#rap tap tapper

[uppastthejelliclemoon]

@storyweaverofgondor's cats-pril day 13: pipe

a little "what-if" with my forbidden tuggoffelees AU about tapper meeting 2019 misto via the pipe!

(also this was completely unintentional that @afairytalestray and i did similar ideas for today lmao)

"I'll wait for you."

Those were the words Tapper had told Mistoffelees before the other tom had clambered through the pipe, disappearing back to his own Junkyard.

They were the words that Mistoffelees had been running back over through his mind, sitting on top of the wall where Tapper had sung as loudly as he possibly could, a beaming smile on his face.

"What's eating you?"

Cassandra's voice nearly made the magical cat fall from his perch, and he turned around to glare at the brown queen.

His glare, however, faltered upon seeing that she was not alone.

Tugger and Demeter accompanied her, and they sat with him on the wall. For a moment, it felt as though nothing had changed, that they were still young cats again, innocent and in love.

Mistoffelees let out a breath, subtly learning into Cassandra's side. "Tapper asked me to go back to his Junkyard with him."

Over his head, the trio of cats exchanged looks, and Demeter leaned closer to him. "And you... said no?"

Mistoffelees didn't look up, but he nodded. Cassandra wrapped her arm around his shoulders, and he soaked up the sisterly affection.

"Why, Mist?"

"I can't just abandon everyone here!" Mistoffelees exclaimed. "Heaviside forbid something major happens, and I'm not around!"

Tugger let out a sharp scoff. "That's bullshit."

Demeter smacked the tom's arm, eyes narrowing. "Tugger!"

"Buttons, listen to me." The rockstar cat reached out, taking Mistoffelees' paw and holding onto it tightly. "This place, it was never meant for you. They can't appreciate your magic the way that your Tapper did. You deserve to be somewhere where you'll be celebrated, not only when you rescue Old Deuteronomy, but every single day."

The surprised laugh that Mistoffelees attempted to contain escaped him at Tugger's words, and he felt his eyes prick with tears.

Demeter and Cassandra squashed Mistoffelees in a hug between them.

"He's right, love." Cassandra said gently. "Your potential is absolutely wasted here. You're not being appreciated, and I know, just by looking at the way Tapper was looking at you, that you'd get that appreciation."

Mistoffelees scrubbed at his eyes, unable to resist the wide smile that stretched over his face.

The three accompanied Mistoffelees back to the pipe, and he gave each of them a final, tight embrace. Approaching Tugger, he held the other tom's paws in his hands, eyes bright.

"I'll miss you, Maybe." he said softly.

Tugger pulled him into a hug. "You just promise me you'll blow them out of the water, Buttons."

Mistoffelees nodded, taking a deep breath as he looked over his three closest companions one final time. Cassandra rolled her eyes and gave him a nudge, making him laugh and stumble towards the pipe.

He crawled through it, feeling a different, warmer magic washing over him.

It felt right.

And Tapper's bright, delighted smile on the other end of the pipe felt like coming home.

#cats-pril2023 #cats the musical #mr mistoffelees #rap tap tapper #rum tum tugger #tappoffelees #tuggoffelees #UGH i didn't mean it but 2019 tuggoff being exes rlly jumped out in this rip

[realreulbbrband]

What's Grizzy's background?

I have different hcs for different Grizz’s (which I’ll probably make separate posts about) 

But the prompt didn’t specify which one so I’m going to go with Broadway revival/ London palladium Griz since she’s the first Griz I was introduced too and my headcanons for her are less Willy Nilly then 98 Griz and 2019 Griz.

(very long post bellow cut)

I personally feel that there's a perception of Grizabella as someone who wronged the Jellicles so badly that it almost makes her seem villainous. While I agree that she made mistakes, I don't think it's a completely one-sided situation. It often feels like some people think the Jellicles can do no wrong and that the treatment of Grizabella is completely justified.

