A concept: Disney casts Phillipa Soo as the live-action Mulan
Supporting arguments:
– She is Chinese
– She is amazing
– Any concern Disney might have over the marketability of an Asian actress is negated when you attach the words “Star of Hamilton” to her name
– Why the fuck would anyone not want to hear her sing reflection like seriously though
what i learned today: in 1800 alexander hamilton and aaron burr were both defense lawyers for a guy who was accused of murder. they tried to cast suspicion on another guy who was near the scene of the crime, richard croucher. the details of what happened next are contentious, because the court transcript is vague and it honestly sounds like something either of these two fuckos would have done, so here’s a brief run-down of the two equally beautiful stories that have evolved regarding richard croucher’s day in court, paraphrased from ron chernow who was kind enough to ensure history didn’t forget this anecdote
the legend is, while croucher was testifying, hamilton held two candles under the dude’s face, giving him a “sinister glow”. he told the jury, “i conjure you to look through that man’s countenance to his conscience.” apparently spooked by a-ham’s theatrics, croucher confessed on the spot.
however! aaron burr later insisted HE was the one who put on this circus show. his version of the story is, he grabbed two candelabras and thrust them at croucher, exclaiming “BEHOLD THE MURDERER, GENTLEMEN!” croucher then ran out of the courtroom in terror
– Thomas Jefferson having a mockingbird named Dick
– Andrew Jackson’s parrot being kicked out of his funeral because it wouldn’t stop saying ‘fuck’
– Andrew Jackson beating the shit out of his would-be assassin with a cane
– Andrew Jackson throwing a huge public party in the White House for his inauguration and having to sneak out because it got out of hand. He could only sneak back in when someone got the idea to move all the alcohol outside.
– John Laurens getting out of bed at Valley Forge and hitting his head on the ceiling
– Ben Franklin wanting the national bird to be the turkey
– Caleb Brewster’s reason for joining the continental army basically being that he just wanted to kick some ass and have some fun
– Caleb Brewster signing his name in big letters on spy reports for the Culper Ring
– George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton going on a fishing trip together, for Washington’s health
– gay brothels being called “Molly Houses”
– Benedict Arnold ploughing through 337 pages of William Blackstone’s “Commentaries” just to find the word militia for a secret code
– baby farmers (this is some crazy shit look it up)
– Thomas Jefferson having a ram that he called “An abominable animal”. It killed a young boy on the White House lawn.
– Aaron Burr having to ban snacks from the senate floor
– George Washington refusing to respond to a British letter because they didn’t address him correctly
– Aaron Burr being attacked by bedbugs and then proceeding to sleep on the floor for five hours
– Thomas Jefferson being a frat boy in college
– Alexander Hamilton being reported dead after going to burn barns and then showing up hours later soaking wet because he fell into a river
– Martha Washington outliving four children and two husbands and still saying that the worst day of her life was when Thomas Jefferson came to visit
Martha Washington outliving four children and two husbands and still
saying that the worst day of her life was when Thomas Jefferson came to
visit
I don’t think I’ve ever been THIS obsessed with a musical before. I’ve looped the album in full blast for 4 months straight and rapped along like there’s no tomorrow. I originally planned this series to just be a 5-poster set but I got carried away and made 11 more. The lyrics, the beat, and the overall message are all so well blended together into one powerful masterpiece. Lin, you are a national treasure.
Also, if you want to win a free 12×17 poster OR 4×6 cards with designs of your choice from any of the above, I’m holding a giveaway here until October 29!
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