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    12 Reasons Phoebe Cates Was Our Favourite 80's Girl

    Be still men's beating hearts everywhere.

    1. She made heads turn in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

    2. And saw some things

    3. She told it like it is

    4. Gave some awkward advice

    5. Was all sweet and innocent in 'Gremlins'

    6. And fell in love with Billy

    7. But saw some serious sh*t go down

    8. And almost ruined Christmas for millions of children

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    The scene was almost cut from the film

    9. And then came back for more in 'Gremlins 2'

    10. She was beaten up by Rik Mayall in 'Drop Dead Fred' a lot

    11. I mean A LOT

    12. But still always managed to look amazing