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Valley Life: Style and Attitude Defined
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Life in the Valley: Hair, clothes... and attitude.
Contrasting Characters in Valley Girl
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She's cool. He's hot. She's from the Valley. He's not.
Reflections on Relationships and Self-Worth
Julie Richman
Yeah, but Tommy can be such a dork, ya know? Like he's got the bod, but his brains are bad news.
Suzi Brent
But he is bitchin'. You really are so lucky, Julie.
Julie Richman
I know, but we've been going together so long now. Like I'm beginning to think I'm a piece of furniture or something, like an old chair!
Loryn
Oh, bad news!
Julie Richman
I definitely need something new.
[glancing at Brad]
Expression of Frustration and Rebellion
Randy
Well fuck you, for sure, like totally!
[to Julie after she dumps him]
Casual Greetings and Small Talk
Randy
Hello.
Julie Richman
Hello.
Randy
Having a good time?
Julie
I'm trying.
Randy
That's good.
Julie
What are you doing here?
Randy
Well, it's a party.
Julie
Yeah, I know it's a party, but who invited you?
Randy
Oh, you have to be invited. That explains it.
Julie
What?
Randy
Why everyone is dressed so weird. You see, if I had been invited, I would have known it was a costume party.
Julie
Right.
Randy
I saw you once before, you know.
Julie
Where?
Randy
At the beach.
Julie
That was you?
Expressing admiration in youthful slang
Julie Richman
Man, he's like tripendicular, ya know?
Questioning Authenticity in Conversations
Julie Richman
Do you think she really does all the stuff she says?
Stacey
You know, I think she does. I mean, who could make up That stuff tastes like Clorox.'?
Conversation about Work and Family Business
Randy
Where do you work?
Julie Richman
At my parents store.
Randy
What do they sell?
Julie Richman
Health foods.
Randy
That's cool.
Julie Richman
Like, it's not cool at all! Like, it's all this stuff that tastes like nothing and it's supposed to be so good for you. Why couldn't they, like, open a Pizza Hut or something?
Consequences of Parenting Choices in Valley Girl
Julie Richman
Why can't you just punish me like Stacey's parents?
[arguing about staying out all night]
Sarah Richman
Bad karma, dear!
Dieting and Dating in Valley Girl
Julie Richman
I'll start my diet tomorrow.
Stacey
You better watch out, because Randy might like the Hollywood lean look.
Suzi Brent
Yeah, but blimps don't get to go out with Tommy.
Julie Richman
Who?
Stacey
Tommy.
Julie Richman
Who?
Loryn, Stacey, and Suzi
TOMMY!
[in unison]
Julie Richman
Fuck him!
Timing Feelings in a Relationship
Randy
So, when can I see you again?
[shouting over the noise just as the music ends]
Julie Richman
Gee, Randy... why don't you wait until the end of the evening to say these things?
[embarassed]
Randy
It's how I feel. It's what I want.
Julie Richman
I'm here with you now.
Defiance in Pursuit of Desire
Randy
No one is gonna tell me who I can score with! Now I want this chick, she wants me, so fuck it, we're goin back.
A Lighthearted Exchange About Dancing Preferences
Fred Bailey
So, you wanna dance?
Girl
In another life!
Fred Bailey
Yeah, I didn't either. I was just taking a poll.