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per-the-jellicle-magician · 23 days

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Thank you for getting me the thousand boop badge >:3

What's your second favorite nonreplica? And why?

You're welcome :3

My second favourite non replica is Brno XD

I know, I know, but what can I say, I like the weird ones XD

But seriously I do really enjoy it!

The costumes maybe aren't phenomenal, but i do like most of them. My faves are def Skimble, Victoria, Jelly's Aria costume and ofc Gus and Asparagus in their mirrored suits. And Munk's t-shirt with printed on tie is just funny XD I know most people dislike the lack of catness they got going on, but I don't care that much and it doesn't take me out from the show. Probably cuz Warsaw is weirdly cat-but-not-cat and I'm used to it XD

I do like the vocals, my favs are hands down Gus, Asparagus and Jelly in "Gus..." and the Aria. And i like Skimble's voice too. And since Czech and Polish are somewhat close I can understand bits here and there of it so that's a plus XD

I like the choreography well enough, some bits are better than others. Once again Warsaw being my number one probably helps cuz if I had to compare I'd say the choreography is closer to it than to regular Cats XD

Also Tugger actually kisses a guy in there so that's a win XD

Besides that I like how they used the space they got and the props. Skimble's train and Misto's Ms Paint moment are my favs XD Plus ofc the motorbike

Also it has my favourite version of the Italian Aria and in my opinion the best handling of the Growltiger situation: Cut it out, but leave the Aria and play it totally serious and straight so Gus can have his moment, without taking Munk's moment earlier. I love Asparagux' voice and the mirrored costumes and Jelly and Gus lip-syncing to it. Just yeah, I love it

Speaking of characters, I do like their takes on most of them. Some are better than others (I don't really like their old D XD) but for the most part I think they did a great job. Especially Tugger, the guy playing him really put his everything into it XD Drunk Bustopher is also a choice and I think it's a fun take

And I love the added lvl to Griz' storyline. I like that she is old and disfigured and there's some letter and she's not been invited and there's clear family drama. Idk what exactly is going on but like yes, I like that it's more than just the regular "old lady is not welcome, for reasons". I just like that both Brno and Warsaw added some more connection between Griz and one or more tribe members besides Old D and implied reasons why she got kicked out, sue me XD

I like that sure it's human world, mafia/cult vibes, but there's still magic there XD Misto straight up kills Mac and then is a technology wizard, Gruz turns into an actual cat and it all take place in a clocktower or smth XD

And last but not least, there are some things in there that I think may or may not have been inspired by Warsaw XD Whether they were or whether it was just a coincidence, I always have fun noticing them XD

Like yeah overall I really really like it, I love the weird and bizzare bits and how messy and different it is. And just how fun watch it is

#thanks for the ask!#i love brno #i dont really post much about it cuz well warsaw my beloved but yeah XD #cats the musical #cats brno #cats non replica #jellicle cats #ask

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millenari · 2 months

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@miasiegert regarding that other post, here is a short clip of the Czech Cats bows, which mostly had the best lighting to see the actors. in order of appearance we have (identifying characters to the best of my ability):

1 lady with white gloves

2 guy with open vest

3 glittery vest lady (exotica mayhaps)

4 long vest guy

5 short skirt lady

6 guy with closed vest

7 not-ensemble-teazer (maybe tantomile)

8 track pants guy (maybe coricopat?)

9 rumpus cat

10 ensemble jerrie and teazer

11 jenny (with the riding crop)

12 bustopher

13 jemima

14 macavity

15 victoria

16 growltiger/young gus/augustus (?)

17 jelly/griddlebone

18 skimble

19 bomba

20 gus

21 demeter (pigtails)

22 munk

23 tugger (tits out)

24 old deut (also pigtails)

25 griz

26 song misto

#ill post some screenshots/gifs later on #cats fan on main

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little-peril-stories · 4 months

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Find the Vibe

I was tagged by @i-can-even-burn-salad in this post to find this vibe: Please don't do this.

OPEN TAG

Your vibe: I know I'll regret this, but...

this lil snippet contains: threat of broken bones, lady whump

it's from angsty heist wip The Court of Rogues. it needs editing. but it fits the vibe. :)

“Her, too,” Munk says, whirling on me. “Hold her still.” I panic. The fear of him smashing my bones, too, of him trapping me not with locks and shackles but with an injury from which I might never recover, bleeds into every part of me, spilling out my pores and overflowing into my words. “Please, no, don’t, don’t, I won’t run, you can’t, you can’t—”

#wip: angsty heist project #lps the court of rogues #tw broken bones #lady whump #honestly I have such good stuff for this vibe from TQOL #but it's hella spoilery so never mind

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afairytalestray · 1 year

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So last week I saw the UK/Int tour of Cats in Switzerland and oh. My. GOD. I have thoughts and I am going to share them right now! I have vaguely attempted to keep them organised by timeline/character but I scribbled these down at the intermission and on the bus back to my hotel as quickly as I could before I forgot anything (fully made myself travel sick but it was worth it).

Act 1

First thing I noticed was that Demeter, at the start, was so shy and skittish around the other Cats. I think they were definitely playing into the idea that she had just escaped Macavity and come home. The only one she was ok with right away was Bombalurina. They two were so sweet together – Bomba was always making sure she was ok. Dem got really into her role in the Gumbie trio and was having a great old time.

