Mean Girls was released in 2004, written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters. Amy Poehler plays June George, Regina's mother, whose full line is about not being a regular mom but a cool mom. The character became one of the film's most quoted figures, and the shortened clip spread through Vine, TikTok and meme edits as shorthand for parents trying to fit in with teenagers. Its lasting appeal comes from how often the film is rewatched and quoted, keeping the phrase familiar to new audiences online.