On this day June 5, 1985, Ferris Bueller called in sick with a phony stomach cramp, licked his palms for dramatic effect, and convinced nearly everyone he was on death’s door. In reality, he was out living every teen’s dream—cruising through Chicago in a borrowed Ferrari, crashing a fancy restaurant, catching a Cubs game, and somehow leading a parade while lip-syncing to Twist and Shout.
His best friend Cameron? Nervous wreck. His girlfriend Sloane? All in. His sister Jeanie? Fuming. His principal Mr. Rooney? On a one-man mission to prove Ferris was faking. Meanwhile, Ferris was too busy enjoying his freedom to care.
It wasn’t a national holiday, but maybe it should’ve been.
80s insight: According to John Hughes, the entire movie takes place on June 5, 1985. So if you’re not at work or school today, don’t worry. You’re just celebrating in spirit.
His best friend Cameron? Nervous wreck. His girlfriend Sloane? All in. His sister Jeanie? Fuming. His principal Mr. Rooney? On a one-man mission to prove Ferris was faking. Meanwhile, Ferris was too busy enjoying his freedom to care.
It wasn’t a national holiday, but maybe it should’ve been.
80s insight: According to John Hughes, the entire movie takes place on June 5, 1985. So if you’re not at work or school today, don’t worry. You’re just celebrating in spirit.
