The speaker, who identifies as a fellow actor, expresses their frustration with the portrayal of Sharpay in the High School Musical series. They argue that Sharpay is not the villain of the story, contrary to the narrative presented in the films. The speaker points out that Sharpay is often depicted as a spoiled, rich, and self-centered character, but they argue that this is a misrepresentation.
The speaker explains that Sharpay is actually a hardworking and ambitious individual who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. They argue that Sharpay's actions throughout the series, such as her willingness to help others and her determination to succeed despite numerous setbacks, demonstrate her character's strength and resilience.
In contrast, the speaker criticizes Troy Bolton, the male lead of the series, as the true villain. They argue that Troy is portrayed as a popular and successful character who always gets what he wants, often at the expense of others. The speaker points out Troy's tendency to break promises and his willingness to use others for his own gain.
The speaker concludes by suggesting that viewers should look more closely at the characters in the High School Musical series and question the narrative they are presented with. They encourage viewers to consider the complexities of the characters and their motivations, rather than accepting the simplistic portrayals presented in the films.
1. The speaker is discussing the High School Musical series and expressing their dissatisfaction with the character Troy Bolton, stating that he stole their career.
2. The speaker and Troy Bolton share similarities such as dancing, acting, and singing. However, the speaker does not need autotune.
3. The speaker and Troy Bolton were both born less than a year apart and can rock both short and long hairstyles.
4. The speaker is a fan of the Film Theory show, which encourages viewers to analyze beloved franchises.
5. The speaker was involved in theater and show choir during their teenage years.
6. The speaker has a bone to pick with High School Musical (HSM) due to their belief that Juilliard would not send acting scouts to a random public high school in Albuquerque to watch a show written by a student.
7. The speaker believes that Sharpay, a character in the HSM series, is not the villain of the story.
8. In the original High School Musical, the main characters Gabriella and Troy meet at a New Year's Eve party and later decide to audition for the high school musical.
9. Sharpay and her twin brother Ryan, members of the drama club, are not happy with Troy and Gabriella's decision to audition for the musical.
10. The speaker argues that Sharpay is not a diva who won't share the spotlight, trying to steal Troy away from Gabriella, or a spoiled rich girl who expects everything to be handed to her.
11. The speaker argues that Sharpay is committed to making her school's drama program great and is always willing to be the star.
12. The speaker criticizes Troy Bolton, stating that he is the true villain of the series.
13. The speaker argues that Troy Bolton is spoiled and ungrateful for the opportunities that come his way.
14. The speaker criticizes Troy Bolton for breaking promises he made to his girlfriend Gabriella in HSM 2.
15. The speaker argues that Troy Bolton is a popular kid who always gets whatever he wants, whether he deserves it or not.
16. The speaker suggests that Troy Bolton's spot on the basketball team, his job at the country club, and his role in the original High School Musical were all handed to him.
17. The speaker concludes their analysis by stating that they could not figure out how to prove that High School Musical was in the same universe as Breaking Bad.