Claressa Shields has the internet living for her reaction to Megan Thee Stallion’s spicy lyrics about her and Papoose. Meg’s bars hit so hard about the couple that fans are saying she snapped — and of course, Claressa is agreeing too!

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Claressa Shields & Papoose Can’t Stop Vibin’ To Megan Thee Stallion’s Fiery Bars

Social media is already speculating that Megan Thee Stallion might pop out at Claressa Shields’ next fight. The hype started after the Hot Girl dropped her new track, ‘B.B.B.,’ with Juvenile. If you haven’t tapped in yet, crank your speakers up — fans have listened, and they’re calling it a bop! Claressa and Papoose peeped the song too, and one line they’re living for is when Meg raps, “Just like Claressa, he love this Papoosey, Get In that flow state, he don’t wanna lose me.” Both Claressa and Pap chimed in after hearing the shoutout. Pap said he was feeling it and called the song a 10/10. Claressa, on the other hand, popped off, repeating the lyrics and tagging Meg to let her know she snapped! As for Juvenile, he didn’t have any doubt that the couple wouldn’t love the lyrics. The rapper slid right into The Shade Room comment section, writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i knew it.” 

The Internet Is Here For Claressa & Pap’s Reaction To Meg’s Shoutout

After TSR posted the clip of Claressa and Papoose reacting to Megan Thee Stallion’s bars, social media went absolutely wild! Fans in the comment section said they think Claressa is about to make the ‘B.B.B.’ Remix her anthem, while others said they knew she would be hype over the shoutout.

Instagram user @toot_reacts wrote, “She so dope!!! Keep going champ!! 😍😍😍😍😍” 

Instagram user @naomiflairsalon_ wrote, “Meg did eat with that line 😂” 

Then Instagram user @beechmovee wrote, “Love them downnn.. I love a Picses in Love too 😍😂 cause we really love showing off our man and catering 🥺😍” 

While Instagram user @only1melaninmel wrote, “Clareesa has really grown on me! I love how no matter how much negativity comes her way, she keeps on keeping on! 💯” 

Another Instagram user @keraazhene wrote, “She snaaaaappped frfr❤️❤️❤️” 

Instagram user @_millionairemoni wrote, “😂😂😂😂she knew exactly who to mention, Clarissa gon promote this like she wrote it.” 

While another Instagram user @imrozburton wrote, “I knew she was gone behave like this once she heard that line 😂😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @_cocostylezz wrote, “Ts ate so bad 😂😂😂😂😂🔥 i feel like Claressa needed this W 😂😂😂😂” 

Claressa Shields Proudly Celebrates Her & Papoose’s “Invincible Love”

By now, folks online know Claressa Shields doesn’t play when it comes to Papoose. After her fight against Franchón Crews-Dezurn, she flexed her love for her man on Instagram, sharing multiple photos of her Pap from different occasions. In her caption, Shields called their relationship “invincible black love” and expressed her gratitude that they get to love each other out loud.

“Every time I step into that ring, I carry your love with me   You calm my nerves, pray over me, and remind me who I am Daily! Winning is sweet… but sharing it with you is everything  This joy feels different. This love feels powerful  That invincible black love — and I’m so grateful we get to live it out loud.  Thank you for being a man, making my life easier & protecting me. Your support doesn’t do unnoticed Papi. Love you ”

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Ten years ago, Timothée Chalamet was an aspiring actor with only a handful of credits on his resume across television and film. The last five years have seen the Dune star advance in his career with back-to-back hits that have helped him break some long-held box office records. The Marty Supreme star’s name is enough to get people to theaters, something impossible before his hit 2017 LGBTQ+ romance film, Call Me by Your Name, came out. The Luca Guadagnino romantic drama launched Chalamet’s career, and he’s been on an upward trajectory since then.

