Puppy Love
Now that my oldest is five, I've been letting him watch a bunch of Disney movies, especially the older ones. The other day I was thinking about my favorite movies as a kid, and why I liked them.
I realized that the movies I loved all had something in common.
The hero.
Yes, my twistedness started young. Some of my favorite heroes were Charlie the ex-con dog (All Dogs Go To Heaven), Butch the street-smart dog (Lady and the Tramp) and Robin the saving-the-poor and antagonizing-the-rich fox (Robin Hood).
These characters are wild and flirtatious. Charmers.
What do your favorite childhood cartoon heroes say about you? Have your tastes matured? (unlike mine? Heehee.)
I realized that the movies I loved all had something in common.
The hero.
Yes, my twistedness started young. Some of my favorite heroes were Charlie the ex-con dog (All Dogs Go To Heaven), Butch the street-smart dog (Lady and the Tramp) and Robin the saving-the-poor and antagonizing-the-rich fox (Robin Hood).
These characters are wild and flirtatious. Charmers.
What do your favorite childhood cartoon heroes say about you? Have your tastes matured? (unlike mine? Heehee.)
Comments
I love them too.
LOL
I haven't matured much, sorry Jessica.
I do love the Prince in Sleeping Beauty though. When he steps into the waltz in the forest...sigh...I love that!
Katie, I've heard of that movie but never saw it. Wild and carefree, definitely crush-worthy. LOL
Eeeek! Terri, I CANNOT believe you dared to admit such a thing on my blog. LOL!!!
I loved all the same ones you named, Jessie. The bad boys always did it for me, too. But I must admit having a thing for each and every prince charming as well. Cinderella's, Sleeping Beauty's, and Snow White's.
Oh, and a more contemporary hero that I LOVED was Tarzan, in Disney's newest version. HE was drawn SOOOO hot with all those muscles. Heh. Oh, and I liked that he was gentle, yet wild and untamed, all rolled into one. SIGH...
~ Wendy
Thunder (a horse always there to rescue but never having a home)
Run Joe Run (German Sheperd always there to rescue, but never able to find his owner)
Benji (always lost and trying to find his way home)
I hope there are no psychologists reading this; remember, I was 10.
Later on my mom taught me an important lesson: John not Ponch, Luke, not Beau.
Jody: I know, right? There's always a great romance in a Disney movie. :-)
Actually, All Dogs Go To Heaven isn't a Disney movie. Just thought I'd throw that out there since I didn't in my post. :-)
Wendy, I LOVE the reading heroines. Sassy heroines are fun, but I relate better to the bookworms. LOL
So you're a crier, huh Donna? *grin*
I'm a fan of the Beast in the Beauty and the Beast. It's kind of got a redemption story about it. I like that he's all surly in the beginning but that love changes him. *sigh*
Hmm... My heroes? I'd really have to think about that. No, no. It just came to me. The underdogs. ALWAYS rooted for the underdogs. Felt a huge, warm spot in my heart for them. Yep, that's it.
Hmm... My heroes? I'd really have to think about that. No, no. It just came to me. The underdogs. ALWAYS rooted for the underdogs. Felt a huge, warm spot in my heart for them. Yep, that's it.
My favorites have to have a sense of humor. Once they have that, it's all good. :D
I was thinking about Beauty and the Beast the other day. Yeah, it's a little more recent than some of the others but I think I really relate to heroes that are the underdog. That have to go through a huge transformation to become who we know they're supposed to be.
Angie, that was probably a good thing for you. LOL!
Danyelle, you're right. :-) A sense of humor is a must!
Awww, Janna. I love how some of you root for the underdogs. :-) You're the sweet and honest one! I think you might've rubbed off on me? LOL
Linda, those are all great guys! And stories. The hero is a normal guy, but I always think there's something that sets him apart, raises him just a tad higher. Like in Dirty Dancing, he has a reputation, he's wild, but he's an honest worker, and passionate. :-)
Hi Sarah, Fred wouldn't be my kind of guy either. lol So you never watched any Disney movies at all??? There's a lot of really good ones, old and new.
Jaime, I'm pretty sure it does! LOL
Besides, there's way too many REAL sad things in this world. Don't want it in my entertainment.
Hey Jennifer,
You're so right about the redemption. My aunt told her daughter that Beauty and the Beast was kind of like Jesus, and how Jesus's love changes us from a selfish beast to beautiful and giving. :-)
Blessings,
Susan
I really loved Jeremy-the funny crow-from 'The Secret of Nimh', Meeko- the funny raccoon from 'Pocahontas', Foofur-the funny, stray dog from 'Foofur'(not disney), and the fairies who make the birthday cake with magic and shrink themselves in 'Sleeping Beauty' when I was younger. So- I guess I was a fan of funny, magical characters...and ones who baked(that's funny to realize now)! :)
Thanks for posting and the memory. Cheers!
Have a great night!
I liked the heroine and the hero... really, it was the romance I looked for.
Go figure!
Genny, it is kind of fun. :)
LOL Diane! You're right, of course. :-)
Dara, too funny! Coincidence? I think not... LOL
Pen Pen, that is funny, esp. the baking thing. Some of those characters you named I don't even recognize. LOL Guess we notice different things. :-)
Nancy, glad it brought back good memories. :-)
Gwen, you never know, that kind of heroine might make a comeback. Look at Bella in Twilight. The young girls who love her will eventually be women who might enjoy the same kind of adult heroine.
Krista, no story is as good withoug romance, imo. LOL
So I guess I need to see that movie, Newsies? It sounds good. :-)
Julie, Belle was pretty smart. :-) And feisty. LOL
Disney specifically - Old Yeller. The hero character for me was the older son who lived up to an awesome level of responsibility.
Man, I'm hitting this really late! Lol....sorry!
Hmmmmm Disney heroes? It's not a cartoon, but I had(or have, what's the difference!!??) a HUGE crush on Jessie Tuck from Tuck Everlasting *big grin* He's really cute : ) I have always loved Beauty and the Beast. I love Beast's quiet loving/caring side.
However, I must admit that it's a bit hard to list cartoon cuties/heroes, when there are so many in the movies I watch more nowish : ) *daydreaming....* There are WAY too many to name!
Great idea for a post!
Hannah
Hannah