#crutchy

[this-is-ali]

I wrote a poem.

[itsgrapes-exe]

saw one of these for racer. so

reblog this with any image of crutchie you got doesn't matter how many or which version. let the crutchiepocolypse begin

[yetanotherkris]

first ever fanart for newsies, gave up half way through, hands are hard, so are poses, but whatever, i'm contributing, how about you

[this-is-macy]

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

Let Crutchie be allosexual and alloromantic.

[itsmyroadroller]

you ever wake up and choose insanity

[mushiimune]

lotta people said they enjoyed my more simple style – so here's a crutchy doodle ! I've been trying to get back into newsies lately lol

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[glitter-ink]

some newsies film & broadway musical theories that i've read (disclaimer, these are not my original theories):

jack's biological dad can be linked to alfred borden's character in "the prestige." this connection is evident in their physical resemblance & shared predisposition for legal troubles. borden's history includes visits to new york & numerous romantic liaisons.

jack's evolution into a vigilante reminiscent of the iconic batman takes shape in a unique narrative. his backstory is shrouded in tragedy, with the absence of his parents casting a long shadow over his life. perhaps their untimely demise occurred in a dark alley, thrusting jack into a life of orphanhood. alternatively, his journey might follow a path where he embarks on a quest to acquire the skills necessary for combating crime in the gritty underworld of 1920s gotham (which is also an old nickname for new york city). these acquired abilities encompass the realms of stealth, martial arts, & even the art of synchronized dance—a mysterious & unconventional arsenal he aims to employ in his quest for justice.

the outcome of "independence day" can be likened to a whimsical twist of fate. in a humorous interpretation, it could be suggested that an extraterrestrial species watched "newsies" & concluded that the incumbent president would respond to their threat with dance, anticipating an easy conquest. however, their expectations were wildly off the mark. instead of encountering a docile figure, they were met with a resolute leader in bill pullman. this unforeseen turn of events resulted in a level of resistance far beyond what the alien race had anticipated.

the delancey brothers' backstory indicates a history of childhood abuse & neglect. oscar's disclosure in the musical reveals that their father failed to provide proper care for them. additionally, their living arrangement with wiesel, who is referred to as their uncle in the film, adds a layer of complexity to their upbringing. oscar & morris exhibit signs of excessive aggression & violence, extending beyond the demands of their occupation. morris, in particular, displays a proclivity for resorting to intimidation whenever possible. these behaviors are often characteristic of individuals who have survived childhood abuse without addressing the underlying trauma. these experiences may also elucidate the pervasive anger exhibited by these characters, despite their youthful age, as violence can frequently be a learned response in such cases.

david & les have not been explicitly identified as jewish in the final version of the movie or the musical. however, an original script for the film suggests this aspect of their background. there are subtle clues in the narrative that allude to their potential jewish heritage. for instance, the name david jacobs implies a connection to jewish culture, & david's articulate & scholarly manner of speaking aligns with the jewish tradition's emphasis on education. the reason david & les do not openly discuss their heritage in the story could be attributed to various factors. one possibility is that their parents have a long history in america, spanning several decades or more. alternatively, they may be recent immigrants who have faced significant discrimination, prompting them to encourage their sons to assimilate fully into american society.

crutchy's previous stay at the refuge is a matter of record. he confided in jack that if anyone suspected he couldn't fend for himself, he'd be detained there indefinitely. it's possible that crutchy had a prior stint at the refuge, & if that were the case, jack might have played a role in securing his release. despite crutchy not fitting the typical profile of a criminal, his disability might have driven him to resort to theft as a means of survival. in the year 1899, opportunities for individuals with disabilities to secure employment were scarce or virtually non-existent. moreover, it's plausible that crutchy ended up at the refuge simply because of his disability, as the prevailing belief may have been that he had limited prospects for adoption, academic success, or societal contribution according to the standards set by able-bodied individuals.

jack's father shared tales of santa fe with him. mr. kelly (sullivan) harbored aspirations of relocating his family to that enchanting place, where they could pursue a ranching life, well before the bustling streets of new york had worn him down. jack became captivated by this vision, & he might have even harbored intentions of upholding his father's dream as the head of the household, had the family endured.

[eliana-dreams]

Newsies as a children’s book illustrations:

[a-dime-a-day]

I was so caught up in the euphoria of Seize the Day that for a minute I lived in a world where Crutchy doesn't get arrested

[newsieseveryday]

Crutchie: "But everyone wants to come here.?" question mark is there because he's using a statement to ask for more information and it helps with tonal inflection

[brooklynbadboys]

original ending of newsies

I should be writing my dissertation but all I can think about is Hard Promises (the original newsies 92 script). There’s endless changes in the script from the story we know now, but the ending is on my mind again so I’m going to share incase anyones interested.

After the newsies win, the next scene takes place the next day at the train station. Davey says to Jack that he doesn’t need to leave, but Jack tells him that he should follow through with his dream of going west.

Jack gives Les his old book as a gift. Les replies that he has nothing to give to Jack. But, Jack tells him that his presence and saying goodbye is enough. This is a significant moment considering that just a few scenes before, Les had almost died after screaming at Jack for being a traitor and punching him in the mouth, drawing blood, and then getting attacked by a goon. Les’ head is cut open as it strikes a wagon wheel, which gives Jack a flashback to how his own little brother, Michael, died. Jack saves Les, carrying him home as “people stare. Les’ blood smears Jack’s new clothes” (the clothes which Pulitzer gave Jack as part of the deal).

Back to the train station, Jack tells Sarah that he would take Les if he could, and Sarah knows that he’s being serious. She reminds Jack that he's not a cowboy, but a city boy, and should stay with them in New York. However, Jack refuses.

The train comes and Jack gets on, shouting to Les “take care, brother!! CARRYIN’ THE BANNER!”

Davey tells Jack that he wishes he could go with him before parting ways.

Les, Sarah and Davey walk away, “feeling like they’d lost something special”. Les is in tears as they leave.

I love this ending. But with Jack being so close to leaving them all, it's important to note that Crutchie is still in the refuge. Although Crutchie tells Jack that he's better there than the street, Jack still leaves him. I'm glad that in all revisions, Crutchie is saved because the ending is meant to be happy but the underlying issue of leaving Crutchie behind detracts from that happiness. Overall though, I think this is a beautiful ending.

[what-goesaround-comesaround]

Newsies lyrics vs melody preferences

Lyrics: Skittery, Boots, Spot, Crutchy, Specs, Medda.

Melody: Jack, Racetrack, Mush, Bumlets, Itey, Kloppman, Long John.

Both: Kid-Blink, Sarah, David, Dutchy, Denton, Swifty.

Minecraft parody: Les.

[the-old-moss]

Newsies Hunger Games

My personal favorite moments

Way to go Boots!

[this-is-macy]

I've seen a lot of talk lately about Crutchie being portrayed as a character who constantly needs looking after. This is a fair take, but have you ever considered that maybe Jack is a character that constantly feels the need to look after others?

It just feels like a lot of people view disabled characters receiving help as a bad thing, and I've noticed that the blame usually seems to fall on the disabled recipient and not the abled caretaker.

Personally, as a disabled person myself, I don't like when disabled characters are expected to be a certain amount of capable or independent in order to be considered as valid representation.

While I do appreciate strong, independent disabled characters (which I personally feel Crutchie is), I also very much appreciate helpful, caring characters like Jack. People like me often need people like them in real life and that's okay.

[this-is-ali]

It just occurred to me that we never really got any Crutchy/Denton interactions in Newsies and now that’s all that I want.