Episode 21: Clueless, and why Cher Horowitz, like, totally has ADHD (with Maz Fornasier)

TRANSCRIPT HERE

On our last main episode of the year, Maz and I dive far more deeply than most would into the most iconic highschool mid 90’s movie, Clueless (1995) directed by Amy Heckerling and starring the almost-forgotten Alicia Silverstone. We discuss why Cher definitely has ADHD and why her plight is so relatable to Maz (although not because she has a crush on her ex-step-sibling). Does Clueless’ inspiration, Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ also have ADHD? And does anyone use the term 'cake boy' in real life?

Apologies for Steph's gnarly vocal fry today!

See the tiktok that inspired us here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSefXmhE7/

CONTENT WARNING: discussion of ableist/harmful attitudes towards ADHD, brief discussion of the 'r word'. That's kind of it though, phew!

 

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Host: Stephanie Fornasier

Cohost: Maz Fornasier

Music and artwork: Michael Watson

Editor: Nicholas Fornasier

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REFERENCES:

• Actually ADHD • Hi! I was wondering what ADHD symptoms Emma from... (tumblr.com)
• Cause of Jane Austen's death not universally acknowledged | Jane Austen | The Guardian
• Don't 'diagnose' fictional characters | Books | The Guardian (we vehemently disagree)
• Alicia Silverstone: 'I probably behaved not as well as I could have' | Film | The Guardian
• 15 Things You Never Knew About Clueless | Vogue
• Movies About ADHD: ADD Film Characters We Love (additudemag.com)
• Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC