Friday, December 12, 2008

The Moral of the Story: What Disney is Really Teaching your Children

So after spending some time with Dayton and watching different Disney movies, Michelle and I have uncovered the underlying lessons of their movies. Hope you enjoy!

Most Recurring Disney Theme:
Don't do what your parents tell you to do; breaking the status quo is the only way to be free. The Little Mermaid and Mulan are the best examples of this.


Beauty and the Beast:
If you hold someone prisoner, he or she will fall in love with you.

This also works with Cars. Remember Lightning was freed, but then Sally showed up and convinced Doc to make him stay and fix the road.

The Little Mermaid:
Yes, you will find your true love when you're 16, and you'll only need to see him dancing around playing a recorder to know.


Aladdin:
Its okay to be a diamond in the rough, but if you want to end up in the palace some day, you'll need a genie.


The Lion King:
Run away from your problems. Eating bugs will help you grow up and be strong to fight those problems later.


Mulan:
It's okay to lie to your superiors, it will all work out in the end, and you'll marry one of them, too.


Cinderella:
You'll need a fairy godmother if you want your dreams to come true... much like a genie.


Sleeping Beauty:
Hide your daughter away for 16 years. After those 16 years she'd better be good-looking and sing well because she only has 1 chance to win over her prince.


Nemo:
Trust your life in the public water system; all drains lead to the ocean.

The Incredibles:

You can only truly be yourself at home; the world won't accept you for who you really are.

Snow White:
Breaking and entering is a great way to make new friends.


Dumbo:
You can only realize your full potential by getting drunk.

2 comments:

Javidite said...

Deep thoughts... We love it! This was eye opening. These are sadly the principles that we will teach our future baby.

Michelle M said...

The Dumbo and Snow White ones are my favorite. You're so clever, honey.