar for men**
    Me, a feminist: **silently throws arms in the air**

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby 3 роки тому +75

      yeah it's nice to see a film that shows you can be feminine, traditionally beautiful and hardworking and smart.

    • @de-void1872
      @de-void1872 3 роки тому +66

      It's great to see a movie where it's not a tomboy who does this shit and impresses a boy by being not like other girls but instead that you can still be a stereotypical girl and be smart and do more stereotypically masculine things

  • @Savikelle
    @Savikelle 2 роки тому +88

    I love that Elle doesn't sacrifice those girl loves of hers too. She becomes a lawyer but keeps her love of fashion and girly things. It's refreshing and it did so well I'm surprised the concept isn't used more

  • @SavouryGalette
    @SavouryGalette 2 роки тому +2530

    Elle: This is what I need to become to be serious!
    Old lady: What? Practically deformed?
    Best. Line. In. This. Whole. Movie.

  • @aidenhallowell3819
    @aidenhallowell3819 3 роки тому +573

    I've watched this movie several times over the span of my 19 years and it's still great

    • @anna7787
      @anna7787 3 роки тому +4

      Same lol

    • @trinaq
      @trinaq 3 роки тому +8

      Ditto, it's such a fantastic movie with a feel good message, yet it never gets old no matter how many times I've watched it!

    • @teacupcarson4603
      @teacupcarson4603 3 роки тому +2

      Same, & Happy Early B-Day! 🎂🎉🎊

  • @pancakelover99
    @pancakelover99 3 роки тому +173

    “Poo-Bear, the herpes of pet names” KILLED me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @moshistellar
    @moshistellar Рік тому +18

    2:41 I love that random flex 😭😭

  • @maijarenee2342
    @maijarenee2342 3 роки тому +260

    I like the Old Money/East Coast vs New Money/West Coast theme that plays throughout the film alongside the "blond vs brunette" stereotypes, it adds layers to the story

    • @brian423
      @brian423 2 роки тому +6

      Now that I think of it, you're right.

  • @THEMOCU
    @THEMOCU 3 роки тому +779

    Lord: “Reese got stabbed!”
    Person 1: “Resse who? “
    Person 2: “With a knife?”
    _Lord_ : “No Witherspoon”

    • @JohnPierre-lz6vb
      @JohnPierre-lz6vb 3 роки тому +7

      You can't stab anybody with a spoon but good one.

    • @THEMOCU
      @THEMOCU 3 роки тому +25

      @@JohnPierre-lz6vb went righte oVer yer head eh🤓

    • @JohnPierre-lz6vb
      @JohnPierre-lz6vb 3 роки тому +2

      @@THEMOCU ? The f?

    • @krislatoya7556
      @krislatoya7556 3 роки тому +9

      @@JohnPierre-lz6vb Sharpen the top

    • @emilythegreat18
      @emilythegreat18 3 роки тому +10

      @@JohnPierre-lz6vb watch me. cmon boys we’re boutta commit a crime

  • @Porcf81
    @Porcf81 3 роки тому +205

    You called Warner “Warren” like ten times… lol. He’s so insignificant he doesn’t even get his name spoken correctly in a synopsis.

  • @crackle6875
    @crackle6875 2 роки тому +7

    It was originally a book, got a film adaption and then a stage musical adaption. If you cruise through tons of fan music videos in pounds of various fandoms, there’s a certain song from the musical that you’ve likely encountered.

  • @shinysnivy5903
    @shinysnivy5903 3 роки тому +216

    I just realized that he wants to be senator before he’s thirty, but you have to be at least thirty, so evidently Harvard made a mistake

    • @AirQuotes
      @AirQuotes 3 роки тому +33

      Warner has no redeeming qualities. He's not very hot, smart, hardworking or nice. His only plus is his money but he's still a dud

    • @juliannehannes11
      @juliannehannes11 3 роки тому +2

      And he cannot even hunt vampires that well either

    • @JackalopeBunny
      @JackalopeBunny 3 роки тому

      Was it weird I thought her boyfriend in the film has hair plugs? Cause I kept looking at his hair and thinking that's how it looked like, like he had gone bald and then got hair plugs to fix that and cover up the baldness, but it still looks weird.

  • @caitlynluciano
    @caitlynluciano 3 роки тому +106

    this movie shows that the best revenge is just being positive and loving yourself
    so wholesome 🥰

  • @existentiallytired6730
    @existentiallytired6730 3 роки тому +391

    ok but the fashion in this movie is god tier

  • @kindergrinder3920
    @kindergrinder3920 11 місяців тому +6

    "LIPOSUCTION!"
    "Brooke...Your secret is safe with me."
    Good thing that nobody else heard her. 😂

  • @alliew31
    @alliew31 3 роки тому +523

    The gay thing in the musical is so much better. He doesn’t fall for the bend and snap.

