What I Learned From The Last American Virgin
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
- If this video seems familiar to you, it should. I posted it last week, but due to LAST minute copyright restrictions, I had to take it down. But I’ve decided to repost it minus the violations.
Unlike some men, I’ve never experienced frustration towards women and that’s largely due to the lessons learned from “The Last American Virgin” And “The Learning". The things I’ve learned, by watching these movies as a kid, spared me from the pitfalls that many men have suffered today. Join me as a break down my reasons why. As well as my brief response to the Eboni K. Williams situation.
When you treat her like a movie star, she will treat you like a fan.
Facts!
Wowww I love that saying never heard it before
Yeah it goes both ways. I loved this movie as a kid and when I became a teenager I feel for a Gary who was obsessed with my best friend who was absolutely gorgeous. But it sucks because I feel in love with the nice guy bc of this movie and they want the ones who don't want them too. Or I suck IDK.
@@sistersister8830 No you do not suck. Life is a trial and error process. Each failed relationship makes you more mature. It gives you more wisdom on how to handle relationships. Like I said in another comment, Gary needed this heartbreak to happen so that he can learn. Not because he sucks, but because life itself is a good teacher.
Wow! Amazing quote. I'm stealing this & will pretend I came up with it off the dome. Don't worry...I won't give you credit for it.....
As a former "Gary" I can say this. Focus on yourself keep improving because "Karen" will fall all the way off and you'll realise you dodged a bullet
Amen
Been in the same boat. You are 1000000% right
naaahhhh they would never fall. and she will not be a bullet to the cool guy she will do everything for him
@@anton_c8gur the cool guy doesn't want her and will move on to the next like cool guys do. I'm speaking from experience
@@Platypus-Dreams yeah thats what they do. even though the girl would give everything to him
A movie that pierced ahead 20 years to forewarn us male that simping is detrimental to our health. One heck of analysis, man.
Thank you
My uncle once told me always go after a woman who loves you even if you have to leave the woman you love
your uncle was wrong. If you don't have feelings for a woman and you decide to date her cause she has feelings for you. you are accepting less because you feel you can't do better.
@blackamerica3045 it is just a metaphor. He just meant don't chase after women who don't love you and who will never love you
@@TOMEYEARSAGOyour uncle definitely has some wisdom but women of his day aren't the same as the majority women existing in this day and age.
@willdiesel8431 Yeah, women in this day and age are so cheap
@@TOMEYEARSAGO I didn't see it like that
Man it is crazy because I thought I was the only one who saw this movie in my youth. Sidenote: the soundtrack is epic.
Good Afternoon. No, not at all! "The Last American Virgin" was shown on cable television a LOT in the 1980's when I was growing up.
I saw this movie when I was young, and NEVER forgot it.
I think I saw it on TBS or TNT back in the day.
It was. I wish more of us saw it coming up.
The soundtrack was very good in that film. I would say it's actually one of the best in the entire 80s.
I saw this movie in middle school...and I still made Gary-like mistakes. My simp programming was too strong to overcome entirely 😔
Yep. we've all been there.
Dont be too hard on yourself my man. We all play the fool at some point and sometimes a good heartbreak is what we need to learn important life lessons
I never had that problem. If a female isn't interested then you shouldn't be either. Always agree to be friends but don't ever let friends take advantage of you. Sometimes these "friends" turn out to be fck buddies, but remember, she's not interested in you so don't catch feelings. Or diseases, always practice safe sex.
Facts, every young man must see this video
Especially those boys headed to high School
It would help if every young man saw it with his father or trusted mentor.
I never saw this film, but in high school one of my favorite authors wrote a book about a "Gary" who moved to a new city and completely changed his personality to emulate a "Rick", all in pursuit of a "Karen" (who had already found a real "Rick"). It didn't go well, but the lesson I took away from it was that he had successfully changed everything about himself EXCEPT his forever-flawed dedication to a woman who wasn't interested.
I would love to read that book! What was the tittle?
@@dcabral00 Jake, Reinvented (by Gordon Korman)
@@alex_tucker Thank you.
I need to check that out
@@laymansjournalit might be a bit juvenile for an adult, but it's kind of a teenage retelling of the Great Gatsby and quite well written.
Please fellas go and watch this movie. It's worth it!
I watched this movie at 12 or 13 and it had and still has a profound influence in how I dealt and deal with girls and women. Your commentary is spot on and we learned the same lesson. They definitely hiding this movie. One of my favorites. Excellent job...
