Why is no one talking about Stephanie Umoh ??
So in October, Stephanie J Block and her understudy Courtney Balan got really sick so Stephanie Umoh (the understudy for Cordelia + Dr. Charlotte) had to step in for one show with only 2.5 hours of rehearsal and a script in hand !! And !! She became the shows first black Trina !!! (Also !! Her knife literally broke in half during I’m breaking down )
I know this might hurt to hear for some but the ending of Falsettos is the necessary climax and conclusion to all of the men's character arcs.
Bill Finn didn't write it just to be a downer ending. He wrote it so Marvin would have to overcome his misogyny and take on a caregiving role and so he could learn to rely on his family for support.
He wrote it so Whizzer would have to overcome his pride and allow himself to be cared for and loved. To bring him and his family together.
He wrote it to knock Mendel down from his g-d complex. To show him he doesn't have the answers, that he has to help his family process their feelings instead of just pretending everything is fine.
He wrote it to teach Jason to give up his king, to concede, to learn from his mistakes. To teach him about being a man.
Whizzer's death happens at the end of Jason's bar mitzvah because it symbolizes all four men finally growing up. Becoming men. It is their final step out of falsettoland. Ignoring the ending robs them of their growth.
My favorite Pines family moments from Thisisnotarealwebsitedotcom
Because let's face it, some of those lore drops hurt, and some of us cried! I sure did. SO let's dig past the angst and look at the positives the website DID give us! Spoilers under the cut!
First of all, this little tidbit. Ford willingly writing a joke he got from Stan into the note, and even letting himself laugh about it! It is so damn cute he wrote out his laugh. Like cmon.
Also him praising Dipper for being curious, and coming into his lab despite him saying not to. He knew Dipper would, and you know what he did? He left this note, praising the boy for his curiosity!
Second: Him discussing how Dipper and Mabel will be fine, as long as they stick together. "A true mystery hunt isn't about the mystery, it's about who you're hunting with. Finally, I understand that..."
MY HEART? Ford saying the mystery isn't the priority, but who he's with is? And extending that to the younger twins, knowing that they'll be fine, because they have each other, and by extension, Ford will be fine because he has Stan now? LIKE HELP ME?
The fact Soos is comfortable enough to keep pestering Ford about this. Ford isn't snapping at Soos or telling him off, he's just saying to stop asking because he doesn't know what he's on about lmao
Ford giving Stan PRAISE for breaking into the lab? Like think about that for a second. He went from not wanting Stan anywhere NEAR his things, let alone lab. But is now pleased, and proud of the fact that Stan did? As well as letting his brother know where the beers are, so he doesn't have to look? Arugh, my heart. (I also thought Ford wrote BEES instead of beers, and was very. confused.) I want to write a whole post surrounding this bit too. The implications that this simple sentence brings. Ruaugh
That when you type Mabel into the console over and over, it puts stickers everywhere! Since this implied to be Ford's lab we're in, it just goes to show that she's also allowed in there. (Making assumptions here, since obviously we have no concrete thing saying she's allowed in, or that Ford isn't bothered by her stickers everywhere. But I highly doubt he is, or would be.)
When you type the infamous decoded "Love ya bro" from the book of Bill, you get this little darling picture! Things of note, Stan drew this. No way he didn't. He gave himself ABS after all, as well as it being in the classic Lil' Stanley style we all know. On the back is more Stan Bros code, saying: Wanna keep codes from parents and cops? Here’s a hint: Kings of New Jersey!”
Stan either remembered the code on his own, or Ford retaught it to him. Take your pick, whichever one seems sweeter to you. Regardless, they're still using it! This little doodle just depicts what we've all wanted for these two old men: Them to be happy, and together again! And we GOT it!
Dipper's note about anagrams. Seems normal and dandy, but I wanted to point out he used the term "Grunkle" for Ford. He did in the book of Bill too, but this is just another instance that shows while Ford may still be his idol, he's also his family. He isn't using "Great-uncle" anymore, worried about sounding formal or correct. He's allowed himself to use his sister's moniker, further showcasing just how close they are!
