#Wizard of Oz hunk

[fun-twisted-tales]

TIME WARNER!! DROP MORE FARMHAND CONTENT AND MY LIFE IS YOURS!

[milestonekestrel]

I love them

[lillifaba]

Rewatching the WOZ 1939 film and I'm realizing that Hunk is kind of a himbo

Clearly, Stephen Schwartz got his inspiration from the OG

[buffyfan145]

I had a thought yesterday thinking again about if you add back in the original romance storyline between Dorothy and the Scarecrow's Kansas variant Hunk that was supposed to happen in the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" movie that it is very similar to Elphaba and Fiyero's relationship in the "Wicked" musical. 😀 Again for those that don't know the DVD bonus features years ago confirmed Dorothy and Hunk were originally supposed to be 16 and 18 years old and classmates, with Hunk getting ready to go off to college and it was his last summer working on the farm. They were going to end the movie with Dorothy realizing that she also had feelings for him too, which the original lyrics to "If I Only Had a Brain" revealed Hunk's feelings for Dorothy and that he felt like he wasn't worthy of her (likely also told this too by others maybe even Dorothy's uncle Henry) until he got his brain/schooling. It made me realize that this fits Elphaba and how she feels about Fiyero and that she could never be with someone like him and them also being classmates. I've seen posts compare Dorothy and Elphaba too and I totally see it as well, but when you add this plot back in the ships also are very similar and since both Hunk and Fiyero are variants of each other and both Dorothy and Elphaba get one. Even though the romance was scrapped in the 1939 movie you can easily still see some of it there as they did film some scenes before the scrapped the original ending, especially when they filmed some with Buddy Ebsen, who played the original Tim Man before he got sick from the costume and they had to recast, as there's behind the scenes pictures that clearly show Dorthy and The Scarecrow looking more like a couple. I've always shipped Dorothy and Hunk/The Scarecrow since I was little picking up on it and the "I'll miss you most of all" scene and how she touched his face when she woke up in Kansas, and then when "Wicked" came out I loved that Fiyero was The Scarecrow too and was Elphaba's love interest too. So I just started thinking of these similarities again thanks to the movie and re-watching the 1939 movie and can't help but wonder when they made the musical for Broadway if that was done a bit on purpose, and why I'm also curious how they're going to do the 2nd movie as it'll also have Dorothy in it too.

[the-patchwork-girl-of-oz]

Farmhands slacking on the job

[goldiesay]

I found out about the b-plot, and decided to make a comic based on it

[fun-twisted-tales]

For context, there’s an episode where Oz starts to have things replaced by things in Kansas. Now, since they are being replaced by their Kansas counterpart, this would have been the perfect opportunity for the farmhands to show up, especially since Scarecrow got hit.

But noooooooo, he had to be replaced by an inanimate object. Can we get an F in the chat, boys?

Tw suggestive lyrics

[the-patchwork-girl-of-oz]

I had a head cannon that Hickory/tin man from the 1939 version of Wizard of Oz did drag just based on his vibes so I looked up “Jack Haley in drag” just to see if anything would come up and lo and behold

everyone should think about all their favorite characters doing drag. it’s healthy

[buffyfan145]

I mentioned in an older post I'm finally reading the Ray Bolger biography by Holly Van Leuven, which is great telling all of Ray's life and his career with so much I never read before and I'll do a full review when I'm finished soon, and I just got to the "Wizard of Oz" chapter and everything that happened during prep, filming, and release of it, and she actually did mention the abandoned plot about how Dorothy and Hunk (The Scarecrow's Kansas version) were supposed to be love interests and high school classmates. She even confirmed they did film the original slower temp version of "If I Only Had a Brain" (which the audio of the song is on YouTube) where it included the lyrics that was actually Hunk confessing his feelings for Dorothy via The Scarecrow "Maybe I'd deserve and be even worthy of ya, if I only had a brain" as he was getting ready to go off to college in Kansas, which wakes up Dorothy to realize her feelings for him too.

