Frozen

So, we should probably talk about Frozen.

I'd been looking forward to this movie for a very long time, so I am happy to say that it didn't disappoint--at least not much.

Here's the gist with no spoilers. The story is loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson's The Snow Queen. Elsa and her little sister Anna are princesses and best friends, but Elsa has magical-ice powers that are becoming harder and harder to control. After accidentally hurting Anna, Elsa isolates herself in the hopes that she will someday learn to control her powers. She attempts to do this by controlling her emotions ("conceal, don't feel").

Unfortunately, Elsa and Anna's parents die (I promise this isn't a spoiler) leaving Elsa to become queen. At Elsa's coronation, Elsa isn't able to control her emotions and reveals her magical-ice-powers to everyone. The kingdom is shocked; Elsa runs away and isolates herself on the top of a mountain, leaving the kingdom in an eternal winter. The story picks up when Anna follows her, hoping to save the kingdom from the snowstorm with the help of a talking snowman named Olaf, a "rugged mountain man" named Kristoff, and a reindeer named Sven.

Here they all are! Plus Hans (a visiting prince Anna's got her eye on)

One of the things that Frozen does extremely well is it's show-stopping song "Let It Go" sung by Idina Menzel as Elsa. You can watch the whole sequence online here and just be in awe at the beauty. The lyrics are all poignant and appropriate to the situation, the animation flows nicely and only augments the viewers emotive response, and Menzel's iconic voice brings the song remarkable power. While there was certainly nothing wrong with the other songs in the movie, they all do pale in comparison to this one. I read one YouTube comment that described "Let It Go" as "the best three minutes in the film," and that may very well be true.

I'm also a huge fan of the animation in the recent animated films (I'm thinking Tangled and Rise of the Guardians), which I know isn't a popular opinion. There are those Disney purists who long for the days of yore when everything was hand drawn. I feel that; I get it--really, I do. But I don't think the beauty of hand drawn animation discredits that of CGI. But this is off topic. The point is, I thought the animation in Frozen was gorgeous. The characters were fine, but the scenery is what really blue me away (especially in "Let It Go" sequence. I promise I'll stop mentioning this scene soon).

I'd been hearing complaints for months about how the female characters in Disney CGI films were all looking the same. And I can see their point, but it's not making my feminism senses tingle, and I'll tell you why. Here is a picture of Anna and Rapunzel side by side.

Please ignore that it says French_Disney_Princess

They do look pretty similar, don't they? Same big eyes, same button nose, thing lips, white skin, light colored eyes and hair. However, I agree with this dude that, if you're going to criticize these two particular characters for looking alike, then you have to criticize a lot farther than that. One of the points that Erlandson makes is that Disney has a particular "look" for its female characters that includes big eyes, thin lips, and a button nose. Erlandson cites Ariel as the character that popularized this model, and I can see what he means.

Big eyes, button nose, thin lips. Sounds familiar. So as you can see, the problem of Disney's female characters all looking pretty much the same is hardly unique to Frozen and Tangled. It is a wider problem that can only be addressed with time and more culturally diverse movies. Because Disney only recently made The Princess and the Frog, we probably won't see another African American protagonist for a while, but I would be interested to see if a South American princess joins the line up in the coming years. To sum up, the fact that Disney's female characters follow an archetype doesn't bother me from a feminist perspective, but I agree that Frozen hardly adds any diversity (yes, it's the first film set in Sweden, but it's still Europe) to Disney's princess cast.

As for the people complaining that Elsa and Anna look too much alike...they're sisters. It's okay.

Moving on. The storyline was comfortable--good, but not groundbreaking. There was, however, a twist on the "true love's power" trope at the end, which was refreshing. I don't want to give too much away about the storyline, but I will say that my only disappointment was that I wish Hans had been handled differently. That's all I'm saying.

The characters were lovable and charming. Elsa was much more mature than Anna, which showed because of the more complex struggles she had to face and her more practical personality compared to Anna's carefree and "looking for love" mentality. What this means is that while Anna is probably who you would consider the traditional protagonist (she's got a lot of screen time, she's a heroine, and she's got the romantic subplot), Elsa is even more compelling a character.

I heard someone say that Elsa's character and the plot were basically just a revamped "Wicked." The fact that Idina Menzel voices Elsa corroborates this statement, as do several elements of Elsa's character, but I prefer to think Disney didn't just rip off "Wicked"...is that too idealistic? I've never seen "Wicked," but from what I know of it Elsa's story is very similar to Elphaba's, but I think the addition of Anna sends the story in a different direction.

Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf were the other three main characters in Frozen. Kristoff is an antisocial ice-seller who thinks the only friend he needs is his reindeer. He's funny and lovable, but, while the movie definitely has romance, he isn't the main focus or goal at the end of the movie. Instead, Frozen focuses on the relationship between Elsa and Anna. Sounds great to me!

Sven would not make it on my Top Ten Disney Animal Sidekicks list. He's fine, but not given much screen time and I found him much less expressive than Maximus from Tangled. Olaf is the main source of comedy in the film, and his humor can be a bit low-brow sometimes, but the story of the snowman who longs for summer is endearing so I'll forgive him that.

Overall, I really enjoyed Frozen and I can't wait to see it again. I think it did a great job of still having romance, but not having it be the focus of the film. The film even makes fun of the "love at first sight" mentality, which shows a lot of progress from Cinderella and Snow White. Like Brave, the crux of the film is on familial relationships and being comfortable with who you are, showing that true love comes in many forms. I also liked that one of the protagonists (Elsa) has to deal with mature problems, responsibilities, and consequences. 

Go see it! Procrastinate whatever you're supposed to be doing and get yourself to a theater!

Link Recs and LoK

I thought today I'd just share a few funny/enjoyable things I've found on the internet that you might like too. Spread the love.

1) How Not To Clean A Window. This is basically a bunch of pictures showing people defying death in order to get their windows cleaned. It's hilarious and a little scary, which is the best kind of hilarity. The sad part is that I looked at some of the photos and thought, "Hey, that's not so bad! I would do that!" I tell ya, I'm a Darwin Award waiting to happen.

2) I believe John Green from the Vlogbrothers on Youtube mentioned this in a video of his, but I think it's worth sharing that there is an island called Luzon which is an island, in a lake, on an island, in a lake, on an island. This is where I'm escaping to in the event of the zombie apocalypse if you want to join me. Space is limited.