TumbleBailey got to ride on the flying trapeze during JSFJC and he was living his best life. The boy was not happy unless he was gymnastic-ing.

The lift that Munkustrap and Victoria did in ‘98 was done by Coricopat and Tantomile which I thought was fun! Always happy for my boy to get more screen time 💪

Side note: This is my third time seeing Cats, but because of Covid it was my first time getting to see the Cats all come in down the aisles at the start wearing the green goggles! I was in the front row, so I didn’t get the full effect, but it was still cool.

Tugger’s song was so much fun. Harrison Wilde was so energetic! During the number he came down off the stage into the audience (again the first time I got to see this!), and began twirling the security lady and dancing with her. 11/10. Bomba was SO PUT OUT when he said “no” and booped her away – like, she was raging, it was so funny. Munk was so annoyed the whole time. Peak big brother energy.

I got the impression almost right away that Jennyanydots is Cori and Tanto’s mum, they were interacting quite a lot and she was always looking after them. Ditto with Skimbleshanks and Jemima - he was definitely her dad - he was so protective of her when Grizabella showed up, it was adorable! I hadn’t considered that relationship before (despite my love of Skimbledad), so it was super fun.

This Misto does not like rice pudding, this is not a drill! The face he pulled during that line in Bustopher Jones was hilarious, he looked so disgusted. Misto was definitely more of an adult than he was in ‘98 or the Broadway Revival. Liam Mower is a bloody FANTASTIC dancer; I couldn’t take my eyes off him! He was clearly loving life and I appreciated every moment.

This production said Casslonzo RIGHTS and we love to see it. They kept on snuggling up to each other when they were in the background and you can bet your ass I noticed EVERY TIME. We stan a power couple of protectors. Alonzo’s actor Sebastian Goffin's voice was so deep and I was LIVING. Like I was not expecting this voice to come out of this man. Twas brilliant. Cassandra was so beautiful I nearly cried like ma’am PLEASE HAVE MERCY. She was definitely an obvious protector with how she was always looking out for the other Cats. Also during the first song she was lying right in front of me and I had to try so hard not to explode.

Old Deuteronomy was such a loving dad to everyone, he had such a warm vibe and energy and I just wanted to hug him! Like all of these Cats were his babies and he adored them all. He and Jerrie and Teazer had a wee “oh, you”/slightly nervous giggling moment when they had just come back on stage after getting busted in their number and it was excellent.

Cori and Tanto were definitely portrayed as younger than they were in ‘98. Cori in particular reminded me of Misto from ‘98; like an adult and everything, but a young one who still had a bit of kittenish energy. Their wigs were pleated up the sides which I thought was unique and cool, I don’t think I’ve seen Cats wigs like that before! Cori was so pissed when Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer ran under his and Tanto’s arms during the back-and-forth dialogue-y bit of the Jellicle Ball and interrupted them. He enjoyed hissing a lot which I can respect. Nothing but love for my hissy prince. I actually think Milan was covered by a swing on my night. There wasn’t anything saying so, but I don’t think it was Milan? Idk, it could’ve just been the lights or my position. Either way, loved her. This tour gave the twins so many characteristics unique to it and they will definitely affect my headcanons from now on.

RETURN OF THE SKIMBLETABLE.

Ok but every time Grizabella showed up, Munk genuinely looked like he wanted to/was about to cry, which I thought was an awesome bit of character work. I really got the impression that she was his mum, and she had abandoned him when she left the tribe. Russell Dickson was trying to make me feel things and he succeeded, I was so invested in his performance.

Also, during the ball, he was sitting just below Old Doots on his tyre who was patting his shoulders. A WHOLE DAD AND HIS BOY.

Jemima’s actress Lottie Stephens was also a fantastic dancer who was leaning just on the edge of cryptid and I loved it.

Plato spent a lot of time trying to look like a very distinguished boy and it was so cute. He definitely still had some kittenish moments though. He wass definitely learning to be a protector; every time there was a protector moment on stage he was there, just to the side or behind the others, looking nervous but wanting to make Munk and co. proud.

Act 2

OK OK OK Moments of Happiness? Not usually my favourite song of the show, but there were two excellent moments of personal happiness for me. First, Shakeel’s Cori slinked right over in front of my seat and I became even more unhinged than before, to the surprise of probably 0 people. But SECOND was omg, so Demeter and Munk were sitting a bit apart at the front of the stage and the atmosphere and chemistry between them was literally off the charts. Dem had become more comfy around most of the other Cats throughout Act 1, but here she was acting really nervous and shy. So the two of them locked eyes for a moment and it was EVERYTHING. Like I cannot describe in a human language what they made me feel at that moment but it was SO MANY. Dem almost immediately looked away all shy like, but Munk kept looking at her until the end of the song in the most softest beautiful way. Like omg the acting was SO GOOD and I’m still not normal about it. Like you could tell both of them really liked each other but were too nervous to do anything about it and inside I was screeching infinitely.

Jellylorum my Queen. Aimee Hodnett was actually mind blowing I was totally enraptured. Her expressions and vocals were outstanding. When Old Doots said to Gus “you could do it again” before Pekes and Polls her face was like ‘exsqueeze me sir what are you doing? Desist immediately!’ But then she got involved and it was great.

