Okay, okay, hear me out. We all love a classic. Especially when it stars a young Heath Ledger. But is 10 Things I Hate About You *really* the flawless masterpiece everyone claims? Maybe not.
Things I'm Side-Eyeing About "10 Things I Hate About You"
1. The Entire Premise Is... Yikes.
Selling your sister off? Seriously? Even for the 90s, that's questionable. It's like a Shakespearean plot gone wrong. And not in a fun, ironic way.
2. Kat Stratford's "I'm So Above It All" Vibe.
Yeah, yeah, she's a feminist icon. But sometimes, she just comes across as...judgey. Lighten up, Kat! Not everyone's out to get you.
3. Bianca's Suddenly Super Smart Scheme.
Seriously, where did that come from? One minute she's chasing popularity. The next, she's a Machiavellian genius? Suspicious.
4. Joey Donner. Just...Joey Donner.
Ugh. The embodiment of 90s preppy arrogance. He's the kind of guy you actively avoid at a high school reunion.
5. That Paintball Scene. Overrated.
Everyone raves about it. I found it a little chaotic. And mildly terrifying. Imagine getting paint in your eye!
6. The "I Hate You" Poem. Bit Much?
Don't get me wrong, it's iconic. But the delivery? Intense. I would have just written a strongly worded letter, personally.
7. Padua High Looks Nothing Like My High School.
Where's the awkward cafeteria food? The questionable fashion choices? The general teenage angst? It's too polished.
8. Cameron's Persistence Is Borderline Stalking.
Okay, he's sweet. But following Bianca around *that* much? That's a red flag in today's world. Chill out, Cameron.
9. The Skepticism I Have for Patrick's Redemption.
He gets paid to date her! Then miraculously falls in love? Color me doubtful. I need more proof than a serenade on the bleachers.
10. People Watching This Movie on YouTube.
Is it even good quality? Are they skipping all the important parts? Buy the DVD, people! Or stream it legally! Please!
Look, I'm not saying 10 Things I Hate About You is a *bad* movie. It's got Heath Ledger, a witty script, and some genuinely funny moments. But let's not pretend it's a cinematic masterpiece free from any flaws. Some things just don't age *quite* as well as we think they do.
So, next time you're about to watch *10 Things I Hate About You* for the millionth time on YouTube, maybe, just maybe, consider these points. Or don't! Your choice. Just don't say I didn't warn you.