3) Do you like famous paintings? Do you like cats? Then you'll love Famous Paintings Improved By Cats! Seriously, go check this out. Now. I probably shouldn't have laughed as hard as I did at it, but I can't regret it. It was the best 5 hours of my life.

4) This is a youtube video that I find lovely. It's kind of a fan-made music video to the song Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons with Ron Weasley. It is really well done and I feel like the song fits Ron very well. If you're at all a fan of Harry Potter or Youtube, it's worth a look.

5) One of the places to visit on my bucket list is the Gum Wall in Seattle, WA. Follow the link to the Wikipedia page about it and be amazed. The wall fascinates me in a way that partly makes me want to vomit but mostly makes my insides go mushy at the creativity of our species. As well as the sense of community it takes for everybody to band together in sticking their gum on a random wall and for nobody to come out and scrape it off.

6) Babies Tasting Lemons For The First Time. Am I a bad person for laughing at this? Then you're probably a bad person too. Go check it out.

7) OH MY GOD this just about made my life when I saw it. Disney Face Swap. Basically, some genius Disney fan swapped the characters faces. Hilarity ensued. Another thing that probably shouldn't' have entertained me as much as it did.

8) Youtubers Lucke Conrad, Alex Goot (Goot, really?), and Tiffany Alvord did a cover to Chris Brown's song Next To You. I'll admit to never having heard the original (I'm a fan of Chris Brown's face, not his music) but the cover is amazing. I bought it on itunes and it's a member of my Writing Papers playlist, which basically consists of about 10 songs that I listen to on repeat while I write papers. If you didn't get that from the title.

9) Here are some beautiful Disney wallpapers by alicexz that take my breath away. The one of Rapunzel with the gold and the purple is the background on my computer. It used to be a picture of my friends and I, but they got booted out for Da-Punzz.

10) Last but not least, 50 Unexplainable Black And White Photos. It's what it sounds like, but trust me, it's good.

In unrelated but very exciting news, an article came out announcing that Legend of Korra has been picked up for more episodes! YES!!!!!! From what I understand, Season 1 will be book one (which we just saw) and book two (which will come out in 2013). That is all they were originally planning for. Now they have added a Season 2 which will contain books three and four for an extra 26 episodes!

I'm really excited to see what the creators do with all this extra time. I've heard around that they pretty much already have book two finalized as far as plot and everything goes, which disappoints me a little because I enjoyed Avatar so much more because it was more spread out and...thorough, I guess. I wish they had known about the extra season earlier so that they could have incorporated that extra time into their plot lines.

But hey, I'm talking like this and the freaking thing isn't even close to being out yet. For all I know, they guessed that Nickelodeon would pick it up for another season and planned ahead. Who knows.

I'm just really curious to see what happens next. Korra's got her bending back, including air, Republic City is saved, she can give other people's bending back, she and Mako are in love, the baby is all right...what's next?!?!

I'm not so good at the patience.

Top 10 Disney Heroines

I've been promising this for a while now, but here it is the Top Ten Disney Heroines List! Just as a warning, I mentioned earlier that I recently watched Brave, which has a new heroine (Merida). After giving it a lot of thought, I decided not to include Merida in my list because she is a Disney/PIXAR character instead of strictly Disney. But if you were curious, she probably would have come in at number 5. I've done two top 10 lists before, so feel free to check those out. But for now, I present to you, my biased list of the Top 10 Disney Heroines!


10) Cinderella

"So this is love."

Movie: Cinderella
Age: 17
Challenges: Cinderella's challenge is mostly her step-mother, who is cruel to her and tries to prevent her from finding true love. Cinderella doesn't let that stop her though!
Personality: What really stands out about Cinderella is how patient and kind she is. Other than that her personality kind of falls to the wayside.
Beauty: Cinderella is classically beautiful with sweet, roman features. She's got the blonde hair and the blue eyes, nothing too exciting.
Role Model: Cinderella is a role model in that she is optimistic and believes in her dreams--even if her dreams are superficial. She has the patience of a saint with her step-family and is kind to everyone she meets. She even forgives her step-family! So I would say that Cinderella is a fine role model, even if she does want to marry the guy who can't remember what her face looks like so he is going to marry whatever girl can fit her foot into a glass slipper.
Superlatives: Most Classically Beautiful, Kindest


9) Ariel

"Flounder, don't be such a guppy"

Movie: The Little Mermaid
Age: 16
Challenges: Ariel's challenges are a bit silly compared to other heroines. She is in love with a human, but can't be with him because she is a mermaid and her father doesn't approve. After she fixes that problem by running away, her new problem is that she has to make Eric fall in love with her--without her voice! She's not exactly curing cancer in this movie.
Personality: Ariel is stubborn and rebellious, disobeying her father and running away from home. She doesn't take well to authority. She is also curious and adventurous, always up to explore.
Beauty: Most of my male friends tell me that Ariel is the hottest Disney Heroine. I can see why--she's practically naked for a majority of the movie and she's got all that perfect hair going on. Ariel is beautiful, there's no denying it, although I wish she would cover up a bit more. The immodesty!
Role Model: NO! I hate to say it, but Ariel is not a good role model. Sure she pursues her dreams, but her dream is a completely selfish one that takes her away from her friends and family and makes them worry. Does she care? Nope. Ariel's entire being is focused on getting her man. Is that a healthy message to send? Nope. She literally gives up her voice so that she can be with a guy. Am I the only one that seems significant to? On top of all that, Ariel is saved--she does no saving. Prince Eric rescues her at the end of the movie and it is her dad who finally lets her become a real human. There's no female empowerment in Ariel.
Superlatives: Best Singing Voice

8) Jasmine

"Then maybe I don't want to be a princess anymore!"

Movie: Aladdin

Age: 15

Challenges: Jasmine's challenges are that she is never allowed to leave the palace and desperately wants to explore the world, and that she is being forced to marry a man she doesn't love. Oh--and she gets trapped in an hourglass. I would say that's a challenge too.

Personality: She is headstrong and willful with a fierce independent streak. When she isn't happy with what her future holds, Jasmine takes her fate into her own hands and escapes the palace. But she is also self-sacrificing, as she gives up her new freedom to save Aladdin from the guards. 

Beauty: Jasmine is very beautiful, her most notable feature being that teeny-tiny waistline!