Grizabella held a special place among the cats. She wasn't just "A" glamorous cat; she was "THE" glamorous cat, like an old Hollywood star. Her unmatched voice and undeniable star quality made her stand out. Gus, whom she admired and perhaps saw as a mentor, became her teacher when she expressed her desire to become a performer after watching him.

There was some scandal involved (yes, a classic Hollywood one though I can't pinpoint exactly what happened), which may not be the direct cause but partly led to Grizabella's departure. She started feeling fatigue from being in the junkyard and yearned for something more in life. It wasn't a complete abandonment of her old life, but rather a quest for something beyond. Gradually, she began leaving the junkyard more frequently until one day, she simply vanished.

As Grizabella sought more from life and distanced herself from the Jellicles, she began to feel increasingly alienated. She sensed a lack of understanding from the other cats, who perceived her departure as a rejection of their shared identity. This further reinforced her decision to detach herself from the label of being a Jellicle.

Now, my interpretation of the Jellicles might not align with everyone else's (which is completely okay). I see them as having a strict set of rules. While it's not necessary to reside in the junkyard or visit frequently (like Bustopher, Gus, or even Old Deuteronomy), attending the ball is mandatory. Not coming is like saying you're no longer a Jellicle (which might apply to cats like Macavity, Griddlebone, and, in my headcanon, old productions when Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer are portrayed as puppets).

Grizabella is a fiercely independent cat. Her departure wasn't driven by malicious intent. She simply wanted to explore more of the world, to break away and learn on her own terms. However, what upset everyone was that she stopped considering herself a Jellicle.

She knew Tugger before and even after she left. They occasionally met, though these encounters were often bitter. Tugger envied Grizabella in a way, as she truly lived by her own rules, free from constraints. He, on the other hand, worried that he would be stuck in the same routine in the junkyard, being the "rockstar." He was still upset with her for leaving, but there was also a part of him that felt hurt she moved on without him.

Grizabella is in the same age group as Macavity, not older than Skimbleshanks and Jennyanydots but not younger than Munkustrap and Alonzo. They share a similar age range.

Grizabella displayed persistent efforts to rejoin the Jellicle community, particularly due to her connection with her son, Tapper. When Tapper came into the world, Grizabella lacked the necessary resources and emotional stability to provide him with proper care, prompting her to bring him into the junkyard for a potentially better life. Despite appearances suggesting she was relinquishing him, her intention was never to abandon Tapper. Instead, he was raised by a rotating group of older cats, with his guardianship often shifting depending on who was available at the time. Grizabella would occasionally return to the junkyard, under supervision, to reunite with her beloved kitten. However, the prevailing discomfort and underlying tension surrounding her presence constrained the length of her visits. Prior to the Jellicle Ball, she made sincere attempts to reconcile with the tribe, not driven by personal desires, but motivated by her selflessness as a mother figure to ensure Tapper's well-being.

Regarding why I believe Tapper is her (only) son, it's more about filling in the gaps. The part of the track where Tugger would typically point to Grizabella when she first arrives is missing, and instead, the twins sense her presence and almost immediately disappear. This suggests a fractured relationship between Grizabella and Tapper. Tapper believes that Grizabella abandoned him, and while he longs for a motherly connection with her, he's unsure about delving into their complicated past. This is why he approaches her during the last rendition of "Memory" but then flinches away.

Grizabella's return was not driven by a sense of guilt for her past departure; rather, it stemmed from a deep desire to reunite with her family, even if it necessitated maintaining a certain distance. In my perception of the 2016 portrayal of Grizabella, it appears that she doesn't harbor any regrets. She has already experienced and processed her moments of sorrow and remorse. When we encounter her in the show, she has moved beyond those emotions and carries herself with a certain pride, albeit tinged with sadness. Her journey does not revolve around learning a lesson by the end of the performance. Instead, she has already shed her tears and confronted her regrets. Her ability to carry herself with dignity at the conclusion of the "Glamour Cat" sequence is a testament to her resilience. Despite not anticipating being chosen or embraced by the tribe, she returns to find a sense of belonging and to reminisce about her family and the happiness she once knew. The present no longer holds the same joy for her, but she seeks solace in rekindling the memories of her past and seeking a homecoming.

