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* PortmanteauCoupleName: Whizzer + Marvin = Whizzvin.
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* MemeticMutation:
** "[[RepeatedForEmphasis Hepatitis hepatitis?]]"
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** "Whizzer Going Down" from ''In Trousers''.
** "This Had Better Come To a Stop".
** "Falsettoland".


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** Marvin's unstable relationships, his anger outburst at the end of Act 1 and the fact that he seemingly switches between mistreating the other characters and begging for them not to abandon him suggest that he may have Borderline Personality Disorder.
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* ObscurePopularity: It has had a dedicated online fanbase since the revival, but isn’t discussed in mainstream a lot.
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** Jason shows signs of being somewhere on the autism spectrum throughout Act 1. He is highly intelligent for his age, but is unsure how to act in social situations, tends to fixate on specific interests, and in the revival, is shown covering his ears and looking quite distressed in one of the many scenes in which his parents yell at each other.
** Mendel shows signs of suffering from some kind of anxiety disorder.
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* ValuesDissonance: The frequent use of homophobic and ableist language can fall into this. Though, the 2016 revival seems to lean towards DeliberateValuesDissonance.

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The frequent use of homophobic and ableist language can fall into this. Though, the 2016 revival seems to lean towards DeliberateValuesDissonance.DeliberateValuesDissonance.
** Mendel dating and later marrying Trina, who was his psychotherapy client and a recent divorcee, and becoming stepfather to Jason, another psychotherapy client, is depicted as awkward and harmless, something that is much more frowned upon today due to the power dynamics involved in blurring the professional and personal lines of therapy. To be fair, Mendel is not depicted as being a very effective therapist, and had seen neither patient for very long before developing a mutual relationship, with Jason being the one to push Mendel to act on his feelings for Trina.
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* AwardCategoryFraud: Both Broadway productions have seen Trina's actress nominated in the featured category, even though many have argued that she should qualify as a lead role.
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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that ''Theatre/HelloDolly'' swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. Some felt that Andrew Rannells or Brandon Uranowitz should've Featured Actor over Gavin Creel for that show, with several believing that their respective chances were undone by a vote split. Additionally there were a few who though Stephanie J. Block should've won Featured Actress over Rachel Bay Jones for ''Theatre/DearEvanHansen''. Though in both of these cases, it's worth noting that the respective winner was hugely acclaimed, same with the losses in Lead Actor and Revival.

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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that ''Theatre/HelloDolly'' swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. Some felt that Andrew Rannells or Brandon Uranowitz should've won Featured Actor over Gavin Creel for that show, with several believing that their respective chances were undone by a vote split. Additionally there were a few who though thought Stephanie J. Block should've won Featured Actress over Rachel Bay Jones for ''Theatre/DearEvanHansen''. Though in both of these cases, it's worth noting that the respective winner was hugely acclaimed, same with the losses in Lead Actor and Revival.
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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly Hello, Dolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen Dear Evan Hansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although that was mitigated when Stephanie J. Block won a Tony two years later for playing Cher and the fact that Bay Jones' portrayal was hugely acclaimed.

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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly Hello, Dolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly ''Theatre/HelloDolly'' swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Some felt that Andrew Rannells or Brandon Uranowitz should've Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen Dear Evan Hansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although Actor over Gavin Creel for that was mitigated when show, with several believing that their respective chances were undone by a vote split. Additionally there were a few who though Stephanie J. Block should've won a Tony two years later Featured Actress over Rachel Bay Jones for playing Cher and the fact ''Theatre/DearEvanHansen''. Though in both of these cases, it's worth noting that Bay Jones' portrayal the respective winner was hugely acclaimed.acclaimed, same with the losses in Lead Actor and Revival.
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* CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming:
** The Bar Mitzvah.
** Whizzer showing up to Jason's Little League game because Jason invited him. Even while Whizzer and Marvin were apart, he still stayed friends with Jason.


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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly Hello, Dolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen Dear Evan Hansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although that was mitigated when Stephanie J. Block won a Tony two years later for playing Cher.

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* AwardCategoryFraud: Both Broadway productions have seen Trina's actress nominated in the featured category, even though many have argued that she should qualify as a lead role.
* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly Hello, Dolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen Dear Evan Hansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although that was mitigated when Stephanie J. Block won a Tony two years later for playing Cher.Cher and the fact that Bay Jones' portrayal was hugely acclaimed.
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* FridgeBrilliance / FridgeHorror: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]

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* FridgeBrilliance / FridgeHorror: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[spoiler: [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]] ]]
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* FridgeBrilliance / Fridge Sadness: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]

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* FridgeBrilliance / Fridge Sadness: FridgeHorror: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]
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* FridgeBrilliance / FridgeSadness: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]

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* FridgeBrilliance / FridgeSadness: Fridge Sadness: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]
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* FridgeBrilliance/FridgeSadness: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]

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* FridgeBrilliance/FridgeSadness: FridgeBrilliance / FridgeSadness: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]
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* FridgeBrilliance/FridgeSadness: There's a small shout-out in the revival to Theatre/{{Rent}}, which became well-known as the ''other'' 90's musical to tackle the New York AIDS crisis and frequently features characters' watches buzzing when it's time for their AZT breaks. In the original production, right before "This Had Better Come to a Stop," everyone looked at their watches; in the revival, we hear a buzz coming from only one watch - [[KilledOffForReal Whizzer's.]]
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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although that was mitigated when Stephanie J. Block won a Tony two years later for playing Cher.

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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly]]) [[Theatre/HelloDolly Hello, Dolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen]]) [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen Dear Evan Hansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although that was mitigated when Stephanie J. Block won a Tony two years later for playing Cher.
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* AwardSnub: The revival of the show was nominated for five Tony Awards and didn't win a single one. Of note were the loss of Best Revival (to [[Theatre/HelloDolly]]) and Best Featured Actor (to Gavin Creel, of Hello, Dolly). While both shows were well-received critically, many Falsettos fans felt that Hello, Dolly swept the Tonys to an inane level and didn't have the serious social commentary and/or subject matter that Falsettos had. The loss of Best Featured Actress (to Rachel Bay Jones of [[Theatre/DearEvanHansen]]) caused a small uproar as well, although that was mitigated when Stephanie J. Block won a Tony two years later for playing Cher.
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* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: All of "I'm Breaking Down", but especially the ending in the 2016 revival wherein Stephanie J. Block sings a song of pure rage with a mouth full of banana without garbling any of the lyrics.
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* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: All of "I'm Breaking Down", but especially the ending in the 2016 revival wherein Stephanie J. Block sings a song of pure rage with a mouth full of banana without garbling any of the lyrics.
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* ValuesDissonance: The frequent use of homophobic and ableist language can fall into this, though it isn't always clear which one. The 2016 revival seems to lean towards DeliberateValuesDissonance.

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* ValuesDissonance: The frequent use of homophobic and ableist language can fall into this, though it isn't always clear which one. The this. Though, the 2016 revival seems to lean towards DeliberateValuesDissonance.
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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment:
** "March of the Falsettos"
** Also to a lesser extent, "Four Jews In a Room Bitching". While it briefly introduces the main characters of Act 1, it has little to no relevance to the actual plot of the musical, and the retelling of the story of Moses serves no purpose and is never brought up again.
* ValuesDissonance: The frequent use of homophobic and ableist language can fall into this, though it isn't always clear which one. The 2016 revival seems to lean towards DeliberateValuesDissonance.

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