How Mary-Kate and Ashley movies have shaped my fantasy spring break plans - Student Life

How Mary-Kate and Ashley movies have shaped my fantasy spring break plans

Let’s face it. Scandals aside, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have lived quite the dream life. They both played Michelle on Full House, a childhood classic for any ’90s baby; they have their own fashion line that sells luscious clothing one can only lust after. Most importantly, they made a series of movies in which they prance around the world being awesome. Unfortunately, these cinematic endeavors have inspired delusions amongst youth regarding what a spring break should be. By this I mean, I am guilty of suffering from “I wish my spring break could be as cool as M-K and A’s” syndrome. Here’s why, in a list of movies.

‘Holiday in the Sun’

Did I Google the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas two hundred times after seeing this movie? Yes. Did I ask my parents every day if we could go to there? Yup. Did I love the song “Us Against the World” from that scene in which they dance in the club? Mhm. Plus, their names are so anachronistic (Madison and Alex). They just so happen to be trendy for the exact year in which it was made (2001). If you think about it, it doesn’t make any sense. I just don’t see why there’s anything wrong with wanting to go on a vacation and have a trendy name and surprise-score a suite in a beautiful hotel setting and hang out with all of my new beach friends and read magazines.

Also, Megan Fox apparently made her debut in this movie. Pish posh.

‘Passport to Paris’

It is absolutely outrageous that Mary-Kate and Ashley are upset about being forced to go to Paris. Talk about privilege, am I right? Once they finally realize how beautiful the city—and the boys—actually is, all is right in the world. I just want to go to Paris and run away from any authoritative figures with my best model friends and French men. I have yet to do any of the above and was hoping my spring break would one day reach that same level of quality. Here’s to still hoping.

‘Winning London’

Guys, Mary-Kate and Ashley are actually kind of intelligent, strong and independent women in this movie. They also go to London. When spring break called for school field trips (mine was to New York City with my middle school chorus to sing in Carnegie Hall), I only wanted to be sent to the United Kingdom to freely shop, meet nobles and more. As the years passed, I also developed a penchant for tea and would imagine myself drinking tea with my BFFs M-K and A. Too bad I’ve never been to England. I also have graduated from middle school and high school.

‘Our Lips Are Sealed’

I love the hit song from the ’80s, “Our Lips Are Sealed,” and I love a good heist movie. The idea that the two could occur in Australia with Mary-Kate and Ashley is basically mind-blowing. I’m not sure what I want for my spring break more—to be a part of a witness protection program or go to Australia. The only downside is that in March, it’s fall. Darn you, Southern Hemisphere.

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