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She studied, she slayed, and she made pink unstoppable! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Legally Blonde, uncovering clever details you may have missed, reliving the funniest moments, celebrating Elle Woods' iconic fashion, and ranking the most memorable quotes from this beloved classic. Ready to laugh and gush over style and sass? Let’s get into all things Legally Blonde!
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00:01She studied, she slayed, and she proved pink is powerful.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo and today we are taking a dive into all things Legally Blonde
00:12and we're starting with all the clever touches that you probably missed in the film.
00:19Me? Yeah. Okay.
00:22Welcome to Ms. Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 things you didn't notice in
00:27Legally Blonde.
00:28She's brilliant, of course. The rules of hair care are simple and finite. Any Cosmo girl would have known.
00:33For this list, we'll be looking at the most notable details you didn't pick up on when watching the 2001
00:38film.
00:39Which of these things surprised you the most?
00:42Number 10. Paulette's Magazine
00:44When we first meet Paulette Bonafonte, it's under rather dire circumstances.
00:50After all, Elle has just found out that Warner is engaged to Vivian and needs some advice.
00:55Bad day.
00:57You can't even imagine.
00:59Needless to say, most of us didn't focus on Paulette's choice of reading material the first time around.
01:04What am I supposed to do?
01:06You're asking the wrong girl.
01:08But there are a few details about our favourite Manicurists magazine that are quite noteworthy.
01:14For one thing, the cover star is actress and model Kenya Moore. But that's not all. The article Paulette is
01:20reading seems kind of depressing. We're not exactly sure what it's about, but the word dying is featured pretty prominently.
01:28That doesn't necessarily inspire confidence. Maybe it's a good thing Elle arrives when she does.
01:33I mean, what's a girl to do? He's a guy who followed his pecker to greener pastures. And I'm a
01:40middle aged high school dropout.
01:42Number nine, Warner Huntington the third is bad news. Why does Warner let Elle propose a toast before breaking up
01:49with her?
01:50Why does he take her to a fancy restaurant in the first place? Why does he make it seem like
01:54he's going to propose? The short answer is that he's the worst.
01:59As if all those things weren't bad enough, he ends things in the rudest way possible, insulting Elle in the
02:05process.
02:05Well, if I'm going to be a senator, well, I need to marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn.
02:12So you're breaking up with me because I'm too...blonde?
02:16No, that's not entirely true.
02:18Even after she makes it into Harvard, Warner repeatedly demeans her intelligence.
02:23Come on, you're never going to get the greys to qualify for one of those spots. You're not smart enough,
02:28sweetie.
02:31Wait, am I on glue or did we not get into the same law school, Warner?
02:34We've always known that he isn't exactly Prince Charming, but we didn't initially notice just how harmful his behaviours are.
02:41Warner Huntington the third isn't just a bad boyfriend. He's patronising, rude, and the portrait of toxic masculinity.
02:48I love you.
02:51Oh, Warner. I've waited so long to hear you say that.
02:58But if I'm going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I'm 30, I need a
03:01boyfriend who's not such a complete bonehead.
03:03Number 8. Bruiser's Clothes
03:06Elle Woods has impeccable style, but she's not the only one with an iconic closet.
03:11Of course, we're talking about the one and only Bruiser Woods.
03:15Hi, I'm Elle Woods, and this is Bruiser Woods, and we're both Gemini vegetarians.
03:20The adorable pup is just as fashionable as his owner, often matching with her, and serves up tons of epic
03:26looks.
03:27It's clear that Elle puts just as much thought and care into Bruiser's outfits as she does her own, which
03:32is a treat to see.
03:34Wish me luck, Bruiser. This is my first class as a serious law student.
03:38In court or on campus, his style is simply flawless. Did you see his Harvard sweater? Honestly, this dog does
03:46school pride better than the other students, and we're a little jealous.
03:49Oh, Bruiser, it's so exciting! Look! Harvard! Are you excited?
03:55Number 7. The Coppola Reference
03:57When Elle confides in Paulette after learning of Warner's engagement, she explains what led her to Harvard.
04:03Through her tears, she shares a very interesting piece of information that didn't mean much to us when we were
04:09younger.
04:09I blew off great Greek to study for the LSATs. I even hired a Coppola to direct my admissions video.
04:15Remember her iconic video admissions essay? Well, it turns out she enlisted the help of a Coppola.
04:21Having a member of such a prominent film family on your side is a pretty big deal.
04:26Needless to say, this reveal gives us some serious insight into Elle's background and connections.
04:31I grew up in Belle Air, Warner, across the street from Aaron Spelling. I think most people would agree that's
04:36a lot better than some sticky old Vanderbilt.
04:38Her admissions video was a true work of art, so we'd say the collaboration was a huge success.
04:44Elle Woods. Welcome to Harvard.
04:49Number 6. The Missing Student
04:52Okay, welcome to law school. This is the part where we go around in a circle and everyone says a
04:58little bit about themselves.
05:00Before Elle introduces herself, and Bruiser, into the introductory circle at Harvard, we hear from some of her classmates.
05:07And it quickly becomes clear that she doesn't have much in common with them.
05:10For the last 18 months, I've been, uh, deworming orphans in Somalia.
05:17Awesome. What about you?
05:19Hey, how you doing? I'm Enid Wexler, got a PhD from Berkeley in Women's Studies, emphasis in the history of
05:24combat.
05:25Not everybody can be a Gemini vegetarian after all, but there's something missing.
05:30Wait a second, um, my social events calendar is missing.
05:34Your what?
05:35Scratch that, someone missing.
05:37One of the students shown in the circle at the start of the scene never gets the chance to speak.
05:43He's sitting right between Enid and Aaron, yet is completely skipped over.
