#and vivian was in love with elle come on

[loyolagay]

actually there isn't any heterocis character in legally blonde

[wombatdad]

The end of legally blonde would hit so much better if Elle and Vivian ended up as a couple, and here's why

The way they set up Elle and Emmett is unsatisfying bc he's set up as her love interest. You can tell they'll end up together the second he's introduced. Vivian and Elle? Enemies to lovers, much more compelling. Plus (IMO) Emmett's boring. There's not much to his characterization and Elle jumping from mean blond white boy to nice brown haired white boy doesn't illustrate growth on her part.

It also works with the Canon lesbian character, Enid, who is initially judgmental and rude to Elle based on her appearance and speech pattern. She even outright accuses Elle of being homophobic early on. Making Elle sapphic makes the accusation more poignant, and it's "don't judge a book by its cover" message hits harder. As it is in the film, Elle and Enid don't really interact enough on screen to justify the turnaround (imo).

Finally, Vivian is a much more compelling character if she's gay. She's playing a part as much as Warner is, and her being closeted in order to succeed in the society she was raised in. We do see a subtle "coming out" process in her wardrobe change, going from turtle necks to crewnecks, but idk it's barely there. There's also a scene where she's regarding her engagement ring with her friend, and her face isn't exactly one of excitement. She's not necessarily into the idea of marrying Warner, she's fulfilling the societal prerequisites to success.

Chekov does seem to have left a few of his guns scattered through the plot that point toward this having been the intended endgame romance (ESPECIALLY the repeated juxtaposition of Elle and Enid. It happens more than i remembered tbh, but its p subtle and kinda slows down/stops after the first half). They just never go off. Instead, Elle ends up with Emmett in the epilogue text, not even on screen. Like it was tacked on.

[funkyllama]

What are the biggest ways Eloise has changed since we met her, and how do you think she's going to keep changing? 👀

Hello my friend!

Eloise's dealings in romance is the most obvious theme of the story, on a surface or new-reader level, her three relationships are what move the story along. But, I think there's more to telling her story than that. She's gone through a lot of grief that was, in a way, delayed until the events of the story. So much has happened within the span of about two years. Elle was privliged enough to have examples in two queens (Vivi and Hana) who taught with dignity, responsibility, and a good sense of leadership. However, their emotional baggage was so bottled and passed along that, in the time they had with her, it couldn't be effective. What she witnessed, really, was generational anger and grief at the cost of ones self, in Hana, Vivi, and Lorraine. She had learned that this was the Rodchester way of rule. In every act, though, those lessons came undone in a way that couldn't for any of her foremothers. In the first act she watched, as Viviane fell into her own past and as Arthur broke up with her. During the second, she took a more active role. Eloise trained, started working, and was apart of a situationship without attachment. She wasn't ready for what happened to her and Vivi, and just like her examples, Elle picked up her shit and carried on. In the third act, I think she did the most growing. She became a mother with righteous anger for the wrongs she percieved to have been done to her child. For a while, she was able to forgive and grow from Raheem and Violas debatable wrongdoings. As Queen, she was able to perform her duties with little change from the Status Quo, of course in the wave of nationalism that comes after horrible political violence aided in that, but it still wasn't easy. She had, like, four months of preperation while her simblr world co-workers are prepared from birth. I wish I would have focused more on the immediate aftermath. Though, the outcome would have been the same. When Eloise was at her lowest moment of private, even really from the audience, grief she trusted a man. Which isn't a mistake in and of itself, but by the time she learned his intentions it became one. When Elle was faced with this betrayal she turned inward, as she was taught. But of course it didn't work, this sort of self-sacrafice was eating her alive as it did to Vivi before her. Nothing Eloise was taught had worked for her and it may have taken a push from a very much involved outsider to realize that. Despite the story changing vastly from what I originally planned, her arc stayed the same. Eloise learned that what she and her foremothers were taught had irreparably harmed them and that if she wanted to grow, or forge a better path for herself and her future, she would need to make active and drastic change. In the end, Elle ensured Philippe's distressed loyalty to her and voiced her anger to the detriment of her close personal love and friendship, which she'd formerly held closest to herself. She's learning to value new, less personal, things between stories. For now, I can say that will manifest first in the reorganization of her council; she's no longer thinking as a successor, but as The Queen.

[latibvles]

Hi friends! So this is a much neater version of this 3am post I made. I was thinking on this for a while (because I like girls & female friendship etc as we all know) and wanted to have more members of the other crews around in the background: I figured to crowdsource it. So for Pasadena Nena I’m looking for eight girls to serve as Anita’s co-pilot, radiowoman, bombardier, engineer, and all four gunners. Also, if you like haunting the narrative or if you trust me that much with a character, all nine spots on Ellie Harris' fort, Sparky, are open. Sparky is the first of the girls' planes to go down, since it happens during the scuffed Bremen Raid right after they get overseas. In any case, my submissions & inbox are open (and also discord, for those who have it). I really just need to know where they're from, a bit of personality, a little backstory (parents? partners? life before all this? why'd they join?) And I'll drop some examples below the cut for those who work better with a solid example to follow:

Eleanor Harris, 24, Pilot, honey-haired and surprisingly shy, has two very sweet parents who sent the girls Christmas Cards, and a New Englander. Responds to "Elle" and "Ellie." Her uncle's a WWI veteran and missing a foot. A pretty good voice of reason for her girls, comes out of her shell more in the cockpit than on the runway. Boyfriend at home, gets shot down over Bremen on the first mission; subsequently haunts the narrative.

Anita Rivera, 25, Pilot, Went to Howard Payne University before all this and comes from Austin, Texas, named her fort after her "best friend" Nina. Stubborn, loud, a proper "tough cookie" if there ever was one. Loves a good card game & doubly so when she wins them, rehashes her mother's old sayings and superstitions like they're bible verses. Joined up because the planes were pretty much in her backyard so it's hard not to be enticed.

Vivian Savorre, 26, Pilot, UMich graduate and willing ringmaster of this circus. Doesn't talk about her family much, can make you feel like her best friend otherwise. Typist before this in the WAC, wanted a transfer. Extremely charismatic, has a short-fuse, and is scrappier than she looks. Prefers "Viv" to Vivian, cut her hair short with the rest of her crew right before they left the states. Cameras love her. Joined to get away from her parents but says it's to keep parents from burying young boys.

Hey if you made it this far I'm giving you a squeeze. Thanks friend!

[hagstones-and-howling-hills]

i would LOVE to know your thoughts on legally blonde movie vs musical!!!!!!!

Ooh boy where to start dude.

Firstly, I personally prefer the musical but that’s because I like musicals. I also think that song is a great way to convey character and theme. Love me a reprise. So this’ll be a little biased towards the musical. Also Imma focus a lot on character because that’s my favourite part of any media.

I think one of the biggest changes that interests me is with Callahan's whole deal and the repercussions of it. The decision to change the scene in the film into actual physical assault I think was a good choice because it raised the stakes and made Warner and Callahan look like bigger assholes. I also think that moment where Vivian recognises what has happened and shuts Warner up really enforces the idea that women have to stick together in male dominated fields like law and in some way it replaces the scene in the film where the female professor encourages Elle. I like the musical direction to have Vivian be the one to bring Elle back to law but I think it's important that in the film its an older woman in some position of power who is telling Elle to stick with it. There's a feeling of "this is a woman who has fought her way through" and her being rude to Elle earlier makes her encouragement hit even harder. Like I said I do like that Vivian takes her place and I understand why that female professor was taken out of the musical what with casting and time frame.

