The "cracked" versions represent the opposite of that memory. They represent imperfection, chaos, and decay. Watching a corrupted Troy Bolton T-pose through a wall while singing "We’re All In This Together" in demonic chipmunk speed is a cathartic way of admitting that we can never actually go back to 2008.

"East High is having friends we'll keep for the rest of our lives, and that means we really are 'all in this together.'" — Troy Bolton Option 4: The "Humorous/Meme" Post

. Fans point to their close bond during the production of the spring musical and their similar, supportive personalities. The "Hazing" Plot Hole