"The Little Rascals" is one of my favorite movies. I used to watch it before bed in the second grade almost every night. I still know almost every line. Re-watching it over the last week it made me realize how frat it is. Here is the list I made while watching the movie.
Meetings with a President
During one of the first scenes, the members of "The Little Rascals" have a meeting. Their President walks in and addresses them and their current issues, regarding money, upcoming events, girls and they also take roll call. Sounds like a meeting I attend every Sunday.
Bow ties
You can’t go to any formal without seeing someone rocking a bow tie. You also can see Alfalfa rocking bow tie throughout the movie. If Vineyard Vines or Southern Company was around for these guys, I would bet the clubhouse they would be walking around town in that.
Frat dog and monkey
During the movies, you can see Elmer and Petey run around with the boys almost like mascots. If you go to TFM.com, you will see that people across the nation tweet in pictures of their animals to be on the page.
Handshakes
Oh, the classic hand under chin wiggle handshake that you can see the Rascals do at many parts of the movie. Pretty bold, if you ask me, to show it off and not keep it secret.
Clubhouse
Growing up, I have always been jealous of the clubhouse scene in the movie. It seemed pretty big, could even host a nice romantic date if you wanted. It is kind of a mixture of the off-campus house and the on-campus house for your favorite local fraternity.
Girl problems
Alfalfa, my dude, cooler than the other side of the pillow with his voice. Singing on a boat, real classy my man. But just like every other guy he messes it up and has girl problems. Plus burning down his clubhouse in due process. Hell, the kid has a dream about falling off a cliff next to his crush and pees the bed.
Weird nicknames
Spanky, Stymie, Froggy, Porky, Buckwheat, Uh-Huh. Walk in a fraternity house and some of these names might be the same or even be weirder.
Having a motto
“He-man-women-haters-club” what a perfect motto. I love the updated sign at the end that says “women are welcome.” smooth guys real smooth.
