Which witch gets squished?

The witch who gets squished is the Wicked Witch of the East, whose house falls on her during a tornado in The Wizard of Oz, killing her and leaving only her feet (wearing ruby slippers in the movie) sticking out from under the structure. In Wicked, this witch is revealed to be Nessarose, Elphaba's sister, who becomes a tyrannical ruler and is killed by Dorothy's arrival, making her a hero to the Munchkins, as The Fandom notes.
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Which Wicked Witch gets crushed?

The Wicked Witch of the East was featured in the film The Wizard of Oz (1939), in which she is the sister of the Wicked Witch of the West. As in the book, she is killed when Dorothy's house falls on her.
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Who does Nessarose become?

In the story of Wicked, Nessarose Thropp becomes the tyrannical ruler of Munchkinland and is known by her subjects as the Wicked Witch of the East, a title she embraces due to her cruel rule and fanatical religious beliefs, leading to her eventual death when Dorothy's house lands on her.
 
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Who gets crushed by House Wicked?

Nessarose meets her demise when Dorothy Gale's farmhouse, which was carried by a Kansas cyclone, unexpectedly lands in Oz and tragically crushes her to death.
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Which witch does Dorothy squish?

The Wicked Witch of the East, who gets crushed by Dorothy's house, is Nessarose.
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The Wizard of Oz (1939)- Wicked Witch of the West's defeat

Which witch got squished?

The witch who got crushed in The Wizard of Oz was the Wicked Witch of the East, who was killed when Dorothy's house landed on her after being swept away in a tornado, freeing the Munchkins from her rule and giving Dorothy her magic slippers. In the musical Wicked, this witch is revealed to be Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba's younger sister, who was handicapped and ruled Munchkinland cruelly before her demise.
 
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What is the disturbing scene in The Wizard of Oz?

The most famously disturbing scene in the 1939 Wizard of Oz is the Wicked Witch of the West melting, screaming as water sizzles her away, a moment that terrified children; other creepy scenes include the giant floating head of the Wizard, Miss Gulch taking Toto, and the darker, violent elements from the original L. Frank Baum book, like the Scarecrow breaking crows' necks, but the movie also has chilling aspects like the Witch's ominous threats and the use of real asbestos for snow, which exposed actors to danger. 
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Why was Elphaba killed by water?

Elphaba is killed by water because, in the original stories, her immense wickedness and age dried up her bodily fluids, leaving her magically sustained but with unstable, brittle molecules that break apart when rehydrated by water, causing her to "melt" into a brown, sugary mess. While the musical Wicked makes water a political rumor (a lie spread to discredit her), the source material confirms her physical vulnerability, explaining her extreme caution and need for special oils instead of baths. 
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Which witch is Wicked, east or west?

Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the East), respectively, the movie tells the first part of their origin story, before the famed adventures of Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and Toto.
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Why do people not like Nessarose?

People dislike Nessarose in Wicked primarily because she becomes selfish, manipulative, and tyrannical, especially towards Elphaba, despite the initial sympathy for her disability; she fails to support her sister, becomes controlling with Boq, and rules Munchkinland with harsh laws, making her a difficult character to root for as she embodies the negative traits of the "Wicked Witch of the East". Her descent from lonely, dependent sister to a hateful ruler, coupled with problematic disability tropes, fuels audience frustration, say fans on Reddit.
 
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Why did Elphabas' mom eat milk flowers?

When Elphaba's mother again became pregnant, her overprotective father forced his wife to constantly chew milk flowers (presumably so this time the baby would be born White). However, the flowers resulted in Elphaba's younger sister, Nessarose, being born prematurely, with paralyzed legs.
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Who does Boq turn into in Wicked?

In the Wicked story (especially the recent films), Boq, a Munchkin admirer of Glinda, transforms into the iconic Tin Man, a tragic origin stemming from a botched magical attempt by Elphaba to help his beloved, the tyrannical Governor Nessarose, and himself, ultimately leaving him metallic and heartless.
 
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Why did Nessarose turn evil in Wicked?

Nessarose turns "wicked" in Wicked due to a tragic combination of feeling unloved, her desperate obsession with Boq, and the immense power she gains as Governor of Munchkinland, leading her to rule through fear, control, and cruelty to keep Boq (whom she believes loves her) by her side. Her journey is a classic corruption-of-power story, fueled by a lifetime of feeling helpless because of her disability and a catastrophic misunderstanding of affection.
 