I overwhelmingly prefer Emmett in the musical. I think most people do because he gets so much more character development. I like the dichotomy emphasised in their backgrounds and I think it's important to acknowledge Elle's privilege. Yes she got the grades for Harvard because of hard work but her dad's still footing the bill. Not only that but she can drop out at any time and still have that money to fall back on. I think Emmett is one of those situations where the love interest and main character better each other. Obviously Elle is humbled by Emmett's backstory and learns to take things more seriously but Emmett also develops from his relationship to Elle. I think the scene in the store is very important- this is Elle making him up, giving the confidence he needs through the medium she understands: fashion. She hypes him up by making him look hot where before Emmett had hyped her up by showing her how smart she was. Both of them lift each other up and help them see the best of themselves.

When it comes to the trial I have mixed thoughts. I think "Legally Blonde" does the assault and aftermath with more emotion but I've always been of the opinion that music makes everything bigger emotionally. Obviously there's also the homophobia but I think that can be overlooked more in the musical because gay or European is such a banger. Not to mention how many queers adore legally blonde in all of its forms (me included). When we focus on the gay aspect I prefer the musical but I think when it comes to the trial overall I may prefer the way the film does it. I like the awkwardness of Elles trial, it really feels like her first time and we're nervous along with her. When she finally realises that Chutney killed him we get excited with her in a way that I feel is different to the musical. In the musical we know she's going to win because she goes in with so much confidence and the build up is entirely different and I think the payoff is so much better. Another point is the trial is less played for laughs like, there's a lot more comedy with the whole cutaway to the crime but the film plays the murder more seriously, especially with Chutney like, I really feel for her in the film, especially that line of "She's my age".

In conclusion I love both iterations of the musical for separate reasons, I love the soundtrack of the musical but I also appreciate the original text and the foundations it set. I mean, the musical has the advantage of being an ever evolving thing and we've seen more diversity and small changes in recent years whereas Legally Blonde the film is sort of stuck in 2001 and the culture of that year and it's aged a bit in some places. I still hold it as one of the most important films of all time, right up there with stuff like Psycho, Casablanca and The Godfather. Legally Blonde is my Godfather.

[sweatersexual]

Assigning random fictional characters to orders of the Knights Radiant

My only rule is, they can't canonically have magical powers in their own universe, or else I'd try to assign them based on what magic powers they have. I want to do this based on their character development and the ideals of their Radiant order.

Penelope Alvarez from One Day at a Time - Windrunner

I love One Day at a Time, it's one of my comfort shows. And now that I think about it, Penelope is very similar to Kaladin. They're both veterans who work in healthcare and struggle with depression. Protecting her family and the people around her is one of Penelope's main motivations, and we see her really come into her own as a leader over the course of the series. TV mom of all time, honestly.

Nancy Wheeler from Stranger Things - Skybreaker

I'm not saying Nancy is a cop. Far from it. I think she is motivated by justice though. Nothing gets her going like seeing others being unfairly dealt with, whether it's her friend's death being covered up or a little old lady not being listened to. I will say that she is like the canon Skybreakers in that she has faith in the system and she generally tries to work within it. It's only when supernatural circumstances defy the way the system is supposed to work that she reaches for her gun.

Edward Teach from Our Flag Means Death - Dustbringer/Releaser

Blackbeard is why the Releaser oaths are so concerned with self mastery. He caused so much destruction even without having any magical powers, imagine if he could incinerate things with a touch. Despite all that, Ed refused to let himself directly kill anyone because of what murder has turned him into. His character development is about learning the self control required to create instead of destroy. Also, he totally dresses like an ashspren, they would see him as one of them.

Blanca Evangelista from Pose - Edgedancer

Another iconic TV mom. Caring for the forgotten is not only Blanca's entire thing - breaking off and starting her own house specifically for that purpose is literally the inciting incident of the whole show. Taking care of others is how she copes with the difficult circumstances of her own life, but her friends remind her to take care of herself as well. The actress who plays her - Michaela Jae Rodriguez - moves with a grace that perfectly suits an Edgedancer.

Elle Woods from Legally Blonde - Truthwatcher

I woke up this morning thinking, "Elle Woods would totally be a Truthwatcher," which is what inspired me to make this post. She learns to value scholarship, and she basically uses Progression on all the friends she makes over the course of the movie. Elle heals Paulette's self confidence by helping her realize her best self. She and Vivian help each other realize they both deserve better than Warner. And she speaks truth to power, whether it's to her bestie's shitty ex or her asshole of a professor.

Wirt from Over the Garden Wall - Lightweaver

Probably the easiest to assign an order to. Aside from having the dramatic tendencies and creative ability of most Lightweavers, Wirt definitely lies to himself and others a lot. The show is very focused on Wirt learning and speaking his truths. I also think having a Cryptic with him 24/7 would drive him up the wall in the most hilarious way.

Janine Teagues from Abbott Elementary - Elsecaller

I thought about making her an Edgedancer, I really did. The Edgedancer ideals are a big part of her motivation for getting into teaching. But her character development is headed more in the direction of self actualization. She doesn't only want to be a teacher, she wants to be the best teacher possible. Janine also has the cautious personality and logical problem-solving skills of an Elsecaller.

Prince Wilhelm from Young Royals - Willshaper

Because Wille is constantly surrounded by lies, my first thought was that he'd be a Lightweaver. But he doesn't have the temperament to be a good illusionist. His character arc is more about seeking freedom and self expression for himself as well as others. Okay, mainly for himself. He's just a kid, but now that he (spoilers!) has abdicated the throne he can totally rage against the machine.

Eleanor Shellstrop from The Good Place - Stoneward

Eleanor starts out as probably the worst candidate for a Stoneward you could imagine. Good thing her show is all about self development! Her friends really come to rely on her by the time season 4 rolls around. Her team becomes her main motivation, and she overcomes her defensive selfishness to connect with and be there for others. The one Stoneward quality she did have from the get-go would definitely be her stubbornness, though.

Leslie Knope from Parks & Rec - Bondsmith

Leslie is all about unity and bringing people together. Her personality alone is powerful enough to be a Bondsmith. I definitely think she could fight Dalinar and steal the Stormfather from him, don't you? Maybe it's a good thing she can't worldhop . . .

[rruhlreviews]

Film Review - Legally Blonde

Prefacing this by reiterating I have a certificate in women and gender studies.

This was my first time watching Legally Blonde. I knew it by its reputation as a pop culture sensation. I knew the basic plot—woman goes to law school to try to win back her boyfriend—I knew about the tiny dog, and the “what, like it’s hard?” quote. To me, a blockbuster is something that permeates culture to be known by people who’ve never read or seen the source, and Legally Blonde was in that category for me. Contributions to the film’s enduring success include its nostalgia value, a strong and lovable protagonist, and a simple yet well-loved plot structure of coming of age and triumphing over adversity, with a “girl power” twist which, while somewhat dated in the year 2024, speaks to the feminism and women’s fiction of the early 2000s and still shows relatable experiences of working women in any year.

To start with, the film is incredibly indicative of its era, which adds to the nostalgia value. You couldn’t try making Heathers in any decade but the 1980s, Seinfeld is the quintessence of the 1990s, and Legally Blonde is a testament to the early 2000s. The bright colors and flower patterns, the low-waisted pants, the faux fur pink telephone, and many other small details all speak to the year 2001. The DVD I picked up from the library asked me to select widescreen or standard, and it was a blast from the past. Audiences enjoy stories that transcend time while simultaneously preserving the culture of an era.

I found it interesting that the film had some of the elements of a coming of age story, yet Elle was not a teenager and not even in undergraduate for most of the story—she was a law student and a young professional woman. I would hazard a guess this could fit with the burgeoning new adult subgenre, but new adult is a relatively recent phenomenon. Therefore, this is what I considered to be the “high concept” of Legally Blonde, a story of learning who you are and finding your place in the world that a wider audience can connect with. It was ahead of its time.

