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Raunchy R-Rated Coming-Of-Age Comedy Hits Netflix In Time For The Holidays
By TeeJay Small
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Every generation of moviegoers has a series of classic comedies in their repertoire that served as major cultural touchstones during their youth. If you grew up during the early 2000s like I did, the hit 2007 film Superbad is almost surely one of your go-to coming-of-age adventures. Luckily, those interested in rewatching the hilarious film can find Superbad streaming on Netflix as of November 1, just in time to throw it on for a nostalgic holiday watch party.
Superbad On Netflix
For those who aren’t already familiar with Superbad, the Netflix deal may be your first chance to experience the raunchy comedy, which centers on a pair of awkward high school seniors named Seth and Evan. The kids, who have had very little luck with girls throughout their youth, have convinced themselves that their only opportunity to get close to their respective crushes is by raising their social profile.
As the dynamic duo stare down the barrel of graduation, college, and a lifetime of adult responsibility, they resolve to make their final days in public school count, by procuring a large quantity of alcohol for a local party.
This mission to illegally purchase party favors turns out to be much more difficult than they ever imagined, however, leading Seth and Evan on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, they encounter a pair of clueless cops, a gang of obnoxious adults throwing a party of their own, and a hapless classmate with a brazenly fake ID, which touts the mononym “McLovin.” As the narrative of Superbad on Netflix builds to its hilarious conclusion, the pair learn to reassess their life goals, their college plans, and even their friendship.
From Seth Rogen’s Mind
Superbad was written by long-time friends and frequent collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who based the Netflix outing loosely on their own adolescence. Confess, Fletch filmmaker Greg Mottola serves as the director of the movie, while iconic comedy performers such as Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Stone, Joe Lo Truglio, Dave Franco, and Saturday Night Live‘s Bill Hader round out the cast. Having aged out of the chance to play the Seth character in the film, Seth Rogen also appears in the credits as one of the kooky police officers, alongside Bill Hader’s show-stealing Officer Slater.
Superbad’s Legacy
Personally, I’m extremely happy to see that Superbad is streaming on Netflix, since the film was such an integral part of my childhood, and contains numerous jokes and turns of phrase that are part of my regular vernacular to this day. Critics and audiences alike flocked to Superbad upon release, making it the highest-grossing high school comedy in cinema history, with a global box office return of nearly $170 million against an estimated production budget of only $20 million. Today, the film touts a near-perfect critic score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Whether you’re a life-long Superbad super-fan or a brand new viewer, you’ll surely enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor of the R-rated film now that it’s streaming on Netflix. Anyone under the age of 16 can probably relate to the struggles of the main characters, while those of us that have crossed the threshold into adulthood can look back and cringe at our own absurd adventures.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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