SMNTY Classics: Mean Girls Run the World?
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May 2, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
This episode explores the history and evolution of the mean girl trope in society and pop culture.
Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- mean girls
- society
- pop culture
- feminism
- character tropes
Keywords
- mean girl
- popularity
- society
- feminism
- character analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mean Girls
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