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Who is the strongest witch in Wicked?

However the musical and movie have portrayed it to be Elphaba as the strongest and Glinda not having any powers whatsoever.
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What happens to Boq and Nessa?

In the story of Wicked, Boq and Nessarose (Nessa) have a tragic relationship: Nessa develops feelings for Boq, who only asks her out to impress Glinda, leading Nessa to accidentally curse Boq with a mispronounced spell, turning him into the Tin Man, while Nessa herself dies when a tornado (summoned by Madame Morrible) drops a house on her, fulfilling the legend of the Wicked Witch of the East. 
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Why can't Elphaba get wet?

Elphaba can't get wet because, in Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked, she has a severe, painful allergy to water that burns her skin like acid, requiring her to use oils and powders for hygiene instead of baths. In the musical and movie, this is often portrayed as a rumor started by Madame Morrible to discredit her, with Elphaba later using the idea that she melts as a ploy, but the book establishes it as a real, debilitating condition that makes her vulnerable to water.
 
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Why was Elphaba born green?

Elphaba was born green because her mother, Melena, drank a mysterious green elixir while pregnant, given to her by the Wizard of Oz during an affair, which altered the baby's skin color before birth, making her an outcast from the start. This magical potion, hinted at in the musical and more explicit in the novel, is the source of her iconic green skin, symbolizing her difference and setting her on her path.
 
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Why does Elphaba hate Dorothy?

Elphaba hates Dorothy because Dorothy arrives in Oz via a tornado that kills Elphaba's sister, Nessarose, and then wears Nessarose's magical silver shoes, which Elphaba views as family heirlooms and symbols of her grief, making Dorothy a pawn of the corrupt system Elphaba fights. To Elphaba, Dorothy represents the injustice, stolen legacy (the shoes), and the manipulative Wizard/Morrible agenda, fueling a deeper resentment beyond just the slippers, as detailed in the musical Wicked and its sequel Wicked: For Good.
 
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Why is water the witches' weakness?

Water is a witch's weakness primarily due to the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, where her extreme wickedness caused her body to dry out, making water burn her like acid and dissolve her. This concept extends in Oz lore to other evil witches, suggesting their dark magic desiccates them, but it also ties into folklore where water symbolizes purity or is used for witch trials, contrasting with perceived corruption.
 
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Why does the lion hate Elphaba?

The Lion resents Elphaba in Wicked because he blames her for making him a coward; she freed him as a cub from a cruel experiment, abandoning him to the wilderness, which he saw as a traumatic event, leading to his fear and a belief that she "didn't let him fight his own battles," despite the propaganda calling her the villain. He resents her for this perceived act of cruelty, choosing to believe the official narrative that she's evil and that her "help" actually caused his problems. 
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How do they get Elphaba green in Wicked?

Elphaba is made green using layers of specialized makeup, not CGI, involving a custom green primer and airbrushed, alcohol-based green makeup, often applied over the entire body, face, neck, and hands for a realistic, textured, green-skinned look that holds up under lights, with powder to set it, and sometimes prosthetic ears and detailed eyebrows to complete the transformation. The exact shades and techniques vary slightly between Broadway and the movie, with the film using a custom "Cynthia Green" primer and airbrushing for durability and naturalistic depth. 
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Why is Wizard of Oz LGBTQ?

The Wizard of Oz is considered "gay" or an LGBTQ+ classic due to its campy style, symbolic themes of transformation and finding oneself, and its central figure, Judy Garland, who became a major gay icon, with the film's characters and journey mirroring queer experiences of seeking acceptance and a colorful, different world. Key elements include the rainbow (gay pride), the flamboyant male characters (Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion) seeking a "heart/brain/courage," and the slang "Friend of Dorothy," a code for gay people.
 
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Did Judy Garland and Ray Bolger get along?

Judy Garland and Ray Bolger shared a friendship that was as memorable as their performances in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Their bond, forged on the set of this legendary film, went far beyond the characters they brought to life—Dorothy and the Scarecrow.
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Why did the Tin Man want a heart?

The Tin Man wanted a heart in The Wizard of Oz because he believed it was necessary to feel love and emotions, having lost his ability to love a Munchkin maiden after a curse turned him into tin and replaced his body, leaving him feeling heartless and unable to marry her. He believed a heart would allow him to love again and experience life's joys, even though he already demonstrated compassion and kindness throughout his journey, proving he possessed a heart all along.
 
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