1. How does it feel to be Fan of the Month?
I was Fan of the Month once a long time ago and while back then it was a bit of a shock this time, it's not that surprising :) I don't mean that in a self-centered way, comparing to how active I was in the past to now, I like to think I'm somewhat well-known for a ton of users here like KataraLover or sunnyfields. I'm honored to be the first Fan of the Month since it has been brought back.
2. Who is your favorite princess and why?
My favorite princess is Mulan because I used to relate to not being good enough for my family and wanted to do something to make them proud. My favorite thing about Mulan is although she's trained to fight for the army, she uses quick thinking and ideas in the end. She's a good example of the idea that violence is not always the best way to win, sometimes just using your brain is enough.
3. Your favorite & why:
Prince:
Eugene; even though he's pretty cocky and vain, he has good character development, already cares for this crazy girl with long hair after spending barely a day with her, and I love some of his sarcasm and his deadpan comments ("Guys, I want a caste")
Disney Princess Song:
Part of Your World; I love the animation used for this musical number, Ariel's excitement as she shows Flounder her collection and wanting to know more about the human world, and I love Jodi Benson's singing for this song. I heard different versions of this song when I was a kid and I love every single one (except maybe Carly Rae Jepson's version)
Disney Princess sidekick:
Genie. Robin Williams did an amazing job on this character, I still get excited any time I see Genie anywhere or when I hear Genie's quotes or songs. I actually got a Genie ornament for my husband for Christmas because we both love Genie so much
Disney Princess Villain:
Ursula. She's someone who is evil and looks fabulous doing it. She's so incredibly manipulative, has the best villain laugh, and I'm one of those crazy people who likes to say "Ursula didn't do anything wrong" (as a joke, of course). One deleted scene for the movie actually had her making an impossible deal with a side character, wanting a plant that wasn't in bloom that time of year in exchange for whatever that character wanted and knowing that he wasn't going to be able to pull through.
Disney Princess Movie score:
Haircut from Mulan. This score gets me so pumped no matter how many times I listen to it.
Disney Princess Sequel:
Aladdin and the King of Thieves. While the animation isn't the greatest (seriously, why does Jasmine look like that?) and while Aladdin being reunited with his long lost father is a cliche sequel plot idea, we actually have a good reason why Cassim was gone for so long and Aladdin's relationship with his dad is realistic because just because Cassim is reunited with his son that doesn't mean he's automatically going to stop being a thief and give up his lifelong dream. There's going to be tension and there's going to be a fight for them and Aladdin ends up not wanting to see his father again halfway through and it's for a realistic and relatable reason. The movie doesn't feel that forced, especially for a cheap sequel, and the fact Robin Williams returned for this movie is a plus
4. What scene from a Disney movie is your favorite?:
There's kinda a 3-way tie for this one; Stand Out from A Goofy Movie, Simba walking up Pride Rock and taking his place as king after the battle in The Lion King, and the entire climax of Endgame (technically Disney!)
5. Did you ever have a crush on a Disney Prince or Princess? If so, which one?
Let's see....Jasmine, Aladdin, Eric, Rapunzel, and Eugene
6. Would you rather:
Be a mermaid or a frog?: A mermaid
Have a dragon and a cricket as sidekicks or a lightning bug and a crocodile?: Dragon and cricket!
Have the most beautiful voice or be the most beautiful girl?: Voice, I'm already beautiful :)
Marry a peasant or a prince?: It would depend
Be a princess or a peasant?:
Princess :)
7. What's your favorite thing about this spot?
The picks, articles, and the fans all coming together to talk about their favorite princesses and other characters
8. Is there anything you would like to change about this spot?
I guess it would be I wish people would understand that who is and isn't in the lineup isn't common knowledge. When I first joined this spot I didn't even know there was an official DP franchise until I created a poll including other heroines, both live action and animated, and got some negative comments on it. The same with when I returned and tried to include Moana, Anna, and Elsa in a countdown.
9. Is there anything a princess has you wish you had?
Ariel's beautiful voice :)
10. What is your favorite Disney movie?
A Goofy Movie! While it's a short movie with a cliched plot, every second of it is so fun to watch and I still laugh at all the jokes, even the most ridiculous ones ("WHO'S YOU'RE FAVORITE POSSUM??"). The characters are likable, the songs are enjoyable and fun to sing along to, and I love seeing Goofy and Max's relationship get better as the movie goes on.