Soos and his letter was awesome. I'm so glad to hear how happy he is now, but this part gripped me hard. Stan knows how awful it was every year for Soos to get postcards from his dad. So he isn't sending any! He remembers this factoid, and makes sure not to send Soos any reminders of his father. Just goes to show how deeply Stan cares about Soos. (If giving the whole frickin' Mystery Shack to him wasn't enough!)
Mcgucket's letter, ending on the note about his son. We know they're repairing their bond still, but this is just another wholesome moment we get to see. He's using his nickname for his child, and discussing their bonding so casually! Mcgucket you deserve so much, you keep fishin with your son.
And of course, the journal pages showcasing Ford and Mabel's adventure. But NOT just these two, I also want to point out a few details that made me lose my mind
First up, Ford writing this down. Not only is he letting himself be vulnerable in admitting that he has a defense squad against Cipher, but letting Mabel be in it, as well as his assistant. And the HATS!
Him recording this just means he felt that part of the interaction was so important, that it needed to be put into paper.
Mabel noticing her grunkle's anxiety surrounding being near the statue, and seeking to comfort him! Not only comfort, but doing it in her fabulous Mabel way! A whole sock puppet show and everything! Ford laments that this funeral is bittersweet, but that Mabel helped him further accept what had happened, and that it was in the past.
Furthermore, him letting her WRITE in the page! As well as letting her decorate it, and put her Mabel flair onto it.
Ford not only calling Mabel his assistant again, but also doodling a souvenir pen from the Mystery Shack, and CALLING IT THAT!
Ford signing the journal page as usual, but also getting Mabel in on it. This is such a stark contrast to how he viewed her during the show, and I am here for the bonding!
Letting her decorate it how she pleased, writing on the page, as well as doodling them together! Ford allowing a depiction of him to be put onto paper, compared to how he used to scribble out drawings of himself in his previous journals. Its just such a big sign that the two are bonding, and that he loves her just as dearly as her brother.
The "Imstillonyourmind" code, that gives you a video of a boat at sea, near a harbor presumably. With Stan laughing and talking to someone in the background, (Someone being Ford, no one else I can think of.) The two are laughing over a story Stan is saying, and Stan can't finish it because the person, (Assuming Ford) interrupts him, and the two keep laughing.
Y'all. This video has me in absolute shambles. The two laughing so hard together that they can't continue the story? Ford adding on to it, causing Stan to laugh so hard he can't finish it? Them on their boat, together, LAUGHING? THE-
If more is released or I forgor something, I'll simply make another post because I am feral over this happy family, and I will gush about them forever.
also I shouldn't need to say this but please do not tag this post as ship.
EVERY. DAMN. PASSCODE. FOR THISISNOTAWEBSITEDOTCOM.COM:
Will update when i find more!! (updates VERY frequently)
everything in bold needs to be spammed for the full effect
Dipper
Mabel
Wendy
Soos
Bill
Cipher
Bill cipher
Pacifica
Gravity Falls
Robbie
Gideon
Stanley
Stan
Stanford
Ford
Sixer
Mcgucket
Hectoring
Pinata
Rat
Divorce
Breakup
Weird
Alex Hirsch
Matpat
Giffany
Pines
Sorry
Skeleton
Math
Mystery shack
Mystery
Lies
Tad strange
Book of bill
God
One eyed king
Blanchin
Boyfriend
Curse Wittebane
Euclid
Euclydia
Peak
Platinum Paz
Fuck
Shit
Glass Shard Beach
Theory
Cray cray
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Im still on your mind
Vallis Cineris
Help me
Theraprism
Triangle
