#hunk wizard of oz

[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”

[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

[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]

There’s no place like home❤️

[milestonekestrel]

I love them

[straw-for-brains]

Nic Greenshields as Zeke Benjamin Yates as Hunk Aviva Tulley as Dorothy Aston Merrygold as Hickory

[incorrectclassicbookquotes]

When Dorothy is telling them about her dream she should also mention that she likes Hunk/Scarecrow best.

[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

[nardeletuane]

[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)

[ajs-ozian-adventures]

I HAVE GOTTEN SEVERAL HUNK (Human Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz) EDITS ON MY TIKTOK OF THE LIKE MINUTE OF SCREEN TIME HE HAS AND THEY’RE ALL SO FUCKING FURE. I LOVE THIS FANDOM SO MUCH. SOBBING. WITH JOY.

[the-patchwork-girl-of-oz]

I was going to do this with 1939 Tin man and Scarecrow/hunk and hickory but then I realized the tin man/hickory/jack Haley actually has a super pretty eye color so now I legally can’t

(They look lighter and more gray in other pictures but still)

[goldiesay]

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

[dragonzair]

Also lmaoooooo so much of my original love for wizard of Oz resurfaced when I kept thinking back to when I got into Wicked back in 2003 (through Ugly Betty of all things LOL) but I remember being vaguely a Dorothy/Scarecrow shipper??? Bc of the fucking cut scenes with Hunk the farmhand leaving off for college (before they aged Dorothy down), and was into return to oz for the longest time/read the oz books. Then wicked came along and I was so scandalized that Fiyero was with Elphaba, moreso when I read the wicked book 🫣

[straw-for-brains]

Eamonn during his debut as Zeke and Cowardly Lion!!!

Ben Thompson as Toto Louis Gaunt as Hunk/Scarecrow Eamonn Cox as Zeke/Cowardly Lion (u/s) Ashley Banjo as Hickory/Tin Man Georgina Onuorah as Dorothy Gale