Question 1

What unusual detail appears on nearly every car in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Every car seen in the movie (except the opening sequence) is either a lime green or black new Volkswagen Beetle. The opening sequence uses classic VW Beetles.

Question 2

Which Saturday Night Live character is this movie based on?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on Molly Shannon's popular recurring SNL character, which she performed in 17 sketches before the film's release.

Question 3

What is the name of the town where the story takes place, and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

The town is called Besamee Heights. 'Besame' means 'Kiss me' in Spanish.

Question 4

What specific request did the director make about an actress's appearance during filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Bruce McCulloch asked Karyn Dwyer to remove her belly piercing because he believed Catholic school girls shouldn't be pierced.

Question 5

What is Mary Katherine Gallagher's main goal in the story?

Accepted Answer

Mary Katherine Gallagher dreams of being kissed soulfully and believes she can achieve this by becoming a superstar.

Question 6

What unusual detail about the cars appears in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Every car seen in the movie, except in the opening sequence, is either a lime green or black new Volkswagen Beetle. The opening sequence uses classic VW Beetles.

Question 7

What is the origin of the character Mary Katherine Gallagher?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on a popular recurring Saturday Night Live character portrayed by Molly Shannon, who performed it in 17 SNL sketches before the film's release.

Question 8

Why did director Bruce McCulloch ask an actress to remove her belly piercing during filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Bruce McCulloch asked Karyn Dwyer, who played Summer, to remove her belly piercing because he believed Catholic school girls shouldn't be pierced.

Question 9

What is the significance of the town name Besamee Heights?

Accepted Answer

The town is called Besamee Heights, pronounced bessa-mee, where 'Besame' means 'Kiss me' in Spanish.

Question 10

What is the main goal of the orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher in the story?

Accepted Answer

Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, dreams of being kissed soulfully and believes she can achieve this by becoming a superstar.

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