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Despite being the outcast in Mean Girls , Janis Ian carried a deeper meaning than the Plastics could ever fathom
She's more widely recognized as that fictional teenager, but the real Janis Ian was a singer-songwriter who, in 1975, wrote what is perhaps the most quintessentially angst-ridden adolescent ballad. Her Grammy-winning song "At Seventeen" sums up the 'Mean Girls' message and the struggle of the teen years in a way that's still relatable.
Though I didn’t know much about Tina Fey when I first saw Mean Girls 10 years ago, I knew I had stumbled upon a kindred spirit when the Burn Book revealed Janis’ last name as Ian. It was so subtle, waiting until the middle of the film to fully acknowledge the reference, but its impact was huge impact for those familiar with the singer Read more...
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