Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me <LEGIT>

Reviewers often cite this number as the show's biggest "applause-getter". Critics from HowlRound Theatre Commons note that Fitzgerald’s comedic timing often encourages audiences to disregard the "disturbing" nature of Ogie’s refusal to leave, transforming a potentially cringeworthy moment into a triumph of "misguided charm".

Sara Bareilles – Never Ever Getting Rid of Me Lyrics - Genius Never Ever Getting Rid of Me

Ogie’s lyrics are relentlessly stubborn. Lines like "I'm not going... I'm probably waiting outside" walk a fine line between devoted and "stalkery," but the delivery keeps it firmly in the realm of quirky charm. Reviewers often cite this number as the show's

Ogie shares a childhood story about a stray cat named Sardine who hissed and scratched at him. He interprets this as the cat saying, "Ogie come and catch me," which teaches him that perseverance is the key to friendship. Lines like "I'm not going