Too Embarrassed to Ask- Until Now!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:07pm

The Sweeney Todd lyric thread inspired me to finally make this thread. Feel free to ask questions about theatre, text, or lyrics that you've always been too sheepish to ask about. I'll start!

I have never understood the lyric "I think I missed- don't get pissed" from RENT. Can someone explain?

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:15pm

From an Anthony Rapp fan site:

"There are varied answers to this. Some say that she missed with a vibrator or dildo, but some think this is dumb. She wouldn’t THINK she missed, she’d KNOW. Others say that she thinks she missed the dental dam or barrier they were using, but don’t get pissed, because she also doesn’t think that put Joanne in any danger."

I don't think any of that makes sense, but there you go.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:17pm

I've also heard that she "missed" her "window" for an orgasm. I've never received a satisfactory explanation!

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:19pm

If you're on Tumblr, Anthony does tend to answer fan questions:

https://albinokid1026.tumblr.com

Assuming there is a specific answer...

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:20pm

The line would make more sense if a guy said it.

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:21pm

But even if a guy "missed," why would the other person get "pissed"? You'd just re-insert, no?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 2:33pm

Mmm... no. I was thinking more along the lines of a guy missing his intended target when he finished. When did BWW come to this?!?