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27 Lessons We Learned From 'The Jersey Shore'

Underneath all the fake tan and hairspray, this show actually taught us some valuable lessons.

Emily Marques

Dec 19, 2016

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27 Lessons We Learned From 'The Jersey Shore'

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Ah, the jersey shore. If you say you didn’t love it there’s no way you’re telling the truth. This show was the definition of everyone’s high school obsession and was one of the most entertaining things to come out of MTV. We may not have registered all the very valuable lessons that came out of this show when we were 16, but as finals week rolls along and all my housemates and I have started to re-watch the iconic show, I’m finding the life lessons of this show more and more relatable. Here are 257 things we all forgot we learned from the Jersey Shore cast.

1. Self confidence is key

2. Jwoww’s VERY IMPORTANT dating advice

3. Always give your all on the dance floor

4. It’s okay to not be the brightest crayon box

5. Killer shades can always hide your tears

6. Never write any note ever

7. Anywhere is your bed for the night if you try hard enough

8. Always be honest

9. How to use your imagination to always have a good time

10. Literally never be in a relationship like ron and sam's

11. You’ll eventually get over that guy you fell in love with at the club for 5 minutes

12. Drinks are always a good idea

13. How to avoid weirdos

14. Always prioritize your bromances

15. It’s necessary to acknowledge when you deserve better

16. Every friend group needs a Pauly when going out

17. Move the furniture before a good fight

18. Find a friendship like Snooki & Jwoww's

19. Never have shame in your game

20. Always watch out for your girls in the club

21. Cleaning isn't for everyone and that's okay

22. Never skip Sunday dinner unless you don't wanna smash your differences

23. Be like Pauly and don't sweat the small stuff

24. Dessert is always an option

25. Always get right to the point

26. Sometimes the night gets weird

27. Nothing is better than the Jersey Shore

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Underneath all the fake tan and hairspray, this show actually taught us some valuable lessons.

1. Self confidence is key

2. Jwoww’s VERY IMPORTANT dating advice

3. Always give your all on the dance floor

4. It’s okay to not be the brightest crayon box

5. Killer shades can always hide your tears

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13. How to avoid weirdos

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15. It’s necessary to acknowledge when you deserve better

16. Every friend group needs a Pauly when going out

17. Move the furniture before a good fight

18. Find a friendship like Snooki & Jwoww's

19. Never have shame in your game

20. Always watch out for your girls in the club

21. Cleaning isn't for everyone and that's okay

22. Never skip Sunday dinner unless you don't wanna smash your differences

23. Be like Pauly and don't sweat the small stuff

24. Dessert is always an option

25. Always get right to the point

26. Sometimes the night gets weird

27. Nothing is better than the Jersey Shore

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4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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