'Time is fleeting': Internet gets nostalgic as Tina Fey talks to Seth Meyers about original 'Mean Girls' premiering 20 years ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,' Tina Fey took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the premiere of the iconic movie 'Mean Girls' two decades ago.

The conversation between Fey and Meyers unfolded in a casual yet reflective manner, highlighting the passage of time and the enduring impact of the film.

 Tina Fey reflects on 20th anniversary of 'Mean Girls' premiere

Tina Fey, the creator and writer of 'Mean Girls,' expressed disbelief at the realization that it has been 20 years since the movie's debut. In a poignant moment, Fey remarked, "It's crazy because David Chase and I were together at that time."

The conversation further delved into the nostalgic realm as Fey shared anecdotes about the movie's premiere, revealing that Lindsay Lohan, one of the lead actresses, graced the event, creating an exciting and memorable atmosphere.

The passage of time became even more apparent when Fey mentioned an actress named Avantika, who portrays Karen in the 2024 'Mean Girls' film. Fey humorously noted, "She was not born when the movie came out," adding a light-hearted touch to the realization that the film has reached a two-decade milestone.

The show included a delightful visual journey through time, featuring images of Tina Fey at the 'Mean Girls' premiere 20 years ago, contrasting with her present-day self. The comparison sparked laughter and reflection, with Fey joking about her '90s fashion choices and youthful exuberance.

 Tina Fey reflects on language, comedy, and revisiting past

The conversation also touched upon the evolution of language and slang, with Fey revealing that she tried to avoid using contemporary slang in the original script, opting for a timeless approach.

"The slang in the movie, I sort of, when the research I did the first time around with 'Mean Girls', I talked to a bunch of actually like a bunch of Long Island teens for my resource. I remember thinking, 'Whatever they are telling me as slang now will be gone by the time the movie comes out' And I'll look like a fool. So I tried to avoid slang."

Fey's humorous take on teenagers talking like they're being pulled over by cops added an amusing dimension to the discussion about updating the movie's language for a modern audience.

As Fey and Meyers explored their own comedic journeys, the conversation veered toward revisiting past work. Fey candidly admitted, "What a gift to get to reopen this movie and just, like, quietly remove some things." 

Tina Fey pokes fun at 'SNL' channel's unpredictability

The talk also touched upon the availability of classic content on streaming platforms like Peacock, with Fey joking about the unpredictable nature of the 'SNL' channel on Peacock.

The tagline, "We don't know what it's going to be either," encapsulates the spontaneity and diverse range of content available, mirroring the unpredictability of the past.

In a final comedic note, Fey shared an amusing scenario where her children discover some of her earlier, potentially problematic works on Peacock's 'SNL' channel, with Fey sitting there quietly knowing she wrote those sketches.

The conversation encapsulated the essence of nostalgia, celebrating the past while acknowledging the growth and evolution that comes with the passage of two decades.

Internet gets nostalgic

Viewers were hit by nostalgia after Tina Fey's appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' where she recalled the premiere of 'Mean Girls' 20 years ago.

One person commented on the video, "Time is fleeting-I remember Tina interviewing on the Today School for the original film in 2004 while waiting for the school bus. Can't believe it's been twenty years."

Another said, "Much props to Tina, she has definitely earned a top spot as one the best comedy writers out there (female or not!) 30 Rock still kicks ass and always will!"

One comment read, "I love when Tina comes on this show. She's always funny in interviews, but it's so obvious they are friends and make each other laugh. Not true when she visits other late night hosts."

A user said, "I never realised this until today: Tina would make a GREAT Susan Heffley if they decided to remake live action Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies."

Another said, "I hope every 20 years there’s a reboot. Mean Girls: The Horror Movie, Mean Girls: The 1700’s Period Piece, Mean Girls: The Animated Film, Mean Gays: The Limit Does Not Exist, Mean Girls: At Hogwarts, etc."

A comment read, "Not every day you hear a Charles Rocket mention in 2024. Fun interview with Tina. And her era of SNL humor is coming back into style, so she shouldn't feel too bad I guess."

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