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* Billy hastily throwing an open beer can into Chris' lap when a cop pulls up next to them.



** Not to mention the scene has Kenny eavesdropping on it. He looks [[WomensMysteries oddly fascinated]].



* Chris tries to intimidate Carrie passive aggressively, insinuating Sue doesn't really want to be her friend and just sees her as a "project".
--> '''Chris:''' She practically talked me into getting botox last year.
--> '''Carrie:''' (''beat'') Maybe she thought you needed it.
* Carrie also sasses her mother when she tries to shame her for the dress showing off her "dirtypillows".
--> "They're called breasts, Momma. All girls have them. [[SarcasmMode They're very fashionable these days]]."



* In every version, the girls' reaction to Miss Desjardin saying she suggested that their punishment be losing their prom tickets.



--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.
* Billy hastily throwing an open beer can into Chris' lap when a cop pulls up next to them.

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--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.
* Billy hastily throwing an open beer can into Chris' lap when a cop pulls up next to them.
mama.
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* At the prom, Roy jokingly [[HoYay flirts with Tommy]] and is admonished by his girlfriend Helen... who then, in a moment of HypocriticalHumor, proceeds to be [[LesYay very flirtatious with Carrie,]] complimenting her ass.

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* At the prom, Roy jokingly [[HoYay [[GayBravado flirts with Tommy]] and is admonished by his girlfriend Helen... who then, in a moment of HypocriticalHumor, proceeds to be [[LesYay very flirtatious with Carrie,]] complimenting her ass.

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* Norma, portrayed as a GenkiGirl by Meghan Black, is probably the funniest character in this version.

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* Norma, portrayed as a GenkiGirl by Meghan Black, is probably the funniest character in this version.version, especially when she gives the police an excessively detailed explanation of the school caste system while stuffing her face with donuts.
* At the prom, Roy jokingly [[HoYay flirts with Tommy]] and is admonished by his girlfriend Helen... who then, in a moment of HypocriticalHumor, proceeds to be [[LesYay very flirtatious with Carrie,]] complimenting her ass.
-->'''Roy:''' Why, Tommy Ross, you look good enough to eat, honey!
-->'''Tommy:''' Some would say I am delicious.
-->'''Helen:''' ''(to Roy)'' If you knew how many people thought you were gay, you wouldn't be joking about it.
-->'''Carrie:''' ''(to Helen)'' If they decide to run away together, I'll dance with you.
-->'''Helen:''' Oh my god, where did you get that dress?
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-->'''Helen:''' ''(to Carrie)'' Look at your ass. ''(Roy gives her a look)'' What?
-->'''Roy:''' Now who's gay, right?
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* Margaret ''literally'' thumps Carrie with the bible.

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* Margaret ''literally'' [[VisualPun thumps Carrie with the bible.Bible]].

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* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.



* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.
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* Norma, portrayed as a GenkiGirl by Meghan Black, is probably the funniest character in this version.
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* The military style detention in the first adaptation.
* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument, until the friend settles for a tuxedo t-shirt. It's such a goofy scene it almost seems out of place in an adaptation of a Stephen King book.
* Chris repeatedly calling Billy a "stupid shit" in the 1976 film.

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* The military style detention in the first adaptation.detention.
* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument, until the friend settles for a tuxedo t-shirt. It's such a goofy scene it almost seems out of place in an adaptation of a Stephen King book.
* Chris repeatedly calling Billy a "stupid shit" in the 1976 film.
shit".



* In the 2002 version, the principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting [[BigShutUp "SHUT UP!!!"]]

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* In the 2002 version, the The principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting [[BigShutUp "SHUT UP!!!"]]