05:47And now that we've seen him, we can't help but wonder what his story was.
05:51Was he just shy, or was he a victim of the editing room?
05:56Number 5. The Mark Zuckerberg connection
05:58Elle Woods may not be a real person, but she is a Harvard legend in our hearts.
06:04Harvard Law School?
06:06That's right.
06:07If you go into the history books, there's a less fictional but quite notable figure whose time at the university
06:13would have overlapped with hers.
06:14The one and only Mark Zuckerberg actually began studying at the Cambridge, Massachusetts institution in 2002.
06:22What's more, he launched the first version of what we now call Facebook in 2004.
06:28And Mark was the biggest thing on the campus that included 19 Nobel laureates, 15 poster prize winners, 2 future
06:35Olympians and a movie star.
06:37Of course, that's the year our favourite lawyer graduated from law school and gave her moving valedictory speech.
06:43We know Elle Woods is a fictional character and Mark Zuckerberg is a real life person, but it's still fun
06:49to suspend our disbelief and imagine that they might have crossed paths.
06:53It is with passion, courage of conviction and strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the
07:00world.
07:01Number 4. The O'Vesta moment
07:03Warner, the English language, it is all about subliminal domination.
07:07When Elle walks up to Warner at the non-costume party, he's in the middle of a talk with Enid
07:12that we didn't pay much attention to at the time.
07:15To be fair, we were distracted by the whole Elle in a bunny costume drama.
07:19Nice outfit!
07:20Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up as a frigid bitch.
07:24I try not to look so constipated.
07:26But their conversation is worth a second look.
07:28Enid is explaining how gendered language can be used to uphold the patriarchy and argues that the word semester should
07:35be changed to O'Vesta.
07:37We trust you understand why.
07:39Take the word semester, okay? This is a perfect example of this school's discriminatory preference of semen to ovaries.
07:45Interestingly, this moment was anything but random.
07:48It actually came from something Amanda Brown, who wrote the book Legally Blonde was based on, experienced in law school.
07:55Number 3. Elle's LSAT score
07:57We're here to inform you that Elle Woods is a genius.
08:07It's safe to say that when most of us watched Legally Blonde, we didn't know much about the LSATs.
08:12So, when Elle scored 179 after putting in tons of work, we were just thrilled it was good enough for
08:18Harvard.
08:19Well, apparently, it wasn't just good enough, it was almost flawless.
08:24Oh, I have a 4.0.
08:26Yes.
08:27The maximum result a person can get on the test is, wait for it, 180.
08:33We know they say practice makes perfect, but this is beyond impressive by any standard.
08:38It looks like skipping Greek week to study really paid off.
08:42You got into Harvard Law?
08:44What, like it's hard?
08:46Number 2. Elle's Clothes
08:48Elle's wardrobe is a big part of who she is.
08:51She dresses to reflect how she feels, so her clothes are pretty symbolic.
08:55I totally love the part.
08:57They're always fashionable, but there's a period at Harvard where she begins to wear more traditional styles with less colour.
09:03That's just not who Elle Woods is, though.
09:06I don't understand why you're completely disregarding your signature colour.
09:09When she makes her triumphant return to court, her amazing outfit shows that she's back, stronger than ever.
09:16Her pink ensemble perfectly reflects who she's becoming, a seriously good lawyer who is also seriously stylish.
09:23Elle Woods doesn't have to sacrifice her bubbly personality and love of pink to be good at law.
09:29It's pink.
09:30Oh, and it's scented. I think it gives it a little something extra, don't you think?
09:34Number 1. The Meaningful Music
09:36It's basically impossible to hear Hoku's Perfect Day and not think of Legally Blonde.
09:41On this perfect day, nothing's standing in my way
09:47But this song isn't just catchy, it also frames and reflects the story, as it plays during the opening credits
09:53and at graduation.
09:54Both of these instances represent pivotal moments in Elle's life.
09:58In the beginning, she thinks Warner is going to propose on their upcoming date, so the song's optimism makes sense.
10:04Though things take a different turn, Elle doesn't get discouraged.
10:08Instead, she embarks on an even greater journey of self-discovery.
10:12Remembering that first impressions are not always correct.
10:16You must always have faith in people.
10:19And most importantly...
10:24You must always have faith in yourself.
10:27By the time the tune plays again at graduation, Elle has truly found herself.
10:32Here, the lyrics fit the situation like they never have before.
10:36In the beginning of this day, nothing can go wrong.
10:43Okay, up next, we are counting down the moments where Elle and the rest of the cast of characters delivered
10:50peak comedy.
10:51Yep, get ready to laugh.
10:55You go where?
10:56Harvard.
10:57Law school.
10:59Welcome to Miss Mojo.
11:00And today, we're counting down our picks for the most iconic scenes, lines, and jokes from the unforgettable Legally Blonde.
11:07Harvard won't be impressed that you aced History of Polka Dots.
11:13Obviously, if you haven't seen the movie, this list is loaded with spoilers.
11:17And also, where have you been?
11:19Number 10, Wing Woman.
11:22I was thinking maybe we could go out sometime.
11:24No, you're a dork.
11:26I'm in law school.
11:28Elle Woods came to law school with something much more important than impressive internships and family connections.
11:34She came with the desire to help people.
11:37It's what drives her toward the realization that law is her true calling.
11:40Some aromatherapy candles, a loofah, oh, and the Bible.
11:48You're an angel.
11:50But helping people can also take different forms.
11:52When she sees her colleague being turned down in an almost cartoonishly brutal way, she becomes the ultimate wing person.
11:59I'm sorry?
12:01Sorry for what? For breaking my heart or for giving me the greatest pleasure I've ever known and then just
12:05taking it away.
12:07Using her quick thinking and skills for drama, she helps make him look like he's God's gift to women.