Legally Blonde’s feminist elements further set it apart from other coming of age stories. Parts of the film were dated; most troublesome to me were the casual remarks about weight and body size as something to be ashamed of, which is something we’re trying to move away from in modern times. However, many of Elle’s experiences are things that anyone affected by misogyny can relate to. From the very beginning, Elle is introduced to us as someone intelligent who won’t allow herself to be talked down to, someone who has spent her life experiencing people making assumptions about her capabilities just because of her body. The interaction with Elle shutting down the conniving saleswoman at the dress shop sets up the rest of the story. The arc with Elle and Vivian becoming friends after realizing women don’t have to compete with each other, especially over a scummy guy, was uplifting. I was surprised, yet not surprised at all, when Callahan made a sexual advance on Elle. In the audience, the sexism and harassment Elle faces evoke a righteous anger, and the audience lives vicariously by seeing her triumph and seeing those who harmed her fall from grace. I particularly enjoyed the twist with Elle’s strict female professor being seen at the salon and giving Elle the pep talk not to give up just because of some disgusting man. Young professional women need women mentors. Not only did fellow women stand up for Elle, but other men did too, which was very important to show. Men can and should be allies, and women don’t have to fight for themselves against the patriarchy.

Centrally, the film rails against the double-bind. Put simply, this is the idea that women can never win. In Legally Blonde, we see: if a woman is feminine, she’s a bimbo, and if a woman isn’t feminine, she’s a bitch. Either way, she isn’t respected in the workplace. If you’ve seen the 2023 Barbie movie, Gloria’s speech towards the end is about the double-bind. Every time someone tells Elle she isn’t serious, she fights back. Elle returning to court in her pink outfit is the moment of catharsis. You can know about law and haircare, you can be feminine and professional, and you can succeed without losing any aspect of yourself.

On the subject of queer experiences, the film gets a little leniency in my mind for being from the past. Portraying men and women as inherently different, gay men as comic relief, or lesbians as a social justice warrior stereotype was never the right thing to do, but it was 2001, and we can be happy we’ve progressed far since then. (And also that scene with the scorned boyfriend in court was one of the funniest things ever.)

As a final, small note, I recall a passage from Writing the Blockbuster Novel by Zuckerman, which was written in 1994. It shared the advice that audiences at that time period enjoyed stories that portrayed an idyllic, affluent lifestyle. Legally Blonde, from just seven years later, shows communities at UCLA and Harvard law school. Elle, her client, Vivian, and almost every other woman in the story are fashionable and well-off. Additionally, every main character is white. Food for thought: the struggles in the film are relatable to an upper-class, white female audience. It was 2001 and this isn’t unexpected for that year, but what does an empowering story look like for women of color or working class women? We need more blockbuster hits that showcase intersectional feminism.

The quote on the back of the DVD case is an apt conclusion for my arguments. “A feel-good girl-power comedy!” –People. I believe the main reason for Legally Blonde’s blockbuster success is because it makes the audience feel good. Everyone affected by misogyny, more or less, can relate to at least one of the struggles presented in the film and feel comforted by seeing Elle triumph over them. It’s not only relatable, but funny. It’s quotable. It’s different than other coming of age stories. It’s a product of its time, with all the pros and cons that brings.

[playablezelda]

i am in full support of lesbian elle woods but i am so tired of people peddling that fake article about the original ending being her with vivian that is Literally Not True and yall are using this Outright Lie to sleep on the much more interesting concept of emmet realizing she is not in fact a cis man and being with the femme to end all femmes has let her embrace a deeply buried feminine side and eventually come to terms with her identity as a trans girl with an immaculate butch academia chic style and it is in fact emmet’s transition that allows elle to in turn realize she’s a lesbian, because while she always loved and adored emmet for the person she is, it had nothing to do with her being a ‘man’ and elle feels even more free and loved and adored in a wlw relationship with emmet than she did before and they have a second wedding/vow renewal so emmet can embrace her new identity while celebrating their loving bond

(emmet doesn’t change her name bc she likes the androgyny and she has an established presence and reputation as a lawyer with that name and she wants to maintain recognizability)

[tafadhali]

Femslash February Rec Set

Love to do a rec set for Femslash February, and I haven't done a general grab bag of one since 2018. So here is some of my favorite stuff I've read and watched since then!

vids

This Hell by januarium (Do Revenge, Eleanor/Drea)

Heart Shaped Box by sisabet (Killing Eve, Eve/Villanelle) ★

Black Tie by such_heights (A League of Their Own, queer community) ★

Now I Can Fly by walkthegale (A League of Their Own, Jo DeLuca-centric)

Melodrama by mithborien (MCU, Gamora/Nebula) ★

I'm a Man by snarkwithasmile (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Utena-centric) ★

Lost on You by periru3 (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Adora/Catra)

If U Seek Amy by elipie (A Simple Favor, Emily/Stephanie)

Bad Guy by AudreyV (Star Trek: Discovery, Burnham/Georgiou)

Become You by ultraviolet_catastrophe (Xena, Xena/various)

Whatever You Like by periru3 (multifandom, be gay do crime) ★

Wherever Is Your Heart by cosmic_llin (multifandom, older wlw)

fic

Eyes Always Seeking by igrockspock (Away, Mei/Lu, 1k)

you can be who you are any day of the week by Sonni89 (Baby-Sitters Club, Mary Anne/Stacey, every member of the BSC comes out to Mary Anne, 8k)

Farm-to-Table, Non-GMO, Responsibly Sourced by impertinence (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Amy/Rosa, undercover as a couple, 6k)

Let It Bleed by elviswhataguy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Faith/Willow, post-canon, 94k)

and you're on the gossip team by palms (DC comics, Babs/Dinah, 6k)

don't tip the boat over (love and devotion) by merriweather (Derry Girls, Clare/Michelle, 15k) ★

i have crawled over town with your hair in my mouth by Princex_N (Dimension 20, Sam & Zelda, background Sam/Penelope, 4k)

i'm an expert, i'm the one by irisnebula (Dimension 20, Fig/Ayda, college AU, 21k)

let the heavens falter by allapplesfall (Dimension 20, Tracker-centric, background Tracker/Kristen, 28k) ★

Starlight by pigflight (Dimension 20, Fig/Ayda, Tangled AU, 15k) ★

the sound of your heart in your head by pigflight (Dimension 20, Adaine & Ayda, Fig/Ayda, 2k)

The Yunk and the Restless by Nomad (Discworld, Polly/Maladict, 3k)

don't know what a slide rule is for by heart_nouveau (Ghostbusters, Patty/Holtzmann, 3k)

The Other Big One by yeahitshowed (Gilmore Girls, Paris/Rory, canon divergence, 3k)

I Think I Just Blacked Out by Telanu (Grace & Frankie, Grace/Frankie, Brianna POV, 7k)

More Than I Have by chainofclovers (Grace & Frankie, Grace/Frankie, 4k) ★

to know even in the deepest sleep that it is you by millerpertuis (Grace & Frankie, Grace/Frankie, 3k) ★

Signature Color by scioscribe (Legally Blonde, Elle/Vivian, Star Trek AU, 5k)

Comes Out Wrong by Sineala (Marvel comics, Jess/Carol, Secret Invasion-era, 2k)

the only place worth being by overnights (Marvel comics, Kate/America, 17k)

the journey is a work of art by GotTheSilver (My So-Called Life, Angela/Rayanne, future!fic, 4k)

An Officer and a Gentleman by cedarboots (Persuasion, Anne/Frederick, trans, 47k) ★

Return Flight by cedarboots (Pride & Prejudice, Eliza/Darcy, trans, 10k)

they say love is a virtue (don't they?) by yasaman (Scholomance, El/Liesl, 3k) ★

I Made Phone Calls with Foreign Coins by out_there (Sports Night, Dana/Natalie, 1k)

