Greased Lightning


Image result for greaseImage result for greaseI recently watched one of the classic musicals ever, Grease. When I was younger I always watched this movie not understanding what it was ever about and just enjoying the catchy songs. Now watching it I've realized how it revolves around the real teenage life  and conflicts that adolescents face. In the movie characters face pregnancy scares, experience smoking and drinking, dropping out of high school, dating, committing sexual actions, and ultimately fun. Through the characters ups and downs they give a raw perspective of what high school is like considering this is a movie. Grease, in my opinion has a double meaning to it. One being to entertain, but another to show as an example of poor and good decision making in high school that can end up affecting your future. 

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