Molly Parker/Molly Ringwald - 11/12 year old social justice warrior?

[80s Dude]

I wonder how much of a social justice warrior/feminist Molly Ringwald was during her time on FOL or if the role influenced her own views. If you take a look at many of the postings of Molly Ringwald on social media, you swear they were done by Molly Parker.

[RetroGuy2000]

I don't doubt for a moment that Molly was 1979's equivalent of a social justice warrior (in those days, more of just a feminist).

It's funny because our attitudes have shifted so completely since then that what was once progressive is now quite regressive. I recall that in one John Hughes film, her character calls a guy a f*****. The Molly of today would never utter this word on film or video, but it was totally accepted in that era.

I know Molly has apologized for some of the more twisted (but at that time socially accepted) things that occurred in the John Hughes films, including the date rape-like scenes, the Asian stereotyping, the scenes depicting obvious sexual harassment, etc. I don't think Molly actually has anything to apologize for, as she, and those films, were a product of that time, and these moments captured on film demonstrate that not everything about the 1980s was great, or worth celebrating, and that there was even a very ugly side to the era. They are an important part of history, warts and all.

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by 80s Dude

If you take a look at many of the postings of Molly Ringwald on social media, you swear they were done by Molly Parker.

Yes, and that's awesome!

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

here was even a very ugly side to the era. They are an important part of history, warts and all.

Blair: "If my mother had a wart she'd sue Elizabeth Arden!"

[RetroGuy2000]

Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

Blair: "If my mother had a wart she'd sue Elizabeth Arden!"

I'd forgotten that line!

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

I'd forgotten that line!

I never really think about it outside the moment she says it when I'm watching, but you saying that word totally made it sound in my head, lol.

Funny thing is, I can't place exactly where Blair sasy it...I think it's season 1, and I think maybe she says it in Mrs. Garrett's bedroom sitting by Mrs. Garrett at the sewing machine, leaning in with a flower in her hair? (before Nancy ever wore one, lol)