I really enjoyed that Gus and Munk shared the narration of Pekes and Polls. Gus’ actor Hal Fowler was so expressive and dramatic and everyone was loving it and laughing along with him, and Munk still got his stressed-theatre-director moment.

TumbleBailey was super put out when Gus had his “youths today” lines, like, he proper turned around, folded his arms, and sulked. He was a whole baby and it was precious. PounceBucketty looked a bit more maturely cowed (he was definitelythe big brother of the two), but Cori was actually DEVO’D. Like my boy was so hurt, he needed a big hug from Tanto before Skimble’s song started. Tbh my reaction to Shakeel’s acting throughout the show was practically feral. On the outside I was calm, but inside it was like Guy Fawkes Night, Christmas, and Hogmanay all rolled into one.

Both Cori and Jerrie seemed to be close pals with Tugger – Cori even got a Tugger hug at one point. Shakeel’s Cori is very cuddly and I love it with all my soul. He doesn’t seem to like Jerrie all that much though, which is hilarious to me as a dedicated Coricojerrie stan. Good thing enemies to lovers is a popular trope amirite 👀

Jerrie has so much respect for Skimble it was so sweet. He was really active all throughout his song, helping him out and pointing out when others weren’t doing what they should be (the irony) during the “hilarity and riot” lines. Top notch stuff. He was also the bottom step of the Skimblestairs at the end of the song.

He definitely has respect for Alonzo as well, he was always on his best behaviour when Lonz was nearby. I loved these little character relationship decisions SO MUCH, like you could tell the actors had put a lot of thought into their characters and that they truly cared about the show.

Bomba was in the background for parts of Skimbleshanks, but she started making flexing motions at the “weak or strong” line and Tugger was next to her ooh-ing and ahh-ing appropriately. It sparked so much joy y’all I love her forever.

SPEAKING OF BOMBA HYPE – Macavity. Omg the song slapped! Dem was super spooked, but Bomba? She was absolutely ripping the piss out of Macavity and I loved every second. Not a single facial expression missed, every one clearly read: oh, you think you’re hot stuff? You’ve got NOTHING YOU LOSER. She was so smirky and sassy, almost like she was challenging him to come and have a go.

Macavity Fight was A++ 5 gold stars stuff. Demeter has a moment when “Old Doots” comes back, and it was great how at first everyone was like, “girl wtf get a grip,” only to be like OMG MACAVITY when my Queen rips into him. Mac starts to drag Dem away and then Munk starts to batter him. The fight was super dramatic and gripping, and when Munk went down he went down HARD. But then we got this magical moment when the whole tribe was like “NOT TODAY SATAN” and started fighting back together, and I feel like this production made more out of this moment than others do. Of course it wrecked me, because I am weak. (Also the Cat standing over Munk and protecting him was my angel Cori so I was delighted by that.) After that, Dem and Munk said Demestrap supremacy and the image was so magical of them nuzzling in the light of the single lamp when everything else was dark, it was *chef's kiss*.

So like, I was never sure why I wasn’t the biggest fan of the new Quaxo look for this tour, but now I think it’s because it’s just a bit too different from the Mistoffelees costume? Like I know Jenny also has a really dramatic costume change, but that change happens on stage and we see her transform. But for Misto, this change happens off-stage and we don’t get to see it, so it just seems a bit less smooth of a transition. I know Mistoffelees is kinda like the stage persona of Quaxo, but I guess I prefer it when they’re clearly the same Cat. I presume this was intentional but, and you’re supposed to be like, omg is that really him? But idk, just not my personal fave.

Having said that, IT WAS STILL LITERALLY THE BEST PART OF THE SHOW FOR ME. Because I’m Misto trash so I guess it doesn’t matter. I really liked that they made it a Tugger solo again, I like that a bit better than the duet. Everyone was appropriately surprised and awed at the magic, but it obviously was not new information to Tugger, who was standing there like, “oh, haven’t you heard?”. And the only word for his expression when the dance solo started was adoration, it was so lovely how enamoured he was. And the slow lines when Tugger addresses Old D were so soft and loving and I die. So my hc for this production is that they were close friends up till this point (and Tugger is the only one who knew about the magic), and this is when Tugger realises, oh, I LIKE like him. May write a thing around this later because I am predictable and basic and easily pleased. Also Cass was so nervous about being Misto’s chosen assistant – she wasn’t even volunteering when he picked her! It was such a cute moment.

Then there was more Casslonzo lounging in the background when Grizzy showed up again. Ok so all throughout the show I was worried about Memory, because Jacinta White started really strong in Act 1, and she did again with her big solo and I was like, oh no this is going to fizzle where can it go from here? I have never been happier to be a fool and a jester. That woman has some set of pipes I was blown away. Think my jaw might have literally dropped.

The bows were fab, but especially TumbleBailey. He came out last as usual and did his flippy flips across the stage, but then he decided to do an extra backwards one, and I don't think it was planned as he nearly kicked Jacinta and Martin (Doots) in the face and they looked surprised. Either that or they're really good actors! Everyone was fine though, and they were laughing about it.

But yeah. So glad I splurged on my Swiss weekend and saw this show. Worth it.

FIN

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munku-collar · 9 months

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More demestrap royalty au plsplsplspls

Aww I don't use this blog really anymore but I can def do that!

