Here is the Fan of the Month Interview with AudreyFreak, hope you enjoy!
1. Congratulations! How does it feel to be Fan of the Month?
Awesome! I didn't know people liked my articles and stuff that much. I was surprised by the votes. I love this site and the other fans so this feels like an honor ;)
2. Your favorite Princess and why?
Several months ago I'd have said Snow White right away but you guys have made me love Aurora just as much, so now I can't decide. They're both people I'd love to be more like. I love Aurora so much for how strong and unselfish she is while also being the gentlest person. SHE HAS A PERSONALITY, OK? It’s just quiet. I love how different Snow is from me- so confident around people, never impatient or rude, and outspoken. Her bossiness is both cute and hilarious.
3. Your least favorite Princess and why?
Belle, definitely. Although after coming here I respect her more because I understand her better, I've never sympathized with her outside of wanting adventure as a kid, and I find her hard to relate to. Her ingratitude and pretentious attitude annoy me, and she constantly gets praised for reasons the others will get hated for! It's mostly her fanbase that turned me off though. Sorry, I know that's unfair to Belle.
4. Your favorite Prince and why?
Unlike most people I actually LOVE the Prince- he’s so dorky, gentlemanly, cute, and not afraid to be romantic and emotional. Him or Aladdin, who I always loved. He’s so easy to like and feel for…and is cute.
5. Your least favorite Prince and why?
Probably Flynn. Like Rapunzel he's a mixture of several other heroes and that's a bit disappointing. I just don't really care for him, especially next to the other guys, though he's funny and (later) selfless, of course. But he mostly annoys me. I don't really know why.
6. Your favorite DP villain and why?
Gothel or Tremaine- I love those conniving, manipulative female characters! Gothel is the first Disney villain I felt bad for and was interesting. Tremaine is just classy and probably darker than we know.
7. Your least favorite DP villain and why?
Before I forget who he is again, Ratcliffe. Wait, who?
8. Your favorite DP movie and why?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, no doubt! ALWAYS loved it. It’s beautiful in every way and always makes me cry with its beauty and charm. /sappy
9. If you could chose one Disney heroine to be in the line-up, who would it be? Where would they rank on your pretty list and favorite list?
Definitely Jane. She’s got the perfect personality for the franchise (prim and proper but clumsy, artistic, enthusiastic, so cute), a prince, and Tarzan is king of the jungle- so if Mulan can be a princess, why not Jane? She’d be 4 or 5 for favorite, 5 or 6 for looks.
10. Which Princess do you relate to most and why?
The more I study her, the more I think Aurora. Aside from having the same MBTI type, we love nature and solitude, we have a romantic side, we have a sassy sense of humor, we’re awkward as heck around strange guys (OK, strangers in general), sometimes indecisive, sensitive, and we both want to do what is right, even if it gets in the way of our plans. She’s a much more charming version of me, minus my impatience. ;)
11. Who is your...
Prettiest?
Aurora. Don’t care if it’s cliché, she deserves it!
Funniest?
Snow White or Pocahontas. I know people think Poca is too serious but some of her reactions crack me up (“…Nothing’s happening.” “I especially love his smile.”).
Smartest?
Jasmine or Cinderella.
Nicest?
Snow White.
Most underrated?
I used to think Snow White but as she’s (thankfully) gotten more appreciation, then Aurora.
Favorite singing voice?
Aurora… gives me shivers!
Least favorite singing voice?
Ariel. I dislike the nasal tone to my voice and dislike it in hers, too. I think a mermaid should sound more ethereal, like Aurora, not pop star-ish.
Most annoying?
Belle or Merida in the first half.
Least annoying?
Mulan?
12. Your favorite DP couple and why?
Snow and her prince. So sweet they taste like the diabeetus. The epitome of young, innocent love.
13. Your least favorite DP couple and why?
I don’t think Flynn and Rapunzel are that good a couple. They feel forced and looks-wise just look strange together to me.
14. Your favorite DP song and why?
When Will My Life Begin? (seriously, am I the only one who likes that song? And I don‘t even like pop music!), its reprise, or Just Around the Riverbend. They’re so catchy and WWMLB helps me work! It’s also the first Disney thing I ever related to, after never understanding what people mean when they say they “relate” to a DP.