Role Model: When Rapunzel runs away from home, she does so with every intention of returning and has a specific goal in mind--to see the lights. Jasmine, however, plans to run away forever after having a big fight with her father. This doesn't make her the best Disney Heroine Role Model, but even the worst Disney Role Model is better than a Kardashian any day!

Superlatives: Better Role Model Than A Kardashian

7) Jane

"I was saved! I was saved by a flying wild man in a loincloth."

Movie: Tarzan

Age: 21-24 ish

Challenges: The main challenge Jane faces throughout the film is whether or not she can give up her life back in England to stay in the jungle with Tarzan. A classic example of your head battling your heart. In the end her heart wins out, which isn't exactly practical, but she looks happy.

Personality: Jane is an academic. She comes to the jungle to learn about the gorillas living there with her scientist father. But she is also sensitive and artistic, as can be seen by her sketch book. She's got a strong desire to learn and to help others, especially Tarzan in this case.

Beauty: There is nothing wrong with Jane's looks, but she isn't as stunning (or is it striking?) as some of the other Disney heroines. This is mainly due to the fact that she spends the movie in that god-awful yellow dress. Seriously, I know it's probably historically accurate and stuff, but that thing is hideous. There's a reason you don't see any Jane's on halloween.

Role Model: Jane is a role model because she is an intelligent young woman who chooses love over a life of comfort.

Superlatives: Most Intelligent

6) Pocahontas

"Clouds...Strange Clouds."

Movie: Pocahontas
Age: 20ish
Challenges: Pocahontas probably faces the most intense challenges of all the Disney Heroines. She not only has to face the well-known un-wanted marriage plot device, as well as the dead mother, and the strong desire to be free, but she has to battle racism as well. In the end, she has to go against her own father and tribe to do what is right--and she doesn't get the guy! Talk about challenges.
Personality: Pocahontas is strong, but not serious. In fact, she doesn't want to marry Kocoum because he is too serious. She is playful and adventurous, but noble and brave as well. She is a little too free-spirited though, sometimes ignoring her friends and family's feelings to pursue her own agenda without talking with them first.
Beauty: Pocahontas is smokin'. She wears a very scandalous dress and has all that long, flowing black hair that gets tangled up in her face all the time. Damn uncomfortable if you ask me. Personally, I prefer more girly heroines, but there is no denying that she is pretty in an earthy sort of way.
Role Model: Pocahontas is an excellent role model because she stands up for what is right at the risk of her own life. AND she doesn't rely on her man, actually ending the movie without a husband. Girl be flyin' solo.
Superlatives: Overcomes Great Challenges

5) Esmeralda

"Justice!"

Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dawn

Age: 22ish

Challenges: Esmeralda's challenges involve the discrimination against her people, similar to Pocahontas I suppose but less intense. 

Personality: Esmeralda is fiery and independent. She's a girl who can take care of herself (girl can hold her own against Phoebus) and knows it. She's also very aware of her...sexuality, which is unusual for a Disney heroine who are mostly seen as innocent. But I get the feeling that Esmeralda's been around the block a few times, if you know what I mean. She is strong-willed and unafraid to stand up for what she believes in and to help Quasimodo when he is being ridiculed.

Beauty: Bitch be sexy and she knows it.

Role Model: To be honest, I never paid much attention to Esmeralda. It always kind of irked me, even as a child, that she ended up with the handsome blonde instead of giving Quasimodo his happy ending. But as I was making this list I started to think more and more about her and found out that she's actually pretty awesome. She's independent and strong, she can fight, she knows magic allusions and shit, she stands up for what she believes in, and she doesn't judge Quasimodo based on his looks. She is, however, one step up from a stripper in the beginning, so that's points off the role model score.

Superlatives: Most Under-appreciated, Craftiest

4) Tiana

"There is no way I am kissing a frog and 

eating a bug in the same day."

Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Age: 19
Challenges: Tiana absolutely faces challenges! She is looked down upon for wanting to open a restaurant as a woman, and then is turned into a frog. However, Tiana doesn't let the discrimination or what the townspeople have to say discourage her, instead working even harder to achieve her goals. She has two jobs for pete's sake!
Personality: Tiana is hard working and determined with the perfect amount of sass. However, she also is distant from others, making it hard for her to connect with people emotionally, and can be seen as a bit callous. But she learns by the end of the movie that friends and fun are just as important as hard work.
Beauty: Tiana is very beautiful. She has the disadvantage of spending the majority of the movie as a frog and having only a few precious seconds in her beautiful dresses, but even as a frog her eyes sparkle!
Role Model: I would say that Tiana is an excellent role model. She teaches girls all about hard work--but also that it's okay to have fun.
Superlatives: Most Hard-Working


3) Rapunzel

"Have some humanity! Haven't you ever had a dream?"

Movie: Tangled
Age: 18
Challenges: Rapunzel's challenge is similar to Jasmine's in that that she has never been allowed to leave her tower. Her story is about growing up and breaking free, about discovering who you are.
Personality: Rapunzel is a bit naive, but it works for her. She's a happy-go-lucky young woman who's not afraid to follow her dreams. Rapunzel is very talented. She cooks, sews, plays chess, makes candles, dances, paints, loves to read and exercise, plays guitar, and swings around on her hair like an acrobat. Rapunzel is open, honest, a bit too trusting, and hilarious. If I had to be a princess, I'd pick her.
Beauty: Rapunzel is beautiful, in a I've-Still-Got-A-Little-Of-My-Baby-Fat kind of way. Her dramatic haircut at the end matches her personality very well, I think, and is still beautiful if not traditionally beautiful.
Role Model: I would say that Rapunzel is a decent role model, although I'm sure girls around the world are now considering running away from home because they're convinced they've been kidnapped from their royal parents. Rapunzel is the opposite of lazy, and the way she goes after her dreams is a good message.
Superlatives: Most Talented, Best Hair


2) Belle

"Gaston, you are positively primeval."

Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Age: 17
Challenges: Belle faces several challenges, such as the way the town thinks she strange and odd because she loves to read and doesn't swoon over Gaston. She also has to live with a "monstrous beast"which is...challenging. These may not seem like the most exciting challenges a Disney heroine can face, but I think that is mostly because of how well Belle handles them. She doesn't let the town's gossip get her down, holds her own against Gaston, and gets to know and love the Beast.
Personality: Belle is intelligent and kind. She doesn't focus on outward appearances, instead caring more about--get this--inner beauty. She is brave and has a good sense of what is the right thing to do, as can be seen in the wolf-fight scene where, instead of escaping after Beast rescues her, Belle helps him back to the castle and tends to his injuries. Her bravery and love can also be seen when she stays in the Beast's castle in her father's place.
Beauty: Belle means beauty--and she lives up to her name. Belle is a beautiful young lady. Her brown hair and brown eyes may not be as unusually beautiful as Rapunzel's golden locks or Ariel's wild red hair, but nobody could call her ugly.
Role Model: I would say that Belle is an excellent role model! She doesn't judge based on appearances, and she likes to read!
Superlatives: Best Role Model


1) Mulan

"Just because I look like a man doesn't mean

I have to smell like one."

Movie: Mulan
Challenges: Mulan definitely faces adversity--and overcomes it! She is a woman in a time and country where women are under-valued. She has to train for war, facing physical adversity. And she's got the huns riding her ass! But Mulan manages to face her challenges with bravery and heart, earning her #1 spot.
Age: 16
Personality: IMO, Mulan is one of the most under-appreciated Disney heroines. She kicks ass, and hardly gets any recognition for it. Mulan's heart courage motivate her to risk her life in order to protect her father by going to war in his place. Going to war shows courage in and of itself, but Mulan is also brave on the battlefield. Instead of shying away from hard work and staying in the background, Mulan rushes to the front of the fight. Mulan also displays quick thinking in the avalanche scene in which she is able to knock out the entire hun army with one rocket. She isn't without flaws, however. For instance, Mulan's rebellion, while showing advanced thought for her time period, is also foolhardy. She is lazy at the beginning of the film, not taking the time to do her chores properly or to study for the matchmaking. She even cheats! But I think her hard work in training more than makes up for her initial laziness.
Beauty: While Mulan doesn't have the advantage of wearing a beautiful dress or having long, flowing hair throughout the film like some heroines do, her beauty still shines through--both with and without her make-up!
Role Model: Mulan shows brilliant strength of character. While she loves Shang, she doesn't rely on him utterly--she is her own person. In fact, she saves him. Imagine that!
Superlatives: Most Kick-Ass, Most Changed at the End of the Film, Most Independent


Well, there you have it! I hope you enjoyed my list and please tell me what you're top ten Disney Heroines are! Here's some Disney-Princess related goodness to leave you with:

• An artist named Amy Mebberson has some adorable artwork called the Pocket Princesses. 
• And here is a song by the lovely youtuber Carrie from itswaypastmybedtime titled Why Can't I Be A Disney Princess? It speaks to my heart in a way that a song about Disney princesses probably shouldn't.

Brave

I'm so happy that I got to see Brave this weekend! I usually am nannying and babysitting so I get to have an excuse to see all the new Disney movies (the four-year-old was so confused about why I was balling in Toy Story 3) but since I'm in Virginia with grown ups for the summer I was worried I would have no one to go with. Fortunately, I went to visit a friend of mine who goes to the Naval Academy this weekend and roped him into seeing it with me. He was a pretty good sport about it.

Be Warned, there are SPOILERS!!

Brave tells the story of Merida, a Scottish princess who isn't ready for the marriage and strict rules that being a princess entails. She would rather roam free on adventures and settle down when she finds true love. This creates a rift between Merida and her mother, the queen. Fueled by anger, Merida searches for a way to change her mother (interestingly she doesn't even consider changing herself) so that she can live the life she wants. Merida follows the Will-O'-the-Wisps (blue floating light fairy things) to an old witch who gives her a cake that will change Merida's mother and thus her fate. Merida gives her mother the cake only to find that rather than making her change her mind about marriage, it turns the queen into a bear! Merida and her mother have two days to reverse the spell by "mending the bond" before the queen will be a bear forever!

First of all, let me just say that I didn't get any of that from the trailer. From the trailers I thought Merida was going to have to fight off a huge bear to prove her bravery or something. There wasn't even a hint of the whole mom-turns-into-an-animal plot. That isn't to say I didn't like it, but it did take me by surprise.

What I enjoyed most about Brave is how different it is from what Disney and Pixar normally do. There is no romance to speak of. Merida has no prince or true love's kiss. While the idea of a princess wanting to break free isn't new *cough*Jasmine*cough* the fact that there is no marriage or kiss or hero to speak of is definitely unique. The part of me that loves Happily-Ever-Afters was sad that Merida didn't get her prince, but having a heroine who is strong and brave enough not to need a prince is a happily ever after in its own way. 

Another difference was the distinct lack of animal-sidekick in Brave. Sure, the horse (Angus--brilliant name) was present, but he wasn't nearly as influential a character as, say, Maximus in Tangled. Brave is also Pixar's first female protagonist and their first fairy-tale, which I thought was interesting.

This movie was HILARIOUS! I cracked up throughout the whole thing, but especially right when the queen is turned into a bear. Normally human-in-animal-body comedy doesn't work for me, but for some reason watching the bear mime these prissy, feminine actions really tickled my funny bone. The triplets were also great--three little red-headed devils who can get away with anything.

As for the music, the only thing I can really say is that I don't remember it. True to a Pixar film, this isn't a musical-style movie, so all the music just kind of stayed in the background for me. My friend who saw it with me assured me the music was kick-ass though. I'll have to pay better attention next time I see it--and yes, there will be a next time.

The animation was, of course, lovely. Pixar and Disney are like a Super Team--they make magic. Incredible magic. I fell in love with Merida's hair. I watched the Tangled commentary on the DVD (because, you know, I'm a dork who has no life) where they mentioned that hair was one of the hardest things to animate. You can see why this would be a challenge for Tangled. I feel like in Brave Disney and Pixar were taking everything they'd learned about hair and showing it off--in a good way. Merida's hair was lifelike and vibrant as hell and simply beautiful.

Overall, if you haven't seen Brave yet, go kidnap a four-year-old and watch it RIGHT NOW!

Harry Potter World

So, this is a bit late. But only by a week! That's hardly anything, when you think about the whole scope of things. Really, how long is a week compared to the months I waited for each of the Harry Potter books to come out? Really?....It won't happen again. If only because I missed it.

The last you heard from me I was frolicking in Florida with my roommate, Julia. I have bunches to catch you up on, so here is a bulleted list of the major points that are going on in my life before the actual blog-content. I know, you're on pins and needles.

