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Definitions by Janet Weiss

marisa jaret winokur 

Proof that you don't have to be able to sing to make it big on Broadway.
"I can hear the bells... well don't ya hear them chime?"

Prince Herbert 

A young, effiminate prince being married against his will.

Just wants to sing.

Killed a man banging coconuts together.

Skilled at archery.

Attempts to run away with Sir Lancelot.

In Monty Python's Spamalot, marries Sir Lancelot.

My favorite character in Monty Python and the Holy Grail!
"I just want to... to SING!!!"
Prince Herbert by Janet Weiss August 26, 2005

schadenfreude 

German for "happiness at the misfortune of others"

Clapping when a waitress falls and drops a tray of glasses

Watching figure skaters falling on their asses

Watching people out in the rain

Watching a vegetarian being told she just ate chicken

Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his dick in

Being on an elevator when somebody shouts "Hold the door!"

Straight A students getting Bs

Exes getting STDs

Waking doormen from their naps

Watching tourists reading maps

Football players getting tackled

CEOs getting shackled

Watching actors never reach the ending of their Oscar speech
Schadenfreude: Making me feel glad that I'm not you.
schadenfreude by Janet Weiss August 26, 2005

sara ramirez 

Originated the role of the Lady of the Lake in the 2005 Tony award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot.

Has a very amazing voice and acting ability, and won the Tony for best featured actress in a musical.
Sara Ramirez graduated from the Julliard School
sara ramirez by Janet Weiss August 25, 2005

Ethel Merman

Unlike these lameass definitions above, one of the most talented Broadway actresses of all time. Normally referred to as "The Queen of Musicals"

Born January 8, 1908
Died February 16, 1984

Best known for her roles in Girl Crazy, Anything Goes, DuBarry Was a Lady, Annie Get Your Gun, and Gypsy

Married 4 times, all ended in divorce.

2 children, Robert and Ethel Levitt. The latter died of a drug overdose.

Merman died of a brain tumor.
When asked why she never spoke to her Gypsy co-star Sandra Church, Ethel Merman said, "Of course I talk to her! Every night after the curtain closes, I tell her to go fuck herself!"
Ethel Merman by Janet Weiss August 25, 2005

avenue q 

The musical that made Broadway cool again
Princeton, Kate Monster, Brian, Christmas Eve, Rod, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Gary Coleman, Lucy the Slut, the Bad Idea Bears, etc.
avenue q by Janet Weiss April 9, 2005

han solo 

a major character in the orginal trilogy of star wars. known for rescuing luke skywalker during the battle of yavin, being frozen in carbonite and delivered to jabba the hutt by boba fett, his various famous lines and his overal cocky, kickass attitude.
" i love you "
" i know "

" hey... it's me "

" you're all clear kid, now let's blow this thing and go home "
han solo by Janet Weiss April 15, 2004