12:12Watching all those soap operas really paid off.
12:15Is there an improv troupe at Harvard?
12:18Number 9, This is so much better than that.
12:21When Elle lands a prestigious internship with her professor, it proves that she's every bit as good as if not
12:27better than her peers.
12:31After being disregarded for the way she spoke and dressed, this accomplishment finally showed off her sincere dedication to the
12:38law.
12:38Her way of throwing it in Warner's face is to remind him about their four amazing hours in a hot
12:43tub together and assure him that this feeling is so much better.
12:47Do you remember when we spent those four amazing hours in the hot tub after winter formal?
12:53Yeah, no.
12:56This is so much better than that!
12:58The boast doubles as a blow to her rival, Warner's stuck-up fiancé.
13:02The moment was turned into a hilarious song for the stage musical, but it's hard to beat this iconic original
13:08scene.
13:08Brooke has trouble trusting me. I'm her only chance to win, but I don't speak MTV.
13:15Though Brooke won't help her own defense, she may listen-
13:18Number 8, The Costume Party.
13:20The visual of Elle's frilly pink bunny outfit against a sea of neutral and dark colors is the perfect representation
13:27of how much she stands out from her Harvard colleagues.
13:30How you doing?
13:31Warner, Warner, the English language, it is all about subliminal domination.
13:35Her outfit choice may be the result of a cruel trick played on her, but her reaction is a real
13:41lesson in how to give grace under fire.
13:45Thanks for inviting me, girls. This party is super fun.
13:48Watching her realize she's been set up is actually kind of heartbreaking in spite of the funny juxtaposition.
13:53All she wants to do is have a good time.
13:56But thankfully, she's ready with a well-timed and absolutely devastating return fire to Vivian's snide remarks.
14:03Nice outfit.
14:04Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up as a frigid bitch. I try not to look
14:09so constipated.
14:10Number 7, Elle's First Day.
14:12Culture shock doesn't even begin to describe Elle Woods' first day at Harvard.
14:17Hey Brad, check out Malibu Barbie. Where's the beach, honey?
14:23Here you go. Good boy.
14:26Clearly not used to being the odd girl out, she does her best to ingratiate herself with her fellow incoming
14:32law students.
14:33Their achievements and resumes are obnoxiously outstanding.
14:36And it's been suggested that Stephen Hawking stole his brief history of time from my fourth grade paper.
14:43Undeterred, Elle gushes about her and her dog Zodiac sign, her bachelor's in fashion, and her presidency of the Delta
14:49Nu sorority.
14:50While it doesn't do much to endear her to her very serious classmates, her line about Orange not being the
14:56new pink does give us an idea for a new Netflix series.
14:59Whoever said Orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.
15:05Number 6, Elle Rejects Warner.
15:08Warner needed a fiancé who was serious if he was going to be a senator by the age of 30.
15:13If I'm going to be a senator by the time I'm 30, I need to stop dicking around.
15:18By the end though, he should probably be worrying if anyone, serious or otherwise, would even want to marry him.
15:24Only once Elle wins her case does Warner see her as good enough to be his future wife.
15:29I just wanted to say that you were so brilliant in there and that I was wrong.
15:37Unfortunately, he's never really asked whether he was good enough for anyone really.
15:42His brutal and humiliating breakup may have jumpstarted Elle's journey of self-discovery as a lawyer, but she now realizes
15:49she doesn't need him.
15:50Warner's own words being used against him make this scene all the more gratifying.
15:55But if I'm going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I'm 30, I need a
15:58boyfriend who's not such a complete bonehead.
16:01Number 5, Getting Paulette's Dog Back.
16:04Hapless manicurist Paulette Bonifonte, Jennifer Coolidge provides some of the movie's biggest laughs.
16:10Dewey kept the trailer and my precious baby Rufus.
16:16I didn't even get to throw him a birthday party.
16:18When she and Elle visit her ex, it's the first time Elle sees the good she can do in the
16:23legal field.
16:24She throws some mostly nonsensical jargon in the guy's face to make him hand over Paulette's bulldog.
16:29Do you understand what subject matter jurisdiction is?
16:33No. I didn't think so.
16:35Yeah, maybe pretending to be a lawyer when you're barely a first-year law student is unethical and grounds for
16:41expulsion in real life.
16:42But this isn't real life. It's the movies. And in the movies, it's icon behavior.
16:52Get here.
16:54Number 4, Harvard Video Essay.
16:56My name is Elle Woods and from my admissions essay I'm gonna tell all of you at Harvard why I'm
17:03gonna make an amazing lawyer.
17:04One of Legally Blonde's main theme is that knowledge is not the same thing as intelligence.
17:10Her application video essay is directed by a Coppola, which is pretty insane in itself.
17:16I worked so hard to get into law school.
17:19I blew off Great Greek to study for the LSATs.
17:21I even hired a Coppola to direct my admissions video.
17:24But it's the video's unique, real-world-style presentation of Elle's qualifications that draws the Harvard admissions board in.
17:31While her examples may not be exactly what the department is used to seeing, she does make a pretty strong
17:36case.
17:37I feel comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life.
17:42I object!
17:44It might not be up there with The Godfather or Lost in Translation, but it's very memorable.
17:50Number 3. Endorphins
17:52Compared to her colleagues, Elle Woods has some unique areas of expertise.
17:57Because isn't it the first cardinal rule of perm maintenance that you're forbidden to wet your hair for at least
18:0124 hours after getting a perm, at the risk of deactivating the ammonium thyglocolate?
18:06One of her most memorable observations occurs during her internship, when she's defending an exercise guru charged with murder.
18:14Elle's knowledge of fitness seems somewhat trivial to a room of very serious attorneys, and her view of humanity may
18:20be a little naive.