Hey Hey You You I Don't Like Your Girlfriend by impertinence (Spy, Raina/Susan, 9k) ★

don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo by firstaudrina (Stranger Things, El/Max, post-S3, 1k)

Girlfriends by thingswithwings (Ted Lasso, Keeley/Rebecca, 1k)

I'll Wear the Red Dress Tonight by leiascully (Ted Lasso, Keeley/Rebecca, 4k)

When It Comes to Nightlife by Muccamukk (Ted Lasso, Keeley/Rebecca, 6k)

Inside the Noise by scioscribe (Thoroughbreds, Amanda/Lily, post-canon, 7k) ★

Five Earth Gifts That Dorothy Brought Home by ErinPtah (Wizard of Oz, Dorothy/Ozma, 5 things, 2k)

the skin you're in by stifledlaughter (Wizard of Oz, Dorothy/Ozma, 6k) ★

[andiestrawberriees]

An introduction to- my Stranger Things DR

July 1st, 1986. (5 months before the vanishing of Will Byers)

Welcome to hell hawkins, indiana. where your children go missing and your parents are ignorant to the dangers that lurk beneath their feet. it’s just another presumed hot, late 80’s summer, before your world is going to be turned uʍop ǝpᴉsdn.

do you accept the risk?

Hi my loves<3 As you can see above, my timeline for this DR is slightly skewed to fit the vibe that I wanted. I’ve always been a fan of the music and the style in the early 90’s but still have a big love for the 80’s, so I felt it fitting to change the dates a smidge.

Most people have been aged up and some people from my CR have been added! as I’m 21 and don’t like the idea of aging myself down. Here’s everyone’s birthday(as of July 1st 1986)

Andie Lindsey Hopper(me): May 30th, 1965 ♊︎ (21)

Robin Jeanie Buckley: February 17th, 1965 ♒︎ (21)

Chrissy Lucille Cunningham: March 5th, 1967 ♓︎(19)

Nancy Vivian Wheeler: January 8th, 1966 ♑︎ (20)

Edward Waylon Munson: Born November 28th, 1963 ♐︎ (22)

Stephen Richard Harrington: Born September 16th, 1964 ♍︎ (21)

Jonathan Lonnie Byers: July 3rd, 1965 ♋︎ (20)

William Jackson Hargrove: March 29th, 1964 ♈︎ (22)

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Lucas Charles Sinclair: October 6th, 1970 ♎︎ (15)

Maxine Susanne Mayfield: April 6th, 1971 ♈︎ (15)

William Jacoby Byers: March 21st, 1971 ♈︎ (15)

Dustin Merritt Henderson: May 29th, 1971 ♊︎ (15)

Michael Ted Wheeler: February 9th, 1971 ♒︎ (15)

Elle Jayne Hopper: October 24th, 1971 ♏︎ (14)

Erica Sue Sinclair: July 27th, 1974 ♌︎ (12)

[eddywoww]

for wlw steve i was thinking of her as like elle woods, beautiful and knows how to use it to help others and herself, super smart but because of her rich parents and beauty she was never expected to get an extravagant degree, but when her time comes she leaves rooms speechless

but shes like also vivian kensington kinda like snobby and rich, has The last name, on the wrong side of things until she realizes everyone around her are awful people

(i watched legally blonde recently so its on the brain haha)

Sort of like that! I think her talents are in sports in this one. Like I headcannon her as smart and very good with people, great at business stuff under the guise of being a “silly little girl” but she’s actually so good with her body. The type that tries out something random and is just good at it. And Eddie would love watching her move. Not just for selfish reasons but because Stevie clearly gets so much happiness out of pushing herself. She’d be such a like, gets up at 5 am to run person 😂

[chrancecriber]

Radio NET Bulgaria (December 28, 2022)

