80s & 90s Movie Jokes That Aged Badly
- The 1999 film Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore, presents a unique premise: a 25-year-old journalist, Josie Grossie, goes undercover as a high school student to report on...
- As Josie navigates the social complexities of high school, she attracts the attention of one of her teachers, who is drawn to her perceived intelligence and maturity.
- The film features a memorable scene referencing another 1980s classic.
Deception and Disappointment: A Look Back at *Never Been Kissed*
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The Undercover Assignment
The 1999 film Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore, presents a unique premise: a 25-year-old journalist, Josie Grossie, goes undercover as a high school student to report on contemporary teenage life. Josie’s enrollment is accepted without critically important scrutiny, a plot point that highlights the film’s comedic tone. She’s tasked with observing and writing about the high school experience for her newspaper.
Romance and Complications
As Josie navigates the social complexities of high school, she attracts the attention of one of her teachers, who is drawn to her perceived intelligence and maturity. Meanwhile, Josie struggles to fit in with her peers. her brother attempts to improve her social standing by re-enrolling in high school himself, a move that also raises no suspicion.
A Risky Reveal
The film features a memorable scene referencing another 1980s classic. At a school costume party, Josie’s brother makes an appearance dressed as Tom Cruise’s iconic character from Risky Business, notably recreating the famous pantsless dance sequence. This event contributes to the unraveling of Josie’s carefully constructed facade.
Betrayal and its Aftermath
Inevitably, Josie’s true age is revealed, leading to significant fallout. Her teacher, upon discovering she is 25 and not the 17-year-old he believed her to be, expresses anger not over the age difference itself, but over the deception. This reaction underscores a key theme of the film: the importance of trust and the consequences of dishonesty.