18:21But in all fairness, she does turn out to be right.
18:24I just don't think Brooke could have done this.
18:27Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands.
18:32The topics most familiar to Elle are radically different from those of her peers and professors.
18:37But she knows what she knows, and they could learn a lot from her point of view.
18:40Are you one of my lawyers?
18:42Yeah, sort of.
18:44Well, thank God one of you has a brain.
18:46Go.
18:51Number two, bend and snap.
18:53If there's anyone who has the energy of an aerobics instructor, it's Elle Woods.
18:58Some of Legally Blonde's best scenes involve a subplot where she plays love doctor to Paulette.
19:04That's great, Paulette. Is this the only interaction you two have ever had?
19:08No. Sometimes I say okay instead of fine.
19:13Well, why don't you offer him a cold beverage or a neck massage or something?
19:18Oh, come on. What's the point?
19:20Trust me, Paulette. You have all the equipment. You just need to read the manual.
19:23It starts as a short instruction on how to get a man's attention, courtesy of her mother's advice,
19:29but quickly turns into a jazzy little early aughts montage, with Elle leading the salon in an impromptu class.
19:35A little attitude, please.
19:37Yes, ma'am.
19:38Now, everybody smile, but it's very important.
19:41Palm.
19:42Palm, palm.
19:43Bend.
19:45And snap.
19:46Good job, everybody.
19:48Work it out.
19:50Work it out.
19:51Okay, I win.
19:53Wow.
20:00The bend and snap works every time.
20:03Except those times you break the guy's nose.
20:24I got it.
20:30But even that can get results.
20:32Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
20:37Last season Prada shoes.
20:39Enrique's fashion expertise busts this case wide open.
20:54Don't stomp your little last season Prada shoes at me, honey.
20:59It's not last season.
21:04El's friends come to court.
21:06These supportive pals know how to make an entrance.
21:10Oh my god, there she is.
21:11Oh my god, there she is.
21:12Elle, we came and see your trial.
21:15Oh, look how cute.
21:16There's like a judge in everything.
21:18And jury people.
21:20Vote for Elle!
21:21Ladies, take a seat.
21:30Warner's future.
21:31Karma is so sweet.
21:46Reckless abandonment.
21:47El's innovative legal argument wins over her professor.
21:51Although Mr. Huntington makes an excellent point, I have to wonder if the defendant kept a thorough
21:57record of every sperm emission made throughout his life.
22:03Interesting.
22:03Why do you ask?
22:05Well, unless the defendant attempted to contact every single one-night stand to determine if
22:11a child resulted in those unions, he has no parental claim over this child whatsoever.
22:16Why now?
22:17Why this sperm?
22:20I see your point.
22:21And for that matter, all masturbatory emissions where his sperm was clearly not seeking an
22:26egg could be termed reckless abandonment.
22:30I believe you've just won your case.
22:37You picked the wrong girl.
22:39Looks can be deceiving.
22:41There's nothing I love more than a dumb blonde with daddy's plastic.
22:44I mean, how he gets excited when he gets...
22:46Did you see this one?
22:46We just got it in yesterday.
22:48Oh!
22:50Is this low-viscosity rayon?
22:52Uh, yes, of course.
22:54With a half-loop topstitching on the hem?
22:56Absolutely.
22:57It's one of a kind.
23:00It's impossible to use a half-loop topstitching on low-viscosity rayon.
23:04It would snag the fabric.
23:06And you didn't just get it in.
23:07I saw it in the June book a year ago.
23:09So if you're trying to sell it to me for full price, you picked the wrong girl.
23:18Number one.
23:19What?
23:20Like it's hard?
23:20After the massive effort Elle Woods puts into getting accepted to law school,
23:25when she finally does see her ex for the first time, she plays it cool.
23:28Of course, she's at Harvard.
23:31Why wouldn't she be?
23:32Elle?
23:35Warner?
23:36I totally forgot you go here.
23:38It's just one of the best and most prestigious law schools in the country.
23:42No big deal.
23:43It's kind of hard to tell how much of this iconic line is her rubbing it in,
23:47trying to play up her airheadedness,
23:49or just being genuinely unaware of this world of academic elitism.
23:53What are you talking about?
23:56I'm sorry, are you here to see me?
23:58No, silly.
23:59I go here.
24:01You go where?
24:02Harvard.
24:03Law school.
24:05You got into Harvard Law?
24:08What, like it's hard?
24:10But it's definitely the movie's best trailer soundbite.
24:13No other line so accurately sums up the character's ditzy air and irresistible confidence.
24:19What are your backups?
24:20I don't need backups.
24:22I'm going to Harvard.
24:24Well then, you'll need excellent recommendations from your professors.
24:29Okay.
24:30And a heck of an admissions essay.
24:34And at least a 175 on your LSATs.
24:40I once had to judge a tighty-whighty contest for Lambda Kappa Pi.
24:44Trust me, I can handle anything.
24:47Did we prove our case?
24:48Or do you have some objections?
24:50Oh my God.
24:51Oh my God.
24:53Oh my God.
24:56Bailiff, take the witness into custody where she will be charged for the murder of Hayworth Windham.
25:01In the matter of the state versus Brooke Windham, this case is dismissed.
25:07Mrs. Windham, you're free to go.
25:26Case closed.
25:28Elle Woods is a fashion icon.
25:31But which of her looks are the most iconic?
25:34Let's find out, shall we?
25:36I can't believe you're getting engaged.
25:40Oh my gosh.
25:41You guys have to help me pick out the perfect outfit.
25:43Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
25:45And today, we're counting down our picks for the top 10 Elle Woods outfits from Legally Blonde.
25:50I totally lucked the part.
25:52She can make you lose like three pounds in one class.