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I slightly disagree w/ people who say Gary was the villain. In all honesty, Gary, Karen and Rick were all terrible people. Just because the latter two were more "honest" about their agendas, doesn't make them any less horrible. Dave was really the only legitimate good person in the movie.
I agree. Dave was a solid dude. He saw the whole thing coming.
Gary wasn't a villain. He was never taught any game, because his dad was lame also. Gary was a second generation lame.😮
Gary sucked! He stole from his grandparents to fund Karen’s abortion.
@lmperia1wrath, why was gary the bad guy he didn't cheat on any girl or get them pregnant and dump them like rick did.
Gary, Ricky, and Karen were all evil people. They all liked the idea of murdering a baby. In my books that makes you an evil person.
All the money and gifts in the world cant make a woman love you. Stay on your purpose the right one will come alone.
Amen
Hate to say that's not always the case . . . Sometimes the "right one" doesn't come along, and sadly, we end up settling.
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In truth, there is no such a thing as "Right one", most people just settle and then tell themselves that the person is the "right one" as a way of coping.
This should be required viewing for every kid in middle school.
Agreed
@@laymansjournal Hell to the Yes!!! Second that!
The movie is forty years old , but the lessons taught are invaluable and timeless to all boys and men. Like someone else commented , I saw this movie as a kid when it was on HBO. We liked the boob scenes and I did feel sorry for Gary . I couldn’t watch the movie again. And I turned in to a Gary often being a simp . But I wish I had seen it more often and learned the lessons it was teaching not to be like Gary. That he wasn’t a victim . We all can’t be a Rick , but we certainly can make ourselves better not to end up as a Gary and make better decisions because being like Gary can destroy our lives …. Literally
Amen
Gary being the real villain is an interesting take. It has helped me reflect on my past mistakes with women and what I need to do to improve myself. Thanks for this insightful analysis.
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Kinda wish I saw this movie as a kid. This is so painful because I remember doing something like this (Minus the stalking and slashing tires). And it never worked. I had a HARD time learning how the game works. If I have a son, I'll show him this.
Saving the next generation is all we can do
Don't chase a girl that doesn't want to get caught.
Yup
Excellent 👍👍👍👍👍
"Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved!" Project Pat, three six mafia, J. COLE
I too was a "Gary" once years ago. I'm not like that anymore. I went through the emotions & over time I got over it. Thank you for making this video. Life lesson for all men. An old friend once told me "Don't live in the past, learn from it."
You're welcome. thanks for watching.
Gary had Rose in the palm of his hand, maybe she was a little nerdy and quirky but so what? He could have had fun with her, maybe more. The minute his best friend got her in trouble again, he would leave again. Who do you think would she have gone to in order to pick up the pieces? Gary. Gary might even have broken Rose's heart to do it in the hope of having Karen. Rose dodged a bullet by not having Gary as a boyfriend.
Great Point!
I would have had Rose to suck my Dxxx😂😂😂
Rose was a cutie on the low too
Rose was never, *that special,* to begin with.
Also it does not matter if (Rose) was cute or not. Or if she get’s dolled up or not. Rose, is free to choose whoever she wants to be with and be a part of her life.
However; just because she has a crush on Gary, that does not mean; he has to reciprocate the same lustful feelings in return, especially if he *does not want to.*
Gary should have let go of Karen, when he had the proper chance to do so. And when Rose started coming on to him, Gary needs to be honest and give it to her straight and say he is not interested and wants Rose to leave him alone.
Then and only; *then* Gary can finally move on with his life and find a new special girl for him to meet and be with.
@@davidwhite2671 Exactly, it sucks to settle for both parties, if you don't love someone there's no point getting with them even if they love you, just save them the hurt and go your own way, stay alone and keep to your standards or whoever you are looking for, its way better than having random stints with people you never cared for
How did I not see this video when it first came out?! This was incredible, a defining message for the entire manosphere
Wow! Thanks for the compliment!
Another great video again brother. In my personal experience, I was always the guy that pushed away women. I never actually chased. Like as if I wanted to spend my time and life alone. I was not overtly into wanting to sleep with women but I always appreciated the company of many women. I used to be oblivious to women's interests in me, especially during my teenage and early twenties. I also have a tendency to lose interest fast thus why nothing ever happen between me and the women in my life. I am now, in my late twenties - wanting to give it a try but just see many of women who just don't love themselves. So I am just stepping easy until things hit right.
I do not know if there is a modern term for guys like me but I have also met women with similar flow. The biggest thing I have learnt in life is that women are not trophies nor something we should be chasing. If one treats women as simply a means to a goal of self worth, you've already lost at the game.