    • @bex9158
      @bex9158 3 роки тому +76

      THERE RIGHT THERE

    • @darpyyy8160
      @darpyyy8160 3 роки тому +87

      @@bex9158 look at that tanned well tended skin
      Look at the killer shape he’s in
      Look at that slightly stubbly chin oh please he’s gay, totally gay!

    • @kriscuit
      @kriscuit 3 роки тому +65

      im not about to celebrate
      every trait could indicate
      a totally straight expatriate
      this guy's not gay, i say not gay!

    • @spaceace946
      @spaceace946 3 роки тому +58

      that is the elephant in the room
      well is it relevant to assume
      that a man who wears perfume
      is automatically radically fey?

    • @princessjazmin6499
      @princessjazmin6499 3 роки тому +50

      But look at his coiffed and crispy locks
      Look at his silk translucent socks
      There's the eternal paradox
      Look what we're seeing
      What are we seeing?
      Is he gay?
      Of course he's gay
      Or European?

  • @chrystheo808
    @chrystheo808 3 роки тому +132

    Exactly, this movie is amazing because it doesn't villainize girly girls and doesn't imply that someone can only be pretty or smart or whatever. The first time I watched it I was angry because Elle won the case because she knew how perm works but then I realized it's not bad at all. No one else there would have thought of it.

  • @sarahstewy9892
    @sarahstewy9892 3 роки тому +612

    i love this movie because it shows a blonde feminine woman that isn’t mean, dumb or trashy. being blonde i always hates the stereotypes cuz i wanted to be a lawyer and this movie really helped me see that i can break those stereotypes!

  • @EmmaRose204
    @EmmaRose204 2 роки тому +74

    14:07 GAY OR EUROPIAN 🎵🎵✨✨

  • @ninafresa888
    @ninafresa888 3 роки тому +926

    The one thing that’s always bothered me about this movie is that they only accept Elle because she was a fashion major and for like “diverse majors” or whatever.
    But Elle is literally already perfect for Harvard. She has a 4.0 gpa, is top of class, is basically the leader of a loving sorority where all the girls are positive and help her study for her big test and go to her for help, even sign that huge card for her at the beginning, she has clear leadership skills, is organized, and probably raised a shit ton of money for organizations with her sorority. To have a 4.0 gpa alone. It’s not the fucking history of polkadots. You have to be good in marketing, financing, communications, etc.
    Seriously… she’s exactly the kind of person Harvard would genuinely consider if it was real life.

    • @AlliandoX
      @AlliandoX 3 роки тому +98

      plus 179 is almost a perfect score

    • @ankyfire
      @ankyfire 3 роки тому +66

      But that’s why they did.
      And that’s why they accepted her.
      Isn’t it absolutely normal to go through candidates’ files and consider them from all perspectives, and possibly even have someone playing the devil’s advocate?

    • @MugWitch
      @MugWitch 3 роки тому +84

      @@ankyfire I mean yes but I don’t think the film framed it that way. They framed it like “well….. she’s different than who we usually accept… and she got a 179………………… we’re probably going to regret this but.. okay she’s in” especially juxtaposed to the video essay.

    • @ankyfire
      @ankyfire 3 роки тому +7

      @@MugWitch I kind of see your point.

    • @kaylahall1219
      @kaylahall1219 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe she had a famous actress mom who slid some money under the table...the ivy's have no honor anymore

  • @simplesimply3753
    @simplesimply3753 3 роки тому +97

    My favorite part is how Vivian and Elle become friendly.

    • @corinnapopescu6589
      @corinnapopescu6589 3 роки тому +2

      and then vivian victim blames her… yeah…

    • @georgiad4939
      @georgiad4939 3 роки тому +11

      Exactly, they hated each other because they were fighting over a guy, but then they realise that he really isn’t worth it

    • @filmfangirls9163
      @filmfangirls9163 3 роки тому +14

      @@corinnapopescu6589 one of the many changes I loved in the musical. Vivian sees the slap Elle gives Callahan, shuts Warner down when he taunts Elle for it, and encourages her to get back in the game. I loved it.

    • @myraredfern7587
      @myraredfern7587 3 роки тому +2

      @@filmfangirls9163 Yes!! Another change I loved in the musical is that the relationship between Elle and Emmett is developed better! They seem to have much more chemistry in the musical. Either way though both the film and musical are amazing!

    • @filmfangirls9163
      @filmfangirls9163 3 роки тому +2

      @@myraredfern7587 Yes!!! I loved it. And Emmett telling of Callahan was epic.

  • @moonkitty5274
    @moonkitty5274 3 роки тому +110

    I really love how this film delves into the 'girly girl' stereotype and the stigma towards it while also showing that you can still enjoy pink and 'girly' things and be an absolute boss; there need to be more films like this.

  • @Shortnamesareoverrated
    @Shortnamesareoverrated 2 місяці тому +3

    “Webster dictionary defines success as…” SO ACCURATE 😭

  • @YolandaGirl
    @YolandaGirl 3 роки тому +239

    Is no one going to mention when Alex exclaimed, "GAAAAYYY" and an eagle showed up? I was dying. 😂😂😂