Yes, Mother Darling.
Since flag-dancing her way into our hearts in 1975, Little Edie has been the source of unbridled joy for many an off-beat homosexual who can’t help but relate to her delusions of grandeur. The real world didn’t really factor all that much into her life when documentary makers battled their way through shrubs to arrive at the derelict East Hamptons home. In Grey Gardens we saw reclusive mother-daughter duo Big and Little Edie going about their daily lives, digging through the refuse of their former high-society lives. The fact that they’re closely related to one of the most regal icons of American sophistication, Jackie Kennedy, is reason enough to sit and enjoy this hour and a half of bewilderment.
Their impression on popular culture has not gone un-noticed, inspiring biopics, an iconic RuPaul’s Drag Race ‘Snatch Game’ performance, and even a musical. Their story has drawn attention from the likes of Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore whose interpretations of the characters might have left something to be desired, but did reflect their enduring impression nonetheless.
Casting a modern eye on the documentary in its 44th year, you can’t help but find it #Relatable. Here are the Little Edie-isms to get you through your daily life.
Sound dating advice:
I don’t think there’s any point in meeting anybody who doesn’t like music.
When you’ve been single for a WHILE:
If you can’t get a man to propose to you, you might as well be dead.
Back at the gym after the Christmas/New Year break:
My God, my muscles, I can’t do it, I’m tellin’ you! What am I going to do! They’re gone, with this soft life!
Looking for your roommate’s necklace you borrowed knowing damn well you left it in the Uber:
I’m extremely organized. I know exactly where to look for this stuff. I’ve got it under control right here, but I can’t find it. Get it?
Whenever Ariana Grande drops a new track:
I’m pulverized by this latest thing!
Reflecting on your weekend heading into Monday:
I only cared about three things: the Catholic Church, swimming and dancing, and I had to give them up.
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