23:56 NORMAN BROWN - It Keeps Coming Back 23:52 KEN NAVARRO - Walking Each Other Home 23:49 VINCENT INGALA - Snap, Crackle, Pop 23:45 BE'NE MUSIC - Missing You 23:41 PAUL DOZIER - No Ordinary Love 23:37 JEFFERY SMITH - Groove You Tonight 23:33 JEANETTE HARRIS - You Can Dance 23:29 KOOL&KLEAN - Cruise 23:24 JAZZ FUNK SOUL - Fall Departs 23:20 BRIAN SIMPSON - Here with You 23:15 NICHOLAS COLE - Between Us (feat. Michael Stever) 23:11 BLAIR BRYANT - Red Tiger 23:06 NILS - Hey Ya 23:00 MARCUS ANDERSON - Clean Heart 22:55 ROGER SANCHEZ - Another Chance (Afterlife Mix) 22:49 R.I.B - I Look At Sea Horizon 22:45 FILIPE NARCISO - Forbidden Love (Original Mix) 22:41 JENS BUCHERT - Polaris (feat. Shine) 22:37 LOWLAND - Seven Cities 22:32 SEXY LIYA, DEEMA - Chemistry Of Love (DJ Shved Remix) 22:26 DEEP SECTOR - Rainbows (Original Mix) 22:21 DJ SHAH, ADRINA THORPE - Who Will Find Me (Acoustic Version) 22:18 SWEET EUPHONY - After We Close Our Eyes (Chillout Version) 22:13 ANN GRACE - Moon In Love 22:08 ABOVE & BEYOND, OCEANLAB - I Am What I Am (Original Mix) 22:05 ZARA, SNATT & VIX - No Angel (Zetandel Chill Out Mix) 22:01 DUBDIVER - Desert Land (Eternal Calling Mix) 21:58 SCUBBA, IVETTE MORAES, RONAN - The Sweetest Taboo (Remix) 21:55 SENSPROOF - Starflight (Alex Atmospheric Chillout Remix) 21:52 ACTIVA, JULIE HARRINGTON - You Are Here (Ambient Mix) 21:49 ASHLEY WALLBRIDGE, ELLEAH - These Walls (Album Mix) 21:43 SHERRIE LEA - No Ordinary Love (Arnold T Chill Mix) 21:37 ADELE - Skyfall (Skerdi M & Angelo DownTempo) 21:33 BLANK & JONES, ELLES - Mind Of The Wonderful (Acoustic Version) 21:28 YIRUMA - River Flows In You (N-Drew Fate Remix) 21:24 SYLVERING - Strangelove 21:21 LEO ROJAS - Flying Heart 21:15 MILA - Impation 21:11 FOR FOUND FUTURE - Time Is Moving (Chillout Lounge Mix) 21:07 GARBAGE - Milk 21:02 MEDINA - You & I (DJ Petroff Remix) 20:58 TYDI, TANIA ZYGAR - The Moment It Breaks (Original Mix) 20:52 JOHN DAHLBACK - Everywhere (D.O.N.S. vs. Tranquillo chill mix) 20:48 ZAZA, JORGE NAVA - Broken (Chill Mix) 20:43 DINKA - Hotel Summerville (Original Mix) 20:39 SOLID SESSIONS - Janeiro (Chiller Twist Blue Line Remix) 20:33 VIVIAN LACOSTE - Clair Del Mar 20:28 ALBERT ST. BARTH - Sabor Do Lounge 20:22 20SABANCI - As Faces Fade (Domenico Cascarino & Luca Lombardi Chill Out Remix) 20:15 AUROSONIC, KATTY HEATH - My Good Place (Mark Otten Downtempo Remix) 20:12 DJ PAULBASS, DJ GORODNEV & P.KOLVINKOVSKY - Call Me (Lounge Mix) 20:08 HEAVN - Bright Lights 20:01 TORNIKE - Night Steps (Original Mix) 19:55 GREEN POINT ORCHESTRA - Miriam Dub 19:50 GARY B - Time To Slow It Down 19:47 LOST FREQUENCIES, FLYNN - Recognise (Acoustic Version) 19:42 ATB - Let U Go (Schiller Remix) 19:38 MICHAEL E - People Watching (Rubber Neck Mix) 19:32 351 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - Soiree Rouge (feat. Blueberry) 19:28 KIRSTY HAWKSHAW, TENISHIA - Reason To Forgive (Piano Mix) 19:23 ANDAIN - Much Too Much (Zetandel Chill Remix) 19:19 EMMA HEWITT - These Days Are Ours (Zetandel Chill Out Mix) 19:13 CHRISTIAN HORNBOSTEL - Waiting At Potsdamer Chaussee 19:08 SUNLOUNGER, ZARA TAYLOR - Lost (Chill Version) 19:04 ALY & FILA, JWAYDAN - We Control The Sunlight (Chill Out Mix) 19:00 MICHAEL ANGELO, MELISSA LORETTA - Hearts Unspoken (Christopher Breeze Chillout Mix) 18:53 KITARO - Matsuri 18:49 THOMAS ANDERS - You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Acoustic Version) 18:44 SAGI REI - Fall Again 18:39 RHEINGOLD ENSEMBLE - Deja Bo 18:35 SUPER8 & TAB, JAN BURTON - Free Love 18:31 PIANOCHOCOLATE - Les Souvenirs (Original Mix) 18:27 AREA CODE 51 - Chillout In Paris 18:22 BISSEN, THE CROSSOVER - Washout (Piano Mix) 18:19 CJ STONE, ANNA TURSKA, SHERLOCK - Believe Me (Chill Out Classic Mix) 18:16 HOUSE MASSIVE, J. GOLUBEVA - Apologize 18:10 GAZEEBO - Shiny Lust 18:05 IT'S DIFFERENT - Tell Me 18:01 PELARI, COLLIN WEX, DOMINIQUE FRICOT - Oasis (CollinWex Chill Mix) 17:56 BLUE STAHLI - Corner (Ad Astra Remix) 17:53 MARIUS NEDELCU, RED HEAD - Rain (Acoustic Version) 17:48 ZETANDEL, TIFF LACEY - Cosmos (Original Mix) 17:44 NURKO, AUTREY - So Far Gone 17:41 LEMON ICE - Hello 17:34 LA NUIT DEL MAR - Everybody (Luxury Lounge Cafe Mix) 17:29 JOSEPHINE SINCLAR - Paradise Deluxe 17:25 GORDON GECO - Fade In Away 17:20 HARD GREY, HOUSE REPUBLIC - Music Sounds Better With You (Eat More Cake Remix) 17:15 HESS IS MORE - Yes Boss 17:11 GABRIELA MENDEZ FUENTE - Romance In Ibiza (Orchester Lite Edit) 17:06 ATB - Still Here 17:00 LUSTRAL - Someone (Original Mix) 16:55 NAJEE - Center of the Heart 16:51 UNDER THE LAKE - Can't Believe It's True 16:47 MARION MEADOWS - Miami 16:42 PETER WHITE - Bittersweet 16:38 BLAIR BRYANT - Smooth Sailing Tonight 16:34 WALTER BEASLEY - Expressway 16:29 DREW DAVIDSEN - Double or Nothin' 16:25 BLAKE AARON - Shine 16:21 WAYMAN TISDALE - Way Up 16:17 ROD BEST - A Moment In Time 16:12 CHILLAXONIC - Quintessence 16:08 JACOB WEBB - Near the Amazon 16:04 PIECES OF A DREAM - Gettin' Through It 16:00 VERNON LOUIS HICKS - Je'anne (feat. Austin Jay) 15:55 BRAD ALEXANDER - Through the Fire (feat. Andrew Gouche) 15:51 PAUL DOZIER - Myrtle Beach 15:46 BRIAN CULBERTSON - Later Tonight 15:42 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY - Catalina Kiss 15:38 SEAN U - Xlr8 15:34 PAUL BROWN - Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise 15:30 NILS - The Hump 15:25 MICHAEL LEMMO - Nobody Knows 15:22 PEET PROJECT - Bring Me To Life 15:18 PHIL DENNY - Ride With Me 15:14 NORMAN BROWN - Spirit Power 15:09 JAZZ FUNK SOUL - Keep Holding On 15:05 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Surviving the Storm 15:00 NICHOLAS COLE - Feelings 14:56 AL DEGREGORIS - Mauritius 14:53 DAVE SERENY - Talk To Me 14:48 JOE MCBRIDE, THE TEXAS RHYTHM CLUB - Morning In A Distant Land 14:43 PAUL HARDCASTLE - Domino Effect 14:39 RAINFOREST BAND - Annisa 14:35 KENNY NIGHTINGALE - My Saxophone 14:31 RICK HABANA - Eclipse 14:27 BENNETT B - MIdnight Passion 14:22 KIM WATERS - Go 14:18 GREGG KARUKAS - Show Me The Way 14:14 KEN NAVARRO - Into The Light 14:10 JAREZ - Take My Time 14:05 BRANDON WILLIS - Bring It On 14:00 PETER WHITE - Our Dance 13:56 DEON YATES - Suit and Tie 13:52 CAROL ALBERT - Sometime 13:47 JAY KING - Soulful Bossa Nova 13:43 THREESTYLE - Prime Time (feat. Magdalena Chovancova & Robert Fertl) 13:39 CHRIS STANDRING - Snowfall 13:34 LIN ROUNTREE - Fluid 13:30 DANIEL DOMENGE - Always to Run 13:26 NILS - Waiting on Hold 13:21 LARRY CARLTON, PAUL BROWN - Miles And Miles To Go 13:17 JEANETTE HARRIS - Thankful (feat. Joel Bowers) 13:13 STEVE OLIVER - Chips And Salsa 13:09 RICHARD ELLIOT - Ricochet 13:04 EUGE GROOVE - Tango in Rio 13:00 ANDRE DELANO - Vocalistic 12:56 OLI SILK - the Limit's the Sky 12:52 NILS - My Friends 12:48 JACKIEM JOYNER - Trinity 12:44 PIECES OF A DREAM - One for the Money 12:39 NELSON RANGELL - Welcome Home 12:35 NORMAN BROWN - Up 'N' At 'Em 12:30 GERRY SMOOTH - Let's Dance 12:27 DEAN JAMES - Georgia On My Mind (feat. Salio) 