• Julia's family eats a ton. They go out to eat almost every day, and when they aren't eating out, her mom cooks amazing meals that could easily feed 10 people. I must have gained ten pounds in that little week I was there--I have no clue how Julia stayed skinny for the first 18 years of her life!
• I'm finally caught up on Once Upon a Time and WOW! Without any spoilers, I'll just say that there is so much going on and I can't wait until Sunday! On a side note, Julia knows the girl who plays young Snow White. How cool is that?
• I got sunburnt on my first day in Florida (I have very pale skin that resists sunscreen no matter how many times it's applied. It's like my superpower.) and spent the rest of the week under an umbrella with a towel draped over my legs while Julia had fun in the sun. Sadness.
• I GOT AN INTERNSHIP FOR THE SUMMER AND IT PAYS REAL MONEY
• I finally got my application for Italy, so now I just have to fill it out...I'll get right on that, I swear!
• I went to Harry Potter World!

It is this last bullet that I would like to expound upon. This was my first experience with Universal Studios ever. I'm a huge Disney World fan, so when I'm in Orlando I generally stay at Disney and don't move around much. But Julia and I (the huge potterheads we are) just had to see HP World, so we made the trip. It felt really weird to be in Orlando and see signs for Disney but not pull off, but I am glad I went--and both parks would have been too expensive for us broke college students.

Harry Potter World was amazing. We didn't even bother with the rest of the park at first, just headed straight for the castle and didn't look back until we'd done everything that we wanted to. 

We started with the castle ride because it had the longest wait and we knew it was a must see. We waited 90 minutes, and I'm not gonna lie, the outside portion of the line is brutal. However, it does move pretty regularly without long periods of standing still, which helps. I'd heard a lot about how the inside portion of the line was great, and for the most part it was. I really liked seeing the Mirror of Erised and Dumbledore's office and our little convo with the Golden Trio. My only problem was a plain door marked 'Kitchens'. Everyone knows that the entrance to the kitchens is behind the painting of a bowl of fruit, which would have been a great detail to add that wouldn't have been too hard. I also really would have liked to get a picture of me tickling the pear!

The ride itself was great! I would compare it to a combination of Soarin' and Dinosaur in Disney World, because it is intense and simulation-y, but not a roller coaster. It's been a while, so I'll admit to not remembering every detail about the ride, but I remember specifically thinking that they did an excellent job blending simulation and video with real life...if that makes any sense to you.

From there I got my wand. I didn't wait in line for the show at Ollivander's because we had to leave by 4 and didn't arrive in Universal until 11ish, so we were in a bit of a hurry to get everything done. Instead I just went in through Dervish and Bangs. I ended up choosing Hermione's, and I'm really happy with it. I originally wanted Draco's, then I got in line with Luna's, then I got out of line and picked up Lucius', and then I finally decided on Hermione. I like to think that it was calling to me :)

Next was lunch at the Three Broomsticks where I got the shepherd's pie and Julia got fish and chips and we both tried butterbeer. Frozen is better than non-frozen, by the way. Lunch was a bit expensive, but what do you expect in a theme park, I guess. I do think it was more expensive than Disney though.

We did the Tri-Wizard Tournament ride twice so we could experience both sides. I prefer the red side and Julia liked the blue. The wait for this ride was really short, the first time being 25 minutes and the second only 10 minutes.

After that we headed over to the Hulk, which had a very short wait, and was awesome! I lovvee roller coasters, and that really satisfied my fix. The Hulk was probably the biggest roller coaster I have been on to date, but it wasn't that bad. I keep telling people that so they will agree to go back with me.

As amazing as I thought Harry Potter World was, Universal itself didn't impress me much. Parking was very unorganized, the staff nowhere near as friendly as in Disney, there wasn't a lot for littler children to do (even the carousal was intense), and I felt like the copied a lot from Disney, without any of the magic.

As fun as it was to go on the more 'grown up' rides at Universal, my heart remains with Disney.

Top 10 Disney Animal Sidekicks

I've recently done a list of the Top 10 Disney Heroes, which inspired me to do another Top 10 list. So, here is my Top 10 Disney Animal Sidekicks! A word of warning that this is not a top Disney animal list, but an animal sidekick list. Because of that distinction I won't be judging all-animal movies such as Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Dumbo, Bambi, Lady and the Tramp etc.. Also, Genie doesn't count as an animal. That said, please enjoy and tell me what you think!

10) Rajah

Movie: Aladdin
Personality: We don't get to spend much time with Rajah in the movie, but we can infer a bit about her personality. She's protective and caring, and she loves Jasmine a heck of a lot. I chose to place Rajah on this list rather than another character because she shows such maturity when she allows Jasmine to escape the palace even though she knows it might mean she never sees her again. Their little goodbye moment is touching!
Funny: ...not really. It's a bit funny that Rajah likes to bite the panties off Jasmine's suitors, but she's nowhere near as funny as other animal sidekicks.
Helpfulness: Rajah protects Jasmine from unwanted suitors and gives her a lift up the tree when she wants to escape--I'd call that pretty helpful.
Superlatives: Most Underappreciated


9) Meeko

Movie: Pocahontas
Personality: Meeko is curious. He steals John Smith's compas and is all about leaping before looking (literally). Like a child, he doesn't always think things through. He can also be a bit selfish (i.e. not sharing cherries with the pug and such) but he's a good little friend for Pocahontas anyway.
Funny: He's not the funniest, but he has his moments. In particular his whole gambit with the pug (whose name I think is Percy? Maybe?) although I never really cared for that. Even as a child I was like, Why is Meeko torturing that dog? Barney told me that sharing is good! Share the cherries!!
Helpfulness: I'll admit to not having seen Pocahontas in a while, but I don't remember Meeko being helpful. He was more there for comic relief, letting Pocahontas and John Smith do all the work in the movie by themselves.
Superlatives: Most Refreshing Innocence


8) Pegasus

Movie: Hercules
Personality: Pegasus is devoted to Hercules, and just wants to look out for him. He doesn't like Meg at first (jealousy or horsey-premonition of her deception?) but he eventually comes around when Hercules is in trouble, showing how much friendship means to him.
Funny: A bit, but not the funniest. He doesn't have any stand out funny moments. I do like how he flies higher to scare Meg, but that's a bit mean-spirited as well.
Helpfulness: Yes! Pegasus is always ready to fly Herc into battle, even at risk to his own life, showing no fear!
Superlatives: Cutest as a Baby


