These Are SO Fetch—25 Super Grool Ideas for Celebrating Mean Girls Day on Oct. 3rd

Traci Rhoades

2 October 2024 at 6:21 pm·5-min read

In 2004, Mean Girls hit the box office, and people have been using plenty of plastic to purchase the movie, and the Broadway musical tickets, ever since. So why is October 3rd specifically "Mean Girls Day"? In the movie, it’s the day Aaron Samuels, a senior, and Cady Heron have their first real, flirty (by Cady’s standards) conversation. Cady sits behind Aaron in Ms. Norbury's calculus class. She had noticed him right away, but new friends, Karen Smith and Gretchen Wieners let her know he was off limits because he had dated Regina George (queen of "The Plastics"). However, for a time, Regina gives Cady the go-ahead to flirt away, so she takes a chance.

In the big scene, there they were, sitting in math class, and Aaron asked Cady what day it was, to which she replied, “It’s October 3rd.” And that’s it, one for the history books. Their first real connection. Plus, shameless plug for Karen—her favorite holiday is Halloween, so yet another reason for Mean Girls Day to be in October.

So, text your friends (you can even not-so-secretly three-way call) and make some plans—here are the best ideas for celebrating Mean Girls Day!

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25 Best Ways to Celebrate a Happy Mean Girls Day on October 3, 2024

Wear pink

Unfortunately, October 3rd won't always fall on a Wednesday, but you can still celebrate by wearing pink.

It’s arguably the most famous line of the whole movie. The Plastics (Regina, Gretchen and Karen) welcome Cady into their fold. As they explain the dress code, they resolutely declare, “On Wednesdays, we wear pink." Fans have been following the code rule ever since.

Make a round of mocktails for dinner

If you’re a cool mom (not a regular mom), like Regina’s mom, spike them (adults only).

Buy plastic crowns for you and your friends

If anyone deserves to wear crowns, it’s The Plastics (just ask them). Wear your crowns with pride, ladies.

Show off a huge, voluminous hairstyle

Tease up your hair, use lots of spray and take some pictures for social media explaining how your hair is so big because "it's full of secrets."

Three-way call your BFFs

Instead of doing it with bad intentions, call up your buds and simply enjoy being on the phone together at the same time!

Throw a costume party

It might be nice to give your friends a heads-up on what costumes to wear. Remember, in the movie, Cady showed up as a zombie ex-wife.

Wear your Halloween costume early

Don’t have time to organize a costume party? At least try out your Halloween costume. Karen won’t mind. Halloween is her favorite.

Put on mouse ears for the day

Upon opening the door for her friends at the costume party, Karen proclaimed: "I'm a mouse. Duh!"

Text Karen’s World Peace speech to all your friends

You’ll find it in the Broadway musical version, but Karen’s iconic world peace speech is worth repeating.

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Look up ten calculus problems, and attempt to solve them

We all know Cady is a math whiz, so celebrate and try to copy her mathlete skills. How many problems can you and your besties solve?

In honor of Cady's zoologist parents, take a trip to the zoo

Look out for some of the indigenous animals to Africa, including hippos, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes and elephants.

Share your favorite Mean Girls meme on social media

Caption it: "So fetch." After trying the phrase out throughout the movie, Gretchen will thank you for helping to “make fetch happen.”

Use the term 'grool'

Maybe Regina was right, fetch might not happen. But Cady once “meant to say cool and started to say great,” so feel free to see if "grool" can happen instead.

Have a toaster strudel for breakfast

Gretchen’s dad did invent them after all.

Watch the movie

Perhaps maybe we should have just mentioned this one first.

Eat cheese fries for lunch

Because (maybe) carbs don’t count on Mean Girls Day.

Go to Taco Bell for dinner

Karen: "Do you wanna do something fun? Do you wanna go to Taco Bell?"

Look up the Mean Girls cast list and see what they're up to

Here are some fan favorites; Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, and Jonathan Bennett. You can even watch some of their other flicks!

Rent a convertible for the afternoon

We’d suggest a silver Lexus if you can swing it. That’s what Regina drives.

Go shopping at the mall

If you want to visit the actual mall from the movie, you’ll be traveling to Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada—home to Sherway Gardens Mall.

Create a "Burn Book" (with a positive spin)

The book, created by The Plastics to start rumors, stories and gossip about students at North Shore High School, got the girls in big trouble. Fill up your own "burn book" that will create sparks of joy instead—like sharing compliments and gratitude!

Get tickets to see the Broadway Musical (if you can) in a city near you

Opening night was October 31, 2017, and thousands of fans have enjoyed the Mean Girls adaptation on the live stage since then. And now that Mean Girls: The Musical is out on streaming, you can watch the cinematic version of the Broadway musical from the comfort of your couch.

Buy some Mean Girls memorabilia

A quick internet search will give you a plethora of options. Happy shopping!

Listen to the Mean Girls soundtrack

The original soundtrack is eighteen years old, but there’s still some magic left in these songs. A playlist that includes Blondie, Missy Elliott and Barry White can't be all bad.

Take a selfie of you putting your whole fist in your mouth

In other words, channel your inner Karen (who told Cady this was one of her skills).

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