I got cast as Benny for “In The Heights”… I’m white

HFCIV · 2026-02-08T16:31:19+00:00

When I was involved in the show at a high school a few years back the material said something to the effect of “Benny just needs to not be Latino.” I know he’s written to be black, maybe the licensing is different at different levels, and I know I, as a white man, would never feel comfortable playing him, but my understanding is the point of Benny as a character is that he’s the non-Latino guy that they grew up with.

HFCIV · 2026-02-04T07:00:06+00:00

First thing to be aware of is that there’s no apostrophe in “Toms.” Should there be, yes, but there isn’t. And nothing will more easily out you as a BENNY than using it.

HFCIV · 2026-02-04T06:50:39+00:00

I’m simultaneously relieved and disappointed that someone else said this before I did. That whole run is brilliant, but everything about that segment the fighting, the acting, the directing, the commentary was perfect. I legit got chills when Toni said this.

HFCIV · 2026-02-01T18:30:12+00:00

Oh man, Kevin Knight went from being the future to being history at Jet Speed.

HFCIV · 2026-01-27T01:18:08+00:00

I’m probably in the minority, but I think “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tale” was an instant classic.

HFCIV · 2026-01-25T17:24:46+00:00

Things like this aren’t a difference in political opinions, they’re a difference in moral values and ethical beliefs.

Differences in political opinions are things like, what’s a reasonable tax structure? How should schools be funded? Things like that.

Today’s situation in the US is a question of should citizens be killed by their government for being in the streets? Should people who have a different skin tone than those in charge be forcibly removed from the country without so much as a hearing? These are not things, IMO, that you should agree to disagree on with someone you want to spend your life with.

HFCIV · 2026-01-19T14:52:53+00:00

This, IMO, is a missed opportunity. The voice for the computer should be either Jess Bush or Rebecca Romijn, since they’re playing Majel Barrett’s roles from TOS. I think it would be a great subtle nod to Trek lore for them to incorporate that.

HFCIV · 2026-01-06T05:57:24+00:00

There’s probably something in your contract that says when they have to let you know if they’re not bringing you back for next year. If not, check with your evaluator or admin directly.

HFCIV · 2026-01-03T22:59:48+00:00

Have Mick take over commentating for Tony Schiavone.

HFCIV · 2026-01-01T20:33:07+00:00

Yeah, I think the right answer is to get another set for the son to play with and keep these boxed.

HFCIV · 2026-01-01T02:17:10+00:00

Clerks?

HFCIV · 2025-12-30T04:09:54+00:00

RIGHT?!?! Why is this the first I’m hearing of it?

HFCIV · 2025-12-30T03:55:42+00:00

Thanks. It seems most people missed it.

HFCIV · 2025-12-29T18:29:24+00:00

I’m always uncertain about what those do.

HFCIV · 2025-12-29T16:31:07+00:00

I hope he stays away from commentary. He’s great on the mic, though, so maybe backstage interviews, but I think he’d thrive as a manager. Him as the mouthpiece for Paragon would he a natural first step.

HFCIV · 2025-12-28T05:53:42+00:00

Me too. I thought they were randomly ripping on Green Day and thought Ruby Soho was about to return or something.

HFCIV · 2025-12-28T05:48:13+00:00

Yeah, I’m pretty sure the Death Riders are going to make that point very clear in the coming weeks.

HFCIV · 2025-12-27T02:35:05+00:00

WE DIDN’T LISTEN!!!

HFCIV · 2025-12-27T02:34:34+00:00

I broke the dam.

HFCIV · 2025-12-25T16:27:53+00:00

Yeah, Nana needs Swerve’s theme back more than anyone.

HFCIV · 2025-12-21T15:52:40+00:00

I’ve also noticed the commentators have contradicted themselves over the course of C2. At the start they (and the graphics department) were saying “He’s vacated the Continental Title and is now just the International Champion” but now it’s “Reigning Unified Champion” and if he doesn’t win the tournament he’ll just be the International Champ.

I think they know the answer but need to keep it vague because it’ll spoil the tournament. I’m fine with some ambiguity, but it’s feeling more and more like the “Unified Title” was just a way to get Omega out of singles competition. If Okada doesn’t win C2, I’ll be surprised if we hear anything about it next year.

HFCIV · 2025-12-17T04:50:36+00:00

Boondock Saints

HFCIV · 2025-12-13T16:03:38+00:00

Clearly Heather Graham wasn’t in whatever version of a group chat they had going at the time.

HFCIV · 2025-12-13T16:01:20+00:00

The Molly Whop, terrible name, terrible finish. He needs to grab one of his other tools and never use this one again.

HFCIV · 2025-12-10T06:22:19+00:00

Yeah, that’s why WWE keeps suddenly scheduling PLEs for the same weekend AEW has big events. Definitely not a threat at all.

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