Tunafish

(Target)

Are you sure?

Are you

(Walmart)

ABSOLUTELY SURE??

BECAUSE I’M NOT ENTIRELY CONVINCED

LIKE AT ALL

THAT MEN HAVE IT HARDER

(Victoria’s Secret)

OH AND SHOULD I BRING UP PANTIES WHILE I’M AT IT? I am a firm believer of the “fuck you, I’ll wear briefs that don’t give me a wedgie, I don’t care if they’re not sexy” policy, but a lot of women are expected to wear panties and thongs because GASP WOMEN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL AT ALL TIMES. Here’s a screenshot of some Victoria’s secret panties!

Wow. It’s almost as if there’s a pattern here.

There is only one single exception to this that I can found. And that is underwear. I don’t mean lingerie like the Victoria’s Secret stuff above, I mean basic knickers vs basic boxers. A multipack of 7 knickers from Primark costs about £4. A multipack of 3 boxers from Primark costs £7. That is literally the only exception that I’ve found.

Of course, considering that a lot of women also wear bras that tiny concession ceases to be a factor once you add in the cost of a bra. Even a basic Primark one costs about £6 for one. That basic bras aren’t supportive, comfortable, long lasting, or anything else you need from a bra.

FOOD

Find your nearest food bank or mission, for food

grocery stores with free samples, bakeries + stores with day-old bread

different fast food outlets have cheaper food and will generally let you hang out for a while.

some dollar stores carry food like cans of beans or fruit

SHELTER

Sleeping at beaches during the day is a good way to avoid suspicion and harassment

sleep with your bag strapped to you, so someone can’t steal it

Some churches offer short term residence

Find your nearest homeless shelter

Look for places that are open to the public

A large dumpster near a wall can often be moved so that flipping up the lids creates an angled shelter to stay dry

HYGIENE

A membership to the YMCA is usually only 10$, which has a shower, and sometimes laundry machines and lockers.

Public libraries have bathrooms you can use

Dollar stores carry low-end soaps and deodorant etc.

Wet wipes are all purpose and a life saver

Local beaches, go for a quick swim

Some truck stops have showers you can pay for

Staying clean is the best way to prevent disease, and potentially get a job to get back on your feet

Pack 7 pairs of socks/undies, 2 outfits, and one hooded rain jacket

OTHER

first aid kit

 sunscreen

 a travel alarm clock or watch

 mylar emergency blanket

 a backpack is a must

 downgrade your cellphone to a pay as you go with top-up cards

 sleeping bag

 travel kit of toothbrush, hair brush/comb, mirror

 swiss army knife

learn how to coupon

how to get free therapy

clean bathroom tips

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

learn time management skillz

recipes that take 30 minutes or less

see if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

create a resume

how to make a doctor’s appointment

organize your closet

find the right career

a list of stress relievers

how to pick a major

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

things to bring to a doctor’s appointment

what the hell is a mortgage?

buying a used car

how to pick a health insurance plan

read the news

leave your childhood traumas behind

how to quit smoking

a list of hotlines in a crisis

what to expect from your first gynecologist appointment

what to do if you get pulled over by a cop

Be respectful to everyone. These people are just as excited as you are.

If you’re so inclined to get a bootleg, be audio or visual, BE DISCRETE. If you’re in the front few rows, just don’t do it. The Signature Theater is rather small compared to most in NYC. It’s easier to get caught.

Tag your spoilers (bmcnyc spoilers, bmcnyc boot, etc.) for those who don’t want to see them. We WILL be getting new content!

Just don’t be a dick. You have common sense and a filter. This isn’t a concert. You, along with the rest of the audience, probably won’t get the chance to see BMC on this scale ever again. Even if this is your first theatre-going experience, you should know when too much is too much. Don’t sing along, don’t cheer at inappropriate times, don’t talk to the actors while they’re onstage, don’t try to break their character. I wish I didn’t have to say this but you never know with this fandom.

Don’t be obnoxious around the actors, new or returning. They’re human and are just doing their job. Don’t follow them around, don’t bombard them with uncomfortable questions (including that of your precious gay ships). They aren’t your props. Let them have the chance to give another great performance to the next audience a great show as well! Again, just don’t be a dick.

Don’t bash the new cast members or understudies at the theater. If you do have a differing opinion, save it for online or when you go back to your hotel/house. Once again, don’t. be. a dick.

Finally, don’t forget to enjoy yourself! A performance like this is so rare and it’s dedicated to the fans! Cheer when appropriate, laugh at the jokes, and take in the environment. You can make the most out of the moment without ruining it for anybody around you.

I’ve been into theatre for years. I hope this won’t be the first audience that I wish I wasn’t a part of. BMC is one of my favorite shows that I’ve learned about from the theatre fandom and it’s my first time going to New York. I know that lots of other BMC fans are going out of their way and flying halfway across the country to see this show, too. 

Please be respectful and don’t be that person that results in a theatre etiquette PSA on social media. There have been reports of stalking and harassment from multiple actors on Broadway (Mean Girls, SpongeBob, DEH, etc). There are bootleggers that have been caught and talked about by the cast on Instagram. We can’t forget the audiences at Exit82′s performances of BMC. Chaos.

Also, since most girls avoid physical contact with men they’re not related to, please do not hug them, but rather shoo the offender away if you can, or at least escort the girl to a safe place. You can still offer words of encouragement and support. Furthermore, understand that the victim may not be very welcoming towards you because she’ll obviously be shaken, and won’t know where you are coming from. If that’s the case, please still give her something to cover herself (hijab is very important, think of it as someone ripping your shirt off) and stand some distance away until you are sure she’s in safe hands.