Alright, alright, let’s talk about this Rocky Horror Picture Show thing, ya know, the one with all the weird stuff going on. People keep askin’ me, “What do I gotta bring? What’s all this prop business?” So, I figured, I’ll just tell ya what I heard, plain and simple.
First off, they got these things called “survival kits.” Sounds fancy, right? Nah, it’s just a bag of junk they sell ya at the theater, or maybe you gotta get it yourself beforehand, depends on where ya goin’. They say it costs around five bucks, maybe seven, but who knows these days, everything’s gettin’ more expensive. Anyway, in that there bag, you might find things like a balloon – you know, the rubbery thing ya blow up – and some glow stick, the kind that shines in the dark. Kids love that stuff, makes ’em all hyper.
Then there’s this “Time Warp” flyer thing. Don’t ask me, I ain’t got a clue what it is, probably some paper with instructions on how to do that crazy dance they do in the movie. And a rubber glove, like the ones the doctors wear, only I don’t think they use these ones for doctorin’. And a noisemaker, something to make a racket with, and a confetti popper – you know, the thing that goes “bang” and showers ya with little pieces of paper. Messy if ya ask me.
- Balloons: For when they make that fella, I think his name was Rocky. Blow it up and smack it around, I guess.
- Glow sticks: When they sing that “There’s a Light” song. Wave ’em around, make it all glowy.
- Rubber gloves: For when that Dr. Frank-N-Furter guy starts snappin’ his gloves. You snap yours too.
- Noisemakers: Whenever somethin’ excitin’ happens, make some noise!
- Confetti: For the weddin’ scene, throw it everywhere. Just don’t get it in your hair, it’s a pain to get out.
Now, some folks, they like to bring extra stuff. I heard tell of newspapers – gotta have somethin’ to cover your head when it rains, even if it ain’t rainin’ in the theater, makes sense right? And water guns, little squirt guns, for when it rains on screen, you squirt too. Be careful though, don’t go squirting nobody in the eye, they won’t like that.
And rice! Yep, rice. They throw it at the weddin’ scene. I don’t get it, seems like a waste of good food to me, but hey, that’s what they do. And toast! Apparently, when that fella, Brad I think his name is, says “a toast,” everybody throws toast. Seems silly, but alright. And some folks bring cards too, playing cards I mean, for when they sing that song about cards, makes sense I guess.
So, basically, it’s all about interactin’ with the movie, makin’ a big ol’ mess, and havin’ a good time. Mind you, different places might have different rules, so don’t go throwin’ rice if they tell ya not to. And don’t be a dummy, if it’s your first time seein’ the movie, maybe just watch and see what everyone else does. Don’t want to look like a fool, right?
And remember, this here movie, it ain’t for the faint of heart. It’s got singin’, dancin’, and all sorts of strange goings-on. But if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ different, somethin’ wild, then this Rocky Horror thing might just be your cup of tea. Just bring your props, be ready to shout, and don’t take it too seriously.
So there you have it. That’s the lowdown on what I know about these here Rocky Horror props. Don’t go blamin’ me if I got somethin’ wrong, I’m just tellin’ ya what I heard. Now go on, have yourself some fun. Just don’t get into too much trouble, ya hear?
And another thing! If they tell you don’t bring somethin’, then don’t bring it. Simple as that. Don’t want to get kicked out for throwin’ rice when you ain’t supposed to.
One last thing, some places have rules printed out, some places even give you a little script with instructions. If you can find one of those, you’ll be all set. Now, get out of here and go enjoy that crazy movie!
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