It's a lazy Saturday afternoon. I'm scrolling through the guide on my TV, looking for something to watch. Ferris Bueller's Day Off shows up, and it has about an hour left. I navigate to that channel and settle into my couch to watch the movie I've seen dozens of times before. This happens on an almost monthly basis -- just what is it that makes this movie so compelling?

This is my attempt to figure that out.

If you haven't seen Ferris Bueller's Day Off, first off, how have you possibly avoided it? Second, you've missed out on a lot of references you didn't even know were references. Third, watch it. Now. Stop reading this, and watch it. Here, I've even got the link for you to rent from Google Play.

Now that we've taken care of that, let me give you a quick reminder of the movie's plot. Ferris Bueller wakes up one morning and decides he's going to play the best game of hookey you (and the entire town of Chicago) ever did see. He pulls his parents' legs big time, leaving them thinking he's sick as a dog, then schooling you in the correct way to do the same.

Ferris is no rookie when it comes to making the most out of his day, so one sick best friend dragged out of bed, one girlfriend pulled out of school, and one classic (and rare) 1961 Ferrari GT California later, he's on his way to history's classiest day off. Ed Rooney, the student disciplinarian, does everything possible to snag Ferris in his fun and hold him back from graduating another year.

The videography is something special in Ferris; it's executed in such a way that the essence of each scene is beautifully captured with sweeping views of the gorgeous city of Chicago, fast paced alternating shots of the Chicago Board of Trade, and energetic sights of the crowd at the German parade each bring life to their scene, giving you a chance to experience the trio's day off in an exceptional kind of way.

If you know me, you know I'm pretty big on music, and this is yet another thing that Ferris Bueller just does so right.

In the first big montage of the city of Chicago, a fresh, fun, and upbeat song, accurately named "Beat City" (by the Flowerpot Men) plays, giving the city an unexplored, enchanting feel that seems to await the arrival of Ferris, Sloan, and Cameron.

Everyone who's seen Ferris knows the song of lust and satisfaction that plays when the Ferrari is first unveiled -- "Oh Yeah" by Stella. Though the song is pretty simple, it embodies Ferris's exact emotions as he realizes he can totally get away with driving the car, and the interesting beat and sound effects can't help but make you smile.

"Danke Schoen" is actually sung (in part) four times throughout the movie, but it's something you have to really listen for. The biggest scene for this song is my favorite—Ferris finds himself atop a float in a German parade going through downtown Chicago. He has the absolute time of his life lip synching this song while dancing with some of the girls already on the float. "Twist and Shout" begins to play, and this leads to a dance number seeming to involve the entire crowd. It's so fun to watch and sing along to -- the only thing that would make it better is if you were actually there!

Breaking the fourth wall is something that must be done with great care, and Ferris Bueller does it oh so well! Ferris is already an incredibly likable character, but by the end, you'll relate to him so well that you'll feel like his friend (and he just so happens to talk to you through the camera). Some of the best lines in the movie come from these monologues, bringing me to my next point…

Ferris Bueller is one of the most quotable moves of all time. The writing is witty and funny—every line is pure gold! Several of my favorite lines just drip with sarcasm, and some are just nonsensical and make you smile. I'll list a few, and if these don't persuade you to watch the movie, I don't know what will!

• "Dry that one out and you can fertilize the lawn." –Jeanie on Ferris's BS sickness
• "How could I possibly be expected to handle school on a day like this?" –Ferris
• "It's a little childish and stupid, but then so is high school." –Ferris
• "Pardon my French, but Cameron is so uptight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks you'd have a diamond." –Ferris
• "I did not achieve this position in life by having some snot-nosed punk leave my cheese out in the wind.” –Rooney
• "It's understanding that makes it possible for people like us to tolerate a person like yourself." –Ferris
• "Ferris Bueller, you're my hero." –Cameron

Always remember, "Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you might miss it."