Paid in Puke S2E9: Josie and the Pussycats

In this episode, we let the cats out of the bag with 2001's Josie
and the Pussycats, written and directed by Deb Kaplan and Harry
Elfont (Can't Hardly Wait) and starring Rachel Leigh Cook,
Rosario Dawson, and Tara Reid. This one's a bit tough on us
oldsters, as it's targeting pre-teens and hits  you over the
head with it's anti-consumerism message (whist occasionally
shooting itself in the foot). It's also a bit of a throwback to a
very specific point in music economic history that requires some
unpacking. Still, it promotes body positivity (as long as you're
not above 120 lbs) and chicks in rock and roll. So
that's...something. 


It also inspires some more t-shirts! Check out our store if you
like any of the fictional power pop bands we invent in our
Lunchtime Poll. 


Girl Power! (Wait...wrong movie?)