The Sharpay Refectory Challenge 8: The Musical

Act I, Scene IX: We're All in This Together

*Jinette blows the whistle furiously*

I want to tell a story to preface this song. This one time we were at URI, and as per usually there was a quite rowdy crowd. People got a bit ~too~ into the game. On one penalty, one of the fans sitting behind the band calls out, “What team?” to try to figure out who got the penalty. The entire back half of the band in unison yelled out, “Wildcats!” That person was understandably confused, and the band was understandably amused.

We have been engaged in a heated debate at the Ratty Challenge table. No, tater tots are not fries. Also, the expression “you get what you get…” apparently has multiple endings (see Twitter for the deets). But no, neither of these debates were what I was referencing. Instead, I am speaking of a debate about Ratty water. Why, I ask, are there SO many different ways to get water at the Ratty? There is flat water, cold water, sparkling water, soda water, and then other water at the soda fountains that does not say soda. What’s happening here?

There are difficult decisions to make as demonstrated by this meme.

Our inquisitive scientists.

Hydrology aside, we had more chats with our lovely crusties which means we're finally all in this together!

Cassie Cole witnessed a very painful, inescapable game of Catan.

Bradam! Not pictured: Adam's fancy new shirt that he changed into.

Elaine is in law school now! I know at least 3 laws.

Gabe told us of his new home: the Stanford mellophone section. Objectively better than the trumpets.

Zoe is at Rockport! I hope there are rocks there.

This brings our Crustie Count to 10! That's a lot! We also just hit the 9 hour mark and delirium is starting to set in. Someone is talking about Tom Brady which is my cue to do another lap around the Ratty.

The Real Challenge

is the friends we made along the way

Slow Tomatoes

Dana

Act I, Scene VIII: Breaking Free

For your viewing pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBudLS8QX-I

(Sung to the tune of “Breaking Free”)
You’re an All-Star
Somebody once told me
The world is gonna roll me I ain't the sharpest tool
In the shed
She was looking dumb

New people are here and here they are:

Ken! In his roasting pig cosplay.

The best picture of Zack and Jinette that has ever existed.

Sebastien wearing his c00l shoes (that are not pictured)

Julia's gotta get her bowl, gotta have cereal

Kelvin getting all bundled up

King of Finger Guns, Gus, also king of making fabulous cookies :^)

Act I, Scene VII: Bop To The Top

In order to climb the ladder of success, I have attached Elrod Snidley’s resume. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing back from you and would love to have the opportunity to set up an interview.

Also we are ready for lunch — Which brings us to the question of the hour …

What is your favorite lunch food?

Kellan: Cuban sandwich
SamFA: Tbh eggs
Sean: Ratty macaroni and cheese (Rat-caroni and cheese)
Mark: Chrysmori Beverage
Tim: Soup and a Sandwich
Caroline: Chili
Christie: Instant ramen but not the Cup Noodles kind, the kind you make on the stove
Zack: Eggplant parm hero
Gaby: Rice + Tuna + Tomatoes + Avocado
Tracy: Cereal
Moriah: Rice with eggs. But it has to be cooked a certain way. Steamed.
Jared: Chicken Parmesen
Halle: Peanut Butter and Jelly
Isabela: Peanut Butter and Jelly (uncrusted)
Harry: Peanut Butter and Jelly
Homer: A solid quesadilla
Lucas: Alfredo
Jinette: A nice sandwich (contents depending on my mood).

Act I, Scene VI: When There Was Me and You

Example of a Brown Band script: When There Was Me and You. Singing. Singing in a greenhouse. Greenhouse effect. Global Warming. Increasingly hot take: global warming is bad. Can we talk about the fact that their high school has a greenhouse in it?

Lorge head!

When José Swiped Me and You

It's funny when you find yourself
Skyping with the Brown Band
I'm sitting here but all I want
Is to be not in the Ratty. And

Why did I let myself believe
I wouldn’t leave the gates?
'Cause now I have to pretend
That I want the Ratty plates

I thought I’d always be in the Band
A dream when I'm not jamammieing
A wish upon Elrod
That I'm never leaving

But everybody else could tell
That I confused the Ratty with emotional stability
When José swiped me and you

I swore I knew the Alma Mater
That I never heard you singing (i.e., we lost a lot of games)
And when you smiled you made me feel
Like I could fake along

But then you went and changed the words
Now my heart is empty
I'm only left with the time-honored walls
And once upon a hall (Walls before halls!)

Now I know you're not the V-Dub
Since you don’t have its waffles
And your chicken nuggs
Just don't come regularly

'Cause now even I can tell
That I confused Settlers of Catan with a meaningful way to pass the day
Because I wanted the longest road
When José swiped me and you

I can't believe that I could be so bored
It's like you were a bunch of pixels on a screen because the Ratty wifi isn’t perfect
And I didn't mind
'Cause I liked the view
I thought you felt it too
When José swiped me and you

Here are all the crusties and friends that used the power of the internet to bring Me and You together through screens: