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Reputation and Its Impact on Relationships
Rosemary
I had a similar situation when I was your age. I had a horrible reputation.
Olive
Why?
Rosemary
Because I was a slut. I slept with a whole bunch of people. A slew, a heap, a peck. Mostly guys.
Olive
Mom!
Olive
Can you not see that I'm a mess?
Rosemary
No, you're not, Olive. You're wonderful. And you'll handle this the same way I did. With an incontrovertible sense of humor. But you're much smarter than I am, so you'll come out of this much better than I did.
Olive
Thank you, Mom.
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Consequences of Choices and Accountability
Marianne
You've made your bed...I just hope for your sake, you've cleaned the sheets.
[to Olive]
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Cavalier Attitudes in Love and Friendship
Rhiannon
You're being pretty cavalier about this. Aren't you supposed to be eternally in love with him and shit?
Olive
Yes... I believe so, if I was the Gossip Girl in Sweet Valley of the Traveling Pants. But since I'm not...
[shrugs]
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Personal Choices and Their Privacy
Olive Penderghast
I might even lose my virginity to him. I don't know when it will happen. You know, maybe in five minutes, or tonight, or six months from now, or maybe on the night of our wedding. But the really amazing thing is, it is nobody's goddamn business.
[on webcam, about Todd]
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Defiance in the Face of Judgment
Todd
Screw all these people, Olive!
[referring to the student protesters]
Olive
Haven't you heard? I already did.
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The Pain of Being an Outcast
Olive Penderghast
And here you all are. Waiting for me outside the bedroom door for me to kiss Todd. Listening to me pretend to have sex with Brandon. Paying me to lie for you, and calling me every name in the book. And you know what? It was just like Hester in The Scarlet Letter. Except that's the one thing movies don't tell you: how shitty it feels to be an outcast. Warranted or not.
[On webcam]
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Questioning Choices and Consequences in Relationships
Olive
Does it ever bother you that your boyfriend is 22 years old and still in high school?
Marianne
Because, Olive, it's His choice!
Olive
Oh, really? His choice? He just wants to be repeating his senior year for, like, the fourth time cause he can't pass a single test?
Marianne
No, silly, His. His, with a capital H. If the Good Lord had wanted Micah to graduate, he would have given him the right answers.
[gestures up]
Olive
I'm sorry, but, I mean, really? You gotta be shittin me, woman.
[laughs]
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Childhood Memories and Coolness Connections
Olive
How do you know where I live?
Todd
We used to carpool.
Olive
Yeah, in 2nd grade. What, are you like a savant for people's addresses?
Todd
Just for people who I think are cool.
Olive
You think I'm cool?
Todd
I do. And I think you're pretty and smart.
Olive
Did you form this opinion prior to my little transformation?
Todd
Way prior.
Olive
Why didn't that rumor spread?
Todd
I like to keep my business to myself. Notoriety, for whatever reason, never seems to benefit the noted, only the "notees.
Olive
Where were you two weeks ago?
Todd
Olive. If I promise not to tell anyone, could I kiss you right now?
Olive
No.
Todd
Okay. Okay. I'm sorry. I'm very sorry.
Olive
Oh, no. I just mean, not like this. I don't wanna kiss you with mascara running down my face...and some horndog guy just having tried to stick his tongue down my throat. I've wanted to kiss you since 8th grade, but I want it to be perfect. And right now, my life is a mess. I need to get my business in order before I drag you into it.
Todd
What if I told you I wanna be dragged into it? I could help, maybe.
Olive
Why now? Why are you all of a sudden into me now?
Todd
I don't know. I haven't overanalyzed it, like you're about to.
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Gift from a Suitor Reveals True Identity
Rosemary
That boy from yesterday just dropped this off for you...
Olive
Well, put it in the pile of gifts from my other suitors.
Rosemary
He seems like a nice kid. He seemed a little incredibly gay...
Olive
Dyed in the wool homosexual, that boy is.
Rosemary
I just want you to know your father and I are totally supportive. We love you no matter what the sexual orientation of your opposite sex sex partner...
Olive
We are not dating, Mom.
Rosemary
...and don't worry about not making us grandparents. Although we were kind of hoping you'd get "knocked up" so we'd have a second shot at raising kids, really do it right this time.
Olive
Bye now...
Rosemary
You know, I dated a homosexual once. For a long time, actually... a long time...
Olive
Dear God, dear Lord, tell me you didn't marry and have children with him!
Rosemary
No.
[Giggles]
Rosemary
No, no. Your father is as straight as they come. A little too straight, if you know what I mean, girlfriend.
Olive
I don't...
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The Impact of False Rumors on Reputation
Taglines
The rumor-filled totally FALSE account of HOW I RUINED my flawless reputation.
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The Impact of Rumors on Reputation
Taglines
A Comedy about a Good Girl, a Small Favor and a Big Rumor.
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Yearning for 80's Movie Romance
Olive Penderghast
Whatever happened to chivalry? Does it only exist in 80's movies? I want ] holding a boombox outside my window. I wanna ride off on a lawnmower with ]. I want Jake from ] waiting outside the church for me. I want ] thrusting his fist into the air because he knows he got me. Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie, preferably one with a really awesome musical number for no apparent reason. But no, no, ] did not direct my life.
[[w:John Cusack|John Cusack; [w:Patrick Dempsey|Patrick Dempsey; [Sixteen Candles; [w:Judd Nelson|Judd Nelson; [w:John Hughes|John Hughes]
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A Misunderstanding About Relationships and Identity
Dill
Is everything alright? It sounds like you're having sex in here...Which can't be true due to the fact that you have a homosexual boyfriend.