25:55She's completely gifted.
25:56Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.
25:59For this list, we'll be looking at the most fashionable looks Elle Woods wore in the 2001 movie.
26:05Did your favorite look make the list?
26:08Number 10.
26:09Paulette Bonifonte's Lawyer
26:11Are you ready?
26:15No.
26:15When Elle takes Paulette to confront her ex and get her dog back, we get a fun glimpse of the
26:21law student's outerwear.
26:22From her adorable knit beanie's purple flower, to her patterned multicolored turtleneck,
26:28and her stunning purple jacket and its furry collar, each component of this look blends together perfectly.
26:34I'm Elle Woods, Ms. Bonifonte's attorney.
26:37And I'm here to discuss the legal situation at hand.
26:40The result is a colorful and lively outfit that we wish we had in our closets.
26:45And we would be remiss not to mention her glasses, which add an extra flair to the already amazing ensemble.
26:51Due to the fact that you've retained this residence,
26:56Ms. Bonifonte is entitled to full canine property ownership,
26:59and we'll be enforcing said ownership right now.
27:03This look proved what we all already knew.
27:06Elle can craft the perfect outfit for any occasion, and any weather,
27:11and make it look absolutely effortless.
27:13Number 9. Internship Look
27:16You look very nice today, Vivian.
27:21Welcome.
27:22In somewhat of a twist, Elle goes to her internship in a black ensemble.
27:27While it's much more conservative and toned down than her usual looks, this outfit still delivers.
27:33At first glance, it's just a black dress.
27:35But it's the details that give this number an edge.
27:38She's at Delta Nu. She wasn't in my pledge class, but she graduated four years before me.
27:43But I used to take her class at the Los Angeles Sports Club. She's amazing.
27:47The white polka-dotted blouse is complete with ruffles, and makes the otherwise dark ensemble pop.
27:53Not to mention the adorable red flower accent.
27:56Even her briefcase is accessorized.
27:59Elle is presenting herself as a professional, so it's understandable that she wants to dress the part.
28:04But even in doing so, she doesn't compromise her style.
28:08I just don't think Brooke could have done this.
28:11Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.
28:14Happy people just don't shoot their husbands.
28:16Serious doesn't mean boring.
28:18And nobody understands that better than Elle Woods.
28:22Number 8. Studying on Campus
28:24At this point in the movie, Elle decides she wants to try and win Warner back.
28:29I changed my mind.
28:30I'd pick the dangerous one, because I'm not afraid of a challenge.
28:34She doesn't wallow in the fact that he's now engaged to Vivian, and instead goes on the offensive.
28:39This means speaking up in class, and mesmerizing everyone outside of it.
28:43Of course, we're referring to the amazing outfit she wears on the field to study while Warner plays football.
28:49Who is that?
28:51While sporting some adorable sunglasses with her hair in a perfect ponytail, Elle lays in a lawn chair and rocks
28:58a pink sparkly bikini top and a hot pink fur coat.
29:01Hi!
29:03Warner and his friends are left speechless.
29:07Number 7. Costume Party Attire
29:09Elle gets to her first Harvard party dressed up as a bunny, and quickly realizes she's the only one wearing
29:16a costume.
29:16Oh my god!
29:20Vivian lied to her face, but we're actually glad she did, because it gave us this iconic number.
29:27Nice outfit!
29:28Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up as a frigid bitch.
29:32I try not to look so constipated.
29:34If anybody can pull off a bunny costume at a party where everybody else is dressed normally, it's Elle.
29:39It's undoubtedly an adorable number, with the corset, fur, pink tights, and bent bunny ears doing the most.
29:46But the best part of the whole thing is that Elle doesn't let herself get flustered by the situation.
29:51She embraces the outfit with confidence, which brings it to life and makes it unforgettable.
29:57I'll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be.
29:59Number 6. Big Date Outfit
30:02Everybody knows that pink is Elle Woods' signature color.
30:05Her clothes in the first part of the movie play a big part in establishing that.
30:10After all, she's in an adorable pink halter strap dress the first time we meet her.
30:15I can't believe you're getting engaged!
30:18Oh my gosh!
30:19You guys have to help me pick out the perfect outfit.
30:22But it doesn't end there.
30:23We get an elevated evening version of that number with the outfit Elle chooses for her date with Warner.
30:29Wow. You look so beautiful.
30:32So do you.
30:33She wears a long fitted dress with a halter neckline and a stunning slit.
30:38Naturally, it's also pink, and she looks amazing in it.
30:41In other words, it's a breathtaking number fit for an occasion.
30:45Of course, while Elle thought that occasion would be a proposal, it ended up being Warner breaking up with her.
30:52That's why I think it's time for us.
30:54Elle.
30:56Pooh Bear.
30:57Yes.
31:00I do.
31:00I think we should break up.
31:03Number 5.
31:04Admissions Video Outfits
31:06Elle's admissions video is chock full of great moments, as well as some pretty stellar fashion.
31:12As president of my sorority, I'm skilled at commanding the attention of a room and discussing very important issues.
31:18While each outfit only gets a brief moment to shine, they all manage to leave a lasting impression.
31:23From the first seconds of the clip, we're treated to that amazing pink sequined bikini she wears while hitting the
31:30books.
31:30Oh, hi. My name is Elle Woods. And for my admissions essay, I'm going to tell all of you at
31:38Harvard why I'm going to make an amazing lawyer.
31:41And who could forget the green bathing suit Elle sports in the pool later on? She also rocks a sparkly
31:47gold dress to carry out her presidential duties.
31:50What else would you wear to discuss toilet paper options?
31:53It has come to my attention that the maintenance staff is switching our toilet paper from Charmin to generic.
32:00All those opposed to chafing, please say I.
