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98 Misto is such a sassboy and I love him!

I love how sassy this man is

#cats the musical #cats musical #cats 1998 #mister mistoffelees #mistoffelees

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The terrible bore bit of Cats 98 is amazing because Tugger spends the entirety of his song deliberately annoying people. It's like his whole thing. Either he annoys people who dislike him and pisses them off or he annoys people who like him and revels in how they put up with it. He loves annoying people. His whole thing in Pekes is annoying everyone too; it's his whole gimmick, being h‌orny and annoying. And even worse than that he's basically impossible to annoy in return, notably by the likes of Bomba and Etcetera-- he's so insanely comfortable in his own skin that he can say or do pretty much whatever he wants and is untouched by the reactions of the others around him.

MOSTLY! BC WHEN MISTO skitters up to the front of the stage for the terrible bore line he barely even says Tugger's name before Tugger makes this face

Misto hadn't even insulted him yet! That's just his reaction to Misto contributing, he already knows the little bastard doesn't have anything good to say.

& it's just so hilarious that Tugger, this professional annoying asshole who makes a game out of pissing people off and being entirely unruffled in return, just immediately goes through the seven stages of grief the second Misto inserts himself into the song, with the thousand yard stare and everything. Doesn't even try to stop him. Doesn't try to retaliate or anything either-- some Tuggers ruffle Misto's hair condescendingly or smack his arm or whatever after that line, but 98!Tugger just stands there and waits for Misto to be done. & all the while he's mentally transcending the mortal plane Misto just looks blisteringly proud of himself. It's just so fucking funny.

#cats the musical #cats musical #cats 1998 #tuggoffelees #mister mistoffelees #mistoffelees #rum tum tugger #tugger

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What if quaxo and misto were different cats?

#cats musical #cats the musical #rum tum tugger #tugger #misto #mister mistoffelees #tuggoffelees #quaxo

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WHY THE FUCK ISN’T THIS ALL OVER TUMBLR

THIS IS A KICKSTARTER FOR THE LAST BIT OF FUNDING FOR A SHOW ABOUT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, WRITTEN & ACTED BY ACTUAL TRANS PEOPLE

THEY STILL HAVE $39,000 TO GO ATM BUT IF WE GET THIS FUNDED CAN YOU FUCKING IMAGINE

IT WOULD BE LIKE A SHOUT OUT TO THE WORLD LIKE “HELLO YES WE’RE QUEER AND WE’RE HERE AND WE WANT TO SEE OURSELVES IN MEDIA”

CMON GUYS

CMON

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I tried drawing Victoria from @jellicle-cat 's Edwardian AU because it's a really cool idea and I'm loving it so far!

[Edit] Tumblr wrecked the quality so dont forget to click if you want to see it properly

#human victoria #cats the musical #cats musical #victoria the white cat

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I have a condition that makes me only draw human Victoria in period dress its called being a genius

#human victoria #cats musical #cats the musical #victoria the white cat

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Ooh, I’m in the 7%! 😁

I'm curious! Please reblog, etc, etc.

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These cats are gay. All of them. And there's nothing webber can do about it.

#gay cats #cats the musical #cats musical #queer cats #cats 1998 #jellicle cats

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take some badly drawn lgbt cats :3

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#cats the musical #cats musical #cats 1983

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I saw this video and drew it. 

#cats the musical #cats musical #rum tum tugger #tugger #based on andrew lloyd webber medley from 2016 #andrew lloyd webber medley

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Shameless self promotion for my new blog! While I have been working on Jellicle Arts for Jellicle Cats series, as well as studying, I have also started workshopping an original story.

I will of course still work on JAfJC, but if you like my writing or are interested in original work, please feel free to follow my blog for future posts about my story, characters, world building etc! 

Thank you!

I’m working on an Original Story!

So I’ve been writing fanfiction for quite a while- several years in fact- and I really love writing. But over the last few months I’ve been workshopping an orignal story without any connection to existing work. 

As I’ve been looking around for people who might offer some feedback, I was given the idea to start a blog specifically about my story. That way I have a place specifically for my OG story, characters, world building etc, where I can write and post my work, as well as hopefully find some writer-friends! 