12:24 WALTER BEASLEY - Be Thankful 12:19 QUINTIN GERARD W. - Attitude Indicator 12:16 NICHOLAS COLE - It Ain't Over 12:11 KEN POWE - Wish You Were Here 12:08 VINCENT INGALA - Personal Touch 12:03 JEREMY HECTOR - Islander 12:00 MARK JAIMES - ABC 11:56 BENNETT B - Buenos Aires 11:51 MICHAEL LINGTON - Til the Morning Light 11:47 MARCUS ANDERSON - Hazelnut 11:42 JAWANZA KOBIE - Let Me Lead 11:37 KEN NAVARRO - By My Side 11:32 GEORGE JINDA - Beautiful Gold 11:29 DAVID BENOIT - @Home 11:24 JULIAN VAUGHN - Ecstasy 11:20 RICK BRAUN - Love Will Find a Way 11:17 DEON YATES - Wiseguys 11:12 ALTHEA RENE - Inner Circle 11:09 JAY KING - I Once Had Your Love 11:04 ROB TARDIK - You Know What I Mean 11:00 BOBBY LYLE - Living In The Flow 10:55 TONY LINDSAY - Soul Soldier 10:51 LES SABLER - Tranquility 10:47 ADAM HAWLEY - Just A Friend Of Mine 10:42 DOMINIC CAMARDELLA - Carmelita 10:38 LEBRON - Red Hook 10:34 JOHN E. LAWRENCE - Wake up the Groove 10:30 JOY RIDE - Joy Ride 10:25 EUGE GROOVE - Of Course 10:21 PAUL BROWN - The Rhythm Method 10:17 NILS - Don't Hold Back 10:13 FOSTINA DIXON - More 10:09 JACKIEM JOYNER - Europa (feat. Keiko Matsui) 10:04 STEVE OLIVER - Long Road 10:00 NORMAN BROWN - West Coast Coolin' 09:55 RAGAN WHITESIDE - Gonna Fly 09:51 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Huggy Bear 09:46 DAVE KOZ - Surrender 09:42 PAUL JACKSON JR. - B.F.A.M. (Brothers from Another Mother) 09:38 FREDDIE FOX - No U Turn 09:34 SAM BASSMAN JENKINS - That Moment 09:30 VINCENT INGALA - Sexy Mama 09:25 JOYCE COOLING - Jelly on My Jacket 09:21 CHAN HALL, TONY CRADDOCK - Stay Awhile 09:17 BRIAN CULBERTSON - Your Smile 09:12 PIECES OF A DREAM - Just Do It! 09:09 JESSY J - Mr. Prince 09:05 BRANDON WILLIS - Next Friday 09:00 KEN NAVARRO - Stoned Soul Picnic 08:57 ERIC DARIUS - Heaven Sent 08:52 RICHARD ELLIOT - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing 08:48 JULIAN VAUGHN - Loving You 08:44 RICK BRAUN - Me And You 08:39 ANDY SNITZER - She Loves Me 08:34 DREAMING IN COLOUR - Yearbook 08:29 AL DEGREGORIS - Odyssey 08:24 BOB BALDWIN - It's a New Day 08:20 MARION MEADOWS - Consequences 08:17 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Pocket Love 08:13 PETER HEROLD - Something About The Name Jesus 08:09 CRAIG SHARMAT - Outside In 08:04 PETER WHITE - Walk On By 08:00 JAY KING - Baby Lets Dance Tonight 07:56 KONSTANTIN KLASHTORNI - If I Told You 07:50 CINDY BRADLEY - Sonny's Home 07:45 PAUL BROWN - Las Vegas 07:41 PHIL DENNY - Kinda Wanna 07:36 JAREZ - All Night 07:31 JACKIEM JOYNER - In Love Again 07:27 MICHAEL ROSS - On the Beach with You 07:22 CHRIS GODBER - Energy 07:16 MARCUS ANDERSON - I Surrender All 07:12 RAGAN WHITESIDE - How Do You Know (vocal) 07:08 DAVE KOZ - Together Again 07:04 BE'NE MUSIC - Journey 07:00 LUKAS LEUTHOLD - When I See The Sunshine In You 06:56 BLUEY - You Are the One 06:51 GERALD ALBRIGHT - So Amazing 06:47 DEE BROWN - Deep Secrets (feat. Blair Bryant) 06:44 KENNY PORE - Love Crossover 06:39 BLAKE AARON - Groovers and Shakers (feat. Darren Rahn) 06:35 PATRICK YANDALL - Down at the Shell 06:31 NILS - Let's Bounce 06:27 DREW DAVIDSEN - I'm Into You (feat. Ron Tyson) 06:23 ERIC DARIUS - Jean Maries Groove (Dedication for Prvcy Jeans) 06:19 PETER WHITE - Stormfront 06:15 REGGIE CORDINGTON - Waterfalls 06:10 VINCENT IOIA - Caribbean Nights 06:04 OLI SILK - This Was Then, That Is Now 06:00 DAN SIEGEL - A World Away 05:56 GREGORY GOODLOE - All the Way 05:51 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA - That's It For Tonight 05:47 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - I Love Your Smile 05:42 RICHARD ELLIOT - Moomba 05:38 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Beautiful 05:34 VINCENT INGALA - Baby I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love) 05:30 TONY SAUNDERS - Celebrate You 05:26 FREDDIE FOX - Southern Ways 05:22 MARCUS ANDERSON - Paisley Red 05:18 KIM WATERS - Hidden Treasure 05:13 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Plantation Key 05:09 ROB TARDIK - Flip Flop 05:05 AL DEGREGORIS - Connect the Dots 05:00 MEKIEL REUBEN - Stop Stalling 04:56 JAREZ - Driving Force (feat. Willie Bradley) 04:52 NORMAN BROWN - Won't You Stay 04:48 JAKOB MAGNUSSON - Hook, Line & Sinker 04:44 JIM ADKINS - Into the Storm 04:40 CHUCK LOEB - Springs 04:36 BONEY JAMES - Solid 04:33 MILES GILDERDALE - Where I'm Going 04:29 EDGARDO CINTRON - Together Again 04:25 MARK ETHEREDGE - Resonance (Remastered) 04:21 DEE LUCAS - Zimbabwe 04:17 PETER WHITE - Life Story 04:12 KEITH MASON - He's Holy 04:08 THE SMOOTH JAZZ ALLEY - Let's Ride 04:04 MARCUS JOHNSON - Sunday @ Sequoia 04:00 DAVE BAKER - California Dreaming (feat. Rich Kurtz & Walter Runge) 03:56 MARC ANTOINE - Groovin' High 03:52 JEANETTE HARRIS - People Make The World Go Round 03:47 ANDRE CAVOR - Heaven 03:43 FUNKTASTIC PLAYERS - Second Date 03:38 ERIC MARIENTHAL - Flower Child 03:34 GARY MEGGS - Life's Little Changes 03:30 DON VINO - Worried (Feat. Tye Platinum) 03:27 WADE C. LONG - Happy Go Lucky 03:23 TERENCE YOUNG - Love Ballad 03:19 JAZMIN GHENT - Kickin It Up 03:14 REZA KHAN - Painted Stories 03:11 BENNETT B - Together We Stand 03:08 ADAM HAWLEY - Dance With Me (Feat. Gerald Albright) 03:04 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Sexy Love 03:00 CHRIS STANDRING - Whatever She Wants 02:57 VINCENT INGALA - Look At Me (I'm In Love) 02:52 JOHN E. LAWRENCE - Photo Shoot 02:48 RONALD BOO HINKSON - Simply Beautiful St. Lucia 02:44 CAROL ALBERT - Fly Away Butterfly 02:40 GIL - You & Me 02:35 GINO ROSARIA - Island Life 02:31 ROB TARDIK - That's a Strut 02:26 AL DEGREGORIS - East 86th 02:22 DAVE KOZ - Can't Let You Go (The Sha La Song) (feat. Luther Vandross) 02:18 JAREZ - All Of Me 02:15 PEET PROJECT - Down to the Lake 02:11 DEE BROWN - Love You Too 02:07 EUGE GROOVE - Hey Boo 02:03 2UNES - Rock Steady 02:00 RICK HABANA - LA to KC (feat. Blair Bryant) 01:55 DEE LUCAS - Dollar Bill 01:51 JACKIEM JOYNER - Close 2 You 01:45 DEE LUCAS - Take The L 01:41 PETER WHITE - Venice Beach 01:36 NELSON RANGELL - That's the Way of the World 01:32 THE SMOOTH JAZZ ALLEY - Night Out 01:28 KENNEY POLSON - Love on a Two Way Street 01:23 MARC ANTOINE - Follow Your Bliss 01:18 MADOCA - Surrender 01:13 AMANDUS - Chrome Improvement 01:09 MICHAEL HAGGINS - Gift To The World 01:05 PETER HEROLD - The Way You Are 01:00 RANDY SCOTT - Intimacy 00:56 SONIX - Cloud 9 00:52 KONSTANTIN KLASHTORNI - Chica Timida 00:47 DAVID DAVIS - If Your Girl Only Knew 00:42 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY - Now I'm on My Way 00:38 GREGG KARUKAS - Fly Away (Thinking of You) 00:35 BEN TANKARD - Afternoon Nap 00:31 J. WHITE - Just Ride 00:27 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Flowin' with It 00:21 NICK COLIONNE - Whatcha Gonna Do 00:18 DANNY LERMAN - Saxsultan 00:14 JOYCE COOLING - Take Me There 00:09 LOWELL HOPPER - Night Song 00:04 CHRIS GODBER - Soul Searchin 00:00 GABRIEL MARK HASSELBACH - Hang On To Your Love