Weirdmageddon
Blind eye
Dorito
Deer teeth
Baby bill
Baby
LALALALALA
Journal 1
Journal 2
Journal 3
Blendin
History
Filbrick
Love
FBI
Waddles
Reality
Universe
Portal
TJEckleburg
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Cursed
Scary
Abuelita
Gun
Disney
Mickey Mouse
Caryn
Cryptogram codex
Ducktective
Toby Determined
Irregular
Booberry
Horror
Creepypasta
Seven eyes
Yes
Trigonometry
Torture mentally
Xyler
Craz
Tantrum
Justblendin
Black sheep
Baaaa
Monster
Titans blood
Life
Death
Skibidi
Fortnite
Gyatt
Who are you
Fixinit1
R34lity
loveyabro
Conspiracy
Dippy Fresh
Disco girl
Liar Lyre
Harold's Ramblings
Union Made
29121239168518
Grebley hemberdreck
3466554
Tinsel snake
XGQRTHX
333 sundapple lane cozy creek IL 60714-94611
naitsuaf
mountain don't
axolotl
morality
well well well being
Burnside
Creepypasta
Family matters
Forget the past
Nothing
Something
Hey nerd
Even his lies are lies
Riddle
No
LLIB
When will I die
Elon
Clone
Multilevel mark
Goodnight Sally
Paper jam
Tyrone
Fordtramarine
Tourist trap
Mason
The duchess approves
shape
Scalene
Scientology
Meow
Shave Your Grandma
Nacho
Rizz
Crypto
Sevral times
Easter Egg
Oh yes they both
Oroborous
Suck it Merlin
Just fit in
Daddy
Mommy
Burned Inside
Kings of new jersey
Destruction is a form of creation
They'll see
They'll all see
I see
Unreality
Rubberhose
You can't kill an idea
Card
Scrimbles
Am i blanchin
Fuck Alex
Fuck you Alex
Fuck you (im not cursing out alex i prommy, these are deadass codes)
Hotxolotl
Bye gold
Ciphertology
NSA
Globnar
Disneyland
Rehpic
Kook
Kubrick
Not a phase
Paper is book skin
Virus
Spookemups
That's just a
You're insane
• gideon - sweat resistant bolo ties google search
• fiddleford - cotton eye joe mv
• dippy fresh - burger king kids club r/nostalgia
• axolotl - YOU ASK ALOTL QUESTIONS
• tad strange - bread slicing
• alex hirsch - flannel google search
• blendin - TIME AGENT LOST AND PRESUMED INCOMPETENT
• robbie - text chat between robbie and Thompson, pic of them being taken by bill
• gravity falls - NEVER HEARD OF IT
• mystery shack - confusion hill
• blind eye - eye test, colour code at bottom- euclmjiannrepttgccvisignnsupervisionn I think??
• reality - IS AN ILLUSION
• the universe - HOLLOGRAM
• deer teeth - FOR YOU, KID!
• fuck - I get told to wash my mouth out with soap :(((
• book of bill - HIDE IT UNDER SHIRT DURING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• giffany - enter multiple times, computer tries to block, SOOS, I STILL LOVE YOU, giffany appears on screen, downloading file IM NEVER LEAVING! file has all her sprites, a doc called ILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU SOOS which is text in the shape of giffany
• euclydia - DIMENSION NOT FOUND
• portal - PORTAL.EXE HAS BEEN DELETED. I BET YOU COULD BUILD ONE
• toby determined - google search restraining order
• journal 1 - THE JOURNAL OF FUN
• journal 2 - THE JOURNAL FOR YOU
• journal 3 - THE JOURNAL FOR ME
• babba + disco girl - recording of dipper singing and listening to babba
• gun - OH YES OH YES OH YES THEY BOTH
• abuelita - best vacuum for walls and ceilings yt vid
• weird - weird al trapped in the computer
• xyler + craz - jem and the holograms theme song yt vid
• triangle - TRI HARDER
• theraprism - blue sign - IN CASE OF [the old one] DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
• yes - WHAT'S MCGUCKETS FAVOURITE SODA? (I tried putting in pitt cola and variations and nothing worked)
• no - YOUR LOSS...
• vallis cineris - creepy vid of baby bill held by static parents with voice saying why did you do it
• disney - RAT.GIF CENSORED FOR YOUR PROTECTION
• love - pic of the love triangle book
• death - LIFE'S GOTH COUSIN
I'm editing this post when I find new ones, feel free to add any you find!! please look at the replies to this post because people have found more codes!!