As fans experience his latest electrifying performance in Marty Supreme following the film’s arrival on Digital, HBO Max is ready to revisit that role that cemented him as a generational talent. Call Me By Your Name is one of the many films set to be added to HBO Max next month, on March 1. The list promises something for everyone with a mix of horror, romance, and drama. With a 95% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, Call Me by Your Name remains one of Chalamet’s highest-rated projects, a critic and fan darling. Collider’s Adam Chitwood gave it a glowing review back in 2017, praising the acting and impact as a generation-defining gay love story. An excerpt from his review of Call Me by Your Name reads:

“It must be said that Call Me by Your Name is a triumph in every regard. [Michael] Stuhlbarg’s role as Elio’s father isn’t necessarily a large role in terms of screentime, but he delivers a monologue towards the end of the film that felt like it made time stop. Guadagnino and James Ivory’s script is measured and tight; thoughtful and delicate. Every inch of this movie is expertly crafted, right down to the stunning final shot. It’s at once a universal story of young love and a relatable, emotional story of a homosexual awakening. In that regard, it’s a tremendous love story period, but also a winning entry in the legion of queer cinema.”

What’s Next for Timothée Chalamet?

The actor is currently basking in the glory of his hit A24 film Marty Supreme. The Josh Safdie–directed biopic is officially A24’s highest-grossing film, passing Everything Everywhere All at Once (which is also coming to HBO Max on March 1). The actor is next expected to appear in Dune‘s threequel, Dune: Messiah. Chalamet is also attached to star in James Mangold‘s heist thriller High Side, reuniting him with his A Complete Unknown director, Mangold.

Stream Call Me by Your Name on HBO Max beginning March 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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January 18, 2018

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132 Minutes

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James Ivory, André Aciman

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Howard Rosenman, Peter Spears, Emilie Georges, Marco Morabito, Rodrigo Teixeira

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Winter white popped off this season, but the color’s real time to shine? Spring and summer. Dakota Johnson‘s white bag style is the easiest way to nail the perennial trend. It’s a wardrobe staple you’ll wear for at least six months of the year, making it an equally stylish and practical pick. At just $18, it’s already in our cart!

Johnson rocked her white bag during New York Fashion Week, pairing it with a moody, all-black outfit. The eye-catching contrast served quiet luxury vibes, and while we love her monochrome moment, the same bag style stuns with floral dresses, pastel hues and everything spring-inspired. It’s no wonder the deal is selling out as we type!

Get the Kxkiu Shoulder Bag for $18 (originally $30) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Like Johnson’s version, the Kxkiu Shoulder Bag has a sleek rectangular silhouette that’s both timeless and modern. However, this luxe-looking find is even roomier and more structured than what the Materialists star carried, holding everything and then some without losing its shape. Smooth vegan leather, shiny gold hardware and intricate stitching are just a few other highlights that make this bag mega polished.

Style aside, versatility is key. Two strap options let this luxe-looking purse transition from a shoulder bag to a crossbody in seconds. In other words, you can switch up your look without switching bags — a luxury when you’re used to shuffling your stuff between different options for every occasion. This bag can now be your go-to for errands, travel days and everything in between.

If you’re still on the fence, just check the reviews. It’s Amazon’s number-one bestselling shoulder bag for a reason, with hundreds of five-star ratings to back it up. Many praise the spacious and organized interior, classy design and wear-everywhere versatility. One said it feels “luxurious to carry . . . like a Coach bag.”

Another customer agreed and wrote, “I deeply love this bag and have contemplated buying a second one. I was getting a million Coach ads for a similar bag and wanted to make sure I liked the style first. I’ve used this daily for a couple months and I don’t feel the need to replace it for a Coach one. It works for day or nighttime, there’s no silly logo, the zipper works smoothly and it feels secure with the thick strap and metal hardware.”

The Amazon bag comes in 28 colors and prints, and while each one is super sleek and stylish, we’re biased toward Dakota Johnson’s aesthetic. White is always ‘in’ for the warm months (and occasionally winter, like this year), so don’t wait to score this capsule piece on sale. It’s a must!

