If you've always loved "In the Heights," or if you've just discovered the magic of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Twitter account, or if maybe you're already singing "Hamilton" in your sleep (sorry, roommates), you're in the right place. "Tomorrow, there'll be more of us!" And so, for all you Faniltons out there, I'm sure you're in the middle of a killer song right now on your "Hamilton" playlist, (haha that's a joke because they're all killer), but take a break and read a list that's definitely close to your heart.
Hamlet
What it usually means: A play written by William Shakespeare.
What it means for Lin fans: The inside joke that makes you think you’re friends with Lin. “I WISH I wrote Hamlet!” #YayHamlet. Same, lady driving down 181st Street.
Wesleyan
What it usually means: A private university in Middleton, Conn.
What it means for Lin fans: Where your life began. (Because Lin started writing "In The Heights" here.)
Vanessa
What it usually means: A female name.
What it means for Lin fans: “Vaneeeeessssssssaaaaaaaa;” also, best of wives and best of women IRL (probably).
Work
What it usually means: Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
What it means for Lin fans: A word you no longer know how to speak; it's always shouted. Thanks, Schuyler sisters.
“And in a bed.”
What is usually means: A lyric from “At The End Of The Day,” from "Les Miserables."
What it means for Lin fans: “AND IN A BEEEEED.”
Peggy
What it usually means: A female name, often a nickname for Margaret.
What it means for Lin fans: It’s either, “Literally, just SHUT UP, Peggy.” or “Aww, poor lil' Peg-ster.” No in-between. Sorry, girl.
GWB
What it usually means: The George Washington Bridge, connecting Washington Heights to New Jersey.
What it means for Lin fans: Just me. And the GWB. Asking, “Gee, Nina. What’ll you be?” (I sob, but quickly straighten my spine, 'cause the song’s not ever yet.)
Shot
What it usually means: The firing of a gun or cannon; a small drink, especially of distilled liquor; a photograph.
What it means for Lin fans: “I’M JUST LIKE MY COUNTRY, I’M YOUNG SCRAPPY AND HUNGRY, AND I’M NOT THROWIN’ AWAY MY (pause) SHOT.”
Immigrant
What it usually means: A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
What it means for Lin fans: They get the job done.
Champagne
What it usually means: A sparkling white wine associated with celebration.
What it means for Lin fans: Damn, the bottle’s all sweaty and everything.
Charles Lee
What it usually means: A historic figure who served as a general of the Continental Army.
What it means for Lin fans: I’m a general. WEEEEEEE! (I glare.) “Yeah.”
96,000
What it usually means: A pretty large number.
What it means for Lin fans: The song that made you realize you were born to be a rapper. For real, though.
Colm Wilkinson
What it usually means: The name of the Irish-born actor, known mostly for creating the role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables."
What it means for Lin fans:
Jonathan Groff
What it usually means: The name of the Tony-nominated actor, known for his roles in "Spring Awakening," "Frozen," "Looking," and "Glee."
What it means for Lin fans: Groffsauce! He’s in the play!
One Small Girl
What it usually means: A song from the musical, "Once on This Island"
What it means for Lin fans: Never has this song made you cry before you watched this Vine. Lin GETS it.