[as Olive is tearing up her clothes and making her new outfits]
Olive
He's not my boyfriend!
[angry]
Dill
Hey, no judgment. All God's children. It's fine. I was gay once...for a while. No big deal. We all do it. It's okay.
Olive
Dad, can you just shut the door, please?
Dill
You all right, buddy?
Olive
Yeah.
Dill
Give them hell.
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Reflection on Shared Educational Experiences
Olive Penderghast
We've had nine classes together since Kindergarten...ten if you count Religion of Other Cultures, which you didn't because you called it science fiction and refused to go.
[to Marianne]
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Choices and Consequences in Life
Mrs. Griffith
Olive, life is full of choices. I made a bad one. But then, so did you. But I see no other alternative than to just live with the guilt. My guilt stems from my indiscretion and yours for lying. We made our choices. Now, we just have to let it ride.
Olive
Or I could just tell everyone the truth and have you fired and put in jail.
Mrs. Griffith
Okay, first of all, he is of age, okay!? It's perfectly legal in the state of California. I checked! He is 21 in eight months. And secondly, let's play the "Who Would You Believe game," okay? Why don't you ask yourself, if you were an adult, who would you believe? Who would you believe!? Who would you believe!? Who would you believe!? Who!?! ...Thank you for coming in.
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False Rumors and Uncomfortable Conversations
Olive
Guys, I want you to know that if you hear around town that I have chlamydia, that is totally false.
Rosemary
Olive, do we need to have the talk again?
Olive
No. It's just a thing that's going around.
Dill
You know, nothing you're saying is making me feel any better.
Rosemary
Not to mention how you have been dressing these past few days. No judgment, but you kind of look like a stripper.
Olive
Mom!
Dill
A high-end stripper, for governors or athletes, but a stripper nonetheless.
Olive
Oh, my God. I'm just trying to mix it up a little. And I have no STDs, I promise you.
Dill
Oh, that's great. Daughter of the Year.
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Judgment and Indecency in Easy A
Marianne
There's a higher power that will judge you for your indecency.
Olive
]?
[[w:Tom Cruise|Tom Cruise]
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The Importance of Choosing Your Actions Wisely
Taglines
Let's not and say we did.
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The Meaning of Nicknames in Friendship
Rhiannon
I want every detail!
Olive
Rhi-
Rhiannon
Now bitch!
Olive
You know, you call me "bitch" a lot. Okay, it's not a term of endearment.
Rhiannon
I want every detail! Now shitface!
Olive
Yeah, you're not heading in the right direction.
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Unexpected Visitor Seeking Olive's Attention
Brandon
I'm looking for an Olive.
Rosemary
There's a whole jar of them in the fridge.
Brandon
I thought this was...
Rosemary
Oh come on in. Any friend of Olive's is a friend of our daughters. Olive! Sweetie, there's a young man here to see you. He said something about asking for your hand in marriage!!
[calling upstairs]
Olive
Oh happy day mama! Oh, I thought I was gonna have to spend my dowry on booze and pills to numb the loneliness!! A gentleman caller, hooray!!!
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School Discipline and Student Behavior Concerns
Principal Gibbons
This is public school. If I can keep the girls off the pole and the boys off the pipe, I get a bonus.
Mrs. Griffith
I'm the guidance counselor. I should know all the students, especially the ones that dress like prostitutes.
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The Truth About Reputation and Identity
Olive Penderghast
The rumors of my promiscuity have been greatly exaggerated. I used to be anonymous, invisible to the opposite sex. If Google Earth were a guy, he couldn't find me if I was dressed up as a 10-story building. Pretty cutting edge stuff, huh? A high school girl feeling anonymous. Who am I? What does it all mean? Why am I here? Blah! But don't worry. This isn't one of those tales, though it sure started out that way. And then it changed pretty quickly when I started lying about some very personal things. So, let the record show that I, Olive Penderghast, being of sound mind and below average breast-size, swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth... starting now.
[voiceover]
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Critique of Life Choices and Expectations
Marianne
Looks like someone's on a downward spiral.
[stapling papers]
Olive
Looks like someone's practicing the mundane activity she'll be saddled with the rest of her pathetic life.
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The Value of Documenting Everyday Thoughts
Mr Griffith
I don't know what your generation's fascination is with documenting your every thought...but I can assure you, they're not all diamonds. "Roman is having an OK day, and bought a Coke Zero at the gas station. Raise the roof." Who gives a rat's ass?
Olive
He got a Coke Zero again? Oh that Roman, incorrigible.
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Struggling with Love and Acceptance
Marianne
Jesus tells us to love everyone, even the whores and the homosexuals. But it's so hard, it's so hard because they keep doing it, over and over again.
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Witty Banter Between Friends Unfolds
Nina
Perhaps you should embroider a red "A" on your wardrobe, you abominable tramp.
Olive
Perhaps you should get a wardrobe you abominable twat.
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Capitalism Over Religion in Modern Life
Olive Penderghast
That's the one thing that trumps religion...capitalism.
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High School Reputation and Misunderstandings
Brandon
So what's with your new look? It's very whore couture.
Olive
Oh, haven't you heard? I'm the new school slut.
Brandon
You know, I did hear something. I also heard he was twice your age.
Olive
Oh, no no no no. He was a freshman in college.
Brandon
I also heard he gave you crabs.
Olive
Ew! People suck!
Brandon
Tell me about it.
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Questioning Perceptions of Sexuality and Attraction
Olive Penderghast
Relax. Jesus. What is with you gays? Are you really that repulsed by lady parts? What do you think I have down there? A gnome?
[to Brandon as she removes her panties]
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