listening to musicals on shuffle
Be More Chill: *gets unreasonably excited when “Michael in the Bathroom” comes on, despite having listened to it 1000+ times before*
The Book of Mormon: no difference which song you’re on. Every song is a glittery, expletive-filled bath bomb
Dear Evan Hansen: *ends up just listening to one song on loop for hours*
Dear Evan Hansen #2: *any number comes on* oh boy, this is the most relatable song I’ve ever heard :’( This perfectly describes me and where I’m at in my life right now. Wow. *when next number comes on, says exact same thing*
Falsettos: *alternates violently between laughing and crying*
Hamilton: *DUN DU-DU-DU-DU-DU DUN* HOW DOES A BASv0oluntEER arMY in need of a SHOWER–
The Last Five Years: *during every song, even the Cathy ones* Jamie dON’T
Les Misérables: oh my God, these two songs are the same melody and I nEVER NOTICED
Les Misérables #2: *one second of song plays* nOPE THIS ONE IS SAD *skips* oH NO I’M SO NOT READY FOR THIS *skips* NOT TODAY *skips* …they’re all like this, aren’t they
Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812: *one second of song plays* …I’m not actually sure I have the emotional energy for this show right now
Newsies: *guiltily skips “The Bottom Line”*
Next to Normal: here’s that sadness you ordered! Do you want that with a side of piano or guitar?
Rent: Angst, Angst (reprise)
Tuck Everlasting: *hears opening violin strains of “The Story of Winnie Foster”* *stops entire life to have an existential crisis*
Waitress: A very risky gamble. A Bad Idea. You either get an absolute bop or you get your heart torn out. Don’t try unless emotionally stable.
Wicked: *during every song* Foreshadowing™
