@@ticktockontheclockbutthepartyi think what the original commenter meant is that Elle was lucky enough to see Warner’s true colors instead of marrying him. Imagine if Elle did marry him then later he showed his true colors. He also kinda did Elle a favor because even if Elle enrolled into Harvard for the wrong reason she later was able to discover her passion for law.
@@moondivine2288 Not to mention she made more friends along the way (and of course ultimately met Emmett, but what I really love about the film is that it's not just about romantic relationships but all kinds of meaningful connections).
It's the fact that he came over like that, took her out to dinner, showered her with boyfriend vibes - knowing full well that he was going to break up with her at the end of the night
So true. I hate guys that will act fully interested and loving and kind and then then dump you immediately. I hate how he called her Pooh bear right before he broke up with her
@@sadie8834he did not think about her as dumb he though about status and in his mind she was cute she was pretty but she she not „seriose“ that means he thought that he needed a girl with whom he could say that is my girl… As they were in school she was popular pretty and hot … for his Tagus as a gradient it was okey for him going to colleges she was not good enough … That is all But I am glad for her and Emmitt
He severely underestimated Ellie. If he wasn’t so shallow he’d have seen just how smart she really is, even if the first thing people think of her for is an airhead because of her fascination with fashion and the finer things in life.
I feel bad for him. He only dumped her to please his family. He didn't really want to go to law school and in the end he lost the girl and had no job offers.
I love how kind elle is. the Whole movie, she is so nice and kind to everyone around her, even though they were kinda cruel to her. She maintains positivty, but doesn't take people mistreating her. she is a woman I want to be like.
Me too. I know ppl hated how rory from Gilmore girls turned out, but in the first seasons, she was so Teflon tough dealing with paris's competitiveness. And she wasn't even aggressive. I guess she got bougie...where Elle got more socially conscience.
it’s so sad that there were so many small, tell-tale signs that he didn’t care for her in the slightest. he left the house without her, he smiled when he broke up with her, and when she professed her undying love for him, he just heaved a great, big sigh. she was dealing with a sociopath. she should’ve punched him in the face instead of getting in his car! but then again, they are heels...
I love the fact that even though she got broke up with she still accepted the ride home because she didn’t want to ruin her shoes that prove that high heels are so much valuable then shifty men 😂❤️
Not me. In fact, if it was me, the conversation would have gone something like this: "Pooh Bear--" "And don't call me a pet name like we're still a thing." "Just get in the car..." "No." "You'll ruin your shoes." "You already broke my heart; why do you care about my shoes?!"
I just realized - when Elle said “cheers to us” Warner did not take a sip, he held his glass up for a solid second, then shamefully set it down. I never really noticed that! (Sorry if this is a repeat comment)
Personally he was just patronizing her and only thinking of himself. Not to mention he was also one of those guys who only saw her and a dumb blonde to fool around with just so he could settle with a so called mature woman. But in the end she was better off without him and ended up becoming more than he ever did. Ironically this happened with me and my ex, I just wonder if I’ll surpass him.
funny how yall expect a man to be with a women like that, pretty much has no major goals and accomplished nothing. When its the other way around, women wont even give the guy a chance. If a girl is rich, she is going to find another rich guy. He wanted to focus on his goals but he cant do that if he is dating someone.
My ex would wait until we were out in public somewhere to tell me bad news - sometimes very bad news - and then sit back with a smirk on his face to see how I would react - hopefully, negatively. I wonder why his second wife left him.
I am sorry for Elle because everybody hates when their partner casually reveals their decision to break up especially in a soft and condescending manner.
Legally Blonde just doesn't age somehow, it is one of those frothy but enduring madcap comedies that is just classic. This scene is so weirdly wonderful!
The fact Warner showered Elle with affection, took her to a fancy restaurant, to then looking stoked about dumping and humiliating her in front of people, shows exactly what a complete “bonehead” he really is.
I like how Elle would not have got in the car if it wasn't for her shoes. Caring for your valuables while hurting over a break-up are different things which CAN coexist. Besides he was in the wrong here, she is free to make her choices and she did by caring for her safety and shoes 😂 This only goes on show that she loves herself more which eventually culminated in her amazing character growth that we saw later.
Shouldn't they be more amendable with him marrying Elle because she;s very sociable (can help with the election and votes), plus likeable (again, for votes), and she's wealthy, her family most likely has tons of connections in the business community (which can fund his election campaign). She's more than enough, disregarding her intelligence and potential to get into law school, to be suitable as wife of a politician. His family doesn't think enough
I was thinking the same thing. He clearly was unaware of her intelligence but he didn't even see her as trophy wife material. Surely her beauty and social skills would be great for public relations.
I know that cry I did it when my ex broke up with me on my birthday date. His parents had no idea and were still cheering me on in school (PA school and he is from a line of doctors) found out they chewed him out especially since I was "the kind of people they wanted in their family"
My first boyfriend's family was also mad that he broke up with me and didn't tell them until a week later. Best thing that could have happened to me. I much prefer the man I ended up marrying.
Warner was rude and impolite to Elle breaking their relationship up in public instead of talking on a friendly manner. Ellegant couples break up at home! Am I right?
It also kind of seems like it might have been hard to find a place they could be left alone.(?) _All_ her sorority members are there when he picks her up. It would be terribly awkward to be dumped in front of your BFFs, too, wouldn't it?
