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* Andy's instinct to defend Claire and Brian from Bender, and his attempts reach out and empathize with Allison.
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* Some of the interactions between Bender and Brian are pretty wholesome. Even if Bender picks on him here and there, he still spends more time with Brian than any of the others, rather than ignore him like most people at school do. It’s implied he actually likes hanging out with Brian.


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* Andy strongly disagreeing with Claire when she says that he would ignore Brian at school, clearly showing that he cares about him and wouldn’t do that (or at least believes he wouldn’t).
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* Out of any of the other kids, Bender doesn’t show much antagonism to Allison. He even throws her a soda when they’re having lunch.

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* Out of any of the other kids, Bender doesn’t show much antagonism to Allison.Allison since she is the silent one. He even throws her a soda when they’re having lunch.
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* Out of any of the other kids, Bender doesn’t show much antagonism to Allison. He even throws her a soda when they’re having lunch.
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'''Allison''': When you grow up, your heart dies...\\

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'''Allison''': When you grow up, your heart dies...dies.\\

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* Bender's comment when Andy spills his guts about his [[StageMom dad]] ("I think your old man and my old man should get together and go bowling...") is an oddly touching show of sympathy, considering how antagonising Bender usually is towards the others.
* Basically any time the kids pull together and lie to Vernon about what's been going on while he's out of the room, especially at the start of the movie. None of them like each other, and could easily have ratted one another (mostly Bender) out, but instead they cover for each other.

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* Bender's comment when Andy spills his guts about his [[StageMom dad]] ("I think your old man and my old man should get together and go bowling...") is an oddly touching show of sympathy, considering how antagonising antagonistic Bender usually is towards the others.
* Basically any time the kids pull together and lie to Vernon about what's been going on while he's out of the room, especially at the start of the movie. None of them like each other, and could easily have ratted one another (mostly Bender) out, but instead they cover for each other.other.
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** Plus the reassuring nod Bender gives Claire when she says she won't ever be like her parents was surprisingly touching.
*** Unless it was actually a sarcastic nod that meant "Yeah, right."

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** Plus [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation If you interpret it as sincere]], the reassuring nod Bender gives Claire when she says she won't ever be like her parents was surprisingly touching.
*** Unless it was actually a sarcastic nod that meant "Yeah, right."
touching.
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* Bender's comment when Andy spills his guts about his [[StageMom dad]] ("I think your old man and my old man should get together and go bowling...") is an oddly touching show of sympathy, considering how antagonising Bender usually is towards the others.

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* Bender's comment when Andy spills his guts about his [[StageMom dad]] ("I think your old man and my old man should get together and go bowling...") is an oddly touching show of sympathy, considering how antagonising Bender usually is towards the others.others.
* Basically any time the kids pull together and lie to Vernon about what's been going on while he's out of the room, especially at the start of the movie. None of them like each other, and could easily have ratted one another (mostly Bender) out, but instead they cover for each other.
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*** Unless if it was actually a sarcastic nod that meant "Yeah, right."

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*** Unless if it was actually a sarcastic nod that meant "Yeah, right."
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'''Allison''': I care.

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'''Allison''': I ''I'' care.
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* Andy and Allison, of all people, defending Claire when Bender mocks her 'talent'.

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* Andy and Allison, of all people, defending Claire when Bender mocks her 'talent'.'talent'.
* Bender's comment when Andy spills his guts about his [[StageMom dad]] ("I think your old man and my old man should get together and go bowling...") is an oddly touching show of sympathy, considering how antagonising Bender usually is towards the others.
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* Andrew, revealing [[JerkJock why he's in detention]], and tearfully telling the others the pressures his win-at-all-costs dad keeps pushing on him.
-->And afterwards, when I was sittin' in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father. And Larry havin' to go home and... and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation... fucking humiliation he must've felt. It must've been unreal... I mean, I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way... It's all because of me and my old man. Oh God, I fucking HATE him! He's like this... he's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore. "Andrew, you've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family. Your intentions are FOR SHIT! Win. Win! WIN!!!" You son of a bitch! You know, sometimes, I wish my knee would give... and I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me...
** And Bender's response, his smartass way of saying how he can relate: "I think your old man and [[AbusiveParents my old man]] should get together and go bowling."
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*** Unless if it was actually a sarcastic nod that meant "Yeah, right."
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** This line of dialogue that takes place after Allison's makeover, while absent from the final cut of the film but still present in the trailer, certainly counts:
-->'''Allison:''' I don't want to be alone anymore.
-->'''Andy:''' You don't have to be.



