One of these days I'm going to write an essay about the "Singin' in the Rain" sequence of "Singin' in the Rain". The song and the accompanying scene has been glorified and parodied to the point where it's become tired in some people's eyes. But it's a
great song. It's about smiling amidst adversity. It's a rebellious song. That is why I love it. Being happy while things around you may not be so great is a wonderful message. His small interaction with the cop is f*cking priceless. The cop is trying to get him to stop and maybe he does for now but he's still unapologetically smiling and singing and is so happy he doesn't freakin' need his umbrella any more and gives it away to someone who needs it. Seriously, folks, the man was inspired.
AND to make it pertinent to LoT, Lisa has a cameo in this scene. In the window of the perfume store. There's an ad there featuring a glamorous, fashionable redhead surrounded by cats. lol!
*ETA: Well, they look like cats. But upon viewing it again, I'm not sure. lol
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