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A Manic Pixie Dream Girl is defined as a female character who's "quirky" and "unusual" but really exists only for the development of the male lead. Think of a female damsel in distress that film critics argue is edgy and fun at best and a cliché or even a sexist stereotype, at worst.

Recently, the term resurfaced again after TikToker Amy Lovatt asked everyone to share "the most Manic Pixie Dream Girl thing" they used to do.

Hers was bringing a trifle (a particular dessert) whenever she’d go to a party. “It was like, look at me, I am so quirky,” Amy recounted in her viral video.

More people joined the trend to share their own MPDG moments and it’s both hilarious and somewhat painfully relatable.

Image credits: amylovattt

@amylovattt #manicpixiedreamgirl #stitchthis #fyp #iwanttoknow ♬ original sound - Amy Lovatt

Discover more in 35 “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” Things Women Used To Do, Thinking It Made Them So Cool And Mysterious

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#1

Young woman with braided hair blowing bubbles outdoors, capturing playful manic pixie dream girl vibes in nature. Bubbles in my purse when I would try to stop smoking, so I would take bubble breaks.

beetledoot , Flickr Report

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    Three copper pennies scattered on a rough concrete surface, symbolizing small tokens in manic pixie dream girl culture. I would drop pennies as I walked so people could find them and have good luck.

    magpiemakingmusic , Jared Polin Report

    #3

    Young woman embodying manic pixie dream girl vibe, lying on tree branch over calm water surrounded by lush greenery. I'd read books, but up in a tree *so mysterious*

    bookiesncookies , Pixabay Report

    #4

    Woman browsing a rack of colorful vintage clothes, reflecting manic pixie dream girl style and fashion choices. I would wear thrift store clothes and tell people it was because “I like wearing other people’s stories on me.” *HEAVES*

    droogette , Becca McHaffie Avatar of user Becca McHaffie Becca McHaffie beccamchaffie Report

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    #5

    Child dressed as fairy walking on garden path surrounded by colorful flowers, capturing manic pixie dream girl vibe. I wore fairy wings to class a lot and wore vintage ball gowns to punk shows (those poor dresses)

    ohkathrynmoon , Daniel Kempe Report

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    #6

    Hand holding a fresh yellow lemon outdoors, illustrating quirky Manic Pixie Dream Girl things women used to do. My best friend would bring a lemon to every party and very casually eat it.

    youarenotinwonderland , Nothing Ahead Report

    #7

    Hand holding pencil writing in notebook outdoors, capturing everyday moments of manic pixie dream girl style. I’d take my journal everywhere to write down funny moments and quotes I wanted to remember. Now I’m a journalist

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    #8

    Black and white photo of a woman’s hand touching flowing water, symbolizing manic pixie dream girl coolness and mystery. What didn't I do? I used to take my shoes off and splash in every fountain I saw because I was 'living in the moment'

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    #9

    Worn Converse sneakers with colorful paint splatters, reflecting manic pixie dream girl style and nostalgic cool trends. I drew on my converse to show that I was artistic and quirky I also stood pigeon toed so that you could recognize I wasn't like other girls hehe

    icamefortwilight , James Davies Report

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    #10

    A live band performing on stage with bright spotlights, symbolizing manic pixie dream girl cool and mysterious vibes. Used to research unknown bands with terrible music and know just enough about them to seem indie and mysterious.

    kikiandthebrain , Thibault Trillet Report

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    #11

    Young woman reading a book surrounded by fairy lights, capturing the essence of manic pixie dream girl vibes at night. l used to take books to parties and read while drinking wine while my friends were normal college kids and partied accordingly.

    amylovattt , Ingrid Santana Report

    #12

    Close-up of a woman wearing a striped skirt and carrying a backpack, illustrating manic pixie dream girl style trends. I would wear a mini skirt and knee high leather boots, and carry a hiking backpack to parties. What was in the backpack? That was the mystery

    mommatribe , Isabela Kronemberger Report

    #13

    A young woman at a desk writing, with a person standing nearby, illustrating typical manic pixie dream girl behaviors. Wrote “die young” on the heels of my converse in 8th grade then had a teacher pull me aside to ask if everything was ok at home.

    idonthaveatiktoksorry Report

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    #14

    Vintage Pouva camera with leather case, capturing nostalgic Manic Pixie Dream Girl vibes in a retro aesthetic setting. Use something overly utilitarian as purse: lunch box, old camera case, thermos, basket.

    jjstewart1076 , Marc Mueller Report

    #15

    Woman holding a bright pink umbrella in the rain, symbolizing manic pixie dream girl style and mysterious vibes. I had “more energy” on days where I felt like it would rain because it was “more beautiful than sunshine”.

    amylovattt , Erik Witsoe Report

    #16

    Two SpongeBob SquarePants watches with colorful bands placed on a wooden surface with a SpongeBob package in the background. I would wear 2-3 cereal box watches at once and put flowers in my docs and tell people I knew how to palm read when I couldnt I'd just make it up.

    hotistic , Mike Mozart Report

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    #17

    Black and white vintage photo of a man on a white T-shirt, laid out on a bed with orange and gray bedding, manic pixie dream girl concept. Wore an Elvis Presley T-shirt with an Aladdin looking vest and drank rain water out of mason jars.

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    #18

    Woman applying a contact lens while looking into a mirror, illustrating manic pixie dream girl habits and style. Wore coloured contacts everywhere and stared at people like this until they noticed.

    georginaarbon , JulieAlexK Report

    #19

    Woman lying in a green field with eyes closed, embodying carefree vibes typical of manic pixie dream girl style. I remember laying in the grass while drunk to feel wild and free and it was just in a weird spot to do so and my friend was like “uh can you get up?”

    caitlinwoudstra , Andrea Piacquadio Report

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    #20

    Woman walking outdoors wearing a blazer and jeans, embodying manic pixie dream girl style and cool mysterious vibes. Wearing the tweed jackets of dead old men.

    peachnixon , Rydale Clothing Report

    #21

    Young woman with blue hair wearing an orange hoodie, embodying the manic pixie dream girl aesthetic and vibe. I would just like quote Clementine from eternal sunshine and pretend it was my own thoughts.

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    #22

    Woman walking on city sidewalk reading paper, embodying manic pixie dream girl style and mysterious cool vibe. Does reading while walking down the halls at school and running a library out of my locker count?

    pugnpoli , Francisco Osorio Report

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