On June 11, 1986, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was released, and the lovable rogue feigned illness to take a joy ride in a Ferrari, catch the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and enjoy one meal as the sausage king of Chicago.

It’s tough to fault a teenager for wanting to skip school and experience the real world on a single beautiful day. But when one day becomes 15 or more, it becomes a big problem. Even Ferris only skipped school nine times.

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