In the late 90s, MTV graced our televisions with the witty show "Daria." The basic plot of the show revolves around teenage Daria Morgendorffer, a smart and somewhat misanthropic girl. Throughout the show, Daria reacts to life at her high school while criticizing popular culture.
Even though "Daria" stopped airing in 2002, the show has survived through MTV on demand and social networks. Daria's words immortalized herself as a woman of knowledge. Here are 11 reasons why Daria is everything.
11. Daria had a way with her insults:
In a way, they were masked, but they really weren't. Her intellectual, witty remarks were like being educated by criticism.
10. Her angst was perfect:
Daria perfectly embodied an angsty high school girl. Her melancholy humor in a way resonated with people of the age, and still finds ways to relate to modern teens.
9. Daria often represented exactly how we felt:
Same, Daria, same.
8. Daria's phrases even resonate with college students:
Daria's remarks worked perfectly for high school, but some were so deep that they followed us to college.
7. Daria knew of the magical powers of pizza before it was cool:
It really is true, Pizza is always the answer.
6. Daria was funny without trying to be funny:
Daria's personality was rich, dark, and all around perfect.
5. Daria proved that the "odd" girl could still get the guys:
Daria reminded all girls that anyone could find love.
4. Daria got real and attacked conceptions:
Daria had a way of showing people what it was like to be a girl. She hit issues that people didn't really look at.
3. In a pessimistic way, she was a realist:
Life is what you make it, but no matter what there will be suckage.
2. Daria just didn't care:
Daria always stayed true to herself. She didn't care where and when. She did her.
1. We all wanted to be friends with someone like her:
Daria was interesting, creative, and entertaining. Who wouldn't want a friend like that?
Daria is one of those rare characters that gets to live on through the years by sheer popularity. Even though the show stopped airing in 2002, the show lives on through the fans. Daria's way of living and speaking is still relate able and will continue to be over the years to come. Hail Daria.