The DUFF

thumb The DUFF (teen slang for designated ugly fat friend) is a 2015 American teen comedy film about a high school senior who discovers her classmates label her the "DUFF"–an acronym for Designated Ugly Fat Friend. Directed by Ari Sandel. Written by Josh A. Cagan, based on the book The DUFF by Kody Keplinger. Dialogue (School bell rings) (“Kill The Band” by Junkie XL plays in the background) (Typing on keyboard) Bianca: (voiceover) For generations of high schoolers, you could only be a jock, a geek, a princess, a bully or a basket case. But times have changed. Jocks play video games. Princesses are on antidepressants. And geeks basically run the country. I thought we were living in a brand new world, a place without labels. But every so often, there’s that one moment in high school that changes your perspective on everything. (The clock clicks on 9 that the time is now 7:45am; School bell rings) Jeffrey: Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo. Showtime. Bianca: (voiceover) And for me, it happened senior year, about a month before homecoming. I was cruising the halls with my two best friends. Jeffrey: Jess Harris. (He notices the girl named Jess Harris.) I would bang her so hard, we’d both need helmets. (The scene pauses as someone puts Jess Harris #TheKindOne on the screen, then it moves to the next screen when she is the aspiring fashion designer, and finally, she is the Zen Buddhist) Bianca: (voiceover) Yeah, that’s not me. Albert: Casey Cordero. (He notices the next girl named Casey Cordero) I would play “Call of Duty” with her all night. Jeffrey: Wait, what? Albert: And bang her hard too, er… Jeffrey: Yeah. Albert: …to the point of needing helmets. That too, yeah. Jeffrey: Yeah, yeah, yeah. (The scene pauses as someone first puts Casey Cordero #TheToughOne on the screen, next, it moves to the next screen when she is the striker, and finally, she is the hacker) Bianca: (voiceover) Nope. Not me, either. Paul: Show’s over. Just Bianca. (And here comes the main character in the slow-motion, Bianca Piper) Bianca: That’s me. (The scene pauses as someone first puts Bianca Piper #TheOtherOne on the screen, then it moves to the next screen when she does the cult movie fanatic, next, she is at the desk as she is the honor roll student) Bianca: Martin Van Buren! Nickelback! Antidisestablishmentarianism! (And finally, she is the adequate violin player) Jeffrey: Jess has the hottest ass. Albert: Casey has the hottest rack. Paul: Bianca… she has the hottest friends. Jeffrey and Albert: Yeah! (“Boom Clap” by Charli XCX plays in the background) Jess: B, it’s party. You should wear something cute. Here. Lots of options for you. How about… this? (She shows Bianca a light pink top) Pretty. Bianca: What the hell is this, underwear? Jess: No, it’s a camisole. No? Not for you? Okay. Er… ooh, how about this? It’s a little darker, kind sexy. Hmm? Bianca: Mmm… Jess: Fine. Although I did hear Toby’s gonna be at the party tonight. Casey: Oh, like that would matter. I mean, it’s not like she’s gonna say anything to him. Bianca: Excuse me. I… might. Casey: Mm-hmm. Bianca: Maybe I’ll, know you… (mumbles) Yeah, on second thought, I think I’m just gonna stick with the old lucky party shirt. Wait for it. Casey: Bianca, don’t do it. Bianca: Huh? (She shows Casey an old lucky party shirt) Jess: B. Bianca: Says it on there. Casey: No. Jess: Hm-mm. No. Bianca: And you know, maybe I’ll even round it out with old trusty… Casey: Not the flannel. Bianca: Nice, muted tones. Casey: Hm-mm. Jess: No. Dottie: That is not a good look. This… is a good look. Dottie: If you girls wanna really knock the boys out, you should project boldness, with a power pantsuit combo. Bianca: I’m gonna look like Hillary Clinton, Mom. Dottie: I know. Right? Okay, kids, enjoy your party. I love you. I have another seminar to prep for. Bianca: Okay, bye. Dottie: Bye. Bianca: Are you kidding me with this? (She shows Wes some knickers) Wesley: I’m not. Bianca: Wes, if I wanted to go shopping and talk about girly stuff, I could’ve done that with Jess and Casey. I need you to give me real talk. Wesley: Real talk? You’ve got a uniboob, your posture sucks, and your clothes fit weird cos you wear the wrong size bra. Boom. Real talk. I watched a lot of “Project Runway”. What’s up? Step one: first impressions matter, so take some pride in your appearance. Ladies, this is Bianca. Take good care of her. I’m gonna get the hell out of this section. Bianca: Wes, no, don’t go. Lady Customer: Ach! Uniboohen. Sí, uniboob. Cast Mae Whitman as Bianca Robbie Amell as Wesley Bella Thorne as Madison Bianca Santos as Casey Skyler Samuels as Jess Romany Malco as Principal Buchanan Nick Eversman as Toby Chris Wylde as Mr. Filmore Ken Jeong as Mr. Arthur Allison Janney as Dottie External links Category:2015 American films Category:American coming-of-age films Category:Teen comedy films Category:High school films Category:Films about social media Category:Films directed by Ari Sandel Category:Films set in Georgia (state) Category:2015 English-language films