Whether you’re a history nerd, a theatre nerd — or neither — you’ve probably fallen in love with Hamilton. While you wait approximately 100 years before you can get a ticket, take a look at these signs your obsession with the musical has gotten a little too intense…
1. It’s your most listened to album on Spotify
This is a given. You find yourself listening to the soundtrack while you study, while you shower, while you nap, and soon enough you have every song memorized down to the pauses between lyrics.
2. You justify your constant listening by claiming it helps you study
“Hey, this is helping me pass American History (and biology?).” While some of the songs may help you out a liiiiittle in class, this just becomes an excuse to keep singing along.
3. You start quoting it in everyday conversations
Somehow hip-hop centered around the origins of our nation becomes relevant no matter what you’re talking about. You’ll probably start quoting without realizing it, too.
4. You become REALLY into Broadway even though you can’t sing to save your life
Suddenly, theatre is everything. You consider going to BroadwayCon, getting into other musicals or hitting up that friend from high school who always dragged you to plays. You can’t carry a tune or dance to a beat, but you’ve never been more sure about your love for the stage.
5. You get defensive when people say he shouldn’t be on the $10 bill
Suddenly, talks of removing Hamilton from the ten feel personal. It’s like they’re considering replacing your firstborn or childhood best friend.
6. You follow all of the cast members on social media
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vine (Does anyone use that anymore? Doesn’t matter.)
7. The ticket lottery becomes life or death
It doesn’t matter that it’s a Wednesday during finals or that you’re a five hour flight from New York. If you somehow manage to score tickets, you’ll spend your life savings to go.
8. You feel like the founding fathers are your real homies
Sure, they lived hundreds of years ago and are middle-aged men. They still have a special place in your heart.
9. “Hamilton” has become your most searched term on Tumblr
Memes, GIFs, puns, covers — you’ve seen them all.
10. You’ve fallen in love with Lin Manuel Miranda’s Twitter
Not only can he rap, sing, write, compose, and act — he’s also hilarious, inspiring and super humble. Check it out if you haven’t already.
11. The soundtrack gets you through your workout
An hour of cardio isn’t so bad when you can listen to half the songs in that time. People may start to wonder why you’re smiling while running on the treadmill…
12. You’ve watched every interview of the cast on Youtube
Favorite backstage memories, audition processes, inside jokes — you might as well have been there when it all happened.
13. Of course, you know all the words to every rap
You may be the worst rapper on the planet, but somehow you’ve mastered every line in Guns and Ships and the Cabinet battles.
14. You’ve purchased merchandise
A shirt that says “Yay HAMLET!” or a phone case with the Schuyler sisters on it, most likely.
15. You constantly wonder if you’ll ever be lucky enough to see the show
The production won’t be over any time soon, so hopefully you’ll be able to ~rise up~ and get tickets sooner or later.
Even if your obsession is a little intense, it’s all good. Lin Manuel-Miranda and the rest of the cast and crew have created something magical that deserves attention and praise. Talk less, smile more!