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Movie Prom Clichés: From Makeovers to Hidden Agendas
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The Hidden Agenda

Our example: Based on movies, you'd think that placing bets and deals on prom dates was a regular thing. In 10 Things I Hate About You, Kat finds out at the prom that Patrick was paid to bring her to the dance. Ouch.

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