The classic high school party. It's been done for decades. For my generation growing up I recall "Can't Hardly Wait," "10 Things I hate About You," and "American Pie" all glorifying these fantastic parties that awaited me when I got a little bit older, and at the center of every party was copious amounts of alcohol. I remember thinking to myself at the time, "I have friends who want to do this, all we need to do it get this alcohol and have a great time, just like in all the movies."
The following clip is an extended version of the party scene at the end of "Superbad," a recent successful film that was widely praised for creating a realistic image of high school. Again everything is surrounding the drinking, telling children that the party doesn't exist without alcohol.
Now I'm sure many might say that since the film is rated R younger children shouldn't be watching this, but let's be realistic. Most children above 13 that wanted to see this movie likely have. Plus, it's on basic cable now. Also, just because you're old enough to get into an R-rated movie does not necessarily mean that you are 21, the legal drinking age.
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