It’s another round of Hollywood Myths, Cracked — the series of columns where we speculate which planet those movie types find themselves on. Looking at our mountain of research and findings to date, it seems to be one where anyone can come back from the dead after flatlining, and no one ever gets the bends. Truly, a magical planet for miracle people. It also seems to be a place where every high schooler can drive or have a car, can do whatever they want in between classes, and never have to actually study for anything.
Okay, fair, that last part is probably the most relatable of all the high school Hollywood tropes. The following, however … not so much.
Kids Can Just Wear Whatever
Some of you already know that I live far away in this tiny little country called South Africa. What you may not know is that, when it comes to school dress codes, we only have uniforms. Imagine, then, our absolute wonderment growing up and watching American movies where kids get to dress up not only in civvies but like this:
Paramount Pictures
You know, just the shortest pants and skirts with everyone’s tummies hanging out like no one’s going to bat even half an eye. Or, whatever this guy’s trying to show off:
“Never Been Kissed,” 20th Century Fox
Even the schools that seemingly have some sort of uniform going on didn’t seem to mind if someone just decided they’re totally wearing their shiny leathers today.
Columbia Pictures
Imagine our surprise when we found out that, no, not even in the U.S. can girls get away with skirts this short:
“The Kissing Booth,” Netflix