a shitty photo of a not-so-shitty movie
OMG, Y’ALL. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE BRIDESMAIDS YET?!!
As soon as I heard the names Kristin Wiig, Maya Rudolph & Judd Apatow, I knew deep down in my tender soul that this movie was meant for me. Then I saw the rest of the cast and wanted to start frenching people.
I’m glad I trusted my instincts and went and saw it because I laughed through the entire freaking film with several of my awesome amigas, Katherine, Leslie and Spooner.
I’m estimating that it was like the equivalent of at least 5 therapy sessions, 7 shots of Makers Mark, 3 hours of uninterrupted shoe shopping and a solid hour of using an ample bosom as a pillow.
It’s the kind of movie you should go see with women you love just so you can elbow each other in familiarity when you’re laughing at the same part.
At one point I was laughing so hard I was worried that I would accidentally shart a little. This is a legit concern because I have a sharting tendency. (I sharted at an amusement park. I sharted the night Zack asked me to marry him. It can be a problem from time to time).
Not only is the movie uproariously hysterical, it’s (mostly) relatable. These women are keepin’ it REAL up in there.
I know this because I am a real woman with a cooter & everything. I am also a woman who has been a bridesmaid quite a few times. 13 times to be exact. And that was all before I got married myself. As a result, I think it’s safe to say I have consumed my body weight in artichoke dip & chocolate fondue.
Be aware that this movie has an actual plot so prepare your hearts and minds to thinking about your friendships, old and new. I may or may not have shed a tear or two. (OMG, I rhymed!)
If you’re thinking to yourself, “I need to get my fine ass to the theatre,” here are some friendly suggestions for you to consider when you do go see it:
- Wear loose fitting clothing so that you’ll have room for your (hypothetical) fat rolls to move around freely. That shit is gonna jiggle. Allow your body to feel it all.
- Empty your bladder before you sit your fine ass down. Otherwise you may find yourself doing the pee pee dance in the aisle. Or worse, you could lose it and accidentally feel warm urine drip down your crotchal region. If this happens and someone sees it and points it out, just fake it and tell them it’s just melted butter from your popcorn. They will believe you.
- If you want to be super fun and create a party around it, have everyone wear an old bridesmaids dress. (I think the 2nd time around I’ll opt for the red plaid number that was way too small for me so I had to get a seamstress to sew in a black panel to the back of the dress).
- Go to a theatre that serves beer. Because duh. Everything is funnier and more awesomer with beer.
- Prepare to sing along. I won’t give anything major away but I will throw the initials WP out there. And it’s not Widespread Panic. Think less weed and more cheese.
- Don’t bother staying to see if there’s any extra blooper scenes after the credits. Unfortunately, there aren’t any. I checked.
- Don’t bring anyone you would feel uncomfortable watching awkward sex scenes with. Like your Mawmaw or Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Make sure you sneak in some Reese’s and a handful of Airheads in your cleavage unless you enjoy paying $300,000 for sugar.
- If you tweet about it, make sure you include @JuddApatow in them. He has been retweeting people’s funny reactions to it.
- Do not go see this movie if you are offended by diarrhea jokes or the word fuck. If you are offended by those, what the HELL are you doing reading Aiming Low? Are you appalled and reading this out of curiosity and silently judging me behind your screen? Awesome! I hope this brings you one step closer to not taking life so seriously. Relax. It’s called humor, learn about it. (That’s a line from the movie. Listen for it).
Have you seen it? What did you think?!
About Robin Plemmons
I loved this movie so, so, so, SO much. It was perfect, from start to finish. I laughed, I cried… and I sang. That song. :) Also, did the last scene not sort of remind you of that scene in Sixteen Candles? You know, with Jake Ryan?
YES! I’m just going to go ahead & believe that it was done on purpose.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I loved this movie! I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to my colossal expectations but luckily it did, and I (ahem) wasn’t even drunk. I wish I had seen it with you, though.
Twitter Name: sassycurmudgeon
Oh, how I wish I could whisk away for the weekend & go see raunchy movies & eat good & bad food with you. You might hate me though because I laugh really loudly. I try to stifle it but I can’t help it.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I could not figure out where you got that Airhead from and why it was warm and soft when you gave it to me.
Sorta glad I didn’t knowm at the time.
Twitter Name: ssspoonah
Whatevs. I know you. You like boob-warmed candy.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
WAIT. Those Airheads were in your CLEAVAGE.
But seriously. This movie rocked. And not just because it was funny, but because it was really saying stuff about women and relationships and friendships and culture and traditions and how hysterically, awesomely, hysterically funny women are.
