There are many memorable characters on Schitt's Creek, the uproarious hit comedy about a riches-to-rags family trying to turn their life around in rural Canada. Annie Murphy, as the spoiled socialite Alexis Rose, is the unsung heart of the series. Though she may look perpetually ready for Coachella and never stop name dropping famous celebrity friends, she is more than her gram-worthy lifestyle.
Next to her father, video store mogul Johnny, she may be the most intrepid of the Rose clan. She may have to suffer small-town life, but she never lets it get her down, and her enthusiasm for life is infectious. Whether it's attending a gala or a ho-down, Alexis is going to be the life of the party, and Murphy reminds viewers that underneath her vapid exterior, she is a complex and intuitive person who is much more perceptive than she's given credit for. Here are 10 Alexis Rose memes that are too hilarious for words.
THAT ONE TIME, WITH RYAN AND BLAKE
Alexis has led a fabulous life, hobnobbing with the rich and famous and traveling the world. When she isn't talking about a different international brush with death, she's name dropping some celebrities in a bizarre anecdote, like when she went to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's macrobiotic farm.
Let's just say the robust kombucha was flowing, and while Alexis was having her gut flora Maria Kondo-ed, she came to some live altering epiphanies. That's the only explanation for her using "A Little Bit Alexis" as her performance piece to audition for "Cabaret".
EW, DAVID!
If there was a slogan for Schitt's Creek, it would be "Ew, David!", with Moira's pronunciation of "Alex-us" being a close second. The petulance of the phrase, combined with the absurd vocal fry and the curious anthropomorphic hand gestures have burned it into pop culture lexicon.
Annie Murphy's delivery of two simple words have made the phrase iconic enough to be emblazoned on sweatshirts, tumblers, and canvas totes. And if we're being honest, Michelangelo's David probably gets more visit/Google searches than ever before because of it.
SCHITT'S CREEK IS LIFE
Many fans are fashionably late to the Schitt's Creek party, and that's okay. It takes a little while to fall in love with the Roses, the vapid socialites who lost it all and had to move to the sticks. They can be annoyingly out of touch and rude, but under their dismissive glamour, they have a quirky authenticity.
Like every bumpkin local they meet, they are true to themselves. It's the unapologetic gusto with which they take their victories and failings in stride that makes you root for them. Now if you haven't watched any yet, there are 5 seasons on Netflix!
PRIORITIES
Alexis has a way with men, and she's very aware of her allure. And while she normally used her relationship with wealthy and powerful suitors to define her, over the course of the show she got a college degree and even started her own business, proving that self fulfillment could be found through her own accomplishments.
That didn't stop her from casually mentioning her various trysts, liaisons, and dalliances to anyone she thought would benefit. She seemed to know how to handle herself in a variety of precarious romantic situations, meanwhile normal love entanglements without automatic weapons, pirates, gang violence, and drug running seem too much.
WHEN YOU'RE QUESTIONING YOUR LIFE CHOICES
In Season 1, Alexis was courting two of the most eligible bachelors in town, Ted the veterinarian and Mutt the mayor's son. Ted was a soft cinnamon roll, Mutt was a hipster beardo. The former made frequent animal puns, the latter lived in a partially renovated barn with fairy lights. Of all her options, they were the two best choices.
She ultimately broke up with Ted because she was still in love with Mutt, then broke up with him because she was actually in love with Ted. Ted had moved on though, making her seek out Mutt who also had found new romance with a girl who was fond of pinecones. Alexis dodged a bullet (especially when Mutt shaved and she realized he had no chin).
ROADTRIP
Most lines in the series are insanely quotable, and the rapid-fire banter between the Roses is part of the reason. Alexis got some of the best dialogue even if it was long-winded stories because they were always unexpected, exciting, and completely insane. She interjects them when they have little bearing on the situation at hand, which is so Alexis.
When David went missing en route to New York, it was Alexis to the rescue. She regaled her parents with a beautiful Somali pirate story, but they failed to appreciate the parallels. It turned out David made it as far as the road, where an Amish buggy picked him up hitchhiking.
RIO NIGHTS
Who hasn't had an ex come crawling back at some point, sliding into DMs with pitiable declarations of love and abject apologies for their deplorable behavior. Unless they promise to whisk us off on a luxury trip to make up for lost times then they're out. Always have Alexis standards when it comes to matters of the heart.
She was broken up with five times by her ex. She didn't even accept when he returned with his mother's wedding ring and an offer of engagement. If they don't treat you right the fifth time, they never will. Find a good boy like Ted and stop expecting someone that treats you like a convenience to ever treat you like a priority.
MOVING DAY
Everyone underestimates Alexis until they need her help. Though she may appear to be a ditz, she has a certain set of skills that go beyond organizing Schitt's Creek Singles Week. She has her driver's license in 7 countries, and it's an F class!
That means she can drive transport trucks, and in her case, transport trucks full of people trying to get across borders. She can even sweet-talk border police to get her a passport at 3 AM, so when it comes to moving day (especially overseas) you may want to tempt her with something from Prada and a bellini brunch.
POOL SHARK
The Roses aren't known for their athletic abilities, except maybe Alexis when she's twerking on stage with her BFFs Beyoncé or Taylor. But give David a board game or her a pool stick, and watch their mad skills come to dominate the competition.
Everyone thinks they have her on the ropes when they challenge her to a friendly game of pool, but little do they know that the woman who may look like a goldfish is actually a shark. She's played pool against a Ugandan diamond smuggler in exchange for her friend's life, so she stays calm under pressure and looks great doing it.
RUNNING IN HEELS
As she so memorably once reminded David, Alexis walks through life wearing fabulous shoes. With the right kicks, she knows she can accomplish anything. She knows the importance of looking put together because it changes how people treat you.
When Ted once asked why she was wearing heels when they were about to go jogging, she explained her choice of footwear was fine because, at 21, she outran the Yakuza in heels. Leave it to Alexis to be able to make any outfit work no matter what her circumstances.