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How the Breakfast Club affected pop culture

Updated May 31, 2016

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It influenced films such as Pitch Perfect as the main key element in the relationship between the two main characters in the movie.

The Breakfast Club expanded the high school clique and didn't present the old "square v. cool kids"
It made characters less stereotypical and into multi-faceted people.
It broke barriers, changed narratives, and giving characters more emotional depth than we'd previously seen in a teen film.

The Pacifier and Easy A, repeat the phrase that Mr. Vernon coined, "You mess with the bull, you get the horns."

Director: John Hughes
Writer: John Hughes
Stars: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, John Kapelos, Paul Gleason

Throughout the day they become more comfortable with each other, therefore learning despite their differences they are all each going through a struggle that is relatively difficult for each person, and they have common than they thought.
The differing personalities in the film made an impact by expressing the true dynamic of high school stereotypes in a genuine and relatable way. These stereotypes remain today, making the film timeless, causing echoes of themes from the movie or more obvious direct references to continue to be in popular culture since its release.

Remember this scene?

Synopsis: Five high school students, all different stereotypes, meet in detention, where they pour their hearts out to each other, and discover how they have a lot move in common than they thought.

So The Breakfast Club affected a lot of people in the world. So what you are you, a princess, an athlete, the brain, a criminal, or a basket case? Or are you all of them combined, but just remember stereotypes is never okay.

The Breakfast Club made teen problems seem relevant to them, but overlooked often by adults.
Also, it focused on the prevalence of stereotypes and parental pressure challenging young adults.
The David Bowie quote/lyric described the relationship between adults and children and by implying that young people are smarter and more aware than they are given credit for.
Richard Vernon (Assistant Principal) represents oppression and judgement.

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