My biggest laugh this week

[GeorgeParker]

While watching YouTube music videos I noticed this enthusiastic young girl dancing and did a freezeframe so I could read what her shirt says.

I don't laugh out loud very often (I'm more of a quiet chuckle person) but this turned over my tickle box. And the more I thought about it, the funnier it was, especially because she's a child.

Her shirt says, "My thoughts have been replaced by Hamilton lyrics."

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BTW I have a shirt that says "Emotionally attached to fictional characters" with a childish drawing of a rainbow and stars. I love it and wear it proudly. Some of the most interesting people I've ever met are fictional!

[happystuff]

Cute. I like it.

[iris lilies]

I can’t bring myself to watch Hamilton. I just think it won’t be worth it, I hate musicals, I can’t see that this one is any different. Even though I know that it’s really good for what it is, a musical.

[SteveinMN]

I can’t bring myself to watch Hamilton. I just think it won’t be worth it, I hate musicals, I can’t see that this one is any different. Even though I know that it’s really good for but it is, a musical.
Related to GeorgeParker's post, we have a family friend's child who is full-on Hamilton-happy. Creates trivia questions (arcane stuff!) about the show. Has heard the soundtrack enough to recite it like a rap star. Definitely would wear that shirt and answer people about it with lyrics from the show. I could be that obsessed at that age (ten-ish) but I can't do that any more. :0!

But, as Stephen King observed, no one is handing out points for ignoring popular culture. And with far more than our young friend's encouragement to recommend it, DW and I watched it a couple of months ago. It was good! I like the take on the characters and the situation, even if it's not particularly true to history. If you liked opera, I would recommend it as a well-crafted alternative. But if you're not at all into operas or musicals, it would be tough to get through even as a good one of its kind.

[Teacher Terry]

I love Hamilton! I also have the CD in my car.

[Tybee]

How could you not love a musical that contained this song-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlg

[GeorgeParker]

How could you not love a musical that contained this song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlgI prefer this one


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WySzEXKUSZw