Mean Girls released in 2004, 12 years later it is still my favorite movie. Although this movie is a comedy, it provides some useful life lessons that I think all girls/women need to realize.

Fake friends

The friendships within the plastics is fake. Mean girls taught us to watch your back, and be friends with people who actually appreciate you. Also, to not be friends with people who make you wear the same things, or make you tell your parents you don’t like white gold hoops.

You’ll always be judged

The plastics had their burn book to write down mean things about every girl in their school. Girls can be catty, you’ll always be judged.

You don’t have to be under size 5 to be pretty

Although Regina George ate those Kalteen Bars and gained some weight, she was still beyond beautiful. Beauty has no size restrictions.

Gossip doesn’t just hurt you

Gossip hurts everyone, like when Ms. Norbury got accused of selling drugs. Consider other people’s feelings before giving into the gossip.

You can’t trust everyone

Not everyone will be there to catch you when you fall, no matter how "jealous" they are of you.

Dress for success

Cady bought a new dress and looked gorgeous for her party. If you want to be Queen Bee, you have to dress the part. Just make sure you don't word vomit all over anyones shoes.

Don’t be so hard on yourself

All four of these girls are absolutely beautiful, but they find something about them that they will be judged for. Be happy with who you are and how you look!

The way you act affects others

Being a bully doesn’t make you cool, it makes others not like you. Don't be Regina George.