: Studies show that college students who consume high amounts of fictional college media often develop unrealistic expectations regarding socializing and partying. For more on this, you can read The Misconception of College Life .

When college women themselves are using the term "crazy" as a badge of honor (selling "Crazy GF Starter Pack" mugs and sweatshirts), the label has been reclaimed. It no longer means "mentally ill"—it means "willing to stand up for myself in an inconvenient way."

On platforms like and Instagram , creators often lean into the "crazy" label as a form of self-deprecating humor.

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