The Glen Coco Mug is a Hilarious Tribute to a Phantom Character
Vasiliki Marapas — April 30, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: etsy & refinery29
The ceramic Glen Coco mug by Grape Fox is the perfect way for Mean Girls worshipers to enjoy their coffee in the morning.
The fact that Glen Coco -- and the single quote associated with him -- is such a prominent pop culture reference must be one of the biggest jokes in movie history. In fact, Glen Coco is never seen or heard in the film; his single claim to fame comes from the fact that he receives four candy grams in one scene. A quick Urban Dictionary search reveals the best character description of Glen Coco to date: "A teenage boy who either has many friends or has a very deep relationship with himself. He received 4 mysterious candy canes during the holiday season and has yet to inform us all who they are from."
Glen Coco's impressive candy gram count (You go, Glen Coco!) is made even funnier when we consider Gretchen's snub ("And none for Gretchen Wiener's bye.")
The fact that Glen Coco -- and the single quote associated with him -- is such a prominent pop culture reference must be one of the biggest jokes in movie history. In fact, Glen Coco is never seen or heard in the film; his single claim to fame comes from the fact that he receives four candy grams in one scene. A quick Urban Dictionary search reveals the best character description of Glen Coco to date: "A teenage boy who either has many friends or has a very deep relationship with himself. He received 4 mysterious candy canes during the holiday season and has yet to inform us all who they are from."
Glen Coco's impressive candy gram count (You go, Glen Coco!) is made even funnier when we consider Gretchen's snub ("And none for Gretchen Wiener's bye.")
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