Disney movies have been a prevalent force these past few days. My friends and I may all be in our late twenties, early thirties, but that teeny fact pays no mind to our overwhelming love for all things Walt & Co. My girlfriends and I have planned many a “sleepover,” sporting pajamas, sprawling out in the living room, and singing, dancing, and mimic-ing the voices of the characters. The only mention to our ages is the fact that dinner before is usually paired with some type of wine, and our movie time snack is whiskey eggnog—because who says eggnog is only seasonal? Summer is a season too, right?
My Disney-watching days aren’t exactly orthodox, but it hasn’t stopped me from loving them all the same. I have learned that Disney has not only provided much-needed entertainment throughout my life, but it has also taught me some valuable lessons. Here are some of the little nuggets of wisdom Disney has passed along.
Top Ten Things I Learned from Disney
10. Fish are friends ... not food. Well, in my case, fish are food too, so maybe this is a lesson I take with a grain of salt—or some herbs and a garlic rub.
9. Always listen to your father; otherwise, he’ll get angry and tear apart your secret room of trinkets with his trident.
8. Cleanliness is next to Godliness—just ask Cinder-elly and her assemblage of aids.
7. Never, ever, go out into a clearing during hunting season. Especially if you look a little game-y....
6. If you sing about your problems, it usually makes life better.
5. Never judge a book by its cover. Or a desk, or dresser ... or chipped tea-cup. You might find out that cup is, in fact, a little boy.
4. Little towns are rarely also quiet villages.
3. Stay true to your best friends. Even if one of you is a fox, and the other a hound.
2. Never accept apples from strangers. Or any fruit, for that matter. Especially if it’s from a creepy old woman.
1. Eyes are the window to the soul. This is why everyone’s eyes are so big.
Next time you pop open that bottle of red and pop in your favorite character flick, ask yourself, “What has Disney done for me?”