15. Your least favorite DP song and why?
Part of Your World. It just bores me.
16. What is your favorite song from each DP movie? (It doesn't have to be sung by the DP)
Snow White: Heigh-Ho
Sleeping Beauty: The Gifts of Beauty and Song
Cinderella: Sing Sweet Nightingale
The Little Mermaid: Kiss the Girl
Beauty and the Beast: I guess the Prologue isn’t actually a song, so Belle Reprise or Be Our Guest
Aladdin: Prince Ali
Mulan: I’ll Make a Man Out of You
Pocahontas: Listen With Your Heart
Princess and the Frog: Friends on the Other Side
Tangled: When Will My Life Begin or Reprise
17. Who is your favorite character from each DP movie, besides the DP?
Snow White: Doc
Sleeping Beauty: Fauna, who is underrated in her hilariousness
Cinderella: Tremaine
The Little Mermaid: Triton
Beauty and the Beast: the Beast
Aladdin: the Genie
Mulan: Mushu
Pocahontas: Nakoma
Princess and the Frog: Naveen
Tangled: Gothel
18. Favorite and least favorite DP sidekick?
Favorite: the Genie. He’s so hilarious and means so well but has a really sad side to him. He really wants to see Aladdin succeed and feels for him, even if he doesn’t agree with the way he does things. He tries to help him but lets him make his own mistakes while being there for him.
Least: Chip would get annoying. You can only put him in the cupboard for so long before be breaks back out to talk your ear off.
19. Favorite Disney movie? (Not being a DP or Pixar movie)
The Lion King.. Nostalgia City!
20. Favorite Pixar movie?
Toy Story… same
21. Which DP do you want to be best friends with and why?
I’d love to be friends with all of them and have trouble narrowing it down to Snow White, Cinderella, Tiana, and Mulan. I’ve always wanted a loyal, serious-minded friend like they are (well, the last 3 are serious). Snow would make me feel better and bring me out of my shell, Cindy would be my shoulder to try on, Tiana would build me up, and Mulan is utterly sweet and be cool with staying at home on Friday night. Each of them would inspire me to be a better person, which is what I want in friendship.
22. Which DP do you think you would not get along with and why?
Probably Jasmine… she kept running away from her duties and that would annoy me. Plus, she’s very confrontational and I prefer not getting into heated arguments. Then she’d push me too far and I’d get snappy right back and we’d start pulling hair. I hate to keep picking on Belle but I have a natural reaction to be super contrary with hipsters. I would immaturely tell her her favorite book is mainstream and even Gaston is reading it and even more immaturely enjoy her reaction.
23. Favorite crossover couple? (the princess with another Disney character or prince)
Aurora and Hercules (gentle, super feminine, beautiful princess in need of rescuing by a gentle, super masculine, adorable guy… squee!) or Mulan and the Beast. Seriously, she’s so much like Beauty in Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast. They’d be cute! She wouldn’t have to argue with him like Belle, her humble, shy, awkward, and caring personality would win him over. Weirdly, I used to ship her with Jim Hawkins when Treasure Planet came out for no reason other than they’d look cute.
24. Have you ever been to any of the Disney theme parks? Which one? If not, which one would you like to go to?
I’ve never been to Disney ANYTHING and have always to badly since I was little ;( Alas, I’m poor.
25. What are your hopes on...
Fanpop?
I honestly hope you guys stay here for a long time. I love talking to all of you! This site is fantastic for meeting sane fans.
Frozen?
I’m disappointed that it sounds like Tangled, that Anna sounds like a generic spunky heroine, and like PATF they probably twisted it beyond recognition but I’m still excited about it, because I LOVED The Snow Queen, and the fact that we finally have official Nordic princesses. I also can’t wait to see how Elsa will be. she sounds like a feminine, sophisticated princess which I've been wanting bad because we haven’t had one for a lonnnng time, we’re overdue! I hope she’s cool (pun not intended). She sounds interesting.
Future Disney movies?
I hope they stop trying so hard to 1) please EVERYONE (especially about using EVERY race and ethnicity) with political correctness and 2) focus on making money. Both to a degree are fine but now, it’s all Disney can think of. I wish they would stop changing the fairy tales to death and let their creativity flow without worrying about marketing strategies- they might find their movies as loved as our old favorites again!