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Legally Blonde and How Fighting Amongst Women Never Goes Away

I recently watched Legally Blonde after seeing someone on Twitter praise Elle Woods for being an absolute icon, as well as showing how supportive her sorority sisters were by helping her study to get into Harvard Law. Legally Blonde was truly ahead of its time, subverting the blonde bimbo girl trope, and allowing women to be academically successful while still embracing their feminine side. For those who have never seen Legally Blonde, the protagonist, Elle Woods, studies hard to get into Harvard Law after her boyfriend, Warner, breaks up with her, because she believes that a graduate of Harvard Law is the type of girl Warner wants to be with. During her time in school, she takes on a case and has to prove the innocence of one of her sorority sisters, who has been accused of murder.

Legally Blonde is empowering: it subverts the idea that pretty girls are stupid and are unable to do anything aside from being someone’s trophy wife. In fact, it was Elle’s knowledge of beauty products and how perms work that allowed her to win the case at the very end of the film. Elle saying, “Any cosmo girl would know this.” only serves to empower women who like reading beauty tips and engaging in girlier or more feminine activities.

However, as much as I’d love to praise Legally Blonde and talk about my favourite moments in the film, it has also shed light on a concern I have.

See, much like every other movie, there’s a character who serves as a character foil to Elle, and in this case, it would be Vivian Kensington. Vivian is preppy, intelligent, and is not as girly or feminine as Elle. When compared to Elle, Vivian is not as (conventionally) pretty as Elle, and yet she was able to become Warner’s fiancée simply based on her smartness alone. Throughout the film, we see Elle get underestimated and shot down by everyone around her, with people telling her that she is already pretty, she does not have to work hard and can cruise by on her looks alone. The idea of someone being both pretty and smart was almost too much to comprehend, in most people’s minds. However, if Elle is the definition of pretty and smart, what does that do to the self-esteem of less conventionally attractive people like Vivian?

We’ve all heard the phrase, “I’m not like other girls”, and we have definitely seen that trope repeated time and time again, where less conventionally attractive girls are able to become successful in other areas, a common area would be in terms of intelligence. I’m no stranger to this concept– heck, I worshipped it when I was 13, thinking, “It’s okay, those girls are pretty for now, but I’ll be smart forever.” Then I proceeded to be severely devastated when those girls who I envied so much were also smart, because if I can’t win on the attractiveness scale, and those girls have proved that you can be both smart and pretty, then aren’t I losing in every aspect?

When thinking about this from a dating perspective, most girls tend to feel insecure if they are unable to secure a boyfriend, especially during their youth, because youth is sold to us as a time filled with whirlwind romances, and if we don’t experience that, then are we really living our best life? So, in a desperate attempt to snag a boyfriend for ourselves, we look at what we could possibly work on. If I’m someone who is not conventionally attractive, I have to work on my knowledge and humour, and use those aspects of myself to paint me as a desirable girlfriend. This leads to the stereotypical female characters we see in Netflix teen romance films– they are not popular, or conventionally pretty, but hey, they’re really witty and the guys are super intrigued by their lack of enthusiasm towards girly things!

By having representation of these witty girls on screen does motivate girls to study harder and work on their personality, and it validates them, telling them that it’s okay to not be conventionally pretty. However, it comes at the expense of making the pretty, popular girl seem like a rude bitch who only cares about her looks and is bad at studying. This leads to movies like Legally Blonde, where the protagonist is conventionally pretty and is also smart, but it also comes at the expense of the witty girls, who are now losing in every single aspect.

This isn’t to say that Legally Blonde is a bad film, or that it tears other women down just to boost some women. However, it is worth noting that Vivian is not exactly painted in the best light either. She comes off as snooty, scoffing at Elle, and constantly thinking that she is better than Elle because Elle is a pretty girl who is not exactly the brightest bulb. Of course, Vivian is characterised that way because it is part of Elle’s character development to subvert all those expectations, but Vivian also thinks it is Elle’s fault when their professor tries to make a move on Elle. This scene comes after Elle and Vivian bond over everyday sexism in the office, and it makes no sense that Vivian would pin the blame on Elle, especially after a conversation like that.

It is interesting to me that we can never have a good representation of different kinds of women in one space. One side must always be torn down in order to boost the other, and for what? For the average straight man to revel in the idea of women fighting over him? It is worth noting that Warner bought his way into Harvard Law, whilst Elle worked hard and got in through her grades alone. Both Elle and Vivian are way smarter than Warner, and yet the first half of the movie features the two women attempting to tear each other down. Vivian is arrogant, and Elle recalls the four hours her and Warner spent in a hot tub… What’s the point? Ultimately, none of them marries Warner, and the two girls become close friends, but the bitter taste that came with both women fighting and competing against each other just to be someone’s wife continues to linger.

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Find My Way

Summary: Vivian realises that Warner will never respect her.

Notes: I am on a Christian Borle binge after rewatching Falsettos, which also revived my love for the musical version of Legally Blonde. I always loved how they changed Vivian's reaction towards Callahan kissing Elle. I know that the point of the reaction in the movie is to show how people are quick to judge Elle, but I also found it really powerful to see Vivian starting to support Elle. And I also think that this is probably the reason Vivian broke off the engagement. I want to explore Vivian's thoughts with this fic, so enjoy!

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Vivian is staring at her ceiling. She's barely slept last night. She keeps replaying what happened over and over in her head.

Professor Callahan kissed Elle without her consent, Elle slapped him, and Callahan fired her. There's no denying that what happened to Elle is vile.

But the thing that Vivian cannot stop thinking about is Warner's reaction.

Warner witnessed the same thing. How could he act like Elle is to blame here? Vivian told Warner to stop 'teasing' her after it happened, and then they left.

Should Vivian have left?

She remembers the look on Elle's face when she realises she's been seen. And for a split second, Vivian had hesitated. But then Elle turned around and saw her hesitating and the next thing Vivian knows, she's followed Warner outside.

"Is anyone surprised?" Warner had said afterwards with a smug smile. He really seemed to revel in the fact that Elle only got her internship because of her looks.

Vivian kept quiet. She also kept quiet when Warner asked if she wanted to come back to his room. She left without a word, leaving Warner dumbfounded. Vivian didn't want to go back to his room. She wanted to forget this all happened.

So she went back to her room, ate some pot noodles, read some law books for fun, because yes, she does that, and then got ready for bed.

But she couldn't sleep. And now her alarm has rung and Vivian is awake in her bed, staring at her ceiling.

Her mind is racing, even though she didn't want to think about it. But why doesn't she want to think about it? This happened. This is assault. Isn't it kind of messed up that Vivian wants to act like she hasn't seen it? That she wants to move on and pretend it never happened?

She's read many stories of women in similar situations. She knows these things happen and now Elle's victim of it too.

Vivian's head is a mess. She doesn't want to sweep this under the rug, but by pretending it never happened, she will. But what can Vivian do? Professor Callahan controls everyone's career, including hers.

How can Elle be helped?

"Us girls need to stick together" is what Elle had said after they first met and Vivian thought that was ridiculous. The other girls are competition in this male-dominated field. And Elle is competition in another way.

Elle is gorgeous.

Elle is Warner's ex.

