The Most Stupid Theater Merch You have Seen

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The Most Stupid Theater Merch You have Seen

Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:43pm

After seeing Young Frank, I could not stop thinking about an ugly backpack that said, "Got Hump?" Who buys that garbage?!?! I know theaters make a ton on this stuff, but it is horrible. What are some crazy items you have seen, and do people acutally buy this crap?

Updated On: 11/7/07 at 03:43 PM

#2

re: The Most Stupid Theater Merch You have Seen

Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:45pm

someone on this board asked how much that was. i'm assuming this would mean they'd be interested in buying it.

#3

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:56pm

I've actually seen two of those backpacks walking around town! I'm pretty sure they say "what hump?" which is a joke in the show.

Updated On: 11/7/07 at 03:56 PM

#4

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:06pm

those green monkeys at Wicked. Selling stuffed monkeys at Inherit the Wind. The stuffed cow they sell at Rent. Really wasn't crazy about selling the aprons at Sweeney Todd. Why don't you just sell stork dolls at Spring Awakening?

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:12pm

Sometimes merch can be a little over the top.

As long as its relatable to the show in some way, I really don't mind it.

Though I gotta admit...that backpack from YF is heinous and having stuffed animals as little mascots to symbolize your show is a bit much.

*cough* I do own the RENT cow though *cough*

Ave Q tiny puppets would be the best idea ever.

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:16pm

"*cough* I do own the RENT cow though *cough*"

My bad.

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:17pm

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:25pm

The stuffed honey bee at The Color Purple. Just because of one little lyric. I actually had to think about its reason for being sold.

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:30pm

It's not even a lyric. It's a line of dialogue. And she ain't just any honey bee, she the QUEEN honey bee

*snap*

SHUG AAAAAAAAAAAAVERY

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#10

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:31pm

Golf balls at Wicked. Why?

#11

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:43pm

Its 'What Hump?' its one of the classic lines in the movie! How could you not know that. 'What jump' !

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#12

re: The Most Stupid Theater Merch You have Seen

Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:48pm

How about sexiest merchandise? I adore my Tarzan loincloth key chain with the little green rock climbing link. That was an inspired piece of memorabilia. Only thing is that the little charm was pretty cheap. The green paint chipped off the very first day.

Updated On: 11/7/07 at 04:48 PM

#13

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:49pm

Pieces of Effie's placenta from Dreamgirls.

Updated On: 11/7/07 at 04:49 PM

#14

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:57pm

I adore .. THE RITZ t-shirt thats says... Got Room ? with a keychain... & of course..

the infamous Ritz towel with Justin Clynes-of course



Too bad.. I cant take pics of the merchandise..Roundabout is very funny about that. I dont even try my luck on them

J*

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 5:00pm

I have the T shirt but doubt I would look quite the same in a towel.

Mrs R loved the photo of the hunk.

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Updated On: 11/7/07 at 05:00 PM

#16

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 5:15pm

The SEAFARER has a playing card

CYRANO de Bergerac has a T-shirt that says... PANACHE

#17

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 5:23pm

did THE SEAFARER and CYRANO have a magnet, jaystarr?

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 5:27pm

I understand mugs, magnets, and programs. Anything else just escapes me. As far as t-shirts, I always think of Jeanine Garofolo talking about people who wear the t-shirt of the band at the concert and saying "please don't be THAT guy." Plus, I never understood the mark-up on a t-shirt. I'd never pay 30 bucks for something I'm gonna sleep in.

I think the merch people look for the cheapest items that they can print on. I never understand the logic-some shows have nothing and some practically have a retail store. I mean, Xanadu, doesn't have a program, but they have leg-warmers and barettes. :)

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 5:42pm

did THE SEAFARER and CYRANO have a magnet, jaystarr?

Yup. Its the LOGO design for playbill.

J*

#20

re: The Most Stupid Theater Merch You have Seen

Posted: 11/7/07 at 5:44pm

I think that the line in the song THE COLOR PURPLE goes.. Like A Honey Bee... All A Part of me. So it is a line and a lyric.

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 6:19pm

I forgot about that. But the stuffed bee is advertised as the Queen Honey Bee so...yeah.

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#22

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 6:32pm

LMAO...."What hump?" I love it...


people who like random things and something other than show t-shirts buy that stuff...

I have no less than 30 show tees, but I love my Drowsy Chaperone Monkey, my "I love Link" button and the other random stuff I have like that...it's way more fun...

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 6:46pm

I'm partial to the "Got Guilt?" tee at Altar Boyz, myself. Heh.

I also loved those East Hampton tees that Grey Gardens sold. But the stupidest thing? I'd have to say the cheap nylon backpack they had at RENT (do they still sell those damned things with the programs? Tacky.).

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 7:44pm

I actually bought the Mrs. Lovett apron at Sweeney and have used it around 3 times now as a costume at vrious parties...and for a costume, that's a pretty good lifespan.

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Posted: 11/7/07 at 7:53pm

Deena Jones, say what?

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