32:02Finally, her pink dress is as unforgettable as her objection.
32:06In other words, Elle's admissions video outfits capture her style and personality perfectly.
32:12I feel comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life.
32:17I object!
32:19Number 4. Introducing Herself
32:22Hi. Woods, Elle.
32:24Elle's introduction to her classmates at Harvard during orientation is iconic.
32:29And so is the outfit she wears for the moment.
32:33Her ensemble consists of a glimmering off-the-shoulder shirt, pink pants, and a pink beret to top it all
32:39off.
32:40By Elle's standards, this is a pretty casual look.
32:43But just like her personality, it's super colorful and bubbly.
32:46Hi, I'm Elle Woods, and this is Bruiser Woods.
32:50And we're both Gemini vegetarians.
32:52None of the other students' outfits can hold a candle to hers.
32:56Or Bruiser's for that matter.
32:58Importantly, this number really cements Elle's individuality.
33:01Before she even opens her mouth, we see the contrast between her and the others thanks to the clothes,
33:07which is a testament to their power.
33:09Two weeks ago, I saw Cameron Diaz at Fred Siegel,
33:12and I talked her out of buying this truly heinous Angora sweater.
33:15Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.
33:18Number 3. Pulling up to Harvard
33:20Oh, Bruiser, it's so exciting! Look! Harvard!
33:23We only have two words to describe the outfit Elle wears as she drives to Harvard.
33:28Pink leather.
33:30When she arrives, everyone stops and stares.
33:33This is our new house for the next three years.
33:35Oh, are you thirsty?
33:36Someone even calls her Malibu Barbie.
33:38While they don't mean it as a compliment, we think it really is one.
33:42The suit's color, collar, and slit are show-stopping, to put it mildly.
33:47And let's not forget her shoes and accessories.
33:49Where's the beach, honey?
33:52There you go.
33:54Good boy.
33:55Warner's gonna be so excited to see you.
33:58Guys, this way.
33:59The whole outfit is incredible, and emblematic of Elle's personality.
34:04Anything other than a pink driving suit would simply not have sufficed.
34:08The costume designer explained how it was all about bringing Elle's fashion-forward West Coast energy
34:13to her very first moments at Harvard.
34:15They definitely succeeded in doing so.
34:18It's gonna be so exciting.
34:20Now, don't be scared.
34:21Everyone will love you.
34:22Number 2.
34:23Day 1 of Law School
34:25Wish me luck, bruiser.
34:26This is my first class as a serious law student.
34:28The first day of class is always a chance to put together your best outfit.
34:33Elle does just that, but takes it to a level we can only dream of reaching.
34:37She's on a new coast, at a brand new school, and she wants her outfit to reflect that.
34:42So, she swaps out her signature pink for a predominantly green color palette.
34:47But that doesn't make the outfit any less vibrant.
34:50Winner?
34:51I totally forgot you go here.
34:53What are you talking about?
34:56I'm sorry, are you here to see me?
34:58No, silly.
35:00I go here.
35:01She expertly pairs together a cardigan with a plaid tie, shiny fitted skirt, and knee-high boots.
35:07The costume designer described it as Elle's creative and super stylish take on how a Harvard law student should dress.
35:13Her first day didn't go great, but as Elle said, there's no denying she looked the part.
35:20Number 1.
35:21Court Outfit
35:22The final courtroom scene is a big moment in the movie, and our favorite lawyer's outfit certainly lives up to
35:28the occasion.
35:29She struts in wearing a classic vibrant pink dress with a glittery pink belt and some seriously gorgeous sparkly pink
35:36heels.
35:37Miss Wendell, had you ever gotten a perm before?
35:41Yes.
35:42How many would you say?
35:45Two a year since I was 12.
35:48You do the math.
35:49It's a professional look, but it's also quintessentially Elle.
35:53Everyone is skeptical of her abilities because she's girly and well-dressed,
35:57but she proves them wrong in this outfit when she busts Chutney and clears Brooke's name.
36:02Chutney, why is it that Tracy Marcinko's curls were ruined when she got hosed down?
36:07Because they got wet?
36:08Exactly.
36:09Because isn't it the first cardinal rule of perm maintenance that you're forbidden to wet your hair for at least
36:1324 hours after getting a perm,
36:15at the risk of deactivating the ammonium thyglocholate?
36:18This ensemble is a culmination of everything Elle has learned throughout the film about the law, and about herself.
36:24She can be fun and lively while still being an unbeatable lawyer,
36:28and this pink number perfectly symbolizes that.
36:31Elle, how did you know that Chutney was lying?
36:33Because she's brilliant, of course.
36:35The rules of hair care are simple and finite.
36:37Any Cosmo girl would have known.
36:39Alright, we are going to end things today by revisiting the quotes that turned Legally Blonde
36:45into one of the most quotable films in history.
36:50Exercise gives you endorphins.
36:52Endorphins make you happy.
36:53Happy people just don't shoot their husbands.
36:57They just don't.
36:58Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 Legally Blonde quotes.
37:04Law schools for people who are boring and ugly and serious.
37:10So you bend and snap.
37:15I object.
37:16For this list, we'll be looking at the best lines from the 2001 comedy starring Reese Witherspoon.
37:22As such, a spoiler alert is in effect.
37:24Did your favorite quote make the list?
37:28Number 10, Costume Party
37:30Elle and Vivian's relationship is fraught for a lot of the movie.
37:34Vivian's disdain for her is probably most obvious when she tells her about an upcoming party.
37:39That sounds nice, right?
37:41It would be.
37:42Except Vivian lies and tells her it's a costume party.
37:45Thanks for inviting me, girls.
37:47This party is super fun.
37:48Needless to say, Elle stands out like a sore thumb when she arrives in her adorable bunny outfit.
