Karen Smith: More Than Just “ESP” – A Look at Her Complexity

“It’s October third.” For many, those three simple words instantly conjure up the image of Karen Smith, the seemingly airheaded but undeniably endearing member of North Shore High’s notorious Plastics in the iconic film, *Mean Girls*. Often dismissed as simply a stereotypical “dumb blonde,” Karen Smith, played memorably by Amanda Seyfried, offers far more than…

Karen Smith: More Than Just Weather Forecasts and “I’m a Mouse, Duh!”

“Is butter a carb?” This iconic line, uttered with complete sincerity, encapsulates everything we think we know about Karen Smith, the seemingly airheaded member of the Plastics from the cult classic film *Mean Girls*. Released in 2004, *Mean Girls* quickly ascended to become a pop culture phenomenon, dissecting the ruthless social hierarchy of high school…