Morally, this story plot preaches that looks do not matter, but “who you really are” is what matters. This is a good message, yet whether or not this film actually practices what it is preaching is another matter. The “unpopular” heroines, Mary and Tamy, are unquestionably attractive, and it is less than believable that they would be less than popular in any “real life” high school. At the same time, all of the characters in the film which are portrayed as unsavory, rude, mean and socially inept also happen to be unattractive and badly dressed. This is, at best, a mixed message.