37:54It's an awkward moment, and it would have been enough to make anybody run away humiliated.
37:58But not Elle Woods.
38:00Not only does she stay, she delivers this amazing comeback when Vivian sarcastically compliments her look.
38:06Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up as a frigid bitch.
38:10I try not to look so constipated.
38:12Vivian may not have been dressed like a clown here, but our favorite law student certainly makes her seem like
38:18one.
38:19Number 9, Wise Words
38:21The movie reaches a really pivotal moment after Professor Callahan acts in an extremely inappropriate fashion towards Elle.
38:28As if that wasn't bad enough, Vivian completely misreads the situation.
38:33Oh, maybe you should sleep with the jury too, then we can win the case.
38:36Needless to say, Elle is left feeling defeated and decides to go back home.
38:41It just felt like, for the first time, that someone expected me to do something more with my life than
38:48just become a Victoria's Secret model.
38:51As she and Paulette exchange tearful goodbyes, all seems lost.
38:55That is, until the dramatic moment where Professor Stromwell unexpectedly speaks up.
39:00She lets Elle know she should stay with this quote that captures the situation perfectly.
39:05If you're going to let one stupid prick ruin your life...
39:16You're not the girl I thought you were.
39:18It's a really empowering moment between the two, as Elle realizes Stromwell believes in her.
39:23And it's what gives her the boost she needs to come back stronger than ever.
39:27Who knows what would have happened if Professor Stromwell hadn't been at the salon that day.
39:31Number 8, Legal Jargon
39:34My name is Elle Woods, and for my admissions essay, I'm going to tell all of you at Harvard why
39:40I'm going to make an amazing lawyer.
39:42Elle Woods' Harvard Law Video admissions essay is a pure work of art.
39:47It's full of hilarious quotes and tidbits.
39:50I'm able to recall hundreds of important details at the drop of a hack.
39:53Hey, Elle, do you know what happened on Days of Our Lives yesterday?
39:58Why, yes, Margo, I do.
39:59The most memorable has to be when she demonstrates her knowledge of legal terminology.
40:04While walking down the street, she aptly responds to a man whistling at her by objecting.
40:09Elle doesn't miss a beat here, demonstrating just how at ease she is with the language used in the field
40:14of law.
40:15I feel comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life.
40:21And her perfectly placed smile at the end really adds a layer of humor.
40:25While it may not technically be how objections work in the courtroom, we think Elle absolutely nails it.
40:31Clearly, the Harvard Board of Admissions agrees.
40:35Welcome to Harvard.
40:36Number 7, Perm Maintenance
40:38While there's no doubt that Legally Blonde is full of hilarious moments, there are some rather serious ones as well.
40:45A prime example of this is the courtroom scene, where Elle takes over as Brooke's attorney.
40:50At first, it seems like she's gonna lose the case.
40:53Your father was shot while you were in the shower.
40:56But you didn't hear the shot because...
41:02Um...
41:03Because you were in the shower?
41:05But soon enough, she finds a hole in Chutney's story.
41:09I got up, got a latte, went to the gym, got a perm, and came home.
41:16That's when she gets into an unstoppable rhythm.
41:20Jaws everywhere drop as she delivers this line about perm maintenance that serves as the nail in Chutney's coffin.
41:26Because isn't it the first cardinal rule of perm maintenance that you're forbidden to wet your hair for at least
41:3024 hours after getting a perm?
41:32At the risk of deactivating the ammonium thiclochylate?
41:35And when reporters ask her how she cracked the case afterwards, Elle delivers another amazing line that makes it seem
41:41like no big deal.
41:42The rules of hair care are simple and finite. Any Cosmo girl would have known.
41:46After all, if there's one thing Elle Woods knows, it's hair care.
41:50Number 6, Graduation Speech
41:52Ladies and gentlemen, Elle Woods.
41:56There is a real sense of satisfaction when the story flashes forward and we witness the class of 2004's graduation
42:02ceremony.
42:03The moment Professor Stromwell announces that the class elected speaker is none other than Elle Woods herself is priceless.
42:10Of course, she delivers with her speech.
42:13It's moving from start to finish.
42:15Well, no offense to Aristotle, but in my three years at Harvard, I have come to find that passion is
42:22a key ingredient to the study and practice of law and of life.
42:27We always hold back happy tears when she gives her classmates some unbeatable advice to believe not only in others,
42:33but also in themselves.
42:35You must always have faith in people.
42:38And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.
42:46Through this quote, we see just how far Elle has come and it's touching.
42:50Congratulations, class of 2004.
42:53We did it!
42:54Plus, it's hard not to feel like she's speaking directly to us as viewers.
42:59Number 5, The Bend and Snap
43:01Trust me, Paulette, you have all the equipment.
43:04You just need to read the manual.
43:05The friendship between Elle and Paulette is truly a beautiful one.
43:09They grow increasingly close as the story progresses, and soon enough, are there for each other through thick and thin.
43:16So, when Paulette struggles to interact with her crush, Elle does what any good girlfriend would and lends her expertise.
43:23Naturally, it wouldn't be Elle Woods if her advice wasn't a little out of the box.
43:27Obviously, we're talking about the famous Bend and Snap.
43:31Elle's explanation of its high success rate has us seriously impressed.
43:35In my experience, it has a 98% success rate of getting a man's attention, and, when used appropriately, it
43:41has an 83% rate of return on a dinner invitation.
43:45Wow.
43:46It's called the Bend and Snap.
43:48Not to mention, the demonstration itself is epic.
43:52So you bend, and snap.
43:55It's no wonder this maneuver has become a fan favorite.
43:59Bend, and snap.
44:02Good job.