Jellicle Ball being a masquerade ball every January. Lavish furs everywhere and a billion candles lighting up the great hall and everyone dressed so ornately with beautiful masks. Intricate court dances and songs and storytelling and food and everyone so happy. Plato officially attempting to court Lady Victoria (and obviously she accepts)🥺 Bombalurina having the most beautiful dress with ornate jewelry, and Tugger ofc being equally dressed to the nines!

Munk and Deme slipping out to the snow-covered gardens to get some fresh air, cuddled up in the cold and kissing beneath a winter moon!!!!! Cuddling in their chambers in the late night after the ball with a fire in the hearth and surrounded by luxurious blankets, worn out and content and just wrapped up in each other's love. Just straight fairytale stuff ugh <3<3<3

#my shit #cats the musical #cats 1998 #demestrap #munkustrap #demeter #cats demeter #demeter cats #asks #royalty au #JH #platoria #tuggerlurina

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naturepointstheway · 2 years

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Screencaps of Skimbleshanks not caring for Tugger causing hilarity and riot with his arrival

Long post with plenty of screenshots of Geoffrey Garratt’s Skimbleshanks excellent reactions during The Rum Tum Tugger.

“Ugh, get away from me!” *scootches away from Tugger as he slides down the car to create a horrible muddle out of Jenny and Jelly’s sewing*

Tugger gives no shits as Skimbles looks on with disgust from the car.

“Pah! I am much too dignified for this tomfoolery!”

“Disgusting! Won’t someone think of the kittens and ladies?! MUNK DO SOMETHING.”

“In MY day, Tugger...”

*Tugger ignores him and hip gyrates more intensely*

*Boomer arm flap of disgust*

“Someone please think of the kittens!”

*Munk meanwhile just stands on the tire in true long-suffering older brother fashion*

Skimbleshanks leaning over to cover someone’s eyes (or that’s what it looks like to me lol) to save the ladies’ innocent eyes.

No reason other than Jo Bingham being as funny and fantastic as always, and also that close up on John Partridge’s hand. Um? His hands are so FINE.

Skimbleshanks: *grimaces to oblivion after Etcetera’s screaming*

#cats the musical #Skimbleshanks #Rum Tum Tugger #Etcetera #Geoffrey Garratt #John Partridge

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theodorejamisonseville · 8 months

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Theodore’s Positive Thinking Mixtape

1. Buono Appetito- Red Grammar

2. Good Mood- Adam Lavigne

3. Best Of Buddies- Alvin and the Chipmunks

4. Work This Out- HSM 2 cast

5. Most People Are Good- Luke Bryan

6. Big Rock Candy Mountain- Tom Chapin Cover

7. Cake By The Ocean- DNCE

8. Happy- Pharrell Williams

9. Harmony- Skylanders Theme

10. Alvinnn! Theo Medley- Ice Cream Dreams, Make You Happy, I Promise, I Can’t Even Wait, Feel It Forever, Awesometown

11. Little Drummer Boy- Glee Cover

12. Humble and Kind- Tim McGraw

13. You’ll Be In My Heart- Phil Collins (Munk Records cover)

14. Get Your Goodtime On- Alvin and the Chipmunks

15. Words To Me- Sugar Ray

16. Monster Out In You- Alvin and the Chipmunks

17. Food- The Turtles

18. Jump Right In- Oh Geeez

19. Soak Up The Sun- Sheryl Crow

20. Shoulder To Shoulder- Carly Simon

21. Lean On Me- Glee Cover

22. A Piece Of Cake- The Barenaked Ladies

Google drive link:

#theodore seville #alvin and the chipmunks #mixtape #songs tell a story #favorite songs #love them a lot #playlist #alvinnn and the chipmunks

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gaylittlewizardcat · 7 months

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🔥🎁📌

🔥 Share one (1) hot take/opinion about the show/fandom/etc

Not about the Cats fandom in particular, but about fandom in general: it’s okay to be “wrong” about characters and stuff. Fandom is a hobby and is supposed to be fun and if your version of “fun” is to turn some characters two dimensional in order to fit them into your favorite ship dynamic then you do you. Sure, it’s annoying when mischaracterizations of characters get really popular and it can have implications of underlying issues in a community (like misogyny or homophobia) and sometimes that needs to be addressed, but in a lot of cases it’s really not that bad. There’s several version of certain characters I’ve seen that I can’t stand, but I can just move on to the versions of them I like or make my own

🎁 If you could give any of the ensemble cats a song, who would it be? What would it be about?

This one is so hard cause the way the songs are written makes it so that a cat has to have a very specific “role” to have a song, and I can’t really think of any of the ensemble cats who have that (that’s why they’re ensemble) To me the purpose of the songs is to give the characters a personality and for most of the characters that have a certain “role” (Jelly, Bomba, Deme, Munk, Jemima etc) their personalities already come through! I want to say Electra or Etcetera cause they’re my faves <3 but I have no idea what the song would be about tbh

📌 What was Cats 2019's biggest mistake, in your opinion? If you don't think it made any notable mistakes, what's your favorite thing about it?

