This article was originally published at Lizanest.com.
High school life isn’t always so straitlaced. These days, Hollywood has gone back to that well countless times. Raunchy comedies about teenagers? Hardly groundbreaking anymore, though they still show up from time to time. Back in 1982, though, an R-rated high school movie could still feel bold. Fast Times at Ridgemont High became a standout of the genre, and it launched a surprising number of careers both on and off screen. We’ve gathered some facts you might not know about Fast Times, but just remember: no shirt, no shoes, no dice!