Take your time and let things boil if it means much to you and if not, do not waste your time and move onwards. There will always be a woman out there. No such thing as the one but the one you choose.
I’m 41 and a virgin still because all I ever saw were women who hated themselves in some degree or another. Also, this movie teaches you not to simp for a woman. Don’t be a simp.
@@Filthy_Larry Brother, I feel you deeply. I don't see many men mentioning this enough. There's way too many women not loving themselves so how are we to love them.
Guys simping for women, especially those of the above will keep the problem cycling. This movie teaches that very fundamental. Don't fight for a woman who can not understand self worth.
And it's OK to be a Virgin and let no one tell you otherwise. It's all about what you want to give and if your body is something you'd not want to share with just any one, do you & take your time. We need to teach the youths more of this mentality. Stay on the grind my man. Blessings!
@@Filthy_Larrythe movie in itself has failed then. Since it's release things have only gotten worse.
Awesome analysis ! There were some things I disagreed with that you mentioned. I'll just give an example of one. The part where you asked how did Gary know where Karen & Rick went for their first time together ? It's true that Dave said that they just probably went for a walk. But Victor, the nerd guy with glasses standing next to Dave says, "BS David, he took her to the football field to bust her cherry and you know it !" Then Dave gets mad and smacks Victor and Victor's glasses fly off onto the pinball machine. Victor's response: A$$ Hol* ! But that's how Gary knew where they were.
Thank you!
Last American Virgin is a coming an age classic especially for Generation X.
Coming OF age
Absolutely
This puts 500 days of summer into perspective too. Great content.
Stay tuned. that movie is on my list
Yeah 500 days of summer is a really good movie too
This was my favorite movie of all times. I had my own Karen as a teen and her name was Tracy. When I became an adult I made sure I bought The Last American Virgin on DVD 📀 so I would never forget what happens to men who simp for women. 😅 (the actor who played Rick was actually gay, by the way)
So was the actor who played Gary LOL.
@@emerybayblues wow. That adds a whole new layer doesn’t it.
@@emerybaybluesmakes sense. Hollywood’s a small town. They probably dated
Not only was he gay, he still is! Go figure! By the way, so is the actor who played Gary. Which is crazy because my friends and I suspected that for both of them! In my opinion, they are effeminate, and the storyline is credible, but not the 2 actors’ masculinity. Or more specifically, their heterosexuality. So we weren’t surprised
Troy from The Goonies.. The guy who wished to "Make it with Andie" =p
Here’s a wrinkle in the story: In the Universe of this movie Gary and Karen did eventually get together (sort of). Here’s how…This movie was a remake of an Israeli movie from the 70’s called “Eskimo Limon”. The plot is exactly the same. Same writer and director. Eskimo Limon became very popular internationally and spawned several sequels. In the 3rd movie, Nili (the Karen character) comes back into Bentzi (Gary) ‘s life and pursues him the same way he pursued her in the first movie.
If I had seen this video when I was in junior high 25+ years ago (and/or if UA-cam had existed back then), I would have saved myself years of mistakes. Live and learn, I guess.
Sometimes life is the best teacher.
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Great analysis! This movie started me on my path in dealing with women. I knew I never wanted to be Gary but never quite thought about it like that. Keep spread the gospel! The younger guys need this analysis so much in these times. Women haven't changed but are worse behaved.
Thank you sir
Man, I saw this as child. I decided then, never get with girls that were knocked up or had babies w/other dudes.
Always bagged my soldier & told myself to never be a Gary.
Amen.
Great analysis video 👍🏼😎!
The Last American Virgin does show and teach a lot of what, how and why a person can become, based on the paths they take.
Although, I do want to share one critique about one of the main characters that everyone has chosen to misunderstand.
Now, it is true that based on some of his actions alone, Gary was acting like a *stalker* towards Karen throughout most of the movie.
From looking up her home address, flattening the tire of her bike, offering a free ride so she can get to school, staring at her in an unflattering manner on several multiple locations throughout L.A. even hustling the money on his part to pay for Karen’s abortion. Yeah, that would make Gary into something of a *creep* to Karen. Especially, if his ‘intentions’ on the matter, were dark.
The reason why I say this, is because Gary from the beginning was jealous of his friend; Rick. Before Karen came into the picture, Rick (from Gary’s P.O.V.) always gets *all* the girls and Gary felt that he is just the type of guy that can only get other certain girls that he is *not interested* in.
