The ultrasound - Clip 9 of 19 - JUNO film (2007)

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[kelseybarker]

Redefining the evil stepmother stereotype... What a badass...

[robinbrown]

Bren is a badass. She handled that tech like a boss

[caseyaulbach]

The woman who plays the ultrasound technician is my old acting coach, her name is Kaaren De Zilva. Its funny that this is her most prominent role - a nosy unprofessional bitch, because in real life she is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, and is super passionate about acting!

[tashawilliams]

I'm surprised Brenda didn't slap that technician for the things she said but she definitely told her off.

[AW-rvnm]

“well I’m a nail technician and I think we both oughta stick to what we know” yes

[goldensentinel]

I'm using "Not the brightest bulb in the tanning bed" for now on.

[annabethdiana]

Allison Janey is an underrated gem. Her ferocity and versatility is perfect.

[AndiLang]

Bren is hands down the best character in this movie.

[azindude]

Poisonous environment? Dang, can't even imagine to say something like that to my patient. Shocked to see a sonographer portrayed as so ignorant and arrogant. Plus, lady did the horrible job to measure baby's head circumference lol

[KelseyODonnell]

I have used the "Not the brightest bulb in the tanning bed" line since this movie was released

[SanDhampir]

I’m glad they didn’t make the stepmom “evil”. Of course, she’s not happy about her stepdaughter getting pregnant, but she knows that Juno is already getting looks and comments at school and in town. Being a pregnant teen is difficult enough. Juno’s stepmom won’t let some stuck-up nurse bad-mouth her stepdaughter in her presence.

[lauraschoenborn]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate the step mon putting the ultrasound technician in her place?

[FelicianoCookie]

I loved Allison here so much, sticking up for her stepdaughter ❤️

[lfeiran]

this is my favorite in the movie, bren handled that technician like a badass. i also love juno’s best friend

[glomar]

"I am a sacred vessel. All you've got in your stomach is taco bell." XD

[mckennaomoruyi]

Yes Bren put that technician in her place

[alicegraham]

Regardless on how you view parental standards, you don't talk that way to a patient. Very rude and unprofessional.

[ammilyn]

What a nasty woman. Poisonous environment to raise a baby in. Tell that to my friend who had her daughter at the age of 14. She is such a good mom. Her daughter is 19 now and her and her mom are so close. My friend made many sacrifices and made sure her daughter had everything she needed. She did a good job as a mom. On the other hand a woman my age (32) had her first kid at 23. She is now a mother of 4. CPS has been called on her multiple times. She abused those kids and beat them on a daily basis. She lost all 4 of them, and doesnt even care. Her drugs and her sexual partners are more important to her then her kids. She was 9 years older then my friend when she had her first kid. She was an adult, had her own place and a good paying job

[AliSakurai]

Had this experience happen to me recently. Had to go to the doctor because I started bleeding one week before my scheduled period. Since I'm on the pill, I was of course scared. Here I am, crying my eyes out in the waiting room with my boyfriend and this new girl at the front desk who thought I was a teenager rolled her eyes and muttered 'That's what happens when you are reckless' I heard everything and I just about to yell at her when the older ladies gave her a tongue lashing because they've known me since I was a baby so they knew my age, I'm 27. I get it, I'm not a fan of teenage pregnancy either but I don't judge them for it. Luckily they said I wasn't pregnant.

[meganroberts]

I needed a step mom like her, I was miss treated on the medical scene for being a teen mom