Derek Zoolander Taught Us Everything We Know About Modeling

Updated on March 10, 2015 at 11:55 AM

It looks like those Zoolander sequel rumors are true. Unless, that is, Derek Zoolander and Hansel just had one more walk-off in them for the Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week.

When we saw their return to the catwalk, we got excited all over again for a new installment. Think of the cameos, the evil plots, and oh, the poses. For those needing a refresher beyond the obvious cultural touchstones of Blue Steel and Le Tigre, it's best you study up on the original Zoolander. Because it taught us that "there's more to life than being really, really ridiculously good-looking." Mini-Zoolanders, take note:

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First Rule of Modeling: Always . . .

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Be . . .

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Modeling

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Diets Go Out the Window When Orange Mocha Frappuccinos Are in Play

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Models Are Compassionate . . .

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And Philosophical

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They Have Brains Too

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There's Always a Younger, Hotter Model Waiting to Take Your Place

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Models Need to Find Their Center

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Because Fashion Is a Crazy, Crazy Business

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You Never Know Who Will Show Up at an Industry Party

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Derek Zoolander Taught Us Everything We Know About Modeling

First Rule of Modeling: Always . . .

Be . . .

Modeling

Diets Go Out the Window When Orange Mocha Frappuccinos Are in Play

Models Are Compassionate . . .

And Philosophical

They Have Brains Too

There's Always a Younger, Hotter Model Waiting to Take Your Place

Models Need to Find Their Center

Because Fashion Is a Crazy, Crazy Business

You Never Know Who Will Show Up at an Industry Party

And Finally, Never Model Near an Open Gas Tank

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