“Freaks and Geeks” a fantastic series about two groups of teenagers trying to navigate the ups and downs of their high school years, is on Netflix. Whenever I’m down, I find comfort in rewatching the series (Yes, it’s just that good.) Here are 61 thoughts I had while watching the first episode alone. Hopefully this will make you curious to see what all my hype is about.
- Aww what a cute cliche (Quote: I love you so much; it scares me.”)
- YES JAMES FREAKING FRANCO you cutie!
- Indeed, a shirt with a bloody axe may not be the most appropriate attire for church.
- Seth Rogan, you’re a precious soul.
- Yes bully dude let’s rthyme Weir with “queer” because we’re super original.
- Yeah Lindsay, defend little brother.
- Yes kids, people high on pot “go psycho”.
- “I hate high school” MOST. RELATABLE.
- School yearbook picture always turn out crappy.
- James Franco’s little smirk. Yes please.
- Lindsey, you’re a terrible liar.
- “DEAD.” Mr. Weir is the king of Dad-ness.
- Mrs. Weir, the only people who go to homecoming dances are people who peak in high school, tbh.
- YES Lindsey speak the truth about “popular kids”.
- We all know a Neil Schreiber.
- “The patio”. Oooo.
- Seth Rogan gives so much adorable-ness to his character.
- “You guys know Lindsey?” “Yeah that chick who got an A.” ME though.
- “I hate disco.” (MINOR SPOILER ALERT: Nick you hypocrite!)
- We all know a Millie.
- “We’re trying to raise money to buy the school a computer”. Hahaha this is the 1980’s.
- Cindy Sanders should freaking model.
- Carrying your jacket through the hall means she likes you. Definitely.
- Neil for Lord’s sake do NOT ask out Bill’s mother. ***shudders***
- Kim is so intense, geez.
- Lindsey, girl do NOT make Kim angry you spaz.
- “Don’t you have a test to take?” This writing is gold.
- Daniel you can do so much better.
- Keith aka Seth Rogen has the best lines in this show.
- James Franco’s character (aka Daniel) started my undying affection for bad boys,
- Yes Lyndsey you take Eli to the Homecoming dance. People are such jerks it’s so sad.
- “Can we go home?” Me too fam.
- Dodgeball. The bane of every nonathletic person’s existence.
- **Bill falling dramatic slow motion** is literally me.
- “I’m out!” *triumphant cheer* I relate so hard!
- This must’ve been what David felt like before he only had to face Goliath.
- Why does everyone make fun of Eli?
- Why is everyone acting like Lyndsey has no choice whether or not to do the academic decathlon.
- Dude, you’re still Mr. Rosso, guidance counselor.
- He gives me the heebie jeebies.
- Fight your bully. He’ll respect you afterwards whether you win or lose. Yeah, right.
- Jason Segel’s character is constantly high as a kite in this series.
- Why is Kim hitting on freshman?
- I mean seriously they should call her “Cradle-Robber Kim”.
- That drum kit’s a little insane.
- Yes, bring back the faux fur lined denim jacket.
- “I’ll put on a suit”. GIRL HE LIKES YOU.
- What guidance counselor drives around looking for kids who are ditching class?!! That’s creepy as heck.
- “I’m glad your grandmother isn’t alive to hear this.” Mrs. Weir she skipped class one time. Chill out a bit.
- “Why are you throwing your life away?” Sam you will soon understand.
- Don’t be late to fight Allan.
- What kind of fight choreography is this?
- Seriously, did the actors block this themselves?
- “You ripped my shirt; you’re gonna buy me a new shirt!” Brilliance.
- Good Lord these dance outfits are UGLY. "Fashion Police" would rip y’all apart.
- Girls run in packs Sam.
- He’s approaching the pack…
- Oh boy.
- Aww Cindy’s gonna dance with Sam.
- Dang, she’s tall.
- And the song is no longer slow.