Relive Prom's Highs and Horrors (in GIFs)

Corsages, updos, pizzas topped with pepperoni question marks — it's officially prom season. Even if you're years past the school-dance days, you're sure to appreciate reminders of prom's unique qualities. And since everything feels more dramatic in high school, what better shows than Laguna Beach and The Hills to illustrate prom's ups and downs? Take a walk down memory lane with these playful prom moments in GIFs!

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When Your Friend Buys the Same Dress

When Your Friend Buys the Same Dress

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When Your Crush Hasn't Asked Anybody Yet

When Your Crush Hasn't Asked Anybody Yet

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When You Hint at Needing a Date

When You Hint at Needing a Date

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When People Ask Who You Want to Go With

When People Ask Who You Want to Go With

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When You Play Hard to Get and It Backfires

When You Play Hard to Get and It Backfires

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When You're Dumped Two Weeks Before the Dance

When You're Dumped Two Weeks Before the Dance

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When Your Crush Asks Your Best Friend

When Your Crush Asks Your Best Friend

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When Your Frenemy Says She's Bringing a College Boy

When Your Frenemy Says She's Bringing a College Boy

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When Your Boyfriend Wants to Dress as Dumb and Dumber

When Your Boyfriend Wants to Dress as Dumb and Dumber

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When Your Mom Offers to Chaperone

When Your Mom Offers to Chaperone

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When You're Last to Be Asked

When You're Last to Be Asked

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When Your Date Asks You to Drive

When Your Date Asks You to Drive

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When Your Date Won't Do the Prom Pose

When Your Date Won't Do the Prom Pose

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When Your Date Meets Your Dad

When Your Date Meets Your Dad

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When Your Date Shows Up Tipsy

When Your Date Shows Up Tipsy

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When Another Girl Asks Your Date to Dance

When Another Girl Asks Your Date to Dance

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When Your Ex Walks in With a Girl From Another School

When Your Ex Walks in With a Girl From Another School

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When You Gossip About the Recent Grads

When You Gossip About the Recent Grads

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When the King and Queen Are Announced

When the King and Queen Are Announced

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When You Get Into Deep Talks About College

When You Get Into Deep Talks About College

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When the DJ Plays Your Request

When the DJ Plays Your Request

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When You Dance to the Last Song

When You Dance to the Last Song

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When You Stay Up All Night to See the Sunrise

When You Stay Up All Night to See the Sunrise