(Such as, for example: the repulsive, robust, obnoxious nerd girl - Millie, from act 1 whom Gary reluctantly hung out with that night and Rose, the annoying geek chick that just could not get a clue; that Gary *does not like her,* ever!)
Making him feel like he always gets the short end of the stick when it came to girls and dating.
So when Karen came into town, that is when Gary chose to do everything in his own power to hook up and be with the new girl on the block, before Rick can.
But of course, Gary was wrong and persistently continued to go down the dark path thus creating the unintentional conflict and consequences, that would ultimately cause Gary to suffer in the end.
Side note: David the 3rd main guy in The Last American Virgin is the MVP of this movie. Sure, in certain parts of the flick; he was the comedy relief in a stereotypical manner, but more importantly he was the silver lining to keep the peace among his two guy friends from going to war with each other over a girl. And when Dave himself struck out or got rejected by girls he chose to meet, he just continued moving forward with his life and in the end he finally got to score with a hot girl while attending Karen’s birthday party. So kudos to David 🙌🏼😎🍻!
In conclusion: Gary is *not a or the villain* of the story. He is just a shy, sensitive, insecure beta male whom impulsively acted out on desperation, in order to achieve his goals and ultimately; he *failed* and has to live with the consequences of his actions.
Hopefully, in the future Gary smartens up, makes improvements on himself and finally does get to score with the girls, he *wants* to be with. I know that is wishful thinking, but I am just saying; ‘good’ guys like Gary, deserves a break.
The movie is actually an american remake of Israeli film called Lemon Popsicle. The story is basically the same (though, it takes place in the 50s in the original film) but the interesting thing about it is that the original movie has a sequel which the main protagonist (Benji/Gary) actually gets the girl with his friend's (Bobby/Rick) help.
You can remake this wonderful movie today, and simply call it: Simp
LOL
I remember this movie very well from my youth. Funny how time changes perspective. Gary was no victim, but rather made himself available to be victimized. It was like he chased a robber around begging to be robbed, the robber kept turning him down but he insists, so eventually the robber obliges him.
Funnily enough the actor who played Gary all but resumed the same role in Friday the 13th the final chapter and the same thing happened to him again. Thankfully, this time Jason came along and ended his misery lol.
But didn't he keep bullying one of his roommates, calling him a "dead f*k" while watching an old porno film? He shortly became a real "dead f*k" courtesy of Jason! 😂
"Are you going to stay with the one who loves you, or are you going back to the one you love" - Glenn Fry
This movie is a classic! My father used to collect old 80s movies on VHS and I saw this movie in the late 90s as a teenager.
If I was Gary I would of just got with Rose. She wasn’t bad looking and sometimes you just gotta go with the chick that’s feeling you, it’s a much better experience. That’s what I’ve learned over the years.
Sometimes, it is not that *simple.*
You do make a good point, on all fronts; in relation to Gary’s arc throughout the whole story of the film.
However; I find the subplot of him ignoring that Rose girl, to be smart writing. While it is technically reasonable for Gary to let go of his crush on Karen and move on with his life and (maybe) find some other girl to meet.
Rose, in particular was not a great choice for him to hook up with. The reason why I say this: is because, Gary *never liked* Rose in the first place.
So it is natural and proper for Gary to maintain at least some self-respect and to not easily fall prey to Rose’s obvious affectionate/feminine charms (or lack there of, ‘cause she is *so annoying* to him whenever they interact to each other) and he, rebuffs her attempts to flirt and hook up with him.
Agreed... Rose was actually pretty cute and she was all over Gary.
It is indeed
@@davidwhite2671In my community it's called get in where you fit in. It's really corny and stupid to go after a woman who isn't attracted to you. Rose wasn't an unattractive woman she was nerdy and quirky she can easily doll up if you think outside of the box.
@@krhawkins91 Maybe.
However, it would not matter because again; Gary *never liked Rose* to begin with.
Just because, Rose “liked” him, that does not mean Gary must like her back (especially, because she mainly wants him to).
So it does not matter whether Rose was “cute” or not or if she gets “dolled up” or not, Gary does not have to chase after Rose, if he does not *want to,* in which I repeat: that is smart writing on Gary’s character arc in the film’s story.
And the fact that Gary overlooks Rose, creates and does spread a positive message to some (or most) members of the audience, if there is someone that you have a crush on and does not like you back and prefers someone else in particular, you should just let the person go and move on and if there is someone else who may have those same feelings of lust *for you* as well, but you don’t reciprocate the same lustful feelings in return, just tell that person straight up; you *are not interested, period* and you just want to be *left alone.*
Which is corny, to say the least. However it does help show and teach those who are like Gary in their own right, to have a little more courage, self-respect, foresight and insight.
