Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in awhile, 30 years might pass in the blink of an eye.
We imagine that's how Ferris Bueller probably feels, considering it's been 30 years to the day since the seminal brat pack comedy, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, hit theaters. The movie, which follows Ferris (Matthew Broderick) and friends on a fantastical day spent skipping school, has entertained and enlightened teens for three decades. And while it was a fantasy when it was released in 1986, the anniversary has us wondering, could it happen in the technology-obsessed world of 2016?
We broke it down, point by point. And while there's room for debate, one thing's for sure, "Save Ferris" would have definitely been "#SaveFerris."
1. Could Ferris fake sick to his parents?
In the movie Ferris uses a complicated Rube Goldberg machine involving his keyboard and a dummy to make it look like he's sleeping when his parents check on him. This is probably still do-able, although we bet an app would be involved and not snoring sound effects on a keyboard.
2. Could Ferris hack into his school database and change his absences?
Considering how much more common hacking is these days, the school probably has some protection software. But we doubt a 2016 Ferris would be as disappointed about getting a computer instead of a car for his birthday.
3. Could Cameron impersonate Sloane's father? Could they steal the Ferrari?
Ferris's strategy of having Cameron impersonate Sloane's father and then calling the school on the other line as himself is still smart and might still work. The Ferrari, on the other hand, might have some type of GPS device installed in it (Cameron's father was so obsessed he might have added one to the classic car).
4. Could Ferris, Cameron and Sloane hit up Chicago landmarks without getting caught?
Only if they stayed the heck off Instagram. No selfies from Wrigley Field.
5. Could Ferris impersonate the Sausage King of Chicago?
Nope. Five seconds after they showed up at that restaurant the host would have Googled Abe Froman on her phone.
6. Could Ferris join a parade and lip-sync Twist and Shout?
Nope, no, nope. Even if these three could keep their social media intact, there's no way that not a single person in that crowd would tweet.
