What is a burn book?

A burn book is a concept popularized by the 2004 teen comedy film "Mean Girls," starring Lindsay Lohan. In the movie, the "Burn Book" is a secret book created by a high school clique, known as "The Plastics," where they write and collect rumors, gossip, and insults about their classmates. The book is used to bully, intimidate, and humiliate other students.

In a broader sense, a burn book can be any collection of notes, rumors, or insults aimed at embarrassing or hurting someone's reputation. The term has since become a cultural reference, symbolizing the mean-spirited and gossipy nature of high school social politics.

While the concept of a burn book may seem trivial or even disturbing, it highlights the importance of kindness, empathy, and responsible behavior, especially in social settings.