And yes, Loukkia!! I think that scene was totally meant to be a reference to Sixteen Candles, and I think it was brilliant, for reasons vaguely alluded to in the above paragraph.
Twitter Name: phetched
Yep. You ate something that had been betwixt by tits. So glad we got to experience it together. The movie. Not my tit food.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
… that first sentence was meant to be a question: Those Airheads were in your CLEAVAGE??????
Yes, 6 question marks. CLEAVAGE. Well, better than other dark, warm crevices, I suppose.
Twitter Name: phetched
OK, you’ve sold me on it. I am totally going to have to see Bridesmaids.
Twitter Name: dragondream
You won’t regret it, Kristin. It’s beyond hilarious.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I saw it this weekend and I can’t wait to see it again to catch all of the little bits I missed. And I’m so glad I wasn’t pms’ing or I would have been crying through several parts.
Want to see. Now.
Twitter Name: msmegan
Megan! Please tell me you’ve seen it!!
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I am getting married. And feel like stabbing myself due to family dramaz/wedding planning.
WHY have I not seen this movie yet?!
Twitter Name: txtingmrdarcy
Do not stab yourself! Instead, go see this movie! Sounds like you need some comedic therapy STAT. And CONGRATULATIONS on getting married!!
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I am admitting I read this ONLY because Robin Plemmons wrote this and she has no clue how to lie effectively to college boys at Pat O’briens in NOLA about being there for a MENSA convention so for that I love her. I do plan to see the movie, probably because of this post, which means “Bridesmaids” should pay Aiminglow and Robin. That is all.
Twitter Name: IamThePeachy1
Ha! Sandi, I’m not a very good liar! Especially after alcohol consumption & a general lack of filter. Please consult with your doctor before viewing. I hope he/she tells you that laughter is the best medicine.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I want to go see it, but my lady friends are all either out of town or live too far away. So who wants to go with me, Robin Plemmons?
Twitter Name: nicholee
I’d LOVE to go see it with you, Nichole! Find me a babysitter! ;)
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I saw it last Friday and I was completely prepared to be disappointed because I never think anything is funny that everyone else does and then I feel SO left out and wondering, what the hell is wrong with me? But I was gasping and shrieking aloud and even my husband who is an enormous prude enjoyed it and I can’t wait to see it again even though I can’t really relate to the wedding drama since I’m not really a girly girl but luckily there’s all the fuck and diarrhea so really it’s a movie that has something for everyone.
Twitter Name: handflapper
Fuck & diarrhea. It brings the world together. That should be on a Tshirt. SO glad you liked it.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I am so pissed that I did not get to see this movie with you. Instead Derek and I are going to go see it on our first post-baby date night. Not sure it will be the same kind of experience, but fun none-the-less.
You two are going to LOVE it. You’ll forget that you even have a baby. Ok, not really.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
Completely the funniest damn movie I’ve seen in a long time. The best though – listening to the groups of women in their 50′s and 60′s laughing hysterically all around me.
I went twice this week.
Looking for more girlfriends to with me next week.
Love your review!
Twitter Name: sellabitmum
Hi Tracy! Thanks for your comment! My mom (who is 57) went to see it a couple days ago. She called me immediately & was still laughing. OMG! Have you seen the bloopers?!?! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/0dbe4274f6/bridesmaids-outtakes GO NOW!
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
The wife is dying to see this. Looks like I know what to do for date night. Thor will just have to wait. *sigh*
Twitter Name: Ronald Mattocks
Dude. I know you will love it just as much as she will. Thor is dumb.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
Thank you. The previews had me a tad worried, thanks for the thumbs up!
My thumbs are WAY up, Poppy.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I’ve seen it twice and laughed like crazy both times. Am going to see it again this weekend with a girlfriend who was a bridesmaid in my wedding! I give it 2 thumbs up!
I have GOT to go see it again. My life depends on it. Not really. I just like exaggerating.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I can’t tell you just how hard I laughed by simply seeing the title of this post…I showed my husband, and he said “this is a perfect blog for you. I can’t believe you finally found it.”
Love you guys & your articles. Thanks!
Twitter Name: myfavoritesong
Hi Erin! Welcome to Aiming Low… land of sharting & vagina jokes. We are here for you. Thanks so much for reading!! We love you back.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons
I went to see this last weekend with the BFF and we thought it was freaking hilarious. We also had the same discussion about the last scene!
I don’t think there are any other words to describe it. FREAKING HILARIOUS.
Twitter Name: robinplemmons