7) Jaq and Gus

Movie: Cinderella
Personalities: Jaq and Gus are two fun-loving little mice who only want to help Cinderella, thwart the evil women of the house, and get past Lucifer. Jaq is the more intelligent of the two, whereas Gus is more of the half-mentally-disabled friend. Kind of like George and Lennie from of Mice and Men!
Funny: They are funny, but in a juvenile sort of way. They have run ins with the cat, and do lots of physical comedy. I prefer verbal comedy more, but they're all right.
Helpfulness: I'd say they're helpful! They help to make and organize Cinderella's dress for the ball, and then when she's trapped in her room they fetch the key so she can escape and *ahem* meet the love of her life.
Superlatives: Size Doesn't Matter


6) Sebastian

Movie: The Little Mermaid
Personality: Sabastian is our oldest and most wise Disney Animal Sidekick. He is some kind of member of King Tritan's court, although it's unclear what he does (it looks like conducting, but he gets demoted to babysitter, basically). Sabastian has a tough shell, pun intended, but a soft heart. He originally is furious with Ariel and gets her in trouble with her father because he thinks it's for her own good. However, later on he lets her find her own way and encourages her and her father to let her do what makes her happy.
Funny: Yup! Sabastian's humor is more for adults than children (other than the cat-and-mouse scenes between him and the chef, which I never enjoyed) which makes sense since he is an adult character. But his song Under the Sea is hilarious!
Helpfulness: I would say yes. He doesn't overtly save Ariel's life or anything, but he does help her and give her advice. He sings to set the mood so she and Eric will kiss, and would have succeeded if not for those awful eels!
Superlatives: Best Singer, Most Wise

5) Khan

Movie: Mulan

Personality: Khan doesn't have much of a personality. She is always there for Mulan, and is certainly a heroic character, but her heroics are so easily overlooked because she is such a background kind of character. We can tell that she is intelligent, resilient, loyal, and brave though. Not exactly stand out features in a Disney movie, but she's pretty awesome all the same.

Funny: Not particularly. Other than her heroic moments, Khan is kind of a background character, not really being very expressive.

Helpfulness: Extremely so! Not only does Khan help Mulan escape her home and get her to the army, she also covers her after bathing in the pond. Her true shining moment though is when she freaking saves Mulan, Mushu, Cricket, and Shang from an avalanche! An avalanche! 

Superlatives: Most Helpful

4) Abu

Movie: Aladdin
Personality: Abu is Aladdin's monkey sidekick, and he is Aladdin's best friend in every way. This means that he's a little possessive of Aladdin, and thus is jealous whenever Jasmine comes into the picture. Abu isn't the first to share or to offer to do something nice for someone else, but he does eventually help, even if it is with a bit of bad grace. He's a thief, so you can expect that he puts a bit too much importance on money and materiel objects. Abu is impulsive, but quick-witted and crafty.
Funny: I should say so! One of my favorite Abu-parts of the movie is when he impersonates Jasmine, trying to look all sexy with curves--gets me every time!
Helpfulness: Definitely! Abu helps Aladdin steal food and run away from the guards, he helps get Jasmine away from the melon-vendor by pretending to be the sultan, and he helps break Aladdin out of jail! Or at least undoes his handcuffs. However, Abu also sets Aladdin back when he can't contain his greed in the Cave of Wonders. For the most part though, Abu is a kick-butt helpful sidekick!
Superlatives: Craftiest


3) Mushu

Movie: Mulan
Personality: Mushu is ambitious and he starts out the movie lying, but he eventually turns around, fesses up, and turns out to be a good guardian for Mulan. He also has a great sense of humor!
Funny: Very! Mushu has a great, sarcastic sense of humor. "Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!" lol
Helpfulness: He complicates matters (the whole Ping fiasco) when Mulan first arrives at camp, but he is helpful overall because he looks out for Mulan and helps her defeat the huns at the end.
Superlatives: Funniest

2) Flounder

Movie: The Little Mermaid

Personality: Flounder is a chicken. Wait--he's a fish, but he acts like a chicken. He's scared of everything. He's also loyal to Ariel, and thus is willing to ignore his fears and follow her anywhere. In this way, Flounder has a special kind of courage, he is the Neville Longbottom of fish.

Funny: Flounder isn't as funny as a lot of our Disney Animal Sidekicks, but his facial expressions when he's scared (see above picture) can be pretty chuckle inducing.

Helpfulness: Flounder doesn't save the day or rescue Ariel or anything like that, but he sticks by her and helps get her to the boat to stop Eric's wedding, so he is sorta helpful.

Superlatives: Most Like Neville Longbottom

1) Maximus

Movie: Tangled
Personality: Maximus is all that. He's fierce and determined, loyal and courageous, with a strong sense of what is right and talent out the wazoo. I have to give my props to Disney, because I don't know how they were able to show so much personality and life in a horse, but they did it. Maximus can sword fight, has a bloodhound's sense of smell, and can read wanted posters. He's just...so good...soo good. But he's not all badass, he's got a soft side for Rapunzel and eventually for Flynn as well.
Funny: His facial expressions are hilarious! I also love his rivalry with Flynn, cracks me up every time.
Helpfulness: Yes! I have no idea how since he doesn't talk, but somehow Maximus manages to rally a team together and bust Flynn Rider out of jail, saving him from the hangman's noose.
Superlatives: Most Talented, Most Expressive, Best Animated, Most Changed At End of Movie


There you have it! By the way, if you want a surefire way to ruin your childhood, Google images of Disney characters. Oh. My. God. The things people draw!


I am listening to Waka Waka by Shakira.

Old People Are The Cutest

Recently, I have become obsessed with the utter balls of cuteness that are old people. It may seem a little weird to some of you. And it's true: old people are a little gross. They have lost most of their teeth and hair, their clothes smell like mothballs, they can't hear a thing you say, sometimes they can't talk much themselves, sometimes they're crazy, and they move pretty slowly. But...who cares? My roommate recently introduced me to the glory of old people, and I've procrastinated 4 days away googling them. Seriously, they are cuuuteee!! Who could resist or deny this face?

It's impossible. So, since I'm a bit pressed for time today, I decided to share some of the cutest old people with you. Enjoy!

This grandpa is so adorable! I want to adopt him and take him away form his current granddaughter who can't seem to stop poking his dangling ears. She obviously doesn't appreciate him as much as I would! I just love the fact that the grandpa is such a good sport for his granddaughters, So Cute!

