On Wednesdays, we wear pink — but on Thursdays, we celebrate Oct. 3.
If you grew up in the 2000s, the original “Mean Girls” film starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and more might have been a fetch part of your childhood. This year, the movie is not only celebrating its 20th anniversary, but a new beginning for the franchise as the musical adaptation of “Mean Girls” came out in January.
Fans continue to keep the 2004 film's legacy alive through unforgettable references and quotes, including "October 3rd," which has taken on a life of its own as "Mean Girls" day.
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In one of the early scenes of the film, Cady Heron — famously played by Lohan — begins talking to her crush, Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett), "more and more."
"On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was," Lohan says in a voiceover.
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"It's October 3rd," she says in the scene.
Fans have latched onto the date for years and even the film's stars have paid tribute on social media.
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Lohan shared a post in 2021 of the scene: "It's October 3rd," she captioned it.
Daniel Franzese, who played Damian in the film, has also shared a tribute. In 2021, he thanked fans and the "House of Glen Coco" for their support.
"On this #MeanGirlsDay I’m grateful for so much this film has brought into my life including great memories and friendships and constant new adventures," he wrote at the time.
How to celebrate 'Mean Girls' Day on Oct. 3
Below are some of our totally grool ideas for ways to celebrate the holiday:
- Wear pink (obviously!) even if it's not a Wednesday.
- Go to lunch with your friends and reminisce about your favorite "Mean Girls" quotes.
- Go do something fun like go to Taco Bell.
- Eat cheese fries — and rejoice in the carbs.
- Spread a little joy as a now-older person and make some jokes! But don't take your wig off when you get drunk like Damian's nana.
- Hit up the mall for a little retail therapy just like they do in the movie.
- Take the stage and recite Kevin G's rap.
- Dress up in Santa Claus and perform the "Jingle Bell Rock" with your besties.
- Get a blowout so your hair is so big you can fill it with secrets.
- Alternatively, you can check out your local bookstore in honor of this slightly gross but still funny line from Amanda Seyfried's character, Karen Smith: "Gretchen, I’m sorry I laughed at you that time you got diarrhea at Barnes & Noble. And I’m sorry for telling everyone about it. And I’m sorry for repeating it now."
- Stream the new musical film adaptation of "Mean Girls" on Paramount+.
- And most obviously, you can rewatch the film that shaped so many of us! It's available on Paramount Plus, Apple TV and to rent/purchase on Prime Video.
The limit does not exist on how to celebrate the day!
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