Lindsay Lohan, the beloved actress who gained fame through her role in the iconic film “Mean Girls,” is back in the spotlight for an unexpected reason. Lindsay, now 37, has expressed her hurt over an offensive joke made about her in the new musical remake of “Mean Girls” and has called for its removal.
The controversy began when Tina Fey, the writer and star of the original “Mean Girls” movie, decided to create a musical version of the 2004 classic. In this updated adaptation, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, 28, references the derogatory term “fire crotch,” which was used to insult Lindsay during her time spent with Paris Hilton in 2006.
Initially, Lindsay’s disappointment with the joke was relayed through a representative. However, it has now been revealed that Lindsay strongly believes the line should be completely cut from the final version of the film. A source close to Lindsay shared that Tina Fey, who wrote the joke, is aware of how much it hurts Lindsay. The insider also mentioned that the studio is aware of Lindsay’s feelings and believes it would be the right thing to remove the joke, as it is unnecessary and disrespectful.
Lindsay’s father, Michael Lohan, also weighed in on the matter, criticizing Tina Fey for allowing the “condescending” joke to be included in the film. Michael expressed his disappointment with the new movie and subsequent spin-offs of “Mean Girls,” emphasizing that Lindsay’s exceptional talent cannot be replaced. He questioned why a sequel with the original cast was not pursued first, believing it would have been more successful and better received by fans.
In the new movie, Megan Thee Stallion makes a cameo appearance, praising the new popular girl, Cady, played by Angourie Rice. During this scene, she drops the controversial “fire crotch” joke, which immediately grabbed fans’ attention, as it reminded them of the 2006 incident involving Paris Hilton and Brandon Davis.
Lindsay Lohan herself had a cameo in the musical remake, but she was unaware of the inclusion of the offensive joke until she watched the film at the New York premiere. While Tina Fey has praised Lindsay’s radiant presence in the original movie, she has yet to publicly respond to Lindsay’s distress over the joke.
The new 2024 musical comedy features Renee Rapp reprising her role as Regina George, the infamous queen bee of North Shore High School. Renee, along with Avantika Vandanapu and Bebe Wood, makes up the “Plastics,” the trio of teenage girls who rule the school and take Cady under their wing.
Despite the controversy surrounding the inclusion of the “fire crotch” joke, the “Mean Girls” franchise continues to be a cultural phenomenon, with fans eagerly awaiting each new iteration. Lindsay Lohan’s unforgettable portrayal of Cady Heron and her remarkable moments with the “Mathletes” remain a timeless and irreplaceable part of the film’s legacy. While the debate over the joke’s appropriateness persists, one thing is certain – Lindsay Lohan’s impact on “Mean Girls” will never fade away.
