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OK! Catch Up: Get to Know 'Awkward' Before Tonight's Premiere
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You've heard people talking about Awkward before, and it seems adorable. Who can resist a high-school show? The third season premieres tonight, but don't feel like you're behind the times. Catch up here and you're ready to go!
Awkward is about a girl named Jenna (Ashley Rickards), who narrates the show via her blog in a Heathers sort of way.
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She has spent the first two seasons caught between these two cute guys, who are best friends.
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In the finale last year, she picked Matty (played by hottie Beau Mirchoff). We totally get this.
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(Gif courtesy of MTV Awkward's awesome tumblr, mtvawkward.tumblr.com.)
In a surprising twist, the guy she rejected (Brett Davern) got with her best friend, Tamara (Jillian Rose Reed).
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The show is famous for its wacky yet helpful vernacular, like "flirtationship" or "DTR."
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Most of it comes from the aforementioned best friend, Tamara. With her amazing red hair and motormouth, she is reminiscent of Six from Blossom.
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See? You're all caught up! Now watch the trailer for tonight's premiere to get excited.
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