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Sitcoms are the band of television — or sometimes, exactly what viewers are looking for when they want something easy to unwind to. They are easy to watch, relatively lighthearted, and most of the time don’t require much commitment. Most importantly, they know how to make people laugh.

However, in today’s world, it takes more than comedic chops to keep viewers engaged. In the current political and cultural climate, sitcoms must also reflect the modern changes of modern life, all while remaining funny. After all, no medicine is better than laughter. Without further ado, here are 10 modern sitcoms that are a 10/10, no notes.

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‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–Present)

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It’s an American invasion in Ted Lasso. Kansas City football coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is recruited by English soccer/football club A.F.C. Richmond as its new coach. The problem is, Ted has no clue about the sport. With his new team underestimating and Richmond’s fan base doubting his abilities, Ted proves otherwise with the power of kindness.

Ted Lasso is the ultimate culture clash. Nothing is more awkward and entertaining than watching Ted’s Southern hospitality collide with the British people’s brutally honest demeanor. On a bigger picture, the show also presents these football players at their most hilarious in their personal lives. Underneath the machismo of the sport, these players are big softies at heart. In a world where it’s easy to be cynical due to the devastating news, Ted Lasso‘s advocacy for utter kindness is wholeheartedly refreshing.

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‘Kim’s Convenience’ (2016–2021)

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Don’t forget to stop by Toronto’s favorite corner shop. Kim’s Convenience follows first-generation Korean immigrants, Mr. Sang-il Kim/Appa (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) and Mrs. Yong-mi Kim/Umma (Jean Yoon), as they tend to their humble little store. From generational to cultural gaps, the two stumble into delightfully awkward moments with their customers, most notably the “gay discount” schtick.

Thankfully, they have their more culturally assimilated daughter, Janet (Andrea Bang), to rely on whenever they’re stuck in an awkward crisis. As a show about immigrants making it on the other side of the world, Kim’s Convenience may be full of misunderstandings, but these characters also embrace where they come from. Whether it’s Appa breaking into Hapkido in the middle of the store, or old-school superstitions, it’s unapologically Korean. As immigration becomes an increasingly crucial topic within today’s heated political climate, Kim’s Convenience shows how joy itself can be a form of resistance.

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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (2019–2024)

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Based on the 2014 mockumentary of the same name, What We Do in the Shadows follows four centuries-old vampire roommates who spend their immortality bumbling through modern life on Staten Island. Although being undead has its perks, Nandor the Relentless (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo Cravensworth (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) are stuck in their own silly little existential crises.

With all the time in their hands, these vampires sure know how to make use of it to fill their boredom. What We Do in the Shadows takes viewers from one misadventure to another, stripping away the traditional mysteriousness of these bloodthirsty creatures. Whether it’s doing very human errands like going to the supermarket or discovering Van Helsing blood, these vampires have the best (or worst) of both worlds. Beneath the fangs and centuries-old demons in What We Do in the Shadows, the joke is simply and utterly relatable: having terrible roommates. Whether it’s avoiding chores or refusing to pay the bills, these vampires need to — no pun intended — grow up.

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‘One Day at a Time’ (2017–2020)

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Based on the 1975 series of the same name, One Day at a Time follows the Cuban-American Alvarez family living in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Single mother Penélope Alvarez (Justina Machado) is a former United States Army Nurse Corps nurse trying to find her footing in civilian life. With three generations living in one apartment, Penélope is often dragged into family mishaps.

In between raising her outspoken children and clashing with her tradition-loving Cuban mother, there’s never a boring day in the Alvarez household. But when the show isn’t joking around, One Day at a Time knows how to get serious. The series doesn’t shy away from familiar realities — from Penelope’s PTSD to her ex-husband’s alcoholism — showing that life may be hard, but we can alway scope with a bit of laughter along the way. No parent is perfect. Beyond its immigrant story, One Day at a Time validates exhausted mothers who are often messy, overworked, and stretched thin — especially when the family is of little help. Yet no matter how much they nag at each other, they are the ones who stay with you, no matter how dark it gets.

