American Beauty Says It Better

When American Beauty came out i was enthralled. I loved Spacey's performance, loved the little comebacks, "the floating bag" spoke to me. What can is say i was a disillusioned kid and here was The Graduate for my generation. I remember feeling like i got "it". My friends and i quoted the movie all the time. We would mock our teachers and other adults, incorporate lines when stressed about a test, basically the movie became part of our everyday vocabulary. ("I will pass this test today" a la "I will sell this house today," the Carolyn Burnham mantra). So instead of actually writing my post i'll let Lester and Carolyn do the talking.

What my mother would like to say every time she sees me :

Carolyn Burnham: Are you trying to look unattractive?
Jane Burnham: Yes.
Carolyn Burnham: Well, congratulations. You've succeeded admirably.

Hmm, this would be nice from time to time:

Ricky Fitts: So, do you party?
Lester Burnham: Excuse me?
Ricky Fitts: Do you get high?

Why i go am going to go to the gym:

Lester: I figured you guys might be able to give me some pointers. I need to shape up. Fast.
Jim #1: Well, are you just looking to lose weight, or do you want increased strength and flexibility as well?
Lester: I want to look good naked.