Here are things you only notice aboutThe Breakfast Clubas an adult.
And he rounds it out when heslut shamesher after the lipstick trick.
That’s some very disturbing verbal abuse to witness and endure.
That’sgrounds for investigation, according to Child Protective Services.
That’s why you might miss just how disturbing Allison’s anecdote about sleeping with her therapist really is.
That’s a reflection of how rape culture twists reality and disempowers women.
Later, when they’re alone in the closet, he asks John if he’s going to cry.
Satisfied with himself, he asks John, “What are you gonna do about it?”
You think anyone is gonna take your word over mine?"
There’s no question that this is abusive behavior, punishable by law.
Virginity is just as fraught if not more so for women in the film.
If you say you have, you’re a slut.
It’s a trap."
That’s pretty astute for a so-called ’80s teen movie.
But as an adult so many years later, you might really appreciate her look.
She was totally unique in her appearance, exuding a mysterious and artsy air.
It’s a letdown to see her conform.
Andrew, on the other hand, must have been smoking something else in the foreign language room.
Maybe an upper like cocaine or methamphetamine would cause that response, but certainly not marijuana.
That’s much more accurate.
The pressure to succeed and be as masculine as possible trumps empathy for other people.
