In Honor of the "Perfect Date," Here Are 21 Reasons Miss Congeniality Is Still the Best

No matter how many years go by, Sandra Bullock is still one of our role models, so we feel like anytime is a good time to celebrate one of her best movies of all time: Miss Congeniality. The film came out in 2000, and it's still one of the best female-centric comedies of the 21st century. Bullock is a genius, and she portrays a lead that's both relatable and badass. (Remember S.I.N.G.?) She's the ideal heroine, and it's time we give credit where credit is due. Take a minute to remember why you loved — and should still love — Miss Congeniality.

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When Gracie Just Cannot Close the Microwave
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When Gracie Just Cannot Close the Microwave

02
When She Falls Down
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When She Falls Down

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And Literally Cannot Deal With Walking
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And Literally Cannot Deal With Walking

04
When Eric Gets All up in Her Business
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When Eric Gets All up in Her Business

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When Gracie Makes Music With Her Water Glass
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When Gracie Makes Music With Her Water Glass

And you tried so hard to do it too, but you just weren't as skilled at it.

06
When She Calls Out Victor For Being a Jerk
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When She Calls Out Victor For Being a Jerk

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When Kathy Morningside Is Not OK
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When Kathy Morningside Is Not OK

09
When Eric Secretly Totally Loves Her
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When Eric Secretly Totally Loves Her

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When Gracie Practices Her Fake Cry on the Plane
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When Gracie Practices Her Fake Cry on the Plane

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And After That Makeover, When She's Superhot
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And After That Makeover, When She's Superhot

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And Then She Falls Down and It's SO Gracie
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And Then She Falls Down and It's SO Gracie

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And She Answers One of Stan's Questions Perfectly
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And She Answers One of Stan's Questions Perfectly

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When She's Just Done With Training With Victor
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When She's Just Done With Training With Victor

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When She Rolls Her Eyes at the Chick Who's Upset About the Pizza
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When She Rolls Her Eyes at the Chick Who's Upset About the Pizza

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And She Just Takes Everyone Out and Gets Them Hammered
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And She Just Takes Everyone Out and Gets Them Hammered

Seriously, though, what is in those test tubes of booze?

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And When She Imparts Some Wisdom to Cheryl
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And When She Imparts Some Wisdom to Cheryl

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When Her Fake-Crying Practice Pays Off . . . Sort Of
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When Her Fake-Crying Practice Pays Off . . . Sort Of

20
When She Does This Supersweet Dance
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When She Does This Supersweet Dance

This may or may not be an outtake. Either way, it's great.