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#10: Paulette’s Magazine
When we first meet Paulette Bonafonté, it’s under rather dire circumstances. After all, Elle has just found out that Warner is engaged to Vivian, and needs some advice! Needless to say, most of us didn’t focus on Paulette’s choice of reading material the first time around. But there are a few details about our favorite manicurist’s magazine that are quite noteworthy. For one thing, the cover star is actress and model Kenya Moore! But that’s not all. The article Paulette is reading seems kind of...depressing? We’re not exactly sure what it’s about, but the word “dying” is featured pretty prominently. That doesn’t necessarily inspire confidence. Maybe it's a good thing Elle arrives when she does!
#9: Warner Huntington III Is Bad News
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Why does Warner let Elle propose a toast before breaking up with her?! Why does he take her to a fancy restaurant in the first place?! Why does he make it seem like he’s going to propose?! The short answer is that he’s the worst. As if all of those things weren’t bad enough, he ends things in the rudest way possible, insulting Elle in the process. Even after she makes it to Harvard, Warner repeatedly demeans her intelligence! We’ve always known that he isn’t exactly Prince Charming, but we didn't initially notice just how harmful his behaviors are. Warner Huntington III isn’t just a bad boyfriend; he’s patronizing, rude, and the portrait of toxic masculinity!
#8: Bruiser’s Clothes
Elle Woods has impeccable style, but she’s not the only one with an iconic closet. Of course, we’re talking about the one and only Bruiser Woods. The adorable pup is just as fashionable as his owner - often matching with her - and serves up tons of epic looks. It’s clear that Elle puts just as much thought and care into Bruiser’s outfits as she does her own, which is a treat to see. In court, or on campus, his style is simply flawless! Did you see his Harvard sweater? Honestly, this dog does school pride better than the other students, and we’re a little jealous!
#7: The Coppola Reference
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When Elle confides in Paulette after learning of Warner’s engagement, she explains what led her to Harvard. Through her tears, she shares a very interesting piece of information that didn’t mean much to us when we were younger. Remember her iconic video admissions essay? Well, it turns out she enlisted the help of a Coppola! Having a member of such a prominent film family on your side is a pretty big deal. Needless to say, this reveal gives us some serious insight into Elle’s background and connections. Her admissions video was a true work of art, so we’d say the collaboration was a huge success!
#6: The Missing Student
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Before Elle introduces herself - and Bruiser - in the introductory circle at Harvard, we hear from some of her classmates. And it quickly becomes clear that she doesn’t have much in common with them. Not everybody can be a Gemini vegetarian after all. But there’s something missing. Scratch that. Someone missing. One of the students shown in the circle at the start of the scene never gets the chance to speak! He’s sitting right between Enid and Aaron, yet is completely skipped over. And now that we’ve seen him, we can’t help but wonder what his story was. Was he just shy, or was he a victim of the editing room?
#5: The Mark Zuckerberg Connection
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Elle Woods may not be a real person, but she is a Harvard legend in our hearts. If you go into the history books, there's a less fictional, but quite notable, figure whose time at the university would have overlapped with hers. The one and only Mark Zuckerberg actually began studying at the Cambridge, Massachusetts institution in 2002! What's more, he launched the first version of what we now call Facebook in 2004. Of course, that’s the year our favorite lawyer graduated from law school & gave her moving valedictory speech. We know Elle Woods is a fictional character and Mark Zuckerberg is a real life person, but it's still fun to suspend our disbelief and imagine that they might have crossed paths!
#4: The Ovester Moment
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When Elle walks up to Warner at the non-costume party, he’s in the middle of a talk with Enid that we didn’t pay much attention to at the time. To be fair, we were distracted by the whole “Elle in a bunny costume” drama. But their conversation is worth a second look. Enid is explaining how gendered language can be used to uphold the patriarchy, and argues that the word “semester” should be changed to “ovester.” We trust you understand why. Interestingly, this moment was anything but random. It actually came from something Amanda Brown - who wrote the book “Legally Blonde” was based on - experienced in law school!
#3: Elle’s LSAT score
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We’re here to inform you that Elle Woods is a genius. It's safe to say that when most of us watched "Legally Blonde", we didn't know much about the LSATs. So when Elle scored 179 after putting in tons of work, we were just thrilled it was good enough for Harvard. Well, apparently it wasn't just good enough - it was almost flawless. The maximum result a person can get on the test is - wait for it - 180!! We know they say practice makes perfect, but this is beyond impressive by any standard. It looks like skipping Greek Week to study really paid off!
#2: Elle’s Clothes
Elle's wardrobe is a big part of who she is. She dresses to reflect how she feels, so her clothes are pretty symbolic. They're always fashionable, but there’s a period at Harvard where she begins to wear more traditional styles with less color. That's just not who Elle Woods is, though. When she makes her triumphant return to court, her amazing outfit shows that she’s back, stronger than ever. Her pink ensemble perfectly reflects who she’s becoming: a seriously good lawyer who is also seriously stylish. Elle Woods doesn’t have to sacrifice her bubbly personality and love of pink to be good at law!
#1: The Meaningful Music
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It's basically impossible to hear Hoku's "Perfect Day" and not think of "Legally Blonde.” But the song isn’t just catchy. It also frames and reflects the story, as it plays during the opening credits and at graduation. Both of these instances represent pivotal moments in Elle’s life. In the beginning, she thinks Warner is going to propose on their upcoming date, so the song’s optimism makes sense. Though things take a different turn, Elle doesn’t get discouraged! Instead, she embarks on an even greater journey of self-discovery. By the time the tune plays again at graduation, Elle has truly found herself. Here, the lyrics fit the situation like they never have before!
