Tina Fey Unveils New Celebration for 'Mean Girls Day'

Get ready to fetch and unleash your inner Plastics because Tina Fey, the mastermind behind "Mean Girls," has something special planned for this year's "Mean Girls Day."

While fans are still crossing their fingers for a sequel to this cult classic (production hiccups and all), that is not stopping them from joining forces with the comedic maestro herself to celebrate in style! 

The iconic day traces its origins back to a memorable scene in the beloved 2004 film, where Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett) asks Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) about the date, to which she replies, "It's October 3rd." 

And so, "Mean Girls Day" was officially born. In celebration of this special occasion, Fey is offering a unique treat. She is putting up for auction the annotated script of "Mean Girls the Musical," joining the ranks of esteemed Hollywood, Broadway, and West End luminaries who have done so before her. 

The script is also adorned with her handwritten notes and imaginative sketches in the margins. These precious insights offer a glimpse into her creative process, spanning the original film and the musical adaptation.

According to CNN, the lucky buyer will discover delightful extras, including a sketch of Regina George's mother, Mrs. June George, immortalized by Amy Poehler, accompanied by the note "Amy Poehler was iconic!"

The producer's handwritten remarks add a personal touch, from playful encouragements like "You're nearly done reading this" to candid reflections like "Jesus Christ, this script is long."

While the auction is open until October 6th at theauctioncollective.com, fans took to X to mark the day with recollections of the epic movie. An example is this netizen who shared a picture of the dialogue between the two main characters alongside the caption, "The most iconic day in the world #october3 #MeanGirls ❤️." 

Another supporter noted their obsession "with Netflix adding Mean Girls on October 3rd," while an account called Discussing Films pointed out that "Paramount has released 'MEAN GIRLS' on TikTok for free in 23 parts to celebrate Mean Girls Day." 

Cinema Bums also dedicated their "quote of the day" to the movie, writing," 'On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was. Karen | #MeanGirls.'" At the same time, a theater school used the buzz to remind people that the day was "aimed at raising awareness about the negative effects of bullying among teenagers." 

They stated further, "We love the powerful positive message of Mean Girls The Musical and the movie it's based on. Don't miss our intermediate intensive performance of this show in April!" 

Someone else also asked that people should "Honor the story by saying something kind to someone you don't normally talk to" before sharing details about their Drama Club. 

While everyone is celebrating "Mean Girls Day," it is worthwhile to note that we could have had a second part of the film years ago. Why is that not happening? Allegedly, talks hit a roadblock when Paramount Pictures extended what was deemed a "disrespectful" monetary offer to the OG actors.

For years, each vital original cast member has apparently voiced their eagerness for a sequel. Unfortunately, the company's underwhelming offer has thrown a wrench in those plans.

A source told Page Six, "Paramount Pictures doesn't want to pay the girls what they are worth. All four girls were willing to return, but Paramount has not respected what they are worth." 

In case you need to learn who the OG cast is, the team was made up of the teen royalty at the time: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried alongside Tina Fey, Lizzy Caplan, Tim Meadows and Amy Poehler.

According to the source, although negotiations hit a standstill, McAdams was offered a more substantial role than the other three, but the agreement still needed to be finalized. 

Fey, who holds the reins as the writer for both the movie and the musical, was slated to return as Ms. Norbury reportedly secured a seven-figure deal encompassing her role, writing and producing the film.