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‘The Good Place’ (2016–2020)

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The Good Place follows Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), a selfish and self-absorbed sales agent who dies and is mistakenly sent to a heaven-like afterlife called the Good Place. Created by the immortal architect Michael (Ted Danson), it’s meant for virtuous souls who’ve done good in their past lives. Eleanor quickly realizes that she’s not supposed to be here and secretly hides her wrongdoings.

The afterlife can be a touchy subject, but The Good Place knows how to have fun with it without getting too personal. Trying to hide her true identity, Eleanor often causes chaos in this “heaven-like” realm, from setting off a fire alarm to disrupting a neighborhood potluck. But if heaven’s willing, maybe Eleanor can learn a thing or two about redemption in this “life.” The Good Place shows what it actually means to shed your ego in exchange for accountability. There are missteps along the way, yet the most meaningful moral growth comes from making and learning from your mistakes.

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‘Adults’ (2025–Present)

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When you put five reluctant twenty-somethings in one building, you get Adults. Issa (Amita Rao), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Samir (Malik Elassal), Anton (Owen Thiele), and Paul Baker (Jack Innanen) are roomies and de facto best friends crammed into a New York City house. Fumbling their way through adulthood, their co-dependent friendship brings out the best and worst in each other.

From now knowing how social security works, to blowing a one-shot job promotion, Adults is just as amusing as it is accurate. Nobody truly gets the anxiety of collapsing into unemployment, or having your boiler break down in cold weather. No matter how outrageous the situation, what’s most important is having people who show up through the highs and lows. Most audiences understand the pains of adulting. While becoming a full-fledged adult is often difficult, Adults shows that the best remedy is the people who help you survive your quarter-life crisis — with a little laughter along the way.

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‘St. Denis Medical’ (2024–Present)

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No better and more inappropriate place to joke around the job than a hospital. St. Denis Medical follows the overworked healthcare workers of a poorly financed hospital as they provide the best care possible to patients. Overseen by oncology surgeon Joyce (McLendon-Covey), she’s in charge of making sure hospital operations run smoothly — without staff sacrificing their own sanity.

Hospitals can be some of the scariest places for people. In a high-stakes environment like this, it’s easy for health workers to lose their cool. But just like patients, the staff are human too. In a place where death could be around any corner, St. Denis Medical shows how difficult it is to remain empathetic without being consumed by the grim reality of a hospital. The staff may not always come across as the heroes they imagine themselves to be. However, given the amount of care and compassion they’re expected to show every single day, the show gives these employees their flowers.

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‘Shrinking’ (2023–Present)

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The world’s worst therapist is ready to psychoanalyze you in Shrinking. Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) has spent the past year grieving the death of his wife, and work hasn’t been easy. With patients rambling about their problems without making progress, Jimmy finally snaps and gives them the cold, hard truth — which, in a surprising turn of events, actually works.

Part workplace comedy, part family sitcom, Jimmy’s scientifically and ethically questionable methods often land him in hilarious situations with his patients. From getting his patient beat up to forcing another to talk to his barista, these small, chaotic interactions are pieces of the bigger picture: figuring out how to find meaning in life after mourning. Grief isn’t a one-way street, and it’s definitely not linear. There will be peaks worth celebrating and dips worth crying over, much like the ones in Shrinking. There’s no simple step-by-step guide to mourning; it’s about getting through each day with whatever capacity we can conjure up.

2

‘Ghosts’ (2021–Present)

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Ghosts follows cheerful journalist Samantha (Rose McIver) and her partner Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), an aspiring city chef, who inherit a rundown country mansion and decide to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast. Little do they know, their charming, humble abode is a hotbed for a lively, eclectic group of ghosts. But with all their money spent on renovations, it’ll be a waste to throw the entire project away.

