"You know, all the attributes every movie gave every bullied character. But as she becomes a young adult, Josie still holds onto those parts of her life, and she never seems ashamed of them. From creating another cross-stitch pillow to adorn her bed to correcting her colleagues when they mess up the English language, Josie Geller is always true to herself."
"Her "get ready with me" videos would include her dressing in some pretty incredible outfits - whether she's being the high school version of herself or the adult version of herself - all while sharing tidbits about Shakespeare and calculus. She could do voiceovers about how much she was bullied (never has my heart broken so much in a movie as her mom calling out for her when she's been egged by her prom date) while showing you her latest granny hobby."
Never Been Kissed (1999) centers on Josie Geller, a former high-school outcast who remains dorky, earnest, and intellectually curious as an adult. She preserves hobbies like cross-stitch, corrects colleagues' language, and carries an analog bag of books and stationery. Her public awkwardness coexists with steady self-acceptance rather than shame. Imagining Josie in 2026, she would translate naturally into social platforms with "get ready" videos, voiceovers about bullying, and content combining fashion with Shakespeare and calculus. Her blend of authenticity, retro hobbies, and scholarly quirks positions her as a plausible, trendsetting, relatable influencer.
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