This picture serves the dual purpose of being an accurate depiction of me and reminding you that Allie Brosh's Hyperbole and a Half is now out and you should go read it. |
Dat squiggly WordArt tho. |
Here are ten reasons why in no particular order (SPOILER WARNING):
10. The Soundtrack
The soundtrack for this movie is perfect. It's gloriously quirky and 90s. What's even better about it is the fact that there's no way on earth it would work in any other context. Like, the lyrics "breathe into my hands, I'll cup them like a glass to drink from" don't even make any sense, but somehow in this movie they become romantic as hell.
The soundtrack for this movie was never commercially released. I'm guessing it's because the general public wouldn't be able to handle the magic.
9. Mike and Rock (Mikock)
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8. The Cocksucker
It took me a half hour to find this because apparently when you Google "cocksucker" the internet thinks you want porn. |
7. Larry and Lloyd
"Lloyd is sorry."
"Larry Bear's sorry, too."
These two are so freaking cute.
WHY CAN'T I FIND ANY PICTURES OF THEM INTERNET YOU HAVE FAILED ME.
This guy is the voice of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. This may not mean much to those who haven't watched the show, but fans will never be able to unhear Zuko's voice in this movie. Which, really, is perfectly fine because essentially this happens:
Root: Too many showers with Fire Nation nobles after Agni Kai. |
5. The True Directions House
This pastel-painted dream home is the site of most of the happenings in But I'm a Cheerleader. It's also one of the main sources of the film's commentary about binary gender roles. On a shallower note, it's also freaking hilarious. It's like an easter egg and a hospital nursery made a decorative love child.
Mary may have bought all of the pastel blue paint at Home Depot, but she certainly does not have any lesbian tendencies. Not no way, not no how. |
The boys trying to fulfill their masculine gender roles provide some of the biggest laughs in this movie. This is made even better by the fact that RuPaul, world-famous drag queen, is the one leading them in their endeavors. Comedy gold.
Also, best use of a cut-out in the history of ever. |
Regrettably, this is the best picture of her I could find, so imagine that she's crying and ripping your heart out, okay? |
Seriously though, I think of this scene every time I project my gaydar onto someone's identity. Making assumptions about someone's sexual orientation or gender identity can be incredibly harmful. We all do it, and we need to stop.
Okay, back to the light-hearted list business.
2. "I'm a Homosexual!"
Megan's revelation of her homo-gay tendencies involves the best Natasha Lyonne faces ever, hilarious camera work, and copious amounts of drool. That's right. Drool.
1. Megan and Graham
I know I said these reasons were listed in no particular order, but there's a reason these two are number one on this list. This movie may be a satire, but at its heart, it's a love story. And it's a damn adorable love story. Look at their stupid faces.
There are about ten billion more reasons that I could list, but it's probably best to stop at ten. I'm going to cap off this list with a video of the ending of this movie, because it is beautiful and cheesy and perfect and FEELINGS.