#cats the musical #thank you for the ask<3 #grizzabella the glamour cat #Grizabellle my beloved #Rap tap tugger mention ig? #hcs #familal hcs #I wanted to get into what she was up to while she left but I was like this post is already long enough already so I may make that a seperat #post #anyway tapper

[afairytalestray]

I am here early today with Mildly Angsty May, but I have some Tappoffelees / Forbidden Tuggoffelees, AKA Rap Tugger / 2019 Misto. Based on this and this, and a convo with @uppastthejelliclemoon and @is-it-mungojerry-or-rumpelteazer!

#cats the musical #cats the movie #cats the film #forbidden tuggoffelees #tappoffelees #mr mistoffelees #the rum tum tugger #the rap tap tapper #victoria #my writing #my stuff

[c3s6]

List of rhythm heaven characters on Character.com, cuz WHY NOT? (Not in any order at all - duplicates do not count!)

Characters found by typing in “rhythm heaven” into the search bar:

Reporter

Monkey

Tibby (has no pfp)

See and Saw (apparently share the same contact?)

Airboarder guy (idk the name)

Huebird (how did it get on character.com)

Paddler

Karate Joe

MC Adore

Screwbots

The girl from shoot em up

Samurai Drummer

Barista

Tap Trial Girl

Cheer Reader (just one)

Kanojo (not sure if this is the canon name)

JJ Rocker

Cosmic Girl

The WHOLE frog hop band for some reason??

Pop Singer (DS)

Pop Singer (Megamix) (are both pop singers the same person??)

Miss Ribbon

Ann Glerr

All four squadmates? I forgot which game they were from lol.

A Stepswitcher

Chorus Kids

Figure Fighter

Tangotronic’s dance partner

Sumo Brother(s)

DJ Yellow

The red rap girl (is Momoiro her canon name)

The Lumbercats are on here for some reason

One of the members from the Dazzles

Wrestler

Captain Blue Bird

Munchy Monk

The RH Fever girl (is Onnanoko her canon name???)

The martian from First Contact

Dr. Bacteria

The monkey from turbo tap trial

The Red rapper from tengoku

The WHOLE ENTIRE TAIKO RALLY SQUAD????

Saffron

Paprika

Tangotronic

Mako (is this the canon name???)

Rupert

Christina (the assistant and teacher character according to the description. Again is this a canon name)

The pitcher from exhibition match (is koriko the canon name???)

Mr Upbeat

Tanaka Sohshi (is this a canon character or is it a real person idk but i will count it)

Student

Tall Tappers (the ENTIRE group!!)

Shep

Lady Cupid

Donna (has no pfp)

Q Maou

Eglantine (has no pfp)

Characters found by looking up their names (please use the comments to suggest names because i dont remember all the names!)

Marshal

Play-Yan

Plalin and alalin (they share the same contact)

Ones i couldnt find but vaguely remember talking to

Cam? I vaguely remember talking to Cam Rhythm Heaven

Yeah i looked up rhythm tengoku in there

Toss Boys

Space Gramps

These ones arent on character dot com :(

Note. Im serious hes not on here but apparently Rupert who is just as obscure as him is on there

#character.com tag #rhythm heaven #rhythm tengoku

[mistos-hot-husband]

Hehe rap tap tapper

I forgot to post this and sense I'm sick I now have no excuse to not post this

#cats musical #cats the musical #cats 1998 #jellicle cats #rum tum tugger #the rum tum tugger #cats fanart #cats the musical fanart #raptaptapper #rappertugger #rapper

[emmikay]

Bombalurina: Hey, what’s your street name?

Rum Tum Tugger: Rap Tap Tapper.

Bombalurina: You live on a street called Rap Tap Tapper?

Rum Tum Tugger: …Oh, you meant my address.