And then there's this sweet little grandma! She's too cute! A fair warning though, inhaling helium can be dangerous, so watch out, peeps!

There are LOTS of cute old people on Betty White's Off Their Rockers. It's a show about old people pranking the younger generation. It's amazing what you can get away with when you're old! I will admit that I've only watched one episode and didn't bother continuing as it couldn't hold my interest too much, but the old people were so gosh-darned cute!

Now this couple is soooo adorable! I can only hope that someday I meet a man who plays piano and we can rock out little duets in our old age that will become Youtube Famous.

It just hurts, doesn't it? The cuteness, I mean. I think they old man shopping for a valentines day card is my favorite :)

And who could forget the King and Queen of Adorable Old People?

As the saying goes, Disney and Pixar told a better love story in 8 minutes without dialogue than Stephanie Meyer did in 500,000 words.

In other news, here's a quick, bulleted update on my life:

• Dance Marathon is next Friday....Nervous and Excited at the same time!
• Roomies and I meet a possible subleaser for next year tomorrow!
• I went home this weekend and it was lovely.
• My Italian is so awful I'm getting worried about studying in Italy next year.
• Rice Crispies were buy-one-get-one-free at the grocery store today! Oh, the little joys.

Top 10 Disney Heroes

I'm a Disney Fanatic, capital D and capital F. I honestly did not watch anything but Disney movies between kindergarten and 7th grade. This made high school a little awkward as I hadn't seen, you know, TV shows, or Titanic, or Die Hard, Star Wars, and The Breakfast Club or really anything that wasn't animated. But I was perfectly satisfied with my Disney movies. Who needs real people anyway (says the introvert)? Animated guys can be hot; Disney just makes them so good, you know? They're cute and smart and funny and noble and sometimes have castles--my chances of finding a Real Life man with a castle are pretty damn slim. So, in honor of my love for these fictional men who can never love me back, I have made this list of the top 10 Disney Heroes.

10) Prince Philip/Prince Charming/The Prince

"Now, Father, you're living in the past. This is the 14th century!"

"So this is love."

He doesn't speak...

Movies: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

I've combined these three because they are So.Freaking.Similar! They're all princes, all attractive, they all have castles, and none play a particularly important role in the films (with the exception of Philip as he slays the dragon and all). The Prince from Snow White was so unimportant that they didn't even bother to give him a name, for goodness sakes! So, nothing really stands out about these fellas, but their looks and castles were enough to earn them a spot on The List--even if it's the last spot.
Superlatives: Psh, yeah right

9) John Smith

"Pocahontas, that tree is talking to me."

Movie: Pocahontas
Age: ??
Personality: John is adventurous, brave, independent, and determined. He is prejudiced in the beginning (a bit of an asshole to be honest) but he changes his ways and actually is the first Disney Hero to get with a Princess who was of a different race. I would critique him by saying he doesn't out enough importance and value in his friends. He kinda leaves Thomas hanging to go off and do his own thing, which isn't necessarily bad, but Thomas is a pansy and he could have used some advice/guidance.
Looks: He's got great hair! John's got lovely eyes too, but we don't really get to see much of his body. Also, I abhor that hat he wears.
Occupation/Hobbies: He is a sailer and a settler. Not a glamorous job, and he's away a lot of the time, but it's something.
Castle: No
Superlatives: Best Hair

8) Tarzan

"GORRRRILLLA!"

Movie: Tarzan
Age: 20
Personality: Tarzan is kind and romantic. He places a strong importance on family, willing to anything to protect and help those he loves. He's also quite curious, and an extraordinarily fast learner. I think Tarzan's most shining character feature is his ability to love so deeply. He cares so much for his mother, family, friends, and Jane.
Looks: He's got a nice body, which is blatantly evident since all he wears is that ridiculously small loin cloth. I'm not a huge fan of his face (as mean as that sounds) and the way his toes can move about independently freaks me out too. But his body is just sooo good.
Occupation/Hobbies: No occupation to be found. Enjoys learning about humans, surfing around the treetops, and monkeying about (I'm so punny) with his animal family.
Castle: Hah, no, he's in the jungle for pete's sake!
Superlatives: Best Body

7) Jim Hawkins

"Look, I'm kind of in a hurry, ok? I've gotta find a place to hide 

and there's pirates chasing me..."

Movie: Treasure Planet
Age: 15 (Alas, a bit too young)
Personality:  Jim's a bit of a bad boy, and he's got some daddy issues. But he's a good guy underneath just looking for a bit of adventure. He loves his mom, which is a point in his favor. No dog, but he does get pretty close to the little floating blubber thing, Morph.
Looks:  Jim has an undeniable boyish charm. He's not sexy, per se, but he is attractive. He's got kind eyes and a happy, innocent smile. His scowl is pretty sexy though, if you can get past the whole 'he's only fifteen' thing.
Occupation/Hobbies:  After leaving home he is a deckhand. Not exactly a glamorous job, but he works hard. That's a good character trait. At the end of the movie he is a military cadet, which is excellent. This shows dedication and hard work, and a uniform. There's something about a man in uniform! His hobbies include treasure hunting, and riding around on his light-up-mini-sunfish-flying-sailboat/surfboard-looking thing. It's a dangerous hobby, but that just adds to the whole bad boy image.
Castle:  No castle, just an inn. The inn is by the water, which is nice, and I suppose I could live humbly...but it's no castle.
Superlatives: Best Hobbies

6) Captain Phoebus

"Candlelight, privacy, music. 

Can't think of a better place for hand-to-hand combat."

Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Age: ??
Personality: He's pretty funny! Not the funniest, but up there. He is a man of principle and integrity, and very noble, which is a plus. Other than that though, he doesn't stand out to much personality wise in the lineup. He's friendly with his horse, Achilles, which is a point in his favor. I love a guy who loves animals!
Looks: If I'm right, Phoebus is the first one with a beard, and it works for him. He's not classically handsome like Prince Eric, but he's got a ruggedness about him that is very attractive. Not a huge fan of his nose though.
Occupation/Hobbies: Both Phoebus and Shang are Captains, which I like. It's more of an actual career than Prince. I also like the whole military aspect of it, partly because my father was in the military, giving me a great deal of respect for military men, but also because it shows perseverance and dedication to work yourself up through the ranks.
Castle: No, and no chance of getting one.
Superlatives: Best Occupation Tie, Most Noble/Honorable


5) Captain Li Shang

"Um...You...You fight good."