* The 2013 film has a deleted scene where Billy starts to drive recklessly when Chris calls him that. When Chris starts to freak out, Billy deadpans, "'Stupid shit'? This is how we drive."
* In 2013 film, the principal has visible problem with using words such as "period" and "tampons". While talking to Chris father, he says the girls were throwing "those things" at Carrie.
* Chris' outburst in the 2013 film when she's trying to get her friends to skip detention with her. She really turns into a drama queen: "Someone could die of dehydration! Tina, you have a heart condition, right?"
* In the 2013 remake, Margaret ''literally'' thumps Carrie with the bible.
* Also from the 2013 film, Desjardin and Principal Morton vote for ''themselves'' on their prom ballot.
* From the 2013 remake, when Ms. Desjardin meets with Carrie and Tommy at the prom:

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* The 2013 film has a deleted scene where Billy starts to drive recklessly when Chris calls him that. When Chris starts to freak out, Billy deadpans, "'Stupid shit'? This is how we drive."
* In 2013 film, the The principal has visible problem with using words such as "period" and "tampons". While talking to Chris father, he says the girls were throwing "those things" at Carrie.
* Chris' outburst in the 2013 film when she's trying to get her friends to skip detention with her. She really turns into a drama queen: "Someone could die of dehydration! Tina, you have a heart condition, right?"
* In the 2013 remake, Margaret ''literally'' thumps Carrie with the bible.
* Also from the 2013 film, Desjardin and Principal Morton vote for ''themselves'' on their prom ballot.
* From the 2013 remake, when Ms. Desjardin meets with Carrie and Tommy at the prom:



* A few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.

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* ** A few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing dances a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.



* In the musical, the song "A Night We'll Never Forget" has this gem:

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* In the musical, the The song "A Night We'll Never Forget" has this gem:

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* Sue is giving the girls a lesson about bikini waxing. She compares the landing strip to Hitler's mustache.
* After Margaret is rude to Estelle in the flashbacks, Estelle fires back with "suck it, you cow!"

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!!1976 film



** The 2013 film has a deleted scene where Billy starts to drive recklessly when Chris calls him that. When Chris starts to freak out, Billy deadpans, "'Stupid shit'? This is how we drive."
* Carrie herself has a funny MoodWhiplash moment when she accidentally breaks the mirror with her telekinesis.
--> '''Margaret:''' Carrie what are you doing up there?
--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.
* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.

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** The 2013 film has a deleted scene where Billy starts to drive recklessly when Chris calls him that. When Chris starts to freak out, Billy deadpans, "'Stupid shit'? This is how we drive."
* Carrie herself has a funny MoodWhiplash moment when she accidentally breaks the mirror with her telekinesis.
--> '''Margaret:''' Carrie what are you doing up there?
--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.
* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.

!!2002 film




!!2013 film

* The 2013 film has a deleted scene where Billy starts to drive recklessly when Chris calls him that. When Chris starts to freak out, Billy deadpans, "'Stupid shit'? This is how we drive."



* In the musical, the song "A Night We'll Never Forget" has this gem:
-->'''All Boys:''' Eighty bucks for tux! Damn, we'd better be laid.
-->'''Girl:''' You've been prayin' for that since seventh grade!
-->'''Random Guy:''' ''(spoken)'' Well, ''yeah''.



** And a few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.

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** And a * A few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.floor.

!!Stage musical

* In the musical, the song "A Night We'll Never Forget" has this gem:
-->'''All Boys:''' Eighty bucks for tux! Damn, we'd better be laid.
-->'''Girl:''' You've been prayin' for that since seventh grade!
-->'''Random Guy:''' ''(spoken)'' Well, ''yeah''.

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* Carrie herself has a funny MoodWhiplash moment when she accidentally breaks the mirror with her telekinesis.
--> '''Margaret:''' Carrie what are you doing up there?
--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.
* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.
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* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument, until the friend settles for a tuxedo t-shirt.

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* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument, until the friend settles for a tuxedo t-shirt. It's such a goofy scene it almost seems out of place in an adaptation of a Stephen King book.
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* Chris' outburst in the 2013 film when she's trying to get her friends to skip detention with her. She really turns into a drama queen: "Someone could die of dehydration! Tina, you have a heart condition, right?"
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** And a few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.

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** And a few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.floor.
* Billy hastily throwing an open beer can into Chris' lap when a cop pulls up next to them.
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* Also from the 2013 film, Desjardin and Principal Morton vote for ''themselves'' on their prom ballot.
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** The 2013 film has a deleted scene where Billy starts to drive recklessly when Chris calls him that. When Chris starts to freak out, Billy deadpans, "'Stupid shit'? This is how we drive."
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* Chris repeatedly calling Billy a "stupid shit" in the 1976 film.
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-->'''Tommy''': No, I'm just kidding. (awkward {{Beat}}; walks away).