The kid in the movie should have pursued the blonde that liked him. Sometimes the "nice" guy isn't "nice" to everyone. He wasn't very nice to her though she was nice to him. Karen wasn't a bad person, but she was actually a simp for Gary's friend.
I agree
Gary was a jerk to Rose.
Why should he? He wans’t into Rose the same way Karen wans’t into him.
The blond is actually Sarah Jessica Parker(married to Matthew Broderick)
Excelllent analysis of one of my favorite films as a teenager
Thank you
This is absolutely the best teen movie for a young man. There are plenty of lessons to learn.
Agreed
When I was young, I see myself being a Gary, well not to his extreme, but I did have that 'she's the one' mentality. Then I moved in with my brother who showed me how foolishness that is. Now I tell guys the same thing, we grow up thinking being nice to women is a sure bet that they will choose us, nope, it just means you're their certified meal ticket. I dont sit and hate on women who take advantage of suckers, because its all the mans fault for putting himself out there. I can attend parties and have drinks with a group of men and women, but when its just one on one with a woman, its because I want intimacy. Great video. Will watch TLAV
How *FOOLISH that is, not FOOLISHNESS
@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp clear you have nothing better to do with your life
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When I watched this movie as a child. I always thought Gary was a victim. In hindsight he was actually the villain and creepy.
Lol @ villain. Seems you haven't grown up.
Good Afternoon. The actor's name is Lawrence Monoson, and he was in one of the Friday The Thirteenth movies.
How is Gary a villain? All he did was fall in love with a terrible person
@@SPQRTejano he's not a villain but he did some underhanded crap throughout the movie. Some would even call it Dirty Mackin'.
He was far too timid and beta to be a threat to anyone. Pathetic really.
@willdiesel8431 that makes him socially awkward. He really cared about Karen and did his best for her.
I was only nine years old when this movie came out and didn't understand what a simp was or getting played for simping gets you. It's a lesson males need to learn when they are in their teen years and recognize the signs when females have a genuine interest when interacting socially. Live and learn fellas.
absolutely
Saw this on HBO when I was in middle school. Somehow I just knew to never be “Gary.” I pitied him. I liked the fat kid (David) in the movie. He had the best attitude.
This man broke the simp record 😂😂😂😂😂😂
LOL!!!
That E-40 took me out …. I’m gone subscribe bro😂😂😂😂 Gary stalked, cockblocked, hated, tricked, and killed his best friends’ unborn child. Gary was a menace!
Lol. Welcome aboard
There’s a certain moment at the end that I haven’t seen too many people talk about. When Gary caught Rick & Karen (which in 2023, I think that it’s hilarious her name is Karen) and they both turn around to look at sad-eyed Gary, Rick blinks repeatedly pretty fast. I think that shows that he somewhat somewhere deep down does feel bad about this.
That was my shit back in the day😂
It also showed me way before I started dating that nice guys finish last, and women will stay with whatever guy they are obsessed with
Edit after watching
This was an insightful breakdown, one that I didn’t realize when i originally watched this movie when I was 12-13.
Gary fixated on her, except when he had a chance to sex the Latin housewife, and that was unhealthy.
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Fellas this is what movies used to look like in the 80s before hip hop culture became mainstream. There are no black people/black characters
This genre of movies are not in rerun; Porkys etc. all the spying on girls getting dressed and snatching tops off is creepy and toxic by todays standards
It’s only creepy if it’s adult doing this. When we were below adult ages, we could get away with it because it was the learning stage. It was still bad but it’s not evil like it is when a grown human does this.
🙏🏾 I appreciate your support
This was the best at breaking down how men need to move and how they don’t need to move
I know this might be a "Hot Take", but I always felt that damn song by Warrant (I Saw Red) was inspired by the ending of the film.
"I saw red, when I opened up the door, my heart just spilled onto the floor, And I didn't need to see his face, I saw yours, I saw red & then I closed the door, and I don't think I'm gonna love you any more..."
You are correct. I also thought that both Rick and Karen are the bad ones. It was Gary the one who intruded on their relationship. Gary also stalked Karen. Moral of the movie is don't force yourself in a relationship our you'll regret the outcome of it.