I think it tried to be it’s own separate thing, but not separate “enough” I don’t know exactly how to describe it. If it strayed even more from the stage show I think I would’ve actually liked it more but it tried to be both “not Cats” and “Cats” at the same time, trying to be mainstream with big celebrities but also something new and revolutionary which I think is the reason it reached so many people who didn’t appreciate it. That being said I really don’t like when people bash it and treat it like it’s the worst thing ever. It’s really not as bad as the internet makes it out to be and I’m fully convinced most of the hate it gets is because of bandwagoning. My favorite thing about it is making Old Deut a lady

#ough I wrote a lot on these ones lol #thank you for the ask!#cats the musical #jellicle answers #cats 2019 negativity #negativity #soz but that’s the nature of hot takes

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masterwhy42 · 1 year

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Is Missy a Disney Princess?

The character must have a central role in an animated Disney/Pixar film.

If Disney owns doctor who now.....yes?

The character must be human, or have a humanoid appearance in the cases of Ariel and formerly Tinker Bell.

Humanoid.....don't be a bitch.

The character should not be the star of a sequel.

not sure what this means in this contest...so....?

The character must be royal by birth, royal by marriage, or do a heroic deed in cases of Mulan.

She was a prince (or at least she made a few people believe she was) and she married a king (taking it was the Munk also pretending they were someone they were not) All that being said, She was still a time Lady, so that may be good enough on its own.

The character's film should not have been an overwhelming success or an underwhelming failure, like solely with the case of Aurora. This explains the absence of Eilonwy and Kida.

again....not sure what this means.

Along with it, the character must have massive appeal and recognition towards viewers and audiences.

oh my glob, have you seen Missy. every one loves her. "Hay Missy your so fine, your so fine you blow my mind."

#doctor who #missy #gomez!master #Disney princess #gaz042

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hysterical-cats · 8 months

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vs and crying cat icon

🆚 macavity or munkustrap?

Munkustrap. without hesitation this is a no brainer. i lurvvv munk

😿 original grizabella design or new grizabella design?

ORIGINAL i miss it so bad. we recently lost our last og griz as oasis switched to the new design. og griz really looked worn down and i am Not a fan of the new design's attempt to make her look younger and sexier. grizabella does not need to look young and sexy she is a sad pathetic old lady

#answering asks #ask games #cats the musical

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the-cat-at-the-theatre-door · 1 year

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They should bring back Growltiger (minus the racist parts), if only to stop the misconception that Jellylorum is boring and hates fun.

strongly agree | agree | neutral | disagree | strongly disagree

I 100% agree with the fact that I'd love for that interprtation of Jelly ease off, if only as a display that even if she's still possibly dour (though tbh I never liked that tack on addition they added to her 3 words later on), or orderly, it'd be sort of a show that different people garner different joy and entertainment from different things, y'know? Just because they don't find what you find fun, doesn't make them boring or unable to have fun in their own way. Diversity of personality and all that.

I'd say, however, I genuinely think, even with editing, Growltiger has too much problematic history to ever be brought back in full. Even if it was heavily rewritten, the poem and performance has such a legacy of racial insensitivity and flat out slur dropping, that it would almost feel like sweeping things under the rug. Like when they just yoinked Rap Tugger after heavy criticism (and also that audiences overall just didn't like the change in the music and structure) but never actually...said anything about it. Or *really* apologized for the oversight (we got the standard ALW response to it - classic). So, I don't necessarily think Growltiger as a number should be revived.

BUT, here's what we can do because I *do* want Jelly to have more fun and also get her time to shine and show what I said before: I don't necessarily agree with the fact that either "In Una Tepida Notte" or "The Ballad of Billy McCaw" has enough real association to the Growltiger number for them to be scrapped, so I would actually be in full support of doing what the Mexico Tours did and just jumping directly into one of those. Write a different lead up interlude; have Gus and Jelly play Cat Morgan and a Pirate Queen, or completely unrelated characters; ham those up as much as possible if you'd rather not play it seriously with the aria. That'd still give Gus his flashback to performing, the other cats could interact with Billy McCaw, win win all around.

If you want to keep the revival P&P instead, how about letting Jelly begrudgingly start singing Munk's parts instead (because the lady is tired - she's like a mom who just settled her kid down for a nap but then dad riled them up again), but have her get more swept up and into it as the number goes? There is no reason a woman couldn't sing those parts, so why not?

Or if all else fails, let Jelly have her own poem as a musical interlude sung maybe by the queens in a fond, teasing tone, for the other cats to introduce her (like they kept putting in the Macavity interludes in the revival), right before she "pish-poshes" it and goes into Gus'. Something like that. Many ideas. Let Jelly be silly.

#so like disagreed to agree lol #like we can bury growltiger - we don't need to bring him back #just use the extra pieces you have i know you can do it rug #jellicles ask because jellicles dare #unpopular opinions #jellicle-chants

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certifiedwerewolf · 10 months

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To try and help continue cats focus: do you have any thoughts on Jennyanydots?

OKAY I AM HOME NOW THANK YOU FOR ASKING

So I don't talk about Jenny very much but I really do like her very much! She is so delightful! I like that she's so very stern and bossy; she's very much A Responsible Lady, and takes it upon herself to make sure the kittens turn out all right (despite their best efforts). It's really cute to see the kittens being silly during the beginning of her song, and her shooing them off to get into costume, and when Munk sings part of her song while she's standing there he just seems so FOND.

Her song is also just really fun! The song itself, but also the way the kittens play around with her and their silly cockroach costumes. And the girlies! Dancing around and singing about how cool she is!

