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So Fetch

The Making of Mean Girls (And Why We’re Still So Obsessed With It)

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So Fetch

By: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
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The inside story of the making of Mean Girls – and our enduring 20-year obsession with it

Released in 2004, iconic teen comedy Mean Girls remains as relevant now as ever. But what made an adaptation of a parenting guide by SNL writer Tina Fey so successful? And why, two decades later, can we all just not stop quoting it?

Drawing on revealing interviews with the director, cast and crew, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong takes us behind the scenes of the film’s genesis, production and release. From how it shaped the Millennial generation to how it has intertwined with tabloid, meme and LGBTQ+ culture, So Fetch is also the first deep dive into what makes Mean Girls such an influential phenomenon.

Part love letter, part cultural commentary, this is an unmissable read for anyone who is still ‘like, obsessed’ with all things Mean Girls twenty years on.

©2023 Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Gender Studies History & Criticism Social Sciences Entertainment Comedy Celebrity
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Critic reviews

‘The definitive story of one of the greatest teen comedies in Hollywood history. A brilliant, captivating deep dive.’ Andy Greene, author of The Office
‘funny, clear-eyed, full of unexpected insights and superb reporting, and a must for any comedy fan.’ Saul Austerlitz, author of Generation Friends
‘Armstrong’s account of the shooting of Mean Girls emulates the breezy enjoyability of the film while offering thoughtful commentary on how “taking young women’s problems seriously while also being very funny” proved central to the film’s appeal. Fans will be riveted.’ Publishers Weekly
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A really ‘grool’ insight into the world behind the classic that is Mean Girls, and for me, well worth a credit.

Jennifer’s book is fascinating from start to finish - particularly to hear about how the ‘bus-hits-Regina’ scene was filmed, Lohan’s 54(!) costume changes during the film, and to hear about just how much thought was put into every single timeless one-liners. The book was a good balance of food for thought on real and important issues whilst remaining fun and interesting.

The narrator Eva has a pleasant and engaging voice and the book flows well so it’s an enjoyable and easy listen.

So, if you love Mean Girls and are interested in things like the casting process, little fun secrets about what happened on set, what the personalities of the actors are like both on and off camera and what happened to the actors afterwards like Glenn Coco (you go, Glenn Coco!), then this audiobook is one for you!

Really interesting!

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