#cats the musical #bombalurina #rum tum tugger #incorrect quotes #source: text message

[paddlegirl]

Rhythm Heaven Fanart Contest

Hi. Welcome to the newest challenge. Here are the characters part of the challenge: Space/Cosmic Dancers (1-8[how many characters i ask you to draw]) Rap Men/Women (1-4) Karate Joe Tap Trial Girl Airboarders (1-3) Tall Tappers (1-4) Baxter and Forthington DJ Yellow and DJ Student (1-2) Or whatever character YOU wanna draw, just put in the commets, and I'll give you a scenario for you to draw.

Of course the rules are no tracing over already existing artwork and you have to put the tags #rhythm heaven and #rhythm heaven contest Have fun! I hope this goes better than my last drawing since there aren't that many rhythm heaven fans on Sketchers United.

Oh yeah i forgot! 1st Place- OC + fav cchatacter

2nd place- Art trade

3rd Place- Profile pic edit

#rhythm heaven #Rhythm heaven contest #Put it in the comment section bruh

[lightingelectratwo]

Cats the musical family tree based on my headcanons!This time it's mostly swing's from non replicas and macavity's Hench cats.

Kock Le Mialu and Banana(oc) had Hathor (oc) and Ishtar. Hathor had NBQ and Rap Tap Tapper with Rum Tum Tugger, she is now with Davey (oc). Kock Le Mialu has two sisters Willow and Rocketta. Willow had Aries, Zyleta and Ulysses. They left to join Macavity , their his Hench cats that kidnapped old Deuteronomy. Rocketta had Eris.

#cats the musical #jellicle cats #cats non replica #cats tecklenburg #cats swing character #cats family tree #I changed peppers name to banana #cats oc

[its-called-a-hyperfixation-honey]

(Do it)

>:D

well. well. well.

firstly i suggest you go thru the tag... my favourite tag in the whole entire universe on this hellsite: #mungotoria

then this!!!!!!!! this!!!!!! (you've maybe seen it before! but! this!)

now..... i can begin......... >:D

originally my entire idea of mungotoria came from this one moment in the jellicle ball where he helps her down from the tire and it was like a shit turned on in my brain! it was! just mungotoria!!!!!

anyway i take my characterisation of mungo from the 2014 london palladium production, where he's older and more mature. he's a more senior tom in the tribe than the rap tap tapper, who looks up to him and all that jazz. not so much the kitten or young adult he's portrayed as everywhere else.

anyway. anyway. anyway! vicky's relationship with plato implodes (well, explodes? it goes terribly horrendously wrong) and she is a lil messed up and that but! mungo is so sweet and they take their time and it's all slow burn and kinda angsty and!!!!! they!!!????

but anyway they're so cute and they build this fragile, tender and gentle and slow relationship from the ground up and it takes a while but it also happens really fast? they intend to take their time (and they do, in a way?) but after a hot minute they go "oh i actually trust this cat with my whole entire soul and being" and they're very.... ugh words! on each other's side and all from the beginning (of the relationship). they face a lot of mistrust from some of the rest of the tribe at first (which is hard! especially for vic! she grew up with these cats!_ bc they think it's a bit suspish that both of the mates vic'shad either work for macavity or did in the past.

anyway they live in my head rent-free and they are just adorable and squishy and gentle and sweet and yeah..............

(here is one of my favey posts ive made ab them)

(and here is my favourite piece ive written ab Them <333)

#mungotoria #my beloveds #thank you :3 #i need to think ab them EVEN MORE #i realised i actually have very little written down anywhere ab them and that it's all in my head #and we can't have that now can we #otherwise i'll forget

[dr6-14-2023]

#reupload #cats the musical #rap tap tapper #forbidden tuggoffelees #cats tapper #cats buttons #cats 2019 #2019 misto #tapperbuttons #my art

[strawberry-jellicle]

Sunflower AU Tuggoffelees family!

LtR

CJ - Norweigan Forest (gnc)

Castor - Grey Tuxedo (tom)

Stellaluna - Ragdoll Tuxedo (queen)

Sarai - Calico (gnc tom)

Devika - Calico (queen)

Tapper - Bengal (tom)

Trassel - Silver Tabby-Tux (tom)

Castor and CJ's other creator is Rat aka @rumpleteazers-swag-bag!