In my Regency au I decided that she and Jellylorum were married because I couldn't decided which of them should be the Etcetera siblings' Mama, so I went with both of them. I think it's cute!

It's also really cute how during the part of Old Deuteronomy where he's approaching the stage, she's one of the ones ushering the kittens forward to greet him.

Another fun moment is during Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat, when he says "and not a speck of dust on the floor" and mimes swiping at the floor, she gives an approving little motion with her head. It's so tiny and insignificant but it's also so HER. Like YEAH she WOULD approve of a lack of dust.

During Daylight, right before everyone gathers around Old Deuteronomy, Skimble's got his arm around her. That's also cute! I like how touchy the cats are :3

OH also the part where she goes "Jellicles wash behind their ears" and tweaks Electra's ear and they exchange this cute little look between them like "hoo hoo, we are so fond of each other :)". I like it when the cats just seem fond of each other.

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millenari · 3 months

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Munkustrap for the ask game? 🥺

1. Canon I outright reject

I CANNOT find the post but there's this one Jack Rebaldi interview where he mentions something about how 'no one likes Munkustrap because he's the leader and nobody really likes the guy always giving you orders' and as much as I love Jack Rebaldi's Munk I just don't agree with that interpretation. Everybody loves Munk. To Me.

2. A canon or headcanon hill I will die on

On the flip side of Munk actor interviews, Michael Gruber saying

'[Munk is] entrusted with giving the information to the other, maybe younger cats who have not been to the Jellicle Ball before. He gets up and says exactly what they're here to do. He's also caretaker of the kittens. He wants to make sure everybody's safe; in all the Macavity scares, he's there to protect the tribe. So he is the protector'

about Munk is really fundamental for me and how I see Munk, Munk's role in the tribe, and Munk's role in the story.

3. Obscure headcanon

His owner is an old unmarried lady who lives in an apartment by herself; she calls him Felix and he feels responsible for her bc she 'has no colony'.

4. Favorite line

Michael Gruber's American-ass delivery of 'or hairier' in Pekes is my favorite comedy moment in any and all versions of Cats I've seen, it gets me every time.

5. Best personality trait

He cares, deeply and personally, about pretty much everyone, and never hesitates to put himself out there to assist if someone needs it. He's a natural leader and a quick decision maker even under pressure, but he's still patient and compassionate with everyone he meets-- even when he's stressed or angry, he still makes efforts to be kind.

6. Worst personality trait

Munk physically cannot remove himself from a situation if he thinks he's needed, even if he's actively making it worse. He also is one of those people who refuses to let people just vent at him and tries to solve everyone's problems even if they don't want a solution to their problem.

7. Age/height/weight headcanon

Munk is shorter than Tugger but significantly stronger than him, so he can just scoop Tugger up in a fireman's carry and remove him from a situation if he's being annoying.

8. Unpopular opinion about them

Honestly I think I'm even more normie about Munk than about Tugger. I don't think I have any truly unpopular hot takes about him.

9. Scene that first made me love (or hate) the character

I do love his part of Jenny's song-- the way he's singing directly to the kittens on the ground, and his section of the song has this lullaby feeling to it that's just so calming and tender. I really love how for that song it's a duet (sort of) between a young dude and an older lady, but the older lady gets the snappy upbeat part and the younger dude gets the slow & sweet part. It really just establishes Munk as this soft and nurturing figure from the beginning.

10. Best moment on screen (or in the book)

Bway revival Macavity fight imo. It's just so damn good.

11. Faceclaim for the role

Michael Gruber is rlly my Munk, even the unique shape of his wig in 98 sticks out to me as a Fundamental Munk Thing™.

In human aus he's kind of this lighter-skinned 'racially ambiguous' kind of guy with dark hair, smile lines, a little bit of stubble, and a frequently worn sweater vest.

12. Crack headcanon

I feel like his human version would be a Beyonce fan, but like in the cringiest middle-aged-dad way possible.

13. Dumbest thing they’ve ever done

Munk's always been a pretty level-headed and mature guy, even when he was young, so there isn't much that he's done that I can label as 'stupid' except perhaps jumping into dangerous situations to protect someone without considering his own safety first. My hc for how Plato joined the Junkyard starts with Munk running straight into traffic on a busy street bc he saw baby Plato abandoned between two lanes and petrified from fear.

Random ass kitten Munk had never seen before in his life, and he charged right into mortal danger without a second's thought about it. Brave, but also stupid.

14. Most heroic moment

Munk's doing heroic shit all the time. My previous answer is actually a good example, plus, you know, he's tangled with Macavity more than once.

15. Worst thing they’ve ever done

Munkustrap Has Never Done Anything Wrong, Ever, In His Entire Life.

16. Deepest darkest secret they won’t even admit to themselves

I don't know if this is 'never admit to himself' levels but Munk wonders a lot if he shares some blame for how Macavity ended up. He and Mac grew up together, and while he always knew his older brother had a temper, he really and truly thought Mac was just rough around the edges, and that he really did care about Munk and the rest of the tribe deep down. But when Macavity betrayed the tribe and started doing Evil Deeds, Munk was left wondering if Macavity had always been rotten deep down, and hid it from all of them for all those years, or if he'd just.... snapped somehow, from the pressure of being Deuteronomy's heir, or something, and maybe there was something Munk could have done to help him before things got too bad.