These ghosts are nothing like the vengeful demons often seen in horror. They’re more like your annoying neighbors. From a sassy Prohibition-era lounge singer to a 1700s militiaman and a 1960s hallucinogen-loving hippie, these housemates are more hilarious than horrifying. When Samantha actually starts seeing these spirits, things get a lot more comedically complicated. Just like the spirits in Ghosts, human audiences can learn a thing or two about moving on. Sometimes our problems freeze us in a state of “purgatory” — much like the mansion. It’s easy to feel trapped in our worst habits. The only way forward is by confronting these demons head-on.

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‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021–Present)

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These teachers have no time for a break. Abbott Elementary follows a group of dedicated, passionate teachers, and their slightly tone-deaf principal in a Philadelphia public school. Despite being underfunded and outnumbered, they are determined to help their students succeed and make a positive impact on their lives. Of course, that is if the difficult school district doesn’t breathe down their necks.

No teacher is perfect at Abbott, but at least they’re trying their best. Second-grade teacher Janine (Quinta Brunson) is eagerly enthusiastic about making positive changes at the school, which often throws the staff into unwanted situations. Still, they see the good intentions in Janine, and together, they band together to ensure their students receive the best learning experience possible despite the limitations. All too often, students take for granted the effort teachers put in. No blame to them — it’s because these teachers make it look so easy. Abbott Elementary highlights the real work involved in teaching kids not just their ABCs, but also how to grow into good human beings.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is turning to a controversial football figure for advice ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.

The polarizing quarterback revealed that he is connecting with former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel — who’s had his own run-ins with controversy — for advice and mentorship as the draft inches closer.

“He’s giving me what to look out for, what it’s like, how to stay in the process,” Pavia told reporters at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, February 28. “And, you know, he’s given me some good advice, for sure.”

He continued, “And he always reaches out, too, checks up on me, makes sure I’m good, and he just, like, he’s just a friend to me, you know? And so he’s giving me some mentorship. He’s been around me, he’s been around my family. He’s just a great person for those that really don’t know him.”

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Pavia finished second in this year’s Heisman Trophy voting — behind Indiana quarterback and national champion Fernando Mendoza — after putting up impressive numbers in his final year at Vanderbilt. Pavia led the Commodores to a 10-2 season with 3,192 passing yards, 27 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. He added 826 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.

Similar to Manziel’s story, Pavia’s career has been rife with controversy, boiling over at the Heisman Trophy ceremony when Pavia posted disparaging messages to Heisman voters and the Indiana football team on his social media. He later apologized for the posts.

Pavia said on Friday that NFL teams have not asked him about those eye-opening social media posts.

“Nope, they haven’t,” Pavia told reporters. “I just think, not that they don’t care or whatever, but they kind of know the situation already.”

He continued, “One thing about me is I don’t care what people think about me. God has a plan for me regardless. But the way the media is, they’re supposed to put out clickbait and things like that. That’s how people get views, and that’s how people make money. I understand that. And so people will twist a story and try to put out bad media to get clicks, good media to get clicks. That’s just today’s world that we live in. So I’m just adjusting to the new world.”

Manziel had his own string of trouble throughout his college career and into his brief NFL career.

His time at Texas A&M was marred with controversy leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft, where he fell all the way to the No. 22 pick by the Cleveland Browns after he was projected to be selected in the top five.

He played just 14 games in the NFL — all with the Browns — and was cut by the team after two seasons due to personal issues, including substance abuse.

Manziel has been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, speaking on the topic in the 2023 Netflix documentary, Untold: Johnny Football.

“When I had gotten everything I’d ever wanted, I think I was the most empty that I ever felt inside,” he said. “I think I was trying to suppress how I felt and get out of being Johnny Football. [I] had bought a gun that I knew I was going to use. I had planned to do everything that I wanted to do at that point in my life, spend as much money as I possibly could, and then my plan was to take my own life.”

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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Did you know that one of the most celebrated film genres of the ‘80s and ‘90s has quietly died? The genre in question is the R-rated comedy, one typified by vintage classics such as Porky’s and American Pie. These movies won over audiences through a simple combination of raunchy jokes and scantily clad stars.