@@fairedelapeche1300 oh please. I've been ghosted, ignored, and finding out on social media. At least he was honest. May not have been the best reason but it was his reason.
Could have thrown a wine on him... Shows you just how classy she is even though she dares to show her emotions. Being vulnerable is completely given the fact that he broke up with her indifferently in a public place
Little did he know that Marilyn had more intelligence than people gave her credit for: she was politically active, she was an avid reader and she took her acting craft seriously.
She escaped the male gaze by choosing school over boys and becoming better and became happier not following an man around an found purpose doing it without an man . And found love an man who loves her not just for her looks
But what motivated her to go in the first place was getting a man back. Plus she was already in school. Fashion school is not for the weak minded, it shapes you.
This is all really true, but at the risk of sounding like “that guy”, that’s not the male gaze. The male gaze usually refers to objectification of women in media like film. Examples would be things like unnecessarily zooming in a women’s body, or putting the female characters in non-practical and out-of-character revealing outfits etc. Sorry if I sounded rude, it just kinda bugs me when people use phrases incorrectly. I guess a better way to phrase it might be “she escaped becoming a ‘trophy wife’”.
@@ionabab7274 Though there's better phrasing that what either of you have offered up, I'd say that Baleria's use of "the male gaze" is better than the way you have suggested to make the point because it alludes to a the larger systemic pattern of women being positioned to be object or accessory to a man rather than being an agent in themselves, whereas your phrase, "trophy wife," merely describes a one off colloquial trope (also it's not applicable here, since Warner wanted a smart girl). Indeed, the concept of "the male gaze" is used to describe the gendered ways of looking built into cinema/media as you explained, but the point of the concept is to demonstrate how the gaze in media is a manifestation of larger patriarchal structures of identification and objectification in society. Thus it's not a stretch to extend the male gaze to societal dynamics as well. Again, it's probably not the wording I would use, but it's not actually incorrect and is more suitably complex and nuanced than the alternative you offered up. Just FYI. If you're going to be that pedantic, at least be right. Lol. Normally I wouldn't waste my time on this discussion, but I actually enjoy telling a pedantic know-it-all off.
@@jennifermarie3158 Sorry, I wasn’t trying to be pedantic at all, I just wanted to help. I know “trophy wife” isn’t the right term either, (also I wasn’t specifically talking about Warner when I said that), but I guess I thought it was closer. Sorry if I seemed rude that really wasn’t my goal.
Funny thing, Elle goes to become the Woman Warner wants to marry. Only to find out, the moment she becomes that Woman, that Warner is not the type of man that Elle wants to marry. This is a really big lesson, first off don’t lead someone on until you get to know them and they are the type of person you want to marry. Also, Warner knew he would not succeed without marrying the type of Woman he wanted to Marry. Maybe if Warner would’ve stayed with Elle and even talked her in joining him in Law School without pressuring her to, maybe they would’ve ended up getting married
He did Elle a favor. She may be ditzy and rich but she was never a snob like him. She was kind, generous, friendly, and most importantly, never looked down on anyone.
Elle doesn't deserve warner. When she said,'im seriously in love with you,'he just sighed and told her to come in the car. She's so smart, kind, pretty, and funny and she doesn't deserve rejection
Seriously? Calling her pet names as he’s breaking up with her? And sighing when she says she seriously in love with him? And the constant excuse that it’s his family’s fault?
Nonsense, Warner. You do have a choice. Elle is intuitively brilliant, she learns fast and she genuinely loves him. Yes, she never " wore pearls " but that can be taught.
"I do love you I just can't marry you" You do not love that woman because if you did love her you wouldn't even hesitate, go read a dictionary and study what love is before you use words you obviously don't know what they mean
How could you do that to her, Warner?! She didn’t deserve to get dumped cause of what you think of her! I’m glad Elle regretted him at the end of the movie
What Warner was actually great for Elle’s character development. She finally realised Warner is not the man for her and how she faced all the rejections and humiliations in Harvard finally made Elle grow up as a person.
Love that they immediately sell the real kinda guy he is, not just through his demeanor and eventual actions, but just the fact that he's wearing sunglasses at night to go pick her up. Simultaneously hinting at how blind he is to the quality of Elle's person, but also how he cares about his appearance above everything, wanting to look good in shades despite being wildly impractical at night.
Warner has no idea the huge favor he is doing Elle lol * Discovers her passion for being a lawyer and sets up what we can assume was a very successful career. * Meets Emmett, who is so much better for her because he see's her worth and takes her seriously, unlike Warner who underestimate's her. * Finds a best friend in Vivian. * Gets to help others like Brooke, Paulette and David, who she most likely formed strong friendships with also.
If he was going to break up with her, he should've arrived in a more serious manner. He arrived at at her place acting like they were going to have the greatest fun of their lives.
I love this scene because of the dense irony surrounding it. Warner dumps Elle because she think she is shallow and not serious enough. In reality, Elle is very serious in her relationship with Warner and her responsibilities and academics, getting herself a 179 on the LSAT. She also has far more depth and nuance to her than Warner believes. Because when Warner sees all these qualities about Elle, what he's really doing is projecting. Warner is shallow. Warner isn't serious. And Elle should have broken up with him.
when he said you going to ruin your shoes i would have took one off and threw it at him maybe both lol and walk home i dont want to be in the car with that loser lol
