It started earlier today when Executive Producer at Triptyk Studios Elie Landau (AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, the Broadway bound AMELIE) sent a tweet out into the world about a funny observation.
Learned today that "Fiddler" on Bway sells branded Xmas ornaments. Wondered re other #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise. cc @TheHashtagGame
- Elie Landau (@elielandau) November 25, 2015
Like any good producer, he began considering other possibilities.
Newsies E-Reader #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- Elie Landau (@elielandau) November 25, 2015
Phantom of the Opera Facial Cleanser #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- Elie Landau (@elielandau) November 25, 2015
Jesus Christ Superstar Mezuzah #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- Elie Landau (@elielandau) November 25, 2015
A hashtag can be a powerful thing, and soon more theatre insiders and fans started contributing their suggestions. This looks like the beginning of a lengthy and hilarious trend, so see it you can top any of these.
Mama Mia paternity test kit #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise @elielandau
- egghead23 (@Eggheadkc23) November 25, 2015
David Mamet's Guide to Etiquette #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- Howard Sherman (@HESherman) November 25, 2015
SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK First-Aid Kits #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- Daniel Kochanowicz (@Blueskyfox) November 25, 2015
@Mrs_Speck Dog Shock Collar with Sylvia logo #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- 24/6: Jewish Theater (@246Theater) November 25, 2015
Carrie White cutlery set. #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- T_Gibby (@T_Gibby) November 25, 2015
King of Siam condoms #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise
- T_Gibby (@T_Gibby) November 25, 2015
Oklahoma's "Little Wonder" #InappropriateBroadwayMerchandise #deepcut
- Howard Sherman (@HESherman) November 25, 2015
What are some of your suggestions? Don't just send them off on Twitter, comment here, too!
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