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5 Ways “Desperately Seeking Susan” Impacted My Life
1. It made me realize that marrying a hot tub salesman named Dave was NOT my fate. Even as a young teen when the film came out, Rosanna Arquette’s portrayal of the wistful wife, Roberta, hinted at what suburban life might actually feel like. I immediately began plotting my escape from my sleepy hometown on Long Island.
2. The film deepened my fascination with Greenwich Village. Growing up with my bohemian parents, who endlessly played Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street,” I was already drawn to the Village. But when I saw the free-spirited Susan dancing in underground clubs dressed in stunning black lace, I was hooked on an entirely new lifestyle. Even though I was too young to hit the clubs, that was the moment I vowed to live downtown one day—and I still do!
3. Susan became a role model for me in embracing my sexuality. Madonna’s fierce portrayal of Susan shattered the madonna-whore dichotomy. She celebrated her sexuality unapologetically and, unlike so many other female characters, she faced no repercussions for being sexually liberated. It was refreshing to see a positive depiction of female desire in a romantic comedy.
4. Dez gave me a glimpse of what true love could be. The dreamy Aidan Quinn, playing the artsy, cat-loving Dez, set the standard for all my musician/actor crushes to come—though I’ll admit, it didn’t always lead to the best choices!
5. And let’s not forget about the fashion! This movie encouraged me to embrace my inner style maven. I was still rocking Guess Jeans and sneakers like everyone else in 8th grade, but the iconic outfits—those BOOTS and that JACKET—sparked my obsession with vintage shopping. Madonna’s unique punk fashion helped me break away from the norm and discover my own sense of style.
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In summary, “Desperately Seeking Susan” was more than just a movie to me; it shaped my outlook on life, love, and fashion, and encouraged me to follow my dreams beyond the confines of my hometown.