The best advice we’re taking from movies this summer
They say art imitates life. At Polygon, we know the opposite can also be true — and in fact, we regularly take it a step further and use our favorite movies as guides for everyday living.
Summer is a season with a lot of pressure. Gone are the days where kicking a ball outside or hanging out on the playground were enough for a fun summer’s day. Now everyone on social media is at some cool rooftop bar, or sailing on a yacht, or at another Taylor Swift concert, or at a Taylor Swift concert on a yacht’s cool rooftop bar.
So, from some of our favorite movies, here’s some bona fide advice for a wonderful summer!
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Unfortunately we can’t all find a pair of jeans that magically fits four different friends with four different body types. But maybe try sending postcards or making friendship bracelets or trading the same stuffed toy to travel around with!
High School Musical 2
Like Sharpay croons in High School Musical 2, you deserve fabulous! Indulge in a little something extra this summer, be it towels from Turkey or turkey from Maine.
Up
It’s never too late in life for an adventure! Just look at Carl, who decided to take matters into his own hands and fulfill his dreams — and keep his life open to new possibilities after finally taking that grand trip to Paradise Falls.
Mamma Mia
You don’t want three different men showing up at your future daughter’s wedding, after all!
Forrest Gump
You can try running, like Forrest, but taking a dip in the pool is also a good way to keep your body moving during the summer.
The Mummy
It might seem like a cool fun idea, but, like, maybe not???
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Holly Golightly may be facing extreme existential ennui — but at least she
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