1. Congratulations! How does it feel to be Fan of the Month?
Awesome! I didn't know people liked my articles and stuff that much. I was surprised by the votes. I love this site and the other fans so this feels like an honor ;)
2. Your favorite Princess and why?
Several months ago I'd have said Snow White right away but you guys have made me love Aurora just as much, so now I can't decide. They're both people I'd love to be more like. I love Aurora so much for how strong and unselfish she is while also being the gentlest person. SHE HAS A PERSONALITY, OK? It’s just quiet. I love how different Snow is from me- so confident around people, never impatient or rude, and outspoken. Her bossiness is both cute and hilarious.
3. Your least favorite Princess and why?
Belle, definitely. Although after coming here I respect her more because I understand her better, I've never sympathized with her outside of wanting adventure as a kid, and I find her hard to relate to. Her ingratitude and pretentious attitude annoy me, and she constantly gets praised for reasons the others will get hated for! It's mostly her fanbase that turned me off though. Sorry, I know that's unfair to Belle.
4. Your favorite Prince and why?
Unlike most people I actually LOVE the Prince- he’s so dorky, gentlemanly, cute, and not afraid to be romantic and emotional. Him or Aladdin, who I always loved. He’s so easy to like and feel for…and is cute.
5. Your least favorite Prince and why?
Probably Flynn. Like Rapunzel he's a mixture of several other heroes and that's a bit disappointing. I just don't really care for him, especially next to the other guys, though he's funny and (later) selfless, of course. But he mostly annoys me. I don't really know why.
6. Your favorite DP villain and why?
Gothel or Tremaine- I love those conniving, manipulative female characters! Gothel is the first Disney villain I felt bad for and was interesting. Tremaine is just classy and probably darker than we know.
7. Your least favorite DP villain and why?
Before I forget who he is again, Ratcliffe. Wait, who?
8. Your favorite DP movie and why?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, no doubt! ALWAYS loved it. It’s beautiful in every way and always makes me cry with its beauty and charm. /sappy
9. If you could chose one Disney heroine to be in the line-up, who would it be? Where would they rank on your pretty list and favorite list?
Definitely Jane. She’s got the perfect personality for the franchise (prim and proper but clumsy, artistic, enthusiastic, so cute), a prince, and Tarzan is king of the jungle- so if Mulan can be a princess, why not Jane? She’d be 4 or 5 for favorite, 5 or 6 for looks.
10. Which Princess do you relate to most and why?
The more I study her, the more I think Aurora. Aside from having the same MBTI type, we love nature and solitude, we have a romantic side, we have a sassy sense of humor, we’re awkward as heck around strange guys (OK, strangers in general), sometimes indecisive, sensitive, and we both want to do what is right, even if it gets in the way of our plans. She’s a much more charming version of me, minus my impatience. ;)
11. Who is your...
Prettiest?
Aurora. Don’t care if it’s cliché, she deserves it!
Funniest?
Snow White or Pocahontas. I know people think Poca is too serious but some of her reactions crack me up (“…Nothing’s happening.” “I especially love his smile.”).
Smartest?
Jasmine or Cinderella.
Nicest?
Snow White.
Most underrated?
I used to think Snow White but as she’s (thankfully) gotten more appreciation, then Aurora.
Favorite singing voice?
Aurora… gives me shivers!
Least favorite singing voice?
Ariel. I dislike the nasal tone to my voice and dislike it in hers, too. I think a mermaid should sound more ethereal, like Aurora, not pop star-ish.
Most annoying?
Belle or Merida in the first half.
Least annoying?
Mulan?
12. Your favorite DP couple and why?
Snow and her prince. So sweet they taste like the diabeetus. The epitome of young, innocent love.
13. Your least favorite DP couple and why?
I don’t think Flynn and Rapunzel are that good a couple. They feel forced and looks-wise just look strange together to me.
14. Your favorite DP song and why?
When Will My Life Begin? (seriously, am I the only one who likes that song? And I don‘t even like pop music!), its reprise, or Just Around the Riverbend. They’re so catchy and WWMLB helps me work! It’s also the first Disney thing I ever related to, after never understanding what people mean when they say they “relate” to a DP.