Movie: Mulan
Age: Approx. 23
Personality: Shang isn't my favorite character, personality wise. He's tough, ambitious, prejudiced, and a bit too shy for his own good. He shows the determination and drive needed in a war, which is admirable in a military leader.
Looks: He's got a very nice body and strong jaw. I'm not the biggest fan of his hairdo, or his cape thing, but what're you gonna do. His body is smokin though!
Occupation/Hobbies: Captain, but someone told me that once he gets promoted to General that he's pretty much as close to Prince as he can get in China. I'm not sure how much they were exaggerating, but they know more about Chinese politics than I so I'll go with it. His hobbies include training his beautiful, beautiful body, martial arts, and riding horses.
Castle: No, but once he gets promoted to General they might give him some sort of fancy abode.
Superlatives: Best Occupation Tie


4) Aladdin

"Trouble? No way. You're only in trouble if you get caught."

Movie: Aladdin

Age: 18

Personality: Aladdin is smart, inventive, and hilarious. Plus, he's got a monkey friend--who doesn't love a guy who hangs with animals? He's got dreams and isn't afraid to reach for them. He is also manipulative and a liar. I understand that he is a product of his environment, he had to do whatever he could to survive on the streets and all, but there is no denying that he seems to be a pathological liar. So his personality isn't the best, but Aladdin is charming! That is, if his name is REALLY Aladdin.

Looks: Attractive, CHECK. I'm a sucker for his smile, and his abs. His clothes aren't the best--I don't care for his purple vest thing--but I can look past all that as long as he's smiling.

Occupation/Hobbies: He is a thief turned prince. To be honest, I liked him better as a thief. He was just so crafty! His hobbies are stealing and hanging around with Abu. He also likes to ride around on carpet. He's got a busy life, so I guess I can't blame him for not having very many hobbies.

Castle: Sort of? He moves in with Jasmine, so he gets a castle, but it's not really his. Plus, if he were to marry me, he wouldn't get the castle in the divorce, so we'd be back on the streets. His shack sure had a nice view though!
Superlatives: Craftiest

3) The Beast

"At-at least... I got to see you... one last time."

Movie:  Beauty and the Beast
Age: 21
Personality: In the beginning he's a bit rough around the edges. But with a little TLC, Beast bloomed! He's a bit shy and reserved, but he is very, very caring. His willingness to let Belle go, even though he loves her and she is his only chance of returning to normal, shows a true strength, love, and strength of moral character that many other Disney Heroes haven't had the opportunity to prove. And the way he tries so hard to woo Belle is just freaking adorable.
Looks: He's not the best looking Disney Hero, but he's unique. His eyes are really his best feature, be him beast or man. I think it's his nose that I'm not too crazy about. He's got a nice body though, as pervy as that sounds. And I like his flowing locks, shows there's still a bit of the beast left in him!
Occupation/Hobbies: He is a prince. As for hobbies, his library is HUGE, so you would think he likes to read, but the new version of the movie has a scene that reveals he doesn't know how to read, so perhaps not. The movie doesn't really say much about Beast's hobbies. From just what we know in the movie, it looks like he spends all his time sulking and wooing Belle. Perhaps kidnapping old men.
Castle: Yes! Scary at first, but happy at the end. I'm not a huge fan of the angel statues plastered all over it or the stained glass windows though--reminds me too much of a church. Still, IMO, any castle is better than no castle.
Superlatives: Most Growth as a Character, Best Eyes

2) Prince Eric

"Believe me, Grim, when I find the right girl, I'll know. 

Without a doubt, it'll just-BAM-hit me. Like lightning."

Movie: The Little Mermaid

Age: 18

Personality:  I think we can all agree that Eric is pretty friendly. He's willing to take in a random stranger from the beach, house her, clothe her, feed her, give her a tour of the town--all without even knowing her name. He's a good guy. AND he's got a dog (Max) who, while a slobbery mess, is still a point in his favor. However, he's also a bit clueless. He's so obsessed with finding the girl of his dreams in the beginning that he doesn't give Ariel a chance, but he eventually comes around and decides to forget about the mystery girl and get with Ariel. A pivotal decision that is ruined by Ursula, but whatever he still decided it. Also, he risked his life to save Ariel at the end, so that kind of makes up for it!

Looks:  Eric is a sexy beast. Good hair. Good eyes. Good smile. Good body. He's got it all. Very classic features. My only complaint would be that he is too classically handsome, there isn't really anything distinctive or special about him--other than being drop dead gorgeous, of course.

Occupation/Hobbies:  He is a prince, so I'm sure he has lots of princely duties. His hobbies appear to be sailing, playing the flute, and playing with his dog, Max. Music is very important to Eric. He's artistic!

Castle:  Yes! And it is lovely, if I do say so myself.  It's by the sea, very picturesque. I would totally live there.
Superlatives:  Best Castle, Best All Around

1) Flynn Rider (Eugene Fitzherbert)

"I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice.

 Here comes the smolder."

Movie: Tangled
Age: 26
Personality: Flynn is HILARIOUS. He is the funniest Disney hero by far; he's got this little sarcastic sense of humor that has a direct line to my funny bone. He's a little bit cocky (hence the smolder), but it works for him, and he can be sweet too. He's not the most open guy, and puts on a bit of bravado, but once you get to know him he opens up and shows his True Self--cue the singing birds. His willingness to die so that Rapunzel can be free from both the burden of her mother and of her hair is a testament to his good character.
Looks: Flynn is attractive and he has the bit of uniqueness that heroes like Prince Eric, Prince Philip, Prince Charming, and The Prince lack. IMO, he is the most attractive Disney Hero.
Occupation/Hobbies: Flynn is a thief. He...steals things. Then he helps Rapunzel and becomes a Prince, so it doesn't look like he has a real job. His hobbies are...stealing things. Whatever, he's still hilarious.
Castle: No castle. After he marries Rapunzel he gets to live in her castle with her parents, but he doesn't have one in his own right. In fact, I'm pretty sure before Rapunzel he probably just freeloaded at friends' places and was basically homeless.
Superlatives: Best Looks, Best Personality, Best Sense of Humor


So there you have it! My list of the Top 10 Disney Heroes! Keeping with the Disney theme, there is some amazing Disney artwork of the Princesses that you should definitely check out. It is beautiful!