44:03Number 4, The Endorphin Effect
44:13When Elle realizes that the client the firm is defending is none other than Brooke Taylor, she's ecstatic.
44:20After all, they share that Delta New bond.
44:22Unfortunately, everyone thinks she's guilty.
44:25She's completely gifted.
44:27Well, in all likelihood, she's completely guilty.
44:29Except for Elle, who explains with this one simple line why she doesn't believe that Brooke murdered her husband.
44:35Exercise gives you endorphins.
44:37Endorphins make you happy.
44:38Happy people just don't shoot their husbands.
44:43They just don't.
44:44Everyone in the room is skeptical, but her reasoning is seemingly flawless.
44:48While most of her classmates, and Professor Callahan, don't take her seriously in this instance,
44:53we know better than to doubt Elle Woods.
44:56Well, thank God one of you has a brain.
44:57As a bonus, if you ask any Legally Blonde fan to explain the benefits of exercise to you today,
45:04odds are they won't have any trouble.
45:07Number 3, Telling Warner Off
45:09After Elle emerges victorious in court, Warner comes crawling back.
45:14I love you.
45:17Oh, Warner.
45:18I've waited so long to hear you say that.
45:21But she now realizes that she deserves a lot better than him.
45:24It's incredibly satisfying to watch her tell him so.
45:29Elle initially makes it seem like she might jump right back into his arms,
45:32before quickly delivering this brutal remark.
45:35But if I'm going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I'm 30,
45:38I need a boyfriend who's not such a complete bonehead.
45:41Notably, it's a spin on what he said when breaking up with her,
45:44which makes watching her kick him off his high horse that much better.
45:48If I'm going to be a senator by the time I'm 30, I need to stop dicking around.
45:53Elle may have applied to Harvard for Warner,
45:55but she quickly discovered a passion and talent for the law.
45:59We'd say everyone got what they deserved by the end of the movie.
46:03Number 2, Orange is not the new pink.
46:07Two weeks ago, I saw Cameron Diaz at Fred Siegel,
46:09and I talked her out of buying this truly heinous Angora sweater.
46:12When it's time for Elle to present herself to a group of law students,
46:15she doesn't disappoint.
46:17She starts off by introducing not only herself,
46:20but also her adorable pup Bruiser.
46:22Naturally, that means listing their zodiac signs and dietary needs.
46:26Hi, I'm Elle Woods, and this is Bruiser Woods,
46:29and we're both Gemini vegetarians.
46:31But it gets better.
46:33She then proceeds to tell a story about how she convinced Cameron Diaz
46:37not to purchase an ugly sweater.
46:38This leads to her priceless quote about pink reigning supreme over orange,
46:43no matter what anyone else says.
46:45Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.
46:48Everyone there is so serious,
46:50so Elle's bubbly personality acts as a nice contrast.
46:53Of course, everyone looks at her like she's an alien.
46:56As for us, we keep her wise words in mind whenever we go shopping.
47:01Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
47:06The Prada Shoes.
47:07A showdown at the Water Fountain leads to a breakthrough.
47:10Don't stomp your little last season Prada shoes at me, honey.
47:14Knowing your worth, Elle takes charge.
47:17You can do something more valuable with your time.
47:23I'm never going to be good enough for you, am I?
47:31Oh, come on.
47:33Just forget it.
47:37I'll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be.
47:39Charmin versus Generic.
47:41The battle of the toilet paper brand.
47:43As president of my sorority,
47:45I'm skilled at commanding the attention of a room
47:47and discussing very important issues.
47:50It has come to my attention that the maintenance staff
47:52is switching our toilet paper from Charmin
47:55to Generic.
47:57All those who post to chafing, please say I.
47:59I!
48:01Elle's supportive friends.
48:03They don't know what's going on,
48:05but they're here for her.
48:07Oh my God, there she is.
48:09Elle!
48:09Elle, we came to see your trial.
48:12Oh, look how cute.
48:13There's like a judge and everything.
48:16And jury people.
48:18Vote for Elle!
48:19Ladies, take a seat.
48:21Making sacrifices.
48:22Elle worked hard to get into Harvard.
48:25I worked so hard to get into law school.
48:28I blew off Greek week to study for the LSATs.
48:30I even hired a couple at a direct my admissions video.
48:33All to get my boyfriend Warner back
48:35and now he's engaged to this awful girl, Vivian.
48:38So it was all for nothing and I,
48:40I just wish,
48:43I just wish I had never gone to Harvard.
48:46You went to all that trouble.
48:48Number one, making it look easy.
48:51As Elle walks down the halls of Harvard Law School
48:54with her perfectly crafted outfit
48:56and a pep in her step,
48:57she spots Warner.
48:59This is her moment to show him
49:00what a mistake he made by dumping her.
49:03Naturally, she plays it cool.
49:05Warner, on the other hand,
49:06is clearly in shock that she got into
49:08the same law school as he did.
49:11Elle?
49:14Warner?
49:16I totally forgot you go here.
49:18What are you talking about?
49:20Uh, I'm sorry,
49:22are you here to see me?
49:23No, silly.
49:24I go here.
49:26You go where?
49:28Harvard.
49:29Law school.
49:30When he asks her about it
49:31with pure disbelief in his voice,
49:33she quips back with this now iconic line.
49:36You got into Harvard Law?
49:39What, like it's hard?
49:40With this short,
49:41but incredibly sweet quote,
49:43Elle makes her acceptance look effortless.
49:45Plus,
49:46Reese Witherspoon's delivery is flawless,
49:48which makes the whole thing
49:50that much more unforgettable.
49:53Alright, well that's gonna do it
49:54for this special look at Legally Blonde.
49:57Thank you so much for watching.
49:58I've been Matt for Ms. Mojo,
50:00and I'll see you next time.
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