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Xennial Girl Summer: A Porky's Rewatch
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Were you a fan of raunchy comedy long before Stifler, his mom and band camp jokes made their way into pop culture?
Did you ever sneak into an R-rated movie because you heard it had nudity?
If you ever cheered when a bully night club owner's entire building was toppled by a group of teenage boys, you might be a fan of Porky's (or have been one at some point) -- and we... aren't sure how we feel rewatching it today.
Welcome to our Xennial Girl summer rewatch of the 1982 blockbuster Porky's. Dani rewatched it through adult eyes while Katie experienced this cultural phenomenon for the first time. Together, we unpack the problematic and nostalgic parts of this coming-of-age comedy set in 1954 Florida, where a group of teenage boys seek revenge on a sleazy nightclub owner after a series of misadventures.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Porky's: Zennial Girl Summer (00:00:00)
2. Background and Production History (00:04:24)
3. Box Office Success and Cultural Impact (00:13:05)
4. Actors and Their Careers (00:19:41)
5. Racism and Problematic Elements (00:25:38)
6. Misogyny and Sexual Portrayal (00:34:02)
7. The Shower Scene Controversy (00:47:30)
8. Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:55:09)
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