I was very glad to see Holly did include this (as well as more about Ray and Judy's lifelong friendship after filming the movie) since she had access to Ray and his wife Gwen's papers and personal collection in various libraries, as there's still a lot that don't believe that really was part of the film originally (though there's so many parts of the movie where you can tell it was still there till it was written out of the ending) even though it was revealed on the DVD bonus features in 2005 and there were articles about it, and there's hints "Wicked" partly used it for the musical and the Elphaba/Fiyero ship. I've always loved the Dorothy/Scarecrow ship, especially with it being her friend back in Kansas, that I hope one day a writer explores this more in whatever form. So now this book counts as an actual written source for those that need it. 😀

[the-patchwork-girl-of-oz]

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book): the tin woodman, Nick Chopper, carries an ax because he is a woodman who cuts wood for a living (hence the name) and he uses it to cut wood as well as for self defense. :)

The Wizard of Oz (movie 1939): the tin man, Ozian counterpart of Hickory the Farmhand, has an ax because he was using it to cut wood before he rusted, but it’s never really specified that it’s his profession or explained why he carries it around the whole movie.

Wicked the Musical: nobody knows how Boq got an ax and frankly, he probably shouldn’t be allowed around sharp objects unless they are baby proofed for him.

[goldiesay]

Rewatched one of my childhood movies❤️

[buffyfan145]

I finally just saw this on YT last night after looking up clips from their "Wizard of Oz" movie since seeing "Wicked" back on Sunday and getting back into the Dorothy/Scarecrow ship I've had since I was little. Have no idea how I didn't know about him showing up on her 60s TV show and this was after they talked and sang "If I Only Had a Brain" with the original lyrics. For those that don't know the movie was going to originally end with Dorothy and Hunk confessing their feelings for each other and promising to write while he was off at college (she was supposed to be 16 and him just turned 18) implying that they'd end up married in the future. So this looks like Dorothy and Hunk decades later. 🥰

Here's the original last verse of the song implying how he felt for her:

"I would not be just a muffin', My head all full of stuffin', My heart all full of pain; And perhaps I'd deserve you and be Even worthy of you If I only had a brain."

Ray Bolger and Judy Garland, (1960s) from “The Judy Garland Show”

[ichiwashername-o]

What do you think of the theory of Nessa and Dorothy being counterparts?

You know, the theory on the original Wizard of Oz movie, everyone having a counterpart in Oz, except Dorothy, and that would be because she killed her counterpart.

Something about there not being able of existing 2 Dorothys, and that’s why her arrival killed Nessa in the process?

(Also, something about there being a magical in Oz for them not to recognize the counterparts, like how Dorothy only manage to see that after she woke up and saw the Kansa’s counterparts.

Oh, what an interesting theory!

Fiyero already having an established "counter-part" in Hunk, Boq with Hickory, and Lion with Zeke, it would be fascinating to think that Nessa is Dorothy's "other."

What a fascinating thought!

:)

[thefcguy]

My Wicked x Wizard of Oz AU/Rewrite

Okay, so... the Wicked movie has taken over my brain. And, fun fact, when I was small, I was obsessed with the movie of the Wizard of Oz (I liked stories of kids being transported to magical world through fantastical and unusual methods... Like through falling down a rabbit hole, flying to the second start to the north, or by being transported by a tornado, lol).

Still, I never though about writting anything about it, cause, 1, I am busy with other stuff, and because most fanfiction on broadway musicals is usually chaotic.

But, after seeing @ichiwashername-o 's idea of "crossing over" The Wizard of Oz movie with Wicked, I kinda of had a similar idea.

My only "complaint" with Wicked, is that the movie kind of forgots that, on the movie, the Oz characters have counterparts on Kansas... and the counterparts have nothing to do with their Wicked Versions XD

I understand that they couldn't explore these characters cause, just like the ruby slippers, Glinda's pink dress and other things, the Kansas's Counterparts only exist on the movie, and adding them would infringe the copyright law.

But, since I have the freedom that comes with the power of fanfiction...

The Wicked World of Oz AU

Synopsis: Dorothy is a girl from Kansas, who lives with her Great-Aunt Em, and Great-Uncle Henry.

Her mother, Nancy (Nessa Rose's equivalent), died during childbirth, and her father, Hickory (Boq's equivalent), left her to be raised by his aunt and uncle.

Her aunt, Almira Gunch, hated her from birth, blaming her for her sister's death (similar to who Elphaba blamed Dorothy for her sister's death in the Oz movie).

The story starts when Almira goes to the Gale farm after Nancy's shoes.

Those shoes were their mother's belongings, and now, that Almira is getting married, she wants to use the shoes in her wedding...

Dorothy, however, is very attached to the only memory of her mom.

Almira takes the shoes away and leaves with her fiance, Hunk.

Meanwhile, Dorothy goes to her treehouse to cry... until a hurricane comes and brings the tree to Oz.