Elle is everything Vivian can never be when it comes to looks and charm.

Vivian isn't stupid. She knows that Warner is still hung up on her. Vivian might be wearing Warner's ring, but in the end, it means nothing. Vivian has had to sit next to Warner slipping up and calling Elle cute names. She's witnessed him flailing over her. She's seen how Warner has even tried to use his feelings to convince Elle from time to time.

That's why Vivian accepted Warner's proposal. She wanted to shove it in Elle's face that Warner is hers, but who is she kidding.

Well, Vivian has been kidding herself all this time. She comes off as confident, but Vivian's been comparing herself to Elle ever since Elle first stepped foot into that classroom. Again, Elle is everything that Warner wants. She's got the looks and the brains.

Vivian has the brains, but she will never blow Warner away with her looks. She'll always be less than Elle. Vivian's known this, and become of this she's refused to become close to Elle. Sure, during the Brooke Wyndham case, she's realised that Elle is capable and she's started respecting her on a professional way, but in the end, Elle's Vivian's rival.

Elle is perfect.

Elle is what Warner wants.

Elle is the ideal woman in Warner's eyes, since she has the pretty face and the beautiful body.

And yet, Warner has no problems absolutely tearing Elle down when he thinks she deserves it. It was cruel. It was unjust. Callahan forced himself on Elle and Warner acts as if this was always going to happen, as if no one can blame Callahan for it.

Elle is perfect.

Elle has the looks.

So Elle must've asked for it, in a way, right?

Right?

Vivian feels sick when she thinks about it. Being a woman in a male-dominated field is already rough. It hasn't gone unnoticed that Enid and Vivian keep getting other tasks. Callahan has never asked Emmett or Warner to get him a coffee. Callahan has also never asked Elle any of that, and Vivian was jealous of her, but now that she knows why Elle was heavily favoured by Callahan, she feels stupid for ever thinking Elle had it easier.

Callahan only boosted Elle's career with an ulterior motive. He never saw her potential.

And Warner agrees.

And if Warner has no issues treating Elle, who is the person Vivian's up against when it comes to his affection, like that, then what does that mean for Vivian? If Warner can treat Elle, the perfect girlfriend, like that, then how will he treat Vivian during their marriage?

Then it hits Vivian.

She should've seen this coming from miles away, but better late than never.

Warner will never treat her well.

The realisation is horrible, even though it's an obvious fact. Vivian is lying in her bed in her own sweat. She's started panicking and now the truth cannot get away.

Warner will never respect her.

Tears stream down Vivian's face, hitting the pillow.

The worst part is that it breaks Vivian's heart. She does love Warner. Yes, she's also marrying him out of spite, to show Elle she's won, but the reason she wants to win and has been painting Elle as her rival is because she wants to be Warner's.

All this time she was jealous of Elle. All this time, she has seen Elle as nothing more than competition. She saw Elle as a threat who was possibly going to take Warner from her, and why wouldn't Warner want to be with Elle?

But Warner was never going to respect Elle, the same way he's never going to respect Vivian.

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Vivian cries until there are no more tears left to cry. It feels good, though. She's still heartbroken, but it's good to let it out. It's been a while since she's allowed herself to feel anything like this. She was too busy being the perfect law student and the perfect girlfriend. Crying didn't fit those images.

Her head is clearer now. She knows what she needs to do. It will be easier to act as if nothing's happened, but Vivian has values. She cannot sweep this under the rug, no matter how much easier her career will go.

And this also cannot end Elle's career.

Vivian needs to find Elle. The team and Brooke need her. Vivian mentally creates a plan that involves calling Emmett. He must know where to find her. And Vivian will also call Enid for help. It's time for all of them to work together. Vivian will bring Elle back and she will show her that Callahan was wrong.

"Us girls need to stick together" rings in her head. Elle was right. It's time to stop seeing Elle as competition and it's time to start seeing her as the person who can win this case.

But before that, she needs to see Warner. Vivian drags herself out of bed, puts make-up on her face to hide her exhaustion and sadness, and gets dressed in one of her many business casual looks.

Her engagement ring is lying on her vanity.

She picks it up with a sad smile and curls her fingers around it. Once, this ring meant to much to her. It was a sign that she was better than Elle, at least in one way.

But now she's ready to give it back to Warner, a man she loves, but a man who will never love her.

It's time to choose for herself. It's time to be free from this nonsense competition.

She leaves her dorm room and makes her way to Warner's room.

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YESS I SO LOVE THIS MOVIE.

I always come back to this movie after having a bad day like sure many things were exaggerated sometimes because this is a movie, but Elle really proved everyone wrong. She aced LSATs and then Harvard while maintaining her glamorous self and it's not only just her maintaining her nails and perfect hair, but also being kind to everyone around her. Also she never judged anyone when everyone else were by considering her just to be a pretty face and super vain.

And she embraces herself as she is no matter how she is treated and what people think of her. Plus, she is such a caring and a gentle girl. I almost cried when she in a soft tone tells Vivian that she loves costume parties too.

In real life obviously you cannot keep up a proper glam appearance during work or in college but yeah there's absolutely no harm in dressing up and still slaying exams and college.

I will end up writing an essay on her so i will stop here 😂

“Do you think she just woke up one morning and said -” “I think I’ll go to law school today.”

Legally Blonde [2001]

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Legally Blonde (2001)

You can foresee every beat in Legally Blonde and ultimately, the picture is little more than a fluffy, breezy comedy - but that’s exactly what it aims to be. This is the kind of movie you’d watch as a teen and fall in love with, always treasuring it even if you start spotting the flaws in later years.

Sorority girl Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) expects her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis), to propose. Instead, he breaks up with her. He says she’s not “serious” enough to be wife material for a future lawyer at Harvard. Determined to win him back, Elle applies to Harvard Law as well - and gets accepted.

Two things above all make this film work. The first is Reese Witherspoon. It helps that she’s adorable as a button but one look at her face and you know her soul is pure and clean. This leads us to the second great thing about Legally Blonde; Elle Woods. Though she may come from a rich family and her looks would be able to land her any man she wants, she’s an underdog at Harvard. Men, women, teachers and students all take one look at her and pass judgment without hesitation. They think because she likes pink and takes care of her hair that she’s stupid. She isn’t. No matter where you come from, you see a part of yourself in Elle. We’ve all been in her position and there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing bullies proved wrong. Elle deserves to set them straight because she’s honest, compassionate and charismatic. Even if she wasn't a golden-haired beauty who looks good in a bathing suit and knows it, her personality would win you over.

Twenty-plus years after its release, several elements of the film have unfortunately dated Legally Blonde. For all its talk of not judging people based on their appearances, it utilizes quite a few stereotypes (primarily when shaping its gay and lesbian characters) and if this film were made today, you probably wouldn’t have quite so many moments that approach the #Metoo movement. You could also criticize its conclusion, which works hard to wrap up everything too quickly while also offering everything you want to see. There are several elements director Robert Luketic jettisons unceremoniously when someone should really address them. That’s fine. They don’t take away from the many laughs and moments of sweetness. You know Elle’s unique penchant for fashion will be what makes the difference in the big case she’s been given. That’s your moment of triumph. It might be easier for her to become exactly like her romantic rival, Vivian (Selma Blair) and wear nothing but turtleneck sweaters but then she wouldn’t be herself. You want Elle Woods to succeed. She deserves it.

Legally Blonde could’ve been a lot more hard-hitting. Instead, it’s fun and light, even pleasantly silly. This makes it so easy to digest you almost don’t realize you’re watching an empowering story about the importance of being yourself. You go in expecting some laughs. You get them, and a lot more thanks to Witherspoon’s terrific performance. She makes Elle a real person. You’d be hard-pressed to dislike Legally Blonde; it glitters with charm. (May 8, 2020)