These days, the R-rated comedy has been retired in favor of streamer-friendly slop, and it’s nearly impossible to find films featuring this potent combination of dirty jokes and exposed flesh. But over two decades ago, we got a criminally underappreciated sex comedy with a twist: instead of focusing on men, it focuses on women proving just how much they love to get nasty when the boys aren’t around. That film is The Sweetest Thing (2002), and you can now stream this star-studded classic for free on Tubi!

Treat Yourself To Some Pleasure

The premise of The Sweetest Thing is that Cameron Diaz plays a woman with a reputation for loving and leaving men so that she can keep enjoying the single life. However, she runs into a man who pushes back against her take-charge attitude, getting under her skin like no man ever had before. After getting an invite to a wedding the man is attending, she embarks on a raunchy road trip with her best friends, proving once and for all that the fairer sex can be just as rude, crude, and hilariously nasty as any man.

For a relatively unknown raunch comedy, The Sweetest Thing has a really star-studded cast, including Christina Applegate (best known for Married…With Children) as a divorce lawyer and BFF who really holds her gal pals together. Selma Blair (best known for Cruel Intentions) plays one of those pals, someone who might just rebound with a confident hunk played by Thomas Jane (best known for Boogie Nights). He has a chauvinistic brother played by Jason Bateman (best known for Arrested Development); however, the performer who anchors the entire thing is Cameron Diaz (best known for Charlie’s Angels), who delivers a dirty-talking, fearlessly raunchy performance that may forever change how you see this cinematic girl-next-door. 

Hated By The Critics

The Sweetest Thing proved to be a modest box office success, earning $68.7 million against a $43 million budget. Sadly, the film didn’t prove to be the same kind of pop culture phenomenon that earlier gross-out movies like There’s Something About Mary were. However, this movie did cement Cameron Diaz (who notably played Mary in the earlier film) as an actress who is never afraid to get down and dirty in order to make the audience laugh.

When The Sweetest Thing came out, critics really hated it: the movie has a 25 percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers complaining about the thin plot and the bevy of hit-or-miss gags. However, it’s worth noting that the movie has a 64 percent critical score. This helps prove that this raunchy film is quite the crowd-pleaser, with audiences deeming it “fresh” even as critics declared it downright rotten.

More Than A Few Surprises

So, the critics hated it, and it wasn’t exactly a box office darling. Why, then, should you watch The Sweetest Thing? The short answer is that it is funny in the most transgressive way, and if you have a dirty mind (it’s not just me, right?), you’ll find plenty to love in this raucously funny raunchiest. 

Then and now, part of what makes The Sweetest Thing so entertaining is that it is an unflinchingly gender swapped version of the “boys behaving badly” genre of film. Even if you’ve seen male-led movies like The Hangover a million times, there is something refreshing about seeing women take part in the same kinds of gross-out gags and filthy conversations usually reserved for men. It helps that the central actors embrace the sex jokes with such gusto, and Cameron Diaz’s hypnotic performance is practically an ecstasy of exhibitionism.

Guys are sure to enjoy the film; after all, it’s filled with hot ladies, dirty talk, and nudity, all of which can reliably rev a fellow’s motor. But The Sweetest Thing is designed by and for women, and much of its humor works by making men the butt of some fairly hilarious jokes.

Time To Get Down And Dirty

The scene is funny in and of itself, but the punchline doesn’t come from girls behaving badly; rather, it comes from the fact that guys are so easy to manipulate when it comes to anything and everything naughty. This is just one small example of the film’s surprising emphasis on sex positivity and its emphasis on female agency. It’s the rare raunchy comedy framed from the perspective of the female gaze, but most men will be too busy laughing to realize that male horniness is the butt of each and every surprisingly funny joke.

Will you agree that The Sweetest Thing deserves more love when you watch it on Netflix, or will these gals gross you out before the end of the first scene? The only way to find out is to stream the film and rediscover this overlooked classic for yourself. If nothing else, you’ll never look at Cameron Diaz the same way after these credits roll!