Mean Girls | Hey, Loser! Want To Know What Easter Eggs We’ve Put Into The Movie?
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Carl Roberts 
With the release of the musical remake of Mean Girls on home entertainment, we take a look at the easter eggs hidden in plain sight! Are they very Fetch?
With the new musical Mean Girls being the fourth adaptation of the story, it was bound to have countless easter eggs to all of its predecessors. From jokes about the OG film to nods to the Broadway musical. And references to all things modern pop culture, here are all of the easter eggs from the musical Mean Girls.
THE NECKLACE
Regina’s narcissism continues to be represented in the form of her jewellery, with Renée Rapp’s character also sporting an ‘R’ necklace. It has been updated for modern fashion trends this time. Rapp’s being half pearl, half gold, whereas Rachel McAdams’ was just silver.
THE NIPPLE SHIRT
While the infamous cut-out-nipple top doesn’t have the same impact on North Shore High this time around, the shredded t-shirt still makes an appearance. This time, instead of Damian and Janice cutting holes in Regina’s vest, they turn the sprinklers on while she’s parading as the homecoming queen. Instead of making her look foolish, she whips her hair back and looks like she’s in the middle of a music video. Her wet hair and runny make-up “bring back the wet look”, and everyone at the school wants to steal the look. As for the cut-out nipple top, it makes a brief appearance when Karen showcases the vest as one of her Halloween costumes during the ‘Sexy’ song in the new film.
THANK U NEXT
During the music video for Ariana Grande’s hit single ‘Thank U, Next’, she gives a nod to the original movie by basing the video on the OG film. Specifically, Ariana performs the song while reenacting the Christmas show dance. The 2024 modern musical pays homage to Ariana by giving her a shoutout. While ‘The Plastics’ are performing their Christmas dance, Damien’s character shouts in admiration from the audience: “Thank you, next!”
MS NORBURY AND PRINCIPAL DUVALL
The original film hints towards a possible relationship between Ms Norbury and Mr Duvall through a few flirty back and forths. In the movie musical, it’s confirmed that Tina Fey’s character did end up marrying Tim Meadows’ character. During the gymnasium scene, Mr Duvall has an exchange with Ms Norbury where they make a deal; “If you take care of this, then I’ll walk the dogs for the rest of the week.” Then, in the scene where Ms Norbury is hosting the trust fall, eagle-eyed viewers can spot a ring on her finger, and on Mr. Duvall’s in the last scene, too. Does this mean that this is a sequel to the first film? Are they both in the same universe as they are continuing to develop characters? Are the events of the story just a crazy coincidental repetition? Who knows.
FRENCH TEACHER
Mean Girls (2024) also has a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance from a musical cast member. Ashley Park appears as the French teacher, tying her to her previous role in the Broadway production and also potentially references her character as Mindy Chen in Emily in Paris. As one of the original Broadway cast members in the movie adaptation, Park has had success in both musical theatre and television, and she also appears to be mimicking Regina’s wet look after the dripping mascara and wet hair trend goes viral.
LINDSAY LOHAN CAMEO
Lindsay Lohan herself cameos during the Mathletes State Championship competition at the end. Angourie Rice, who plays the new Cady in the movie musical, said that Lindsay’s cameo “meant so much to me. It is such a rare experience to really get in the head of a character and then meet someone who’s done the same thing. Just to have that shared experience, it means a lot.” We see the OG 2004 Cady Heron judge the new 2024 Cady’s ‘Mathletics’ competition, adding to the speculation that this film takes place in the same universe as its predecessor. She could’ve easily grown up to be a Mathletics judge! When the competition goes to a draw, Lohan’s Cady even cracks the line, “This has only happened once before…” Which is a nod to what happened in the first film!
So, did you spot them all? No? Then why not grab your copy of Mean Girls today? Want the details? Then look no further…
THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE
Get in, loser…we’re watching the hit comedy MEAN GIRLS (2024) at home on March 18, 2024, when it arrives to buy on Digital from Paramount Home Entertainment. (Read our review here.)
The new movie will debut on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD on April 29, which just happens to be one day short of the 20th anniversary of the original contemporary classic MEAN GIRLS (2004). The original movie is also arriving on 4K Ultra HD for the first time, like, ever on a limited edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray SteelBook(r) on April 29. It’s gonna be totally grool.
“A fun and fetch spin on Tina Fey’s timeless teen story” (Mara Reinstein, Us Weekly), the musical remake is “both nostalgic and fresh” (Joey Paur, GeekTyrant) and the perfect film to watch at home with friends, enemies, and frenemies.