#cats musical #jellicle art #mister mistoffelees #rum tum tugger #tuggoffelees #CJ and Castor are the oldest twins #Sarai and Devika are the middle twins #Tapper Trassel and Stellaluna are the babie triplets #sunflower au #ram tam trassel #rap tap tapper #stellaluna cats #calico twins #castor cats #cj cats #rumpleteazers-swag-bag

[uppastthejelliclemoon]

Hello! I am a huge fan of forbidden Tapperoffelees and I was wondering if you could do a Valentine’s Day hc’s. 🥺👉👈 If not it’s totally fine. 🙃

forbidden tuggoff my beloveds <3

they switch around what they do every holiday!!

during Misto's first Valentine's within Tapper's Junkyard, they do a double date with Plato and Victoria at Bustopher's club, because Victoria wants to spend as much time as she can with her new brother!

As Mistoffelees gets more comfortable using his magic around other cats (bc he's so used to toning it down) he makes a tradition to pull roses out at random times during the day, handing them to Tapper with a small smile. Tapper beams, and he's got a collection of dried flowers from Mistoffelees!

oh, so. much. dancing!!!!!

like Tapper pulling Mistoffelees into little dances, just like he did the very first time they met, spinning them around as Mistoffelees laughs

i definitely think that they just spend the day being as cuddly and lovey as possible, and when Mistoffelees finally, finally settled into the Junkyard, they're the most affectionate couple, giggling together and always holding paws!!

#tappoffelees #forbidden tuggoffelees #rap tap tapper #mr mistoffelees #rum tum tugger #tuggoffelees #cats the musical

[realreulbbrband]

which of the cats is the one you like/care about the least? (And what would you change about that cat to make them more interesting/likable?)

Good question, and honestly, the characters I did or do dislike don’t have anything to do with how they’re presented in the show.  (also everything here is my opinion)

I don’t like some portrayals of characters over the years by some performers, (and no I don’t hate on them as individuals) but I don’t dislike the characters themselves overall which I think is what the prompt was asking for. Like a character, I dislike regardless of actors decisions, etc.

The characters I do tend to be more apathetic about are not really at fault either, I dislike them for reasons outside of the control of the creatives and even the source material and more through fandom associations.

But purely from a within the source material standpoint (not controversially) I don’t like Tapper or Rap Tap Tugger. He doesn’t irritate me on his own to a painful degree, and there are aspects about him that I do like, (like his rap in Mr. Mistoffelees.) But, there are other aspects I just can’t get behind and find very underwhelming or downright horrible. 

I don’t like the energy in his song in particular, the tribe almost unanimously doesn’t like him and finds him annoying. And it feels unwarranted? At least for me, Tapper arrives and they’re all immediately done with him except anyone who could be classified as a kitten or bomba for like 2 seconds.

I'm not a fan of his design, if the purpose was to modernize cats and RTT why would they design him in a way for him to appear so dated. Even now. I think there was too much going on in the design that he doesn’t blend well with the rest of the cast (for me) except for *maybe* Grizabella. I think they simply could’ve lost the shirt because it really takes away from the illusion of him being a cat. Like is he supposed to have a tiger tattoo on his chest or is the cat in universe wearing a shirt?

There’s also the jellicles dislike of him, and that almost being paralleled to the fan and critic reception of him just leaves him as being a character who's generally regarded negatively and so therefore he’s the character I’m the least drawn to and dislike just cause I don't like the overwhelming negativity and racism affiliated with the character that's like a giant shadow over him.

Tw: Racism, stereotypes, and mentions of genitals/ vulgar language: If you're unaware of the racism here’s the rough draft of his rap and it's...awful. Just scroll down on the article.

outside of that, (side rant) personally I don’t believe things should ever be changed in case anyone thinks that's where my dislike stems from, it really doesn't. shows and media can evolve over their lifespan, and most changes have a reason to enhance the narrative or adapt to circumstances like the current Shrek tour using puppets instead of casting children or additional actors. (Weird example ik) 

But my point is the change had a reason and justification, I know not every change and choice needs a reason. Like whether Victoria dances the pas de deux with Plato or Admetus. Since that change relatively changes nothing. 

