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  1. 29-Dec-2003, 11:50 #1
    zeppy Guest

    Default suck-fest / chick-flick

    how to understand " suck-fest" and "chick-flick" here ? thanks !
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    Rachel: Hi, how was the movie?

    Monica: Wonderful!

    Phoebe: So good!

    Joey: Suck-fest.

    Chandler: Toootal chick-flick.
  2. 29-Dec-2003, 12:14 #2
    Tdol
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    A chick-flick is a film (flick) that is predominantly liked by women (chicks), and not seen as male entertainment. Suck-fest is new to me.
  3. 29-Dec-2003, 13:00 #3
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    If I'm not mistaken, a 'suck-fest' is a movie that really sucks, i.e. it's terrible. :)
  4. 29-Dec-2003, 13:34 #4
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    And not a skinflick.
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