I Rewatched Napoleon Dynamite With My Teen Daughter, And Was Shocked By How Well The Jokes Hold Up With Gen Z
I settled down to watch the movie “Napoleon Dynamite” alongside my daughter from Generation Z, anticipating only a few polite laughs since it has a score of 72% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, I was taken aback as she erupted in genuine laughter repeatedly. The film’s strange, awkward, yet heartwarming humor-supported by distinctly offbeat characters-has apparently improved with age like fine wine. By the end, she was eager to rewatch it, demonstrating that perhaps Generation Z might even enjoy “Napoleon Dynamite” more than we did in its original release. Here are some jokes that still resonate and the reasons behind their timeless appeal.