I will post here every now and then, but in case you either want to read what I’ve already written, you can check out my AO3 page if you’d like. I also have a reddit account where I’ve posted about this (for feedback and questions in regards to writing). 

Also I will continue working on my current fanfiction projects, as well as being a full time student, but hopefully this can become a full story some time in the future. 

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Kamechan98/

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Kamechan1998

#self promotion #shameless plug #new blog #original work

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Hey all I’m still here. Been having a rough time and going through some really heavy things. Sorry I haven’t posted in a long while but here’s one of my recent sketches. Hope you like. 

#cats the musical #cats musical #mister mistoffelees #mistoffelees #rum tum tugger #tugger #tuggoffelees

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OUT OF TOUCH THURSDAY

OUT OF TOUCH THURSDAY

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I’M ALIVE!!! And Chapter 9 is finally finished! I really hope you’ll like it!

@uppastthejelliclemoon @storyweaverofgondor @soh-da-meatball @roxycake @rain-bow-donkey @roselessart @tigerstripes-and-leopardspots @tigertail94 @i-overanalyze-musicals @sybright

#jellicle arts for jellicle cats #cats the musical #cats musical #my writing #my fic #my work #new chapter

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Highlights of CATS Stockholm 2022!

tOkay, so I am late to post this, but I’ve been very busy with school work these last few weeks and I kinda forgot about it. But now I’m free for a bit and I finally got around to writing down some high lights from when I went and saw CATS here in Stockholm last month! While the show was very similar to the 1998 movie that I’ve seen plenty of times, similar choreography, set, costumes and everything, it did have a few moments that I really wanted to share with you. I’m only sorry I couldn’t provide visual aide but hopefully my descriptions will be enough to paint a picture for you.

So without any further ado, let’s get to it!

1. Mistoffelees acting like Munkustrap’s second in command director, always prominent around numbers and directing other cats while Munkustrap is busy or leading a number. He was also tap dancing along with Munkustrap, Demeter, Bomba and Jelly during Jennyanydots number which I loved!

2. During Rum Tum Tugger’s song, despite no clear Tuggoffelees moments, Mistoffelees had moments of looking both disinterested by Tugger or like he wanted to join in the fun but kept getting shooed away by Munkustrap or Skimbleshanks, acting like an overprotective dad/brother to Misto. Clear “why can’t I play with the cool kids?” energy. 

3. On a similar note Mistoffelees is the first one to try to get closer to Grizabella, looking quite curious of her, only for Munkustrap to pull him back, similar to the 1998 movie. Munkustrap is Misto’s big brother in this version and you cannot change my mind!

4. Bombalurina acting very much like a protector to the tribe, especially the kittens, actively keeping them away from Grizabella and protecting them from Macavity.

5. Demeter showing strong compassion and sadness for Grizabella, especially while singing ‘Grizabella the Glamour Cat’, clearly feeling very sorry for her and is seemingly the only one who does. Meanwhile Bombalurina acts like a protective girlfriend and glowers at Grizabella while Demeter looks sad for her. Munkustrap wants her to leave, but refuses to look at her face. 

6. Tugger acts very much like a cool, aloof teenager who is ‘too cool to play with the other kids’ when he doesn’t act like a diva. For most of act 1 and part of act 2 he is seen hanging around the back, sitting on the oven and just watching. When he joins in on Old Deuteronomy’s song, Munkustrap turns to look at him with a look that says “what are you doing? How dare you interrupt me trying to praise dad, you little sh*t!” Also he looks like he wants to strangle him for a moment, complete with appropriate hand gestures. But once Tugger makes it clear he isn’t going to do anything, he relaxes as they begin to sing together, though they do exchange brotherly slaps on the arms and shoulders before Old D shows up. 7. However, during Gus’ number he takes a moment to flirt with Bombalurina, then shows to encourage Gus, takes part during The Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles, hugs Gus to comfort him after the number is over and helps him put on his old coat again, clearly concerned for him. Then during Skimbleshanks song, he plays along with the other cats, helps build and play with the train, leads Old Deuteronomy after they start dancing after him (Like Munkustrap in the 98 version), gives him a hug, then him and Munkustrap make the tower for Skimble to stand on at the end of the number. Munkustrap was the bottom while Tugger held his arm!

