DIY Costumes from Daria

Daria is an American animated sitcom that aired on MTV from 1997 to 2002. It follows the character Daria Morgendorffer, a sarcastic high school student, and her best friend Jane Lane as they navigate the world in the fictional town of Lawndale. The show satirizes high school life and societal norms, often mocking popular culture and social classes. The series centers around Daria's experience in high school, her family dynamics, and her changing relationships, including her dynamic with her best friend's boyfriend, Tom. The show's plot revolves around the contrast between Daria's cynical outlook and the values of suburban American life in Lawndale. The setting is deliberately exaggerated for comedic effect. Daria is described as a blend of Dorothy Parker, Fran Lebowitz, and Janeane Garofalo, with a sharp wit and a critical eye for her surroundings. The show portrays Daria's struggle to navigate high school, her family, and the world around her as she consistently comments on the absurdity of it all.