19 Reasons Janis Ian Was The Best Part Of “Mean Girls”

How do I even begin to describe Janis Ian?

1. Her insults were always on point.

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2. She wasn’t afraid to speak the truth.

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3. She really knew her friends.

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4. She called it as she saw — or smelt — it.

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5. She was a grade-A hype man.

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6. Her rants were simply EPIC.

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7. She was always ready with a comeback.

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8. Crack.

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9. She knew how to win over a crowd.

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10. Her actions spoke louder than her words.

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11. She was humble.

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12. She lovingly called out her friends.

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13. Her logic was irrefutable, and she wasn’t afraid to get ~deep.~

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14. She knew how to turn people’s words against them.

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15. She perfectly summarized the horror/delight of seeing a teacher outside of school.

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16. She didn’t even know how to begin to explain Regina George.

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17. Except when she did.

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18. She was all of us during scary movies.

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19. And, like any good friend, she looked out for people.

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