BONUS CONTENT
Fans who purchase the film on Digital*, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD can go inside the making of the new movie with more than 30 minutes of bonus content. AND sing their hearts out with a sing-along version featuring lyrics to select songs from the film!
Bonus content is detailed below:
A New Age of Mean Girl** — Tina Fey, the cast, and crew discuss a new take on the Mean Girls story and how the drama at North Shore high would unfold in the age of social media.
Song and Dance** — A behind-the-scenes look of what it took to bring the big musical numbers of Mean Girls (2024) to life. We hear from the directors, the choreographer, and the cast about how they prepped and reimagined the classic film with musical elements.
The New Plastics— The new cast dives into their memories of watching the original film, their favorite moments/lines, what character they identified with, and what it meant to be cast in the musical.
Gag Reel— Some of the best moments happen behind the scenes!
Not My Fault– Music Video with Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion
Extended Scene**– I’m Having a Small Get-Together at My House
Mean Girls Sing-Along with Select Songs**
* bonus features vary by Digital Retailer
**only available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs
Mean Girls (2024). And Mean Girls (2004) will also be available in a 2-movie collection on Digital on March 18, 2024.
THE ORIGINAL MOVIE
The original version of the film from 2004 is also arriving on 4K UHD for the first time on April 29th. Fans can celebrate 20 years of trying to make fetch happen with the original movie.
This special anniversary will be celebrated by bringing the film on 4K Ultra HD for the first time. In a limited edition collectable 4K Burn Book SteelBook, which releases on April 29. The 4K disc will include a brand-new featurette entitled “Mean Girls: Class of ‘04”. Details of the new and legacy bonus content are below:
Mean Girls: Class of ’04—Tina Fey and cast from the new movie look back at the original film and discuss why it became a cult classic. NEW!
Commentary by director Mark Waters, screenwriter and actress Tina Fey, and producer Lorne Michaels
Only the Strong Survive
The Politics of Girl World
Plastic Fashion
Word Vomit (Blooper Reel)
So Fetch – Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by director Mark Waters and screenwriter and actress Tina Fey
Interstitials
Theatrical Trailer
THE SYNOPSIS OF BOTH FILMS
MEAN GIRLS (2024)
From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.
MEAN GIRLS (2004)
After living in Africa with her zoologist parents, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) must brave the wilds of high school where she is taken under the wing of the popular girls, The Plastics, led by the cool and cruel Regina George (Rachel McAdams). What follows is a treasure trove of sharp, witty humor that defined a generation and inspired countless catchphrases, a hit Broadway musical, and a new twist on the tale in 2024. Co-Starring and written by Tina Fey, and featuring Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, and Amy Poehler, MEAN GIRLS is nothing short of a pop culture phenomenon and an iconic classic.
MEAN GIRLS (2024) is rated 12 for moderate sex references, language, and discrimination.
MEAN GIRLS (2004) is rated 12 for moderate language, sex and drug references.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Mean Girls (2024)
Street Date: April 29, 2024 (4K, Blu-ray™ and DVD)
Rating: 12
4K ULTRA HD™, BLU-RAY™ and DVD discs are presented in a 16×9 letterbox format.
The 4K ULTRA HD™ Feature Film disc includes English Dolby Atmos, French–Canadian, French–Parisian, German, Italian, Spanish-Castilian – Castilian and Spanish – Latin American Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio. The disc also includes an Audio Descriptive Track in English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. The following subtitles will be available: English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French-Canadian, French – Parisian, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish–Castilian, Spanish – Latin American and Swedish. English subtitles are also available for the sing-along.
The Blu-ray™ Feature Film disc includes English – Dolby Atmos, French – -Canadian, French-Parisian, German, Italian, Spanish – Castilian and Spanish – Latin American Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio along with an Audio Descriptive Track in English – Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. It offers the following subtitles English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French – Canadian, French – Parisian, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish – Castilian, Spanish – Latin American and Swedish. English subtitles are also available for the sing-along.
The DVD Feature Film disc includes English – Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround, French – Canadian, French – Parisian, German, Italian, Spanish – Castilian Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio, Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo L/R. It offers the following subtitles English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French–Canadian, French–Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish – Castlian and Swedish.
Mean Girls (2004)
Street Date: April 29, 2024
Rating: 12
4K ULTRA HD™ disc is presented in a 16×9 letterbox format.
The 4K ULTRA HD™ Feature Film disc includes English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround, French–Canadian, French–Parisian, German, Italian and Spanish-Castilian Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo L/R audio. The following subtitles will be available: English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French-Canadian, French-Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish – Castilian and Swedish.
Both versions of Mean Girls arrive on Digital on March 18th and arrive on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 29th. To order your physical copy, click here.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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