Lacey Chabert, best known for her role as Gretchen Wieners in the iconic movie Mean Girls, recently revealed a humorous parenting fail involving her daughter, Julia. Julia, who is eight years old, was completely clueless about the reference to “fetch” that her mom’s character made in the movie. Chabert shared that Julia once asked her, “What’s fetch, why does everyone say that to you?” It seems that the slang term never caught on with the younger generation.
In Mean Girls, Gretchen Wieners desperately tries to make “fetch” a popular term among her friends, but is shut down by Regina George who tells her to stop trying because it’s not going to happen. Similarly, Chabert’s daughter’s innocent question highlights the generation gap when it comes to slang terms and popular culture. Despite Mean Girls being a cult classic, it seems that some references are lost on the younger audience.
The impact of Mean Girls goes beyond just the movie itself. The film has become a cultural phenomenon with memorable quotes and characters that have transcended time. From “You can’t sit with us” to “On Wednesdays, we wear pink,” Mean Girls has left a lasting impression on popular culture. The recent musical adaptation of the movie further solidifies its place in entertainment history, with a new generation of fans embracing the story of high school cliques and teenage drama.
As parents, it’s important to remember that not everything from our past will resonate with our children. Lacey Chabert’s experience with her daughter serves as a reminder that generational differences exist, even when it comes to something as simple as a slang term. While Mean Girls continues to be a beloved movie for many, it’s interesting to see how certain references may no longer hold the same meaning for younger audiences. Ultimately, it’s all part of the journey of parenthood and the shared experiences that come with passing down pop culture references to the next generation.
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