The recent musical adaptation of Mean Girls has removed a controversial joke referencing Lindsay Lohan from its digital release after backlash from the actress.
In the film’s original theatrical cut, Megan Thee Stallion delivers a line supporting Angourie Rice’s Cady by saying “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!” This references an infamous 2006 incident where oil heir Brandon Davis used the derogatory term “fire crotch” to describe Lohan.
After criticism from Lohan’s representatives, who stated the actress was “very hurt and disappointed,” the line has now been edited out of digital versions. Megan Thee Stallion’s quote in the revised scene simply says “Hot girls, we are going back red.”
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The edit aligns with writer Tina Fey’s recent comments about updating Mean Girls’ humor to reflect changing cultural sensitivities. Certain jokes that were acceptable in the early 2000s now land differently, requiring more consideration.
While staying true to its roots, the latest Mean Girls adaptation aims to poke fun in a more thoughtful, inclusive way. Removing the cheap shot at Lohan reflects an understanding that even tongue-in-cheek references can have unintended impacts.
Lohan herself makes a nostalgic cameo in the new film, passing the baton to a new generation. With this small but meaningful change, the movie continues honoring its legacy while accounting for how times have changed. For many fans, the only fetch thing about the original joke was watching it get booted.
