We were in the height of My Chemical Romance and Avril Lavigne, with Paramore soon to come.
Then,Wickedcame along.
Wicked is a feminist manifesto.
Photo by Anastasiya Lobanovskaya
Embracing individuality is one of the main themes of both Wicked and pop-punk music.
Elphaba represents going against the grain, while Galinda represents the societal need to blend in to survive.
Musical theater kids have always felt different from the more mainstream sports stars and popular kids.
Shouldnt a girl whos so good inside have a matching exterior?
she sings inThe Wizard and I.
Pop punk music gave those of us who never felt like a Glinda another outlet to feel unique.
Wicked has emo elements that mirror pop-punk music.
One of the most quotable lines inWickedis when Galinda tells Elphaba, You know black is this years pink.
When we think of pop-punk, there are two elements to the genre: both pop and punk.
love songs, catchy melodies, etc.).
Wickedincludes the tension and collaboration of the popular in Galinda and the punk in Elphaba.
Its no wonder thatPanic!
