“Unveiling the Secrets: 20 Surprising Facts About Pretty In Pink That Will Change Your Viewing Experience Forever!”
When asked why, Spader responded that it was always more fun to play a villain, and so he tried to as often as possible. This bears out in Spader’s filmography, considering he also played a villain in The New Kids, a movie that was released the year before Pretty in Pink. However, in The New Kids, Spader’s character was significantly more villainous than just a snooty school bully.
4. Duckie’s ‘candy machine’ line was ad-libbed
Pretty in Pink has plenty of iconic moments, from Duckie’s epic lip-syncing to his and Andie’s first reunion in school. However, the movie isn’t famous for its laugh-out-loud comedic moments, despite its quippy dialogue and funny characters. The exception is Jon Cryer’s genius improvisation when Duckie is thrown into the women’s bathroom.
Picking himself up off the ground and attempting to look casual, Cryer glances around before finally delivering an iconic line. After pointing out the doors on the stalls and how clean the mirrors are, Duckie quickly remarks “We don’t have a candy machine in the bathroom”. The line soon became one of the most memorable parts of the film, since it perfectly showcased Duckie’s charisma but also his geeky naivety.
3. There is a nod to another classic film of the era
Many 80s movies feature the alternative, cool character who doesn’t care what anybody thinks and is there to help the protagonist figure out what they want. In Pretty in Pink, that character is Iona, the owner of the record store who cycles through different awesome fashions and constantly advises Andie on love and relationships. Iona is a pretty legendary character in her own right, but the actress who plays her, Annie Potts, has played some other iconic people in her time.
