Disney Ponderings . . .

We often find ourselves so wholly wrapped up in Disney movies that we accept the preposterous without question. Sometimes it’s necessary to check a little realism at the door and opt for the warm embrace of the imagination. But every once in a while, we snap back to reality just enough to have some lingering questions. Like these:

Why do they even have that lever?

A trap door right in front of your secret lair with a lever that’s easily mistaken for the one to get in to your secret lair? Poor planning, we say.

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

We feel unsatisfied with the lack of answer provided by the Mad Hatter.

What was Flower’s name?

Again, he must have had one before Bambi thought it was Flower and he said that was fine and never went back.

What is the grey stuff?

We grant you that it’s delicious. But is it mousse? Cake? Pudding?

Did Elsa want to build a snowman?

She said “go away.” But that’s not no. And we all know why she said that. And then she did build one. So… we’re thinking yes? She just never said.

What is the most wonderful thing about Tiggers?

We know that technically it’s Tiggers are wonderful things, but that’s a little like using the word in the definition. No? And the rest of the song has so many possibilities it’s hard to figure out which one is the most wonderful.

How did Cruella De Vil possibly pass her driving test?

She’s just atrocious. Stay off the roads, people.

Did Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather ever learn to bake a cake (sans magic)?

Because let’s face it, their first go around wasn’t exactly bakery level.

What’s in this gumbo?

We have uses for the recipe.

Where did the Genie go at the end of Aladdin?

Beach? Log cabin? Disney World? What does one do when one’s a Genie and one is finally free?

Does Prince Charming have a brother?

Okay, this one isn’t technically from a movie. But we’re just… asking for a friend. (*wink*)

Don't we all feel better after getting those things off our chests?