I was Fan of the Month once a long time ago and while back then it was a bit of a shock this time, it's not that surprising :) I don't mean that in a self-centered way, comparing to how active I was in the past to now, I like to think I'm somewhat well-known for a ton of users here like KataraLover or sunnyfields. I'm honored to be the first Fan of the Month since it has been brought back.
2. Who is your favorite princess and why?
My favorite princess is Mulan because I used to relate to not being good enough for my family and wanted to do something to make them proud. My favorite thing about Mulan is although she's trained to fight for the army, she uses quick thinking and ideas in the end. She's a good example of the idea that violence is not always the best way to win, sometimes just using your brain is enough.
3. Your favorite & why:
Prince:
Eugene; even though he's pretty cocky and vain, he has good character development, already cares for this crazy girl with long hair after spending barely a day with her, and I love some of his sarcasm and his deadpan comments ("Guys, I want a caste")
Disney Princess Song:
Part of Your World; I love the animation used for this musical number, Ariel's excitement as she shows Flounder her collection and wanting to know more about the human world, and I love Jodi Benson's singing for this song. I heard different versions of this song when I was a kid and I love every single one (except maybe Carly Rae Jepson's version)
Disney Princess sidekick:
Genie. Robin Williams did an amazing job on this character, I still get excited any time I see Genie anywhere or when I hear Genie's quotes or songs. I actually got a Genie ornament for my husband for Christmas because we both love Genie so much
Disney Princess Villain:
Ursula. She's someone who is evil and looks fabulous doing it. She's so incredibly manipulative, has the best villain laugh, and I'm one of those crazy people who likes to say "Ursula didn't do anything wrong" (as a joke, of course). One deleted scene for the movie actually had her making an impossible deal with a side character, wanting a plant that wasn't in bloom that time of year in exchange for whatever that character wanted and knowing that he wasn't going to be able to pull through.
Disney Princess Movie score:
Haircut from Mulan. This score gets me so pumped no matter how many times I listen to it.
Disney Princess Sequel:
Aladdin and the King of Thieves. While the animation isn't the greatest (seriously, why does Jasmine look like that?) and while Aladdin being reunited with his long lost father is a cliche sequel plot idea, we actually have a good reason why Cassim was gone for so long and Aladdin's relationship with his dad is realistic because just because Cassim is reunited with his son that doesn't mean he's automatically going to stop being a thief and give up his lifelong dream. There's going to be tension and there's going to be a fight for them and Aladdin ends up not wanting to see his father again halfway through and it's for a realistic and relatable reason. The movie doesn't feel that forced, especially for a cheap sequel, and the fact Robin Williams returned for this movie is a plus
4. What scene from a Disney movie is your favorite?:
There's kinda a 3-way tie for this one; Stand Out from A Goofy Movie, Simba walking up Pride Rock and taking his place as king after the battle in The Lion King, and the entire climax of Endgame (technically Disney!)
5. Did you ever have a crush on a Disney Prince or Princess? If so, which one?
Let's see....Jasmine, Aladdin, Eric, Rapunzel, and Eugene
6. Would you rather:
Be a mermaid or a frog?: A mermaid
Have a dragon and a cricket as sidekicks or a lightning bug and a crocodile?: Dragon and cricket!
Have the most beautiful voice or be the most beautiful girl?: Voice, I'm already beautiful :)
Marry a peasant or a prince?: It would depend
Be a princess or a peasant?:
Princess :)
7. What's your favorite thing about this spot?
The picks, articles, and the fans all coming together to talk about their favorite princesses and other characters
8. Is there anything you would like to change about this spot?
I guess it would be I wish people would understand that who is and isn't in the lineup isn't common knowledge. When I first joined this spot I didn't even know there was an official DP franchise until I created a poll including other heroines, both live action and animated, and got some negative comments on it. The same with when I returned and tried to include Moana, Anna, and Elsa in a countdown.
9. Is there anything a princess has you wish you had?
Ariel's beautiful voice :)
10. What is your favorite Disney movie?
A Goofy Movie! While it's a short movie with a cliched plot, every second of it is so fun to watch and I still laugh at all the jokes, even the most ridiculous ones ("WHO'S YOU'RE FAVORITE POSSUM??"). The characters are likable, the songs are enjoyable and fun to sing along to, and I love seeing Goofy and Max's relationship get better as the movie goes on.
Stepmothers are always seen as evil or bad in these movies but what if there is another side to the story and they have their reasons for their actions >>>
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Disclaimer: This is for assignment purpose
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Geronimi, C., Luske, H., & Jackson, W. (1950). Cinderella
[Film]. United States: Walt Disney Productions.
Greno, N. (2010). Tangled [Film]. United States: Walt Disney
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