As is, Munk may never know.

17. Quotes, songs, poems, etc. that I associate with them

“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”

18. What they’d go to see a therapist about

Stress & setting too-high standards for himself, probably.

19. Vices/bad habits

Never resting, for one. He basically never gets enough sleep. It's funny, in my human aus both Tugger and Mac suffer from insomnia, but Munk is oftentimes just as sleep deprived as those two despite being the only Deut bro without insomnia, just because he's always doing things. That man is responding to his work emails at 1:24AM for no goddamn reason.

20. Scars

He's got plenty of scars, most of them not huge, but he's been in all sorts of fights and even if asked he wouldn't even be able to identify how or when he got them.

21. Drink of choice (not just alcoholic)

I think he drinks wine in one scene in my human/celeb/soulmate fic, otherwise he's a real coffee man.

22. Best physical feature

I don't know what other cats would consider his best feature! By cat standards Munk is a handsome dude, but kind of in a normal, average way. Just, you know, a handsome guy you'd see on the street. Honestly I think his general vibes are his most attractive trait, though that's not physical. But nobody in all the world can look at a large muscular man being sweet and cute and patient with little kids and go 'nah 3/10 for me'.

23. If they were a scented candle, what would they smell like?

I'm thinking like... forest or campfire or something like that.

24. Most annoying habit

Asking someone to complete a task for him and then changing his mind and completing it himself before they can get to it.

25. 3 things they’d want to take with them if they were dropped off in the middle of nowhere

Again I need more details for this question but a book for sure regardless.

26. What they would do if stuck in an elevator with [insert character of your choice from the same fandom]

Munk I think is a pretty boring character as far as getting-stuck-in-an-elevator shenanigans go. Except for Macavity, that would probably be interesting. Anyone else would probably just be the two trying to escape together and then rock paper scissors for the next six hours.

27. Their guilty pleasure

Human Munk probably has a variety of snackies he considers guilty pleasures, like special chocolates or whatever. Cat Munk would probably say it's 'oh sometimes I go off somewhere in the Junkyard by myself and just sit for a while and enjoy the silence' and the person he's talking to is like THATS NOT A GUILTY PLEASURE THATS JUST KEEPING YOURSELF SANE

28. How they feel about [insert character of your choice from the same fandom]

I headcanon Jemima as being Bomba and Macavity's daughter, though this is a fact Bomba very much keeps to herself-- she's only admitted it to two people and Munk is not one of them. However Munk.... has eyes & he's perfectly aware of who Jemima's father is, though he's never gotten Bomba to actually admit it. This kind of creates a. .. . not 'weird' relationship, but a kind-of sad one, because Munkustrap knows he's this delightful little girl's uncle but she doesn't know it in return, and her finding out will probably be more devastating than anything, because it would come with the knowledge of who her father is.

So Munk just kind of has to treat Jemima just like he does the rest of the kittens and keep the knowledge of their relationship to himself, though he's always wanted a big family.

29. Eating habits

Munk is a Deuteronomy, so in both cat and human aus he can eat for fucking forever. Human Munk likes to cook and bake as well, and he and Demeter make their dinner together every afternoon, and very rarely order takeout.

30. Sleeping habits

Whoops, I already talked about this. He doesn't sleep as much as he should, but he sleeps soundly whenever he does get around to putting his head down.

31. If the had a tumblr what would it look like?

Probably politics. Plus some pictures or art or such that he finds interesting.

32. Something guaranteed to make them smile/laugh

Kittens being cute will very easily get a smile out of him, though he doesn't laugh-laugh terribly often. One thing people don't know about him is that Tugger suffering something that he 1000% brought upon himself absolutely will get an evil grin or two out of Munk.

33. Something guaranteed to make them cry

Just like Tugger's answer, Deuteronomy's death. Munk's not a big crier I don't think, but when he does cry he's usually pretty quiet.

34. How they react when they are feeling X emotion (sad, angry, excited, scared, etc.—can specify as many as you like)

Most of these I think would result in Munk throwing himself into his work with vigor to get his mind off of the Bad Feelings. Munk's not quick to anger but he is quick to calm down after an outburst, and his excitement is usually going to be expressed through singing or dancing.

35. Their idea of a perfect day

This man will honestly be like 'yeah the perfect day would be a bunch of relaxation with my tribemates watching the kittens play and so on and so forth' and then refuse to stop working for ten minutes to make it happen.

36. Their favorite season

Late winter/early spring, the time of the Jellicle Ball and the incoming of the warm season.

37. What they really think about themselves

Munk struggles a lot wondering if he makes the right decisions as a leader and measures himself up to Deuteronomy all the time. He really wishes he could do more even though he's already always busy, and worries a lot whether the trust that the tribe places in him is justified.

38. Favorite holiday

Christmas bitch. Probably also a thanksgiving bitch as well.

39. Favorite game

He probably likes Monopoly. Like an insane person.

40. Favorite book

I imagine he likes reading but I'm not sure what I would say is his favorite book! He probably likes books about history and such a lot, and the occasional historical fiction.

41. If they could have lunch with anyone in the world (living or dead, from any fictional universe or the real world), who would it be?

Probably his mother, whom he doesn't remember well.

