Social Psychology
One major social psychology concept that is seen throughout the movie is the "in-group", "out-group", or the "us-vs-them" idea. Alfalfa is in love with Darla, but the problem is that Darla is a girl. To the Rascals, girls are gross and aren’t to be talked to. To enforce the rule that girls are no good, the Rascals don’t let allow girls in the club and even name the club the “He-Man Womun Haters Club”. In order to break up Alfalfa and Darla, the rest of the crew sabotage their dinner by putting kitty litter in their sandwiches, rinses their drinks in a dirty shoe, and places a whoopie cushion under Alfalfa’s seat. Not only do the boys have trouble with girls, but also with the neighborhood bullies especially after they steal "The Blur", which is the Rascals’ prized go-cart. The rivalry continues at the race as the bullies use "The Blur" against the Rascals and other competitors, but revenge awaits. The Rascals use the “spin cycle” on their handmade cart, causing them to speed ahead of the others. Right before the race ends, the bullies throw something at the Rascals causing smoke to go everywhere. Someone helps them and they soon find out that it was Darla. The Rascals learn to accept not only Darla, but all the girls. The "us vs them" no longer exists and the girls are invited in the club.
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