Definition
Munkustrap n; vb spit or sweat in large and/or visible quantities, flying from any human or feline body part in the process of a fast-paced motion during dancing, singing, or acting ; spitting or sweating in large and/or visible quantities, with the appearance of flying from any human or feline body part in the process of a fast-paced motion during dancing, singing, or acting
Alternative Definition
You know in the video before the Tugger song when Munk is greeting Jennyanydots when all of a sudden he turns his head really fast to see Tugger coming? Well, some spit (or maybe sweat) flies off him when his head turns and...yeah...that's it.
Tale #1 -submitted by Yvelle-
The word Munkustrap had already been popularized among my friends and me when this happened. I
was waiting backstage for Tour V cast (*squeal*) for autographs. It was after the matinee, so
most of them had their makeup on. A large group was standing in my way of the stage door (*growl*)
so it was hard to notice every single event. I noticed a spot on my glasses. Removing them, I
saw it was a drop of what appeared to be water. The skies were gray, but I still shouted "Alright,
who Munkustrapped on me?!" I looked around to see if one of my friends had heard me and would reply.
Receiving no response, I cleaned my glasses and resumed staring at the stage door, seeing something
utterly suprising: Grant Turner (Munkustrap) had just stepped outside. My hysterical laugh caused
several heads to turn.
Tale #2 -submitted by Yvelle-
Me friend Jess and I were seeing our city's ballet company perform Romeo and Juliet. I
think it was in the first act this happened. Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio were (I think) outside
the Capulets' door. Since this was a ballet they were dancing (duh), and acting like the teenage
boys they were playing. They were doing wonderful steps, sometimes taking turns at doing turns
(which special name I can't remember right now). I don't remember if all three were doing the
turns at this part, because all my attention was on Benvolio (William P. Howell). "He certainly
has a nice build," I thought. "Like Michael Gruber. He certainly would make a good Munkustrap."
Honestly and surprisingly, just after I thought that, in the middle of his turn a beautiful drop
of sweat flew to one side. William's one of my favorite people just because of that Munkustrap
Moment.
(Company name: BalletMet)
Tale #3 -submitted by Yvelle-
One of the last scenes of Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men In Tights is the archery contest.
The opposing archman had just shot his arrow straight through Robin's. A man in the croud stood
and shouted: "He's split Robin's arrow in TWAIN!" I don't know if those were his exact words
and I don't know if this was on purpose (which it might have been, considering Mel), but on the last word and
ENORMOUS wad of spit errupted from his mouth. Fortunately the person in front of him was wearing
a hat.
Tale #4 -submitted by Yvelle-
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Tim the Enchanter was talking to the knights about danger this, peril that, and if you look closely you can see him spitting at every other sentence. I don't know if this was put in on purpose, cuz it's Monty; you never know.
Tale #5 -submitted by Yvelle-
I don't know why, but it seems like every time I'm wearing rubber bands in my braces while doing chaine turns, I Munkustrap!
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