Read 10 of the best iconic lines from the Mean Girls movies.

Mean Girls is a comedy movie from 2004 that became a classic with many lines that got quoted for years after. The success of the movie followed with a Broadway Musical and later it transformed into a musical comedy movie of the same name – Mean Girls (2024).

Quotes are sorted in chronological order as they come up in the story of the movies.

1. “Math is the same in every country.”

“Yeah, I like math. Because it’s the same in every country.”

Cady Heron (Mean Girls 2004)

2. “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”

“On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”

Karen Smith (Mean Girls 2004)
Mean Girls Quotes - "On Wednesdays, we wear pink." - Karen Smith
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3. “Get in, loser. We’re going shopping.”

“Get in, loser. We’re going shopping.”

Regina George (Mean Girls 2004)
Mean Girls Quotes - "Get in, loser. We're going shopping." - Regina George
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4. “I used to think there was just fat and skinny.”

“I used to think there was just fat and skinny. Apparently, there’s a lot of things that can be wrong on your body.”

Cady Heron (narration, Mean Girls 2004)

5. “That is so fetch.”

“That is so fetch.”

Gretchen Wieners (Mean Girls 2004)
Mean Girls Quotes - "That is so fetch." - Gretchen Wieners
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6. “If I could change the world I’d make it Halloween. Every single day…”

“If I could change the world I’d make it Halloween. Every single day… and also have world peace. Maybe world peace should be first… world peace and then Halloween…”

Karen Shetty (Mean Girls 2024)
One of the best quotes from the movie Mean Girls | "If I could change the world I'd make it Halloween. Every single day... and also have world peace. Maybe world peace should be first... world peace and then Halloween..." - Karen Shetty
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7. “You don’t have to dumb yourself down to get guys to like you.”

“You don’t have to dumb yourself down to get guys to like you.”

Ms. Norbury (Mean Girls 2004)

8. “You’re not pretending anymore. You’re Plastic.”

“Hey, buddy, you’re not pretending anymore. You’re Plastic. Cold, shiny, hard Plastic.”

Janis Ian (Mean Girls 2004)

9. “You think that everybody is in love with you, when actually, everybody hates you.”

“See? That is the thing with you Plastics. You think that everybody is in love with you, when actually, everybody hates you.”

Janis Ian (Mean Girls 2004)

10. “Sometimes what’s meant to break you makes you brave.”

“Sometimes what’s meant to break you makes you brave.”

Janis ‘Imi’ike (Mean Girls 2024)
One of the best quotes from the movie Mean Girls | "Sometimes what's meant to break you makes you brave." - Janis 'Imi'ike
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What was your favorite quote from the movies? Let us know in the comments, especially if you don’t see it on the list.

In total we’ve collected more than 70 quotes from both of the movies. This is our pick of what we consider the 10 best quotes from Mean Girls. It’s a mix of our opinions, quotes that are often heard repeated, the most visited ones, and the ones that go viral on social media. If you feel like you have one (or more) that deserves to be in the top 10, let us know in the comments, the list can change based on your suggestions.

Mean Girls Story Short Summary

“Mean Girls” is a teen comedy film originally released in 2004.

The story follows Cady Heron, a teenager who has spent most of her life in Africa, as she navigates the complexities of high school life in suburban Illinois.

Initially, Cady befriends a group of socially influential but manipulative girls known as “The Plastics,” led by Regina George.

As Cady becomes entangled in the world of high school cliques, she experiences the harsh realities of teenage rivalry and betrayal.

The film humorously explores the dynamics of adolescence, highlighting issues such as peer pressure, popularity, and the consequences of conforming to societal expectations.

With its sharp wit, memorable one-liners, and clever commentary on teenage culture, “Mean Girls” has become a cult classic, resonating with audiences for its entertaining portrayal of the challenges and absurdities of high school life.

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