42. 3 comfort items

UHH for human aus: he loves the old scrapbooks from when he and his brothers were kids, his favorite flannel jacket, and uh........ does his wife count as a comfort item,,,,

43. 3 favorite foods and 3 they despise

You KNOW Munk has got to be a steak guy. Unlike Tugger he can probably enjoy a good salad, and box mac and cheese is probably one of those things he whips up every once in a while for childhood nostalgia reasons. There probably aren't a ton of foods Munk even dislikes, much less despises.

44. Their happiest memory

Like I mentioned before, this question is hard for me. I hc that he and Demeter have triplets at some point after the events of the musical, so maybe when they were born.

45. Their favorite celebrity

He seems like the type of guy to like Elvis, idk why.

46. The person they most admire

Deuteronomy. I feel like that one is easy lmao

47. Their dream job

I don't think he really had big career aspirations, more of a family man.

48. Scariest moment of their life

Probably when Macavity betrayed the tribe.

49. Favorite toy as a child

He seems like a stuffed elephant kind of guy. Or maybe his collection of the little green plastic army men.

50. A memory they’ve blocked out

I don't think he really has any memories he's consciously or subconsciously blocked out. There are things he tries not to think about or remember, but not on the level of fully blocking anything from his head.

#my answers started getting lame near the end but alas #thank you for the ask! 🥰🥰

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0zzysaurus · 2 years

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Jellicles as Dinosaurs*

(*More accurately, the prehistoric animal each Jellicle would be) (NOTE: Pretty much none of these animals would've occupied the same timeline/environment/circumstances as each other, but this is just for fun - and yes, I know it doesn't make sense to have carnivores and herbivores in the same herd, but just assume the carnivores find other sources of food at any oases the herd comes across on their migration)

Alonzo: Achilloraptor - Big raptor that used to run with Macavity but now protects the herd. Is subservient to Munkustrap.

Asparagus Jr: Polacanthus - Doesn't do all that much, follows the herd pretty contently.

Bombalurina: Dinofelis - Sleeker than other saber-cats. Capable hunter that has a coalition with Demeter.

Bustopher Jones: Muttaburrasaurus - Big, hungry, a bit lumbery but can run pretty fast when he decides to skedaddle.

Cassandra: Ornithomimus - Sleek, quick, a little neurotic. Runs ahead to scout out future paths.

Coricopat and Tantomile: Parasaurolophus - Mysterious, have a really iconic look together with their head crests, they do a lot of stargazing.

Demeter: Smilodon - Less sleek as Bomba, but just as powerful, if not even more so.

Electra: Sinonyx - Little bitey creature. Weaves around the herd and tries not to get stepped on.

Etcetera: Mesonyx - Another little bitey creature. Chases Electra and plays with her a lot.

Exotica: Saurolophus - Dignified, does a lot of lounging in the shade with the other older girls.

George: Andrewsarchus - BIG bitey creature. Is tentatively given permission to follow the herd, but doesn't often show intentions of predation on them. Likes to play with the raptors and thinks he is one.

Grizabella: Gobihadros - Old lady who's doing her best. Falls behind a lot and has scars from Macavity.

Gus: Placereas - Fucking ancient. Old as shit. How is he even keeping up with everyone else?

Jellylorum: Oviraptor - A very good carer and broodmother.

Jemima: Leaellynasaura - Smal but smart and perceptive, quick on her feet.

Jennyanydots: Maiasaura - An equally dedicated caregiver, just a bit larger.

Macavity: Allosaurus - Biggest predator around, constantly following the herd.

Mr Mistoffelees: Ornitholestes - Devious, clever, spends most of his time on the edges of the herd nipping at rodents.

Mungojerrie: Carnotaurus - Big lad, sometimes runs with the herd, but also sometimes runs with Macavity. Munk doesn't really trust him but he's never attacked a herd member before.

Munkustrap: Mantellisaurus - Will absolutely slice you up with his thumb spikes if you try to get close to his herd. Makes accommodations for peaceful predators who want to join during drought migrations.

Old Deuteronomy: Gigantopithecus - Wise old monkey man, doesn't lead the herd but somehow appears at every oasis they visit.

Plato: Deinonychus - The biggest of the younger raptors. Totally didn't fall in love with an iguanodont during the migration.

Pouncival: Velociraptor - The smallest of the younger raptors. Looks up to Alonzo and Mungojerrie. Isn't great at hunting.

Rum Tum Tugger: Megantereon - Saber-cat with the biggest sabers. Powerful but prefers to not do any of the hard work. Follows Bomba's coalition around and mooches off their kills.

Rumpleteazer: Majungasaurus - Hangs around with Jerrie since they're both abelisaurids. They squabble a lot and Teazer has to vouch for Jerrie's promises not to hunt the herd.

Skimbleshanks: Megaloceros - Scottish Irish Elk. Noble, keeps an eye out for the herd, but doesn't mingle often.

Tumblebrutus: Dromaeosaurus - The mid-sized member of the younger raptors. Is pretty boistrous and nips at other herd members sometimes. A little dubious, could grow up to be a serious threat.

Victoria: Uteodon - Smaller iguanodont. May or may not have fallen in love with a raptor.

#cats the musical #paleontology #dinosaurs #hc #au #NO ONE is gona care about this other than me so let me live okay?#I'm sick today you guys have to be kind to me and that means no laughing at my headcanons

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