Yup
BRO !!! YOU BROKE THIS DOWN CORRECTLY !!! 👍
Thank you Sir
I've never heard of this film until recently, that was one f**ked up ending but realistic.
Stumbled across this video. Very informative, hit the nail on the hammer.
Gary also proves that nice guys aren't really "nice guys," otherwise he wouldn't have passed up Rose.
Good point
Man he remind me of Otis from sex education a beta that doesn't realize he is just an asshole to other people
I would have been all over ROSE..
True.
However, in Gary’s defence; just because Rose “liked” him, that doesn’t mean: Gary must reciprocate the same lustful feelings in return, because Rose has a crush on him.
Case in point: Gary should let go of his crush on Karen, as soon as he saw her dancing with Rick and the both of them are having fun together while attending David’s party.
Next: after Gary is shortly introduced to Rose and she starts flirting with him, then asks for a dance, that is when he should firmly and politely, tell her straight up, quote: “no, I am not interested. Thank you.”
Implying; Gary does not want to be with Rose and go out with her. She’ll be hurt for a while, from being rejected by her crush, but eventually; Rose will get over it and him.
Finally: as for Gary; he will continue to do his best to live his life, focus and make improvements on himself to be better/greater and then, Gary will start attracting the girls he wants to be with and that will be that.
I THOUGHT WHEN I FIRST SAW THIS MOVIE [I WAS 12], I IDENTIFIED WITH GARY THEREBY FEELING I HAD AN EPIPHANY.... 35 YRS LATER [CIRCA 2017], I REALIZED I WAS TRAUMATIZED BY THIS MOVIE..... THIS MOVIE HAD A CRUCIALLY PROFOUND EFFECT ON ME.... IT IS SO TELLING THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY WHO SAW THIS MOVIE FOR THE CAUTIONARY TALE THAT IT WAS/IS!!!!! CUE THE JAMES INGRAM CLASSIC: "JUST ONCE"!!!!
OMG! I came here for the reference from the movie but you are so right and I was crushed by my so called "One True Love". I also lost my Daughter from my ex. I cried more than I can count. All I wanted was what my father had. Get married and have kids! I feel so cheated! I was a KID when I seen this and it crushed me and I should have learned a lesson from it but I didn't!
I saw this movie back in the early 80's. Food for thought back then.
Yep. it was life changing
Damn bro, that is some very hard truth and info. Im a former Gary as well. got burned repeatedly, I saw this show in the 80s but I was like 10 so too young to understand the message.
Understood. I was à David mostly until a certain girl came along and was now a Gary...this continued for years until I gave into the dark side and started acting like Rick... until it became a pain in the ass. Eventually becoming David and things were less stressful.
At the end the look on their faces showed they both felt bad about hurting Gary. I knew she appeared to feel bad but just noticed that Rick did too.
I don't think they felt bad hurting Gary. They probably felt bad getting caught together by Gary, if anything.
I know this may sound strange, but what if Karen and Rick set Gary up with their argument in the library, and tricked him, getting him in his feelings, so he would pay for Karen's abortion? If that was the case, then that would make that couple even MORE hated.
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You are the Man! Nice work, training up those who would listen and understand.
Beautifully analyzed. Yes, we all learn from our mistakes. This Gary incident has probably happened to many of us but as you stated. A fool is some who doesn't learn from their mistakes. Ppl come into our lives and leave. While they're there, we have to learn something from them, if not we'll just keep being fools.
I was so pissed off at Rick for knocking up Karen and abandoned her, when I first watched it.
However my friends and I was even more ticked off when Gary turned down Rose because she was geeky, despite having a hotter body than Karen.
Hollywood brainwashed a lot of teenage boys, myself included, back in the 80s. Just because a pretty girl is wearing glasses, doesn't make her a geek. It makes her a hot chick who can't see that well.
I love hot girls who wear glasses. Always had. Something about the look.
@@Filthy_Larry Yeah...that "hot librarian" look.
@@southpaw2k1 yea. I also love it when those types wear their hair in pig tales.
I would have smashed Rose all day lol
Don't be a simp. Focus of yourself and love will come at the right time!!
