Question 1

Why did the film change some risqué dialogue in the cafeteria scene?

Accepted Answer

The original lines about 'cherry popped' and 'masturbated with a hot dog' were omitted to secure a PG-13 rating instead of an R rating from the MPAA.

Question 2

How did Tim Meadows' real injury affect his character in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Tim Meadows broke his hand before shooting, so the explanation that his character Mr. Duvall had carpal tunnel was added to accommodate the cast he wore.

Question 3

Why was Rachel McAdams cast as Regina George instead of Lindsay Lohan?

Accepted Answer

Lindsay Lohan chose to play Cady Heron to avoid being associated with Regina's personality, and Rachel McAdams was cast as Regina because producers believed 'only nice girls can play mean girls.'

Question 4

What surprising age difference exists between the actors playing mother and daughter?

Accepted Answer

Amy Poehler, who plays Mrs. George, is only seven years older than Rachel McAdams, who plays her daughter Regina George in the film.

Question 5

What award recognition did the film's writing receive?

Accepted Answer

The Writers Guild of America awarded the film in 2005.

Question 6

Why were certain risqué lines changed in Mean Girls?

Accepted Answer

Lines like 'Is your cherry popped?' and 'masturbated with a hot dog' were omitted to secure a PG-13 rating instead of an R rating from the MPAA.

Question 7

How did Tim Meadows' real-life injury affect his character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tim Meadows broke his hand before shooting, so the explanation that his character Mr. Duvall had carpal tunnel was added to the story.

Question 8

Why did Lindsay Lohan choose to play Cady Heron instead of Regina George?

Accepted Answer

Lindsay Lohan was initially cast as Regina but chose to play Cady Heron so the public wouldn't associate her real personality with the mean girl character.

Question 9

What surprising age difference exists between the actors playing mother and daughter?

Accepted Answer

Amy Poehler, who plays Mrs. George, is only seven years older than Rachel McAdams, who plays her daughter Regina George in the film.

Question 10

What award recognition did Mean Girls receive from the Writers Guild?

Accepted Answer

Mean Girls received a Writers Guild of America award in 2005.

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