Tapper changes a lot but also nothing at the same time which just makes me wonder why they didn't go all the way with him. It's a new look, but the same song with different lyrics, it's the same name, but a different character, etc etc.

Like If they make something new I want it to be completely new, not just the previous character remodeled. Honestly, I think if Tapper was just an add-on gag character instead of a “replacement that never was” he'd be more liked and possibly welcomed.

(ofc also getting rid of the racism from the jump and getting an actual rapper to write lyrics….)

my rewrite / how I’d go about it:

this is really….really rough draft cause In all honesty there’s a lot of “idk”

let’s say, alternate universe/ non-rep (because honestly, that’s the only way I can see Tapper feasibly existing in the world of the show besides making him a swing) I want to make him sort of like “the rat” in Cats Tampere 2017, but you know- without negative intent.

basically, Tugger and Tapper coexist- Maybe he’s Tugger’s son who really wants to live up to his dads reputation. Or if you want to keep Tugger younger, a little brother/ cousin.

Tugger would still get his song- but Tapper would fulfill a similar role to say Etcetera or 98 Plato where he’s a tad more outwardly excited about Tugger being there than the rest. And perhaps in trying to emulate him he messes up and has to go sit in the back with the elder cats.

(personally, I’d redesign him to look more like chorus Tugger so he doesn’t stand out too much from the ensemble- sort of like Quaxo or Skimble pre-song)

In particular, I’d have Tapper sit with the older cats in the back, sort of grumpy he can't participate but excited about Tugger regardless. Since cettie doesn't exist I think it would be a nice twist to have tapper and a few of the tom kittens cheering instead of squealing for Tugger in the back which earns them a “🤨🙄” reaction.

Anyway my change is that when tugger runs around and all the jellicles are partying after his song Tapper stands up on the car-boot (with his prop mic ig) like he’s about to perform but Griz shows up and that doesn’t happen.

and similar things happen to him throughout the show- he tries to get Tugger’s attention but is either ignored, or not taken seriously. Much to His own disappointment.

My whole Idea for his “arc” if you will is him just learning to be an individual outside of emulating his idol.

I don’t know all the steps towards that, perhaps having him in that “boys messing around” bit in the jellicle ball (but controversially in this non rep) he sings / raps Mr. Mistoffelees. So, like- he’d have his one chance to perform like he’s wanted to the whole night and show off to his idol and the tribe- but he dedicates it to motivating Mistoffelees and ultimately helping to get old Deuteronomy back.

I don’t wanna call this objectively better but I think I did a pretty good job- but I do see a lot of potential in Tapper and that’s part of why he’s so frustrating for me. Hope this was the answer you were looking for anon and thank you for the ask!!!

#Thanks for the ask!!! #this was way longer then intended and I kept going back and forth on this tbh #I don’t hate anyone but I am definitely apathetic to some and go through phases of not liking them #Idk why I’m giving long answers to all of these sorry if that’s bothersome #Yknow the reason I was so stuck on this is because I didn’t really have a lot of justifications for why I disliked him but then I realized #I don’t need that many to dislike Rap Tap Tugger #pretty sure im the only one who calls him that #Reul rants

[star-freckled-kitten]

Inhales

Yeah i made a cursed tuggoffelees moodboard bc they’ve been all I’ve been thinking about lately

#cats musical #cats #cats the musical #cursed tuggoffelees #rum rum tugger #rum tum tapper #tapper #rap tap tapper #rap tugger #magical mr mistoffelees #mr mistoffelees #cats 2019 #cats moodboard

[tfg-16-art]

Take a Tapper

(i just love him okay)

#cats the musical #rum tum tugger #rap tap tapper #rap tum tugger #rap tugger #street cat tugger

[mistos-hot-husband]

I JUST REALIZED I NEVER UPLOADED THAT RAP TAP TAPPER ART