All I can say is Bravo! This is one of the best movie video reviews about one of my favorite movies as a teen. I was a Gary. I mean I had friend's like Rick and there were always girls around the Rick's of the world. Sex drives can be overwhelming, but seeing the bigger picture can save toy years of hearache. Your breakdown is exquisite. I do however have to say that being a simp, can go beyond the dating and can lead to a more serious relationship, like marriage. I did have to go thru my problems as a married man, since the whole process can follow you as a "good guy" through problems that can even be worse while being married. My insecurities were so overwhelming that I ended up not even applying the great advice in this video. All I can say is to be yourself, be genuine, but have plenty of healthy self respect, because leaving that solely to another person could make your life very very unfulfilling and filled with resentment. Mine ended up in divorce after afew years. I can tell you that there are no guarantees, however after doing a multitude of self help and personal emotional adjustments of correcting many bad faults, I was able to eventually find a wonderful woman that truly cares & loves me, and not what for what I could just do for them materially or being her service dog. Love yourself, you'll see that you'll find a lot of eventual rejects; but it will be worth it in thr end. Never give up.🙏✌️
As a 80's Kid, this 80's teen movie I never got a chance to watch, but nice breakdown and I have been that Gary before, it happened in my early 20's.......But the wild thing was an old school guy warned me that it was going to happen to me and I didn't listen to him, LOL. You live and learn! Good Vid!
Boy, this was one of my favorite movies growing up, You gave me a totally new perspective. Gary was the villain in the movie. It's hard to watch this movie now. An amazing soundtrack though.
I didn't get to see this movie. But I wish I had, there were some out there just like it. Like Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The one guy is a Rick that smashes the girl that the "Gary" in that movie liked, and they fight about it. She even gets pregnant. Its been really hard to de-program what has been ingrained in our heads, but I finally came to the Red pill realization a couple years ago. I am forever thankful for my brothers for making us guys see what cannot be unseen. Especially with Hollywood now pushing the idea that men need to save Damaged women from themselves.
If it's bad for the the culture, they celebrate it
The new modern day movie of The Last American Virgin is 500 Days of Summer.
Hmmm...
500 days! That's the kind of summer I want!
Sort of, yes! The same lesson applies in both movies though
Being a simp isn’t the way to live life but simp anthem songs back then are fire no cap
Interesting video. Love the paradigm shift on making Gary the villain. Great comments too.
Bro, I'm glad you did this! It's been my plan to make a review of this movie and a few others because women are always acting as if they are the only ones romantically indoctrinated by society. Most elements of society mislead men to make tragic (often life altering) mistakes. But if you pay attention sometimes you can find life's harsh realities in a movie about horny teens.
Agreed
Man a lot of youngings need to see this video AND movie
Thank you sir
I saw this movie as a kid and I hated the ending. It even affected my enjoyment of “Better off Dead” 😆
Haven't seen that in a while. I gotta check it out again
Gary was a 10 on the scale. I was more of a 6. Still bad being on the scale in general. I will tell you them romantic comedies lied to me. I had that never give up attitude when it comes to women. Maturing is realizing that it is 100% fiction and the best way is to state intentions immediately and if they don't accept, move on. Whelp it's been 6 years since i haven been with my woman whom i met a little after highschool
The problem is Karen, she is not acting in her best interest. Too many women like a bad boy, prioritizing a fun time over a relationship. Whether she goes with Gary or not. Rick is not the kind of guy she should have gone with Rick. Gary would have been a much better choice, regardless if she were attracted to him or not. He would provide, protect and love her, which should have been her goals.
Even worse, she should NEVER have accepted any sort of money, or protection from Gary, this is exploiting his emotions.
“Rick is not the kind of guy she should have gone with Rick”… 😮 🦗🦗🦗 GRAMMAR. Omit the second RICK, and your sentence will be coherent and acceptable 😂🤷🏽♂️
Unfortunately lots of women are attracted to men like this the dark triad trait.
They like what they like man,can’t fight that.
That was very well articulated my friend.
Thank you
Just finished watching the movie. I used to be a garry. But I realized that won't get me anywhere 😂😂. First time watching your Chanel
Welcome
Man you left out the part when Gary stromed out the scene from Friday when Smokey said Red go cry in the car😮😂😂😂😂 Gary cried in the car.
Gary needed this heartbreak to happen to him. Please do not get this wrong. I am not being cold or cruel to him or to those like him. In fact, I empathize with dude. As a person however, we all need to go through that one painful experience in life for us to mature. To transition from being a boy to a man.
Here is what I mean. If you were a friend of Gary and you told him he needed to stay away from Karen, he probably wont listen. He was head over heels. But now that he has gone through that heart break, he now has learned an importnant lesson about putting a woman on a pedestal. He will also need to make an important choice in life. He can self-destruct out of the experience, or he can build himself from it. He can choose to hang himself, or he can choose to work out, get a good career and be successful. Sometimes, that one painful thing you go through as a man is what gets you towards the path of success.
