20 O.C. life lessons

01. Geeks rule. Whoever thought we'd be swooning over a comic-book fanatic?
02. Every girl needs a 'me' place (à la Marissa's lifeguard post) for quiet reflection on life's dramas.
03. Guns are bad. Trey went into a coma to prove it.
04. Booze is bad. Kirsten had the hangovers, car crash and rehab memories to prove it.
05. If your brand new best friend starts asking you for cash, run a mile!
06. Classes? Learning? Surely school is all about the lattes and social functions?
07. Your local music venue is never too lowly for The Killers to pop in and play a quick set from time to time.
08. Slobbing-out-at-home-gear should always be ultra-cute, just in case Adam Brody pops over.
09. You can never have too many prom dresses - or dances to wear them to.
10. Romantic gestures can never be too overblown or last-minute (declare your Summer-lovin' once more, Seth!)
11. The bigger the party, the bigger the drama that will ruin it.
12. Bad boys can do good: a little trust goes a long way (but they've to earn it!).
13. You can never be too upset, angry or handcuffed to look glamorous.
14. Old habits die hard (see Ryan's punch-happy fists, Jimmy's money trouble, Seth's yabbering)
15. Before you start to date someone new, it's always best to check you're not related.
16. Being gorgeous and effortlessly cool doesn't make it any easier being the new girl at college.
17. Love triangles are yesterday's news. It gets way more complicated than just three people.
18. Nothing makes you more determined to see your boyfriend than a parent telling you not to.
19. If your folks leave town there will always be someone with a spare room you can live in.
20. When the going gets rough, you can always jump on your boat and sail off into the sunset. Right?

Source: Cosmogirl (GB) 04/06