Will I ever write anything about it? Probably not, but. I couldn't help coming up with the AU, lol.

[cainluvr69]

Let Me Tell You The Story Of A Rainbow - Chapter 9

Previous Chapter

Owen: Hey, I told you to open a door for me.

Mithra: I did intend to, but it seems my plans have been changed. This person never listens to a thing I say… Why don't you look around with someone, too? Cain is on the next floor up.

Owen: Why would I go with Sir Knight? Besides, he's with Oz right now. I'd rather die.

Mithra: Should I kill you, then?

Owen: Excuse me?

Mithra: You'd really rather die than look around with Cain?

Owen: …You're not very good at listening to other people, either…

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Figaro: Huh. This is a pretty ornate goblet. It's in good shape for an antique.

Snow: Indeed. I can feel the depth of the long passage of time this piece has endured.

White: Old things have a kind of value that comes from being old. A sort of dignity, you could call it.

Snow: Someone from an era long past imbued their soul into them as they made them.

White: It feels as though I could reach out and touch its creator's life simply by picking this goblet up.

Figaro: The human lifespan is nothing compared to our own, and yet, they can create such wonderful things. Because their lives are so short, they have to rush to leave proof of the value of their existence behind before they die. I imagine they live very restless lives… Still, it doesn't seem too bad to find a way to give your legacy physical form and leave it behind for the future. I'd want to be a little cooler about it, though.

Snow: Oh my my, Figaro dear.

White: Are things getting a bit risqué in here?

Figaro: Hahaha. Of course not. I mean, we were talking about the weight of history this old goblet has…

Murr: Hey, hey! You keep saying it's old, but this goblet's braaaand new! Compared to you three hags, at least. And compared to me too, of course!

Snow & Figaro & White: …

Figaro: Oh, my. How could you possibly accuse a handsome young man like me of that? I'm hurt.

Snow: Exactly, exactly!

White: What could possibly be old about this pretty pair of twins?

Murr: Everything!

Snow & White: Murr, dear! Shut up!

Shylock: My apologies. Has my dear pet done something untoward again?

Figaro: No, he's the same as always. But I've gotta say, hearing you call him your "dear pet" again is rather…evocative.

Murr: I agree! It's better than you'd expect, though! Hey, Figaro, why don't you try being someone's dear pet too?

Shylock: My oh my. Would a person of your status like to be kept as my pet as well?

Figaro: Not if I have to share you with Murr. On the subject, though, can you tell me the benefits to becoming your pet?

Shylock: Mm, let me think… We'll have stimulating mornings, sensual days, passionate evenings, and lascivious nights together.

Snow: That lineup sounds a bit excessive.

White: Make sure the little ones don't hear you talking like that.

Figaro: Hmm. If you're being serious, then I'm extremely interested, but doesn't that sound a little difficult?

Shylock: How so?

Figaro: You won't entertain anything you don't want. You're one of the better Western wizards, but you're still as capricious as the rest of them.

Shylock: Fufu… My, what pointed words. But doesn't whether you catch my interest or not depend entirely on yourself?

Figaro: Now you're just teasing me.

Murr: Hey, if we're having capricious conversations, then that means I get to change the topic! Hey, Shylock, does this goblet seem old to you too?

Shylock: Let me see. It certainly is an item that's seen its fair share of history…

Murr: Right! But you're waaaay older than this hunk of junk!

Shylock: ……

Figaro: …Right, that reminds me. I was planning on seeing what's on the next floor up.

Snow: What a coincidence, so were we!

White: Soooo, let's go!

Murr: Whaaaat. You're all leaving? But the fun has only just begun!

Shylock: Fufu. Say, Murr. Could you say that again for me?

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Clank… Clank… Cain and I followed that sound, and we found a wandering suit of armor.

Cain: This was the one we saw walking around on the first day, too. I guess it's wandering around on its own again.

The armor stopped in its tracks, turned to me, and bowed respectfully.

Akira: Um…nice to meet you.

Cain: This is a pretty chivalrous suit of armor.

Clank… The armor turned to Cain next and saluted.

Cain: Oh.

Cain saluted in return. The silhouette of a gallant soldier overlapped his face in profile.

Akira: You're so cool! You really know what to do here.

Owen: Wow, you're getting praised just for doing a salute? The Sage is just spoiling you so much, aren't they?

Akira: Owen.

Cain: Oh, you didn't go back to the manor?

Owen: The door I thought was going to open didn't. What a nasty surprise.