Its not so much that he was too nice. It was more of because he was so naive and did not know better. Now he does
I would like to see more movies that have a more realistic take of young love. I think Clerks kind of touched on this too, but not on the same realistic level as TLAV.
Agreed. it truly is another kind
stay on your grind don’t be so needy of women because you have to nothing to offer her plus you are not her preference I was like chatting with pornstars on google chat but never got the number or sex “what was I doing?” “Being a simp living in a fantasy” mom said “don’t you want a woman that wants you instead of your money
Yep.
Damn I'm a freaking Gary and I didn't know. Bro thanks for dropping this dinner off knowledge.
Epic review. Where can I find this movie? I tried all the popular streaming services and found nothing.
That was my shit back in the day😂
It also showed me way before I started dating that nice guys finish last, and women will stay with whatever guy they are obsessed with
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Never saw this movie... but I did see "the inkwells" and I remember the pain I felt when Lorenz Tate was watching Jada Pickett thru the window about to fck some grown man when they were supposed to be going on a date..he was in love with her and she played him..I was 10/11 when I see it and until this day I still feel pain if I see that scene....😂😂😂
Bro!!! I haven't seen that movie in a long time, Thanks for mentioning it. I'm going to check it out!
atleast Tate got some puzzy in the end 😂
He Can't Lose What You Never Had !!😮
Great Video with lots of wisdom.
Thank you!
Great video and I saw this as a pre-teen and loved the soundtrack. I never "got" the movie until much later. I just thought poor Gary got screwed. LOL Now I realize this film was actually way ahead of its time and kind of profound about dating and shows how being a simp for a girl that clearly is not attracted to you and likes another is very bad. The film was too ahead of its time and people did not know about simping and most movies back then showed this kind of carrying a torch for someone was "romantic". Watching it now, Gary does look creepy as heck and was clearly the toxic "nice guy". Spending your own money to pay for a girls abortion when she was knocked up by his friend is just face palming. It was never his business and his hatred for his buddy was classic being jealous at how easy getting girls was for him.
either someone likes you or they dont. point blank period. and i am a woman btw.
Yes mam!
Gary played himself with Karen, to be competely honest. At the same time, he will go on to have learned the most important lesson to his young life to never become a simp. He graduated from boy/simp to man through this heartbreak. As far as Karen goes, her karma will come in time with Rick. She belongs to the streets
still the hardest lesson in life about being a simp
Great breakdown. Don't forget that Rick also had VD from an earlier encounter that Gary also didn't get in on because he wanted Karen and/or he was scared. And then after that, Rick went raw with Karen. She's lucky she didn't get crabs too.
Excellent analysis!
Thank you
I wish i could’ve came across this movie growing up. It would’ve saved me a lot of money and heartache.
I did chase 1 Karen. She ended up with my friend she spent most of her time complaining about. Live and learn.
Yep. we all go through it
The Last American Virgin is a scene by scene almost line by line remake of the Israel film "Lemon Popsicle" from 1978. If you youtube search the ending to Lemon Popsicle you'll see they are exactly the same. Only difference between these two versions is that Lemon Popsicle is set around 1961 or 1962 with mostly late 1950's Rock and Roll Music, and the character's names are different otherwise it's identical even with the same identical ending. Both this version and Lemon Popsicle were written and directed by the same guy who has said it's a true story based off of him as a teenager. Whereas TLAV didn't have a sequel the Lemon Popsicle version had like eight sequel follow-ups featuring character developments of the Gary, Rick, and David characters with the next follow up called "Going Steady" (AKA Lemon Popsicle II) from 1979. That one takes place a few months after LP/TLAV and focuses on the Gary character meeting and dating another new girl named Tammy. In that film Gary does a lot right that he did wrong with Karen and ends up with the girl by the end of the film. Also Rose is dating David but is still crushing on Gary. Rick isn't with Karen anymore who seems to be gone (maybe she moved away, it's never said) instead Rick is just going from one woman to the next at that point but is friends again with Gary. Check out Lemon Popsicle from 1978 and Going Steady from 1979 if you get a chance. I kind of like those versions better then TLAV, but they're all good.
Very well expressed.
Excellent analysis! A great film
This movie crushed me
Yeah, but it also spared me a lot of grief.
Brilliant as usual.
I remember this movie very well back in the 80s. -Great film. 👍
Yep. Classic in need.
The carmela scene is all i remember this movie for.
Loved your analysis . . . I grew up in the 80s so this movie was a popular film with us kids.