Speaking of Gus, he is very excited to talk about himself and what he’s done in his acting career, is very frustrated about how ‘kittens aren’t trained the way they should be’ and the younger kittens are openly offended. Most notable were Cassandra sitting and pouting with her arms folded like a child and Tugger, who’s been chilling on the oven the whole song, sitting up and giving a look that says ‘now you listen here old man!’ 

Also he is clearly having the time of his life haming it up to 11 for the tribe, especially as the Rumpus Cat. Though Jellylorum looks a bit annoyed at times, like she wants him to sit down and rest not prance around on stage and possibly overdo it. “Yes, yes grandpa you are very impressive now please sit down before you hurt yourself.” She even tries to lead him off stage before Pekes and the Pollicles number and looks frustrated when he turns around and goes “I could do it again!”

Mistoffelees is also very active during the show, often seen at the front during dance numbers, openly using his magic, sits on Old Deuteronomy’s side, while Munkustrap is on the other. He is also shown to be very protective of the tribe, at one point he literally leaps onto the car, almost attacking Grizabella to chase her off after she shows up in the middle of the Jellicle Ball before lighting the party lights with his magic and party kicks back up again. 

Also, at one point Mistoffelees is standing behind the other cats and Old D (I think somewhere behind the tire-throne?), seemingly using his magic to direct/making the other cats’ dance the way he is. It’s a cool concept, but I wasn’t quite sure what it was supposed to mean. 

Mistoffelees’ is the this Jellicle Ball’s dance director, fight me!

Line ‘Felines and Friends, I give you the Magical, the Marvelous Mister Mistoffelees!’. Don’t know if this is commonly used these days but I kinda love it.

Grizabella going to the Heaviside Lair. Again, don’t know what the common use is for the show these days, I’ve only seen the 98 movie and the Broadway revival from 2016. But in this show she had a harness on and once she was lead up on the tire-throne, she was lifted into the air, as the colors of the rainbow shining around her as the other cats sang her into her next life. I literally cannot give the moment enough credit with my words, it was just beautiful and I’m so sad I couldn’t catch it on video or photo for you!

All in all, I had a fantastic time and I wish I could go see it again!

(also, I am so sorry for how Getting To Know You hasn’t been updated in forever, I will get to it soon I promise!)

@uppastthejelliclemoon @soh-da-meatball @storyweaverofgondor @roxycake @roselessart @i-overanalyze-musicals @rainbowratsstuff @tigerstripes-and-leopardspots @tigertail94 @rain-bow-donkey @sybright 

#cats the musical #cats musical #cats Stockholm 2022 #stockholm #globen #avicii arena

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ao3 wrapped [writers edition]

How many words have you written this year?

How many works did you publish this year?

What work are you most proud of (regardless of kudos/hits)?

What work of yours has the most hits?

What work of yours got more feedback than you expected?

Favorite title you used

If you use song lyrics, which artist’s songs did you pull from the most?

Pairing you wrote the most for this year?

Favorite pairing you wrote for this year?

What work was the quickest to write?

What work took you the longest to write?

How many WIP’s do you have in your docs for next year?

What’s your longest work of the year?

What’s your shortest work of the year?

What WIP are you taking into next year with you?

What’s your most common “Additional Tags” tag?

Your favorite character to write this year?

The character that gave you the most trouble writing this year?

What’s one pairing you want to explore next year?

Which work of yours have you reread the most?

How many kudos in total did you get this year?

Which work has the most comments?

Did you do any collaborative works this year?

Did you write any gifts this year?

Did you receive any gifts this year?

What’s your most common category?

What do you listen to while writing?

Favorite work you wrote this year?

Favorite line/passage you wrote this year?

Biggest surprise while writing this year?

#sounds like fun #hit me!