And then with another clank, the armor turned to Owen and his harsh words and kneelt down before him.

Owen: …? What's with this thing.

Akira: It looks like it wants to swear itself to you, Owen.

Cain: Looks like this armor's actions differ depending on who it's facing. I wonder what it's based on…? Wait, this is perfect. I want to take it back to its proper display location. Help me out.

Owen: No. I'm just passing through here, and that sounds like a pain.

Cain: But look. It's just staying stock-still, watching you. It looks like it's waiting for your orders. Try saying something to it.

Owen: No way. I'm not this thing's master.

And with that, Owen turned on his heel to leave. But behind him, the sound of the armor's footsteps--clank, clank, clank--followed him happily.

Owen: Shut up! At least walk quietly.

Akira: The armor's intended location is…right over there.

Cain: I'll go keep an eye on them. It'd be pretty bad if his attitude suddenly changed and he decided to destroy the armor.

Akira: Alright. Then I'll keep an eye on where it's supposed to be.

Cain: Gotcha. Heeeey, Owen, wait up!

I watched Cain's retreating back and then turned my attention to the handicrafts and sculptures lined up against the wall next to me. That was when I heard a gentle, floaty voice call out to me.

Aslan: Master Sage.

I turned, and was met with a pair of straightforward amber eyes. Aslan put a hand to his chest, smiling gently, and bowed--a perfect, top-tier gesture.

Akira: Mister Aslan.

Aslan: My apologies for catching you while you're busy. I wasn't able to greet you properly yesterday, either… And on top of that, my father told me that the Sage's wizards are in attendance to assist with the exhibition's security. I don't know how I can thank you enough.

Akira: Oh, no, don't worry about it! I know we said we'd be looking around, but I'm sure everyone's enjoying the event, too. I know I am!

Aslan: I'm so happy to hear that! I know it doesn't mean much coming from me, but it's a pretty impressive display, isn't it?

Akira: It really is. There's still so much of it I haven't seen yet. Is Miss Luca not with you today?

Aslan: I'm sure she's somewhere on the grounds. She can seem a bit spacey, but she's quite willful, too. She'll vanish out of nowhere, and then appear again just as suddenly, so it's not as if I'm letting her run around freely, it's just…

Akira: (She sounds a lot like everyone in the manor. That's wizards for you, huh…)

Aslan: She's a bit…like a cat.

Akira: Huh.

Aslan: Ah. Sorry for using such a strange metaphor.

Akira: Oh, no no! The truth is I was actually thinking the exact same thing…

Aslan: Were you really?

Akira: Yes!

I felt myself smile broadly. We'd only just met but we still thought the same way--it was a strange sense of kinship.

Akira: Wizards are very willful and free-spirited. I feel a little envious of them sometimes, to be honest. Because they all treasure who they are at heart…

Aslan: I completely understand! I sometimes find myself wishing I could like like that, too. Ahh… Sharing how I feel about this with you like this feels a bit strange. Not in a bad way, of course.

Both of us had gotten a little worked up, and as Aslan calmed down a bit, he let out a small sigh.

Aslan: Erm… Have you also run into troubles in living with wizards?

Akira: …Well…it's not something I'd want to say very loudly, but. Sometimes…

My response was a little bit bashful, one hand pressed to my cheek. Once I said that, though, Aslan's grin turned somehow mischievous.

Aslan: What a pair we are.

His amber eyes narrowed as he smiled. I felt like I was seeing the stresses of life drain out of his expression, leaving him a vibrant young man. He was from a noble family, so despite the niceties and nerves that always went along with talking to nobility, his easy, amiable grin reminded me of Cain. He was just a regular young man, too.

Akira: (Being able to have a little gossip session with another person who lives with a wizard…makes me pretty happy.) But… Miss Luca really is amazing. She's so young, and yet she's able to create such beautiful worlds inside her books. Even the oldest wizards in the manor were amazed. Her technical skill is of course also amazing, but the way that she draws such rare plants and animals is what's really stunning. What sort of books did she study to learn about those spirits and mythical beasts?

I asked that, and Aslan's eyes went wide. But only for a moment. His smile returned, and he nodded.

Aslan: No, that would be…the world that she sees.

Akira: Huh…?

Next Chapter

[godlessondheimite]

it’s funny that the scarecrow is the love interest in both wicked and the wizard of oz (there was a cut subplot about dorothy being in a relationship with hunk, scarecow’s kansas counterpart, which is why dorothy says “i think i’ll miss you most of all.” this is true btw)