Alright guys, I'm going to try not to cry as I type this: the last episode of the last season of Broad City [1] is now upon us. Pretty crushing, right? As much as we thought all the wild antics, blue bandage dresses, period jeans, and all the amazing feminist moments on the show [2] would go on forever, the Comedy Central series is at an end.
The show's stars, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, have gone from 20-something pioneers to 30-something industry icons in the last year or so, establishing their progressive ideals [3] both in person and through each episode of their show. But it's more than that. The situations their characters fall into, be them a bit hyperbolized, are so, so relatable.
To commemorate these fierce women and everything they've given us, we've rounded up a few life lessons we've learned from Abbi and Ilana.
Always Be Your Own Advocate, Above All Else
Don't Take the Stairs If You Don't Have To
The Struggle of Having a Full-Time Adult Job Is REAL
Always Cherish Your Alone Time
There's Never a Moment in Which Twerking Is Inappropriate
Not, but Seriously, Twerking Is Always the Correct Choice
The Sun Is Evil and Only Wants to Cause You Pain
Honesty Really Is the Best Policy
Remember: If You Make Your Own Money, You're a Boss
It's Not Always Going to Be Easy
Declare Your Love to Those Who Are Special to You
And Make Sure They Do the Same
You Don't Have to Go Out and Rage All the Time
Flirting Doesn't Always Have to Be a Subtle Art
Seize the Moment (Even When You Accidentally Stab Yourself With an EpiPen)
Pass Your Wisdom Onto Others, and Watch Them Grow
Let Anyone and Everyone Know When You're Just Plain Done
Appreciate the Little Things in Life
Hold Tight to Those Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons
Shimmy When You Want to Shimmy
You're Not Going to Understand Everything All the Time
Find New and Interesting Ways to Interact During Skype Calls
Best Friends Exist Specifically to Help With Ugly Face Photo Shoots
Find New and Interesting Ways to Channel Your Stress . . .
And Then Reward Yourself Once You Do
Be Proud of Your Body and All the Weird Things It Does
Sometimes, Calling Someone a B*tch Can Be a Good Thing
It's OK to Swipe Office Supplies Here and There
Don't Be Afraid to Give Yourself High Fives Sometimes