15. Your least favorite DP song and why?
Part of Your World. It just bores me.
16. What is your favorite song from each DP movie? (It doesn't have to be sung by the DP)
Snow White: Heigh-Ho
Sleeping Beauty: The Gifts of Beauty and Song
Cinderella: Sing Sweet Nightingale
The Little Mermaid: Kiss the Girl
Beauty and the Beast: I guess the Prologue isn’t actually a song, so Belle Reprise or Be Our Guest
Aladdin: Prince Ali
Mulan: I’ll Make a Man Out of You
Pocahontas: Listen With Your Heart
Princess and the Frog: Friends on the Other Side
Tangled: When Will My Life Begin or Reprise
17. Who is your favorite character from each DP movie, besides the DP?
Snow White: Doc
Sleeping Beauty: Fauna, who is underrated in her hilariousness
Cinderella: Tremaine
The Little Mermaid: Triton
Beauty and the Beast: the Beast
Aladdin: the Genie
Mulan: Mushu
Pocahontas: Nakoma
Princess and the Frog: Naveen
Tangled: Gothel
18. Favorite and least favorite DP sidekick?
Favorite: the Genie. He’s so hilarious and means so well but has a really sad side to him. He really wants to see Aladdin succeed and feels for him, even if he doesn’t agree with the way he does things. He tries to help him but lets him make his own mistakes while being there for him.
Least: Chip would get annoying. You can only put him in the cupboard for so long before be breaks back out to talk your ear off.
19. Favorite Disney movie? (Not being a DP or Pixar movie)
The Lion King.. Nostalgia City!
20. Favorite Pixar movie?
Toy Story… same
21. Which DP do you want to be best friends with and why?
I’d love to be friends with all of them and have trouble narrowing it down to Snow White, Cinderella, Tiana, and Mulan. I’ve always wanted a loyal, serious-minded friend like they are (well, the last 3 are serious). Snow would make me feel better and bring me out of my shell, Cindy would be my shoulder to try on, Tiana would build me up, and Mulan is utterly sweet and be cool with staying at home on Friday night. Each of them would inspire me to be a better person, which is what I want in friendship.
22. Which DP do you think you would not get along with and why?
Probably Jasmine… she kept running away from her duties and that would annoy me. Plus, she’s very confrontational and I prefer not getting into heated arguments. Then she’d push me too far and I’d get snappy right back and we’d start pulling hair. I hate to keep picking on Belle but I have a natural reaction to be super contrary with hipsters. I would immaturely tell her her favorite book is mainstream and even Gaston is reading it and even more immaturely enjoy her reaction.
23. Favorite crossover couple? (the princess with another Disney character or prince)
Aurora and Hercules (gentle, super feminine, beautiful princess in need of rescuing by a gentle, super masculine, adorable guy… squee!) or Mulan and the Beast. Seriously, she’s so much like Beauty in Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast. They’d be cute! She wouldn’t have to argue with him like Belle, her humble, shy, awkward, and caring personality would win him over. Weirdly, I used to ship her with Jim Hawkins when Treasure Planet came out for no reason other than they’d look cute.
24. Have you ever been to any of the Disney theme parks? Which one? If not, which one would you like to go to?
I’ve never been to Disney ANYTHING and have always to badly since I was little ;( Alas, I’m poor.
25. What are your hopes on...
Fanpop?
I honestly hope you guys stay here for a long time. I love talking to all of you! This site is fantastic for meeting sane fans.
Frozen?
I’m disappointed that it sounds like Tangled, that Anna sounds like a generic spunky heroine, and like PATF they probably twisted it beyond recognition but I’m still excited about it, because I LOVED The Snow Queen, and the fact that we finally have official Nordic princesses. I also can’t wait to see how Elsa will be. she sounds like a feminine, sophisticated princess which I've been wanting bad because we haven’t had one for a lonnnng time, we’re overdue! I hope she’s cool (pun not intended). She sounds interesting.
Future Disney movies?
I hope they stop trying so hard to 1) please EVERYONE (especially about using EVERY race and ethnicity) with political correctness and 2) focus on making money. Both to a degree are fine but now, it’s all Disney can think of. I wish they would stop changing the fairy tales to death and let their creativity flow without worrying about marketing strategies- they might find their movies as loved as our old favorites again!