Women Secretly Exit Theater During Humorous "Hamilton" Tradition at Night
A new trend on TikTok, titled 'I love summer... but I have an itch', is generating excitement for Halloween, but not for the reasons you might think. This trend is a humorous spin on Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical, Hamilton.
The musical, which has been running for a decade, tells the story of Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. Fans are paying tribute to Hamilton by creating humorous TikTok videos, with some users contributing to the trend's popularity in a big way.
One such user is @actuallyhamilt0n, known for performing short Hamilton-inspired skits that blend humor with faithful nods to the musical’s characters. Another popular creator is @kirby_j, who adds a comedic reaction style to the videos, often lip-syncing or acting out key lines. @riahjosephine focuses on costume and character portrayal, while ashbyflorence combines the trend with contemporary settings or reactions, adding creative twists to the "Best of Wives and Best of Women" theme.
One of ashbyflorence's videos, featuring a humorous take on a scene from Hamilton and Hamilton's wife, Eliza, trying to prevent him from leaving, has almost 10 million views. The red reflecting eyes in the video are mentioned as adding to its humor, with facial expressions compared to those of Jason Bateman.
Another notable video is Lin-Manuel Miranda's participation in the trend, which includes a clip with his wax figure, garnering 6 million views. Fans express their thoughts on Miranda's involvement in the comments.
The trend has sparked a wave of meme creation, cosplay, and reimaginings of Hamilton characters in playful, unexpected ways. The general reaction from the TikTok community is highly positive, with many fans appreciating the blend of humor, homage, and creativity that these skits display.
As Halloween approaches, it seems the love for Hamilton is far from over on TikTok. Whether it's the sorrowful scene of Hamilton leaving for a duel at dawn or the comedic takes on the "Best of Wives and Best of Women" theme, this trend is a testament to the enduring appeal of the musical.
- Users on TikTok are channeling their creativity into a humorous trend, blending the themes of 'Hamilton', a popular musical about Alexander Hamilton, with contemporary settings, resulting in a wave of memes, cosplay, and reimaginings of characters for the purpose of entertainment and tribute.
- The social-media platform is buzzing with the latest 'Hamilton'-inspired TikTok videos, showcasing comedic takes on various scenes and characters from the acclaimed musical, as well as novel interpretations of pop-culture that appeal to a wide audience and generate excitement, even as we approach Halloween.