* Andy and Allison, of all people, defending Claire when Bender mocks her 'talent'.

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* Andy and Allison, of all people, defending Claire when Bender mocks her 'talent'.
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* Andy and Allison, of all people, defending Claire when Bender mocks her 'talent'.
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** Plus the reassuring nod Bender gives Claire when she says she won't ever be like her parents was surprisingly touching.
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** Before then, she looks to Brian and he smiles, she smiles back. It's very sweet.

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** Before then, she looks to Brian and he smiles, she smiles back.back and silently thanks him. It's very sweet.
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** Before then, she looks to Brian and he smiles, she smiles back. It's very sweet.
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-->And afterwards, when I was sittin' in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father. And Larry havin' to go home and... and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation... fucking humiliation he must've felt. It must've been unreal... I mean, I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way... It's all because of me and my old man. Oh God, I fucking HATE him! He's like this... he's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore. "Andrew, you've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family. Your intensity is FOR SHIT! Win. Win! WIN!!!" You son of a bitch! You know, sometimes, I wish my knee would give... and I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me...

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-->And afterwards, when I was sittin' in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father. And Larry havin' to go home and... and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation... fucking humiliation he must've felt. It must've been unreal... I mean, I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way... It's all because of me and my old man. Oh God, I fucking HATE him! He's like this... he's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore. "Andrew, you've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family. Your intensity is intentions are FOR SHIT! Win. Win! WIN!!!" You son of a bitch! You know, sometimes, I wish my knee would give... and I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me...
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* Claire assuring Brian that it's perfectly okay that he's still a virgin. After Bender makes fun of him for it, it's nice to see Claire offer him some sincere reassurance. The way they smile at each other is adorable.
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* When Andrew sees Allison after her [[TheMakeover makeover,]] he stares shocked at her and says, "You're just so different. I can see your face."
-->'''Allison:''' *nervous* Is that good or bad?
-->'''Andrew:''' *smiling* It's good. *she smiles too*

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'''Allison''': When you grow up, your heart dies...

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'''Allison''': When you grow up, your heart dies...\\
'''Bender''': Who cares.\\
'''Allison''': I care.
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** The heartwarming part is that the five kids are now aware of what could happen to them, and by movie's end all five seem willing to defy that fate.
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** And Bender's response, his smartass way of saying how he can relate: "I think your old man and [[AbusiveParents my old man]] should get together and go bowling."

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** And Bender's response, his smartass way of saying how he can relate: "I think your old man and [[AbusiveParents my old man]] should get together and go bowling.""
* The heart of the movie:
-->'''Andrew''': My God, are we gonna be like our parents?\\
'''Claire''': [teary] Not me...ever.\\
'''Allison''': It's unavoidable, it just happens.\\
'''Claire''': What happens?\\
'''Allison''': When you grow up, your heart dies...
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-->And afterwards, when I was sittin' in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father. And Larry havin' to go home and... and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation... fucking humiliation he must've felt. It must've been unreal... I mean, I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way... It's all because of me and my old man. Oh God, I fucking HATE him! He's like this... he's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore. "Andrew, you've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family. Your intensity is FOR SHIT! Win. Win! WIN!!!" You son of a bitch! You know, sometimes, I wish my knee would give... and I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me...

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-->And afterwards, when I was sittin' in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father. And Larry havin' to go home and... and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation... fucking humiliation he must've felt. It must've been unreal... I mean, I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way... It's all because of me and my old man. Oh God, I fucking HATE him! He's like this... he's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore. "Andrew, you've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family. Your intensity is FOR SHIT! Win. Win! WIN!!!" You son of a bitch! You know, sometimes, I wish my knee would give... and I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me...me...
** And Bender's response, his smartass way of saying how he can relate: "I think your old man and [[AbusiveParents my old man]] should get together and go bowling."
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* Andrew, revealing [[JerkJock why he's in detention]], and tearfully telling the others the pressures his win-at-all-costs dad keeps pushing on him.
-->And afterwards, when I was sittin' in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father. And Larry havin' to go home and... and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation... fucking humiliation he must've felt. It must've been unreal... I mean, I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way... It's all because of me and my old man. Oh God, I fucking HATE him! He's like this... he's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore. "Andrew, you've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family. Your intensity is FOR SHIT! Win. Win! WIN!!!" You son of a bitch! You know, sometimes, I wish my knee would give... and I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me...

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