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-->'''Tommy''': No, I'm just kidding. (awkward {{Beat}}; walks away).away).
** And a few seconds before this scene, Desjardin dancing a ''little'' too wildly on the dance floor.
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-->'''Random Guy:''' ''(spoken)'' Well, ''yeah''.

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-->'''Random Guy:''' ''(spoken)'' Well, ''yeah''.''yeah''.
* From the 2013 remake, when Ms. Desjardin meets with Carrie and Tommy at the prom:
-->'''Tommy''': I'll let you two ladies talk. Uh, do you want some punch? [[SlippingAMickey I heard Greg and Harry spiked it]].
-->'''Ms. Desjardin''': Really...?
-->'''Tommy''': No, I'm just kidding. (awkward {{Beat}}; walks away).
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* In the 2013 remake, Margaret ''literally'' thumps Carrie with the bible.

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* In the 2013 remake, Margaret ''literally'' thumps Carrie with the bible.bible.
* In the musical, the song "A Night We'll Never Forget" has this gem:
-->'''All Boys:''' Eighty bucks for tux! Damn, we'd better be laid.
-->'''Girl:''' You've been prayin' for that since seventh grade!
-->'''Random Guy:''' ''(spoken)'' Well, ''yeah''.
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* In 2013 film, the principal has visible problem with using words such as "period" and "tampons". While talking to Chris father, he says the girls were throwing "those things" at Carrie.

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* In 2013 film, the principal has visible problem with using words such as "period" and "tampons". While talking to Chris father, he says the girls were throwing "those things" at Carrie.Carrie.
* In the 2013 remake, Margaret ''literally'' thumps Carrie with the bible.
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* In the 2002 version, the principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting [[BigShutUp "SHUT UP!!!"]]

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* In the 2002 version, the principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting [[BigShutUp "SHUT UP!!!"]]UP!!!"]]
*In 2013 film, the principal has visible problem with using words such as "period" and "tampons". While talking to Chris father, he says the girls were throwing "those things" at Carrie.
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* In the 2002 version, the principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting "SHUT UP!!!"

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* In the 2002 version, the principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting [[BigShutUp "SHUT UP!!!"UP!!!"]]
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* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.

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* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.hood.
*In the 2002 version, the principal quiets everyone down by simply shouting "SHUT UP!!!"
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* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.

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* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.argument, until the friend settles for a tuxedo t-shirt.
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--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.

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--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.mama.
* The fact that Norma always wears her cute little hat... Even when she's under a drying hood.
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* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.

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* From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.argument.
* Carrie herself has a funny MoodWhiplash moment when she accidentally breaks the mirror with her telekinesis.
--> '''Margaret:''' Carrie what are you doing up there?
--> '''Carrie:''' Just saying my prayers mama.

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* The military style detention in the first adaption.
* Also from that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.

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\n* The military style detention in the first adaption.adaptation.
* Also from From that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.
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* This was both funny and NightmareFuel to this troper but there was a passage near the end of the book, where Carrie has a blood loss induced dream. The cops surround her demanding she hand her weapon over to them and she rips off her own head and gives it to them.

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* This was both funny and NightmareFuel to this troper but there was a passage near the end of the book, where Carrie has a blood loss induced dream. The cops surround her demanding she hand her weapon over to them and she rips off her own head and gives it to them.
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* Also from that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedo's, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.

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* Also from that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedo's, tuxedos, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.
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* This was both funny and NightmareFuel to this troper but there was a passage near the end of the book, where Carrie has a blood loss induced dream. The cops surround her demanding she hand her weapon over to them and she rips off her own head and gives it to them.

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* This was both funny and NightmareFuel to this troper but there was a passage near the end of the book, where Carrie has a blood loss induced dream. The cops surround her demanding she hand her weapon over to them and she rips off her own head and gives it to them.them.
* The military style detention in the first adaption.
* Also from that same movie, Tommy and his friends are out buying tuxedo's, one of them briefly argues that none of them look good on him. The movie then fast forwards through their argument.
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* This was both funny and NightmareFuel to this troper but there was a passage near the end of the book, where Carrie has a blood loss induced dream. The cops surround her demanding she hand her weapon over to them and she rips off her own head and gives it to them.

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