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- June 19, 2016
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10 Dirty jokes in Disney and Pixar movies that slipped by you the first time.
When you think of a Disney film, you probably envision wholesome children’s movies that are fun for the whole family to watch. But hidden beneath the vivid animation, lovable characters, bright colors, and the catchy soundtracks, Disney execs have a longstanding history of sliding in sexual and inappropriate adult jokes. You may not have caught on to these naughty jokes the first time around, but we guarantee you’ll be taking notice the next time you hit up the movie theater.
For a child, these inappropriate jokes definitely fly right over their head. But parents who accompany their kids to the movies are likely to scoff at scenes that make reference to sex, rape, and incest. For example, the Disney film Hercules included an incest joke pertaining to the classic Greek tragedy Oedipus. In the play, the mythical king marries his mother and has four children with her. Hercules leaves a theater and makes the comment, “That Oedipus thing? Man, I thought I had problems!” Kids are definitely not old enough to understand what an Oedipus complex is, but parents will surely cringe as soon as they here this line.
But incest jokes are only the tip of the iceberg. Disney has also made reference to rape in one of its children’s films. In the Muppet Treasure Island, Miss Piggy is dating a pirate, and when she tries to explain her new relationship to Kermit, she describes it as, “ He was a pirate, I was a lady… you know the story.” Miss Piggy makes reference to the history of pirates raping and pillaging women and slaves on their ships. This definitely isn’t a laughing matter, but Disney execs seemed to think it was A-okay to include this reference in the film.
Other hidden jokes aren’t quite as cringeworthy as the rape and incest humor. In the movie Toy Story 3, Mrs. Potato Head’s lips are ripped off by Lotso. Mr. Potato Head works himself into a tizzy and shouts, “No one takes my wife’s mouth but me!” It’s a double entendre that alludes to Mr. Potato Head being a fan of fellatio. This line definitely made us laugh, but we secretly hope our children don’t understand its context until way later in life.
The next time you head out to see a Disney movie, keep your eyes and your ears wide open. You’re bound to find a hidden dirty joke that will either make you laugh uncontrollably or hang your head in disgust.
Why do you think Disney movies include jokes that are aimed at a more mature audience?
Disney movies have always been a source of entertainment and inspiration for both children and adults alike. However, as we grow up, we start to notice some underlying themes and jokes in these movies that seem to be aimed at a more mature audience. In this article, we’ll take a look at 10 shocking adult jokes in Disney movies that you may have missed as a kid.
1. The “Happy Ending” In Toy Story
In the first Toy Story movie, Buzz and Woody are trying to catch up with the moving van that’s taking Andy and his family away. Buzz tries to get Woody’s attention by saying, “You’re flying, Woody! You’re not a toy!” To this, Woody replies, “You’re right. I’m not a toy. I’m an action figure.” Buzz then asks, “A toy that glows in the dark? That’s not flying, that’s falling with style.” To which Woody responds, “To infinity and beyond!” This exchange seems innocent enough, but it’s actually a euphemism for male orgasm.
2. The Deeper Meaning In The Lion King
In The Lion King, Rafiki hits Simba on the head with his stick and then proceeds to say, “It doesn’t matter, it’s in the past.” However, if you slow down the scene and listen carefully, you’ll hear him say, “You can either run from it or learn from it.” This is actually a metaphor for dealing with trauma and the importance of facing your problems rather than avoiding them.
3. The Priest In The Little Mermaid
In The Little Mermaid, during Ursula’s wedding scene, the priest has a large bulge in his trousers. This is a clear reference to an erection and is quite shocking when you consider that this movie is aimed at children.
4. The Inappropriate Humor In Aladdin
In Aladdin, as the Genie is introducing himself to Aladdin, he says, “I’m free! I’m free! Quick, wish for something outrageous. Say, ‘I want the Nile!’” To this, Aladdin responds, “Uh, okay. I wish for the Nile.” The Genie then says, “No way! Oh, does that feel good.” This is a clear sexual reference that would go over the heads of most children.
5. The Phallic Objects In The Little Mermaid
In The Little Mermaid, during the “Under the Sea” sequence, there are several phallic objects on display, including a tower of champagne glasses that resemble a male member, and a group of snails that are riding on what appears to be a giant purple phallus.
6. The Adult Humor In Beauty and the Beast
In Beauty and the Beast, as Gaston is singing his song, there’s a scene where three blonde girls are shown giggling in the background. One of the girls raises her eyebrows and says, “I’m not done with him yet.” This is a clear sexual reference that’s quite shocking in a movie that’s marketed towards children.
7. The Adult Themes In The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was a dark and complex movie that tackled many mature themes, including deforming physical appearance and religious persecution. However, one of the most shocking scenes is when Frollo sings the song “Hellfire.” In the song, he sings about his lust for Esmeralda and his desire to do whatever it takes to have her.
8. The Double Entendre In Lilo and Stitch
In Lilo and Stitch, one of the aliens, Pleakley, is talking about the dangers of Earth’s mosquito population. He says, “Mosquitoes are just mosquitoes. They’re nothing like me. I contain multitudes.” This is a clear double entendre that refers to the fact that he’s not just one thing, but rather, he has multiple sexual identities.
9. The Sexual Innuendo In Zootopia
In Zootopia, there’s a scene where Judy Hopps is chasing a criminal through a nudist colony. As she’s chasing him, she passes by a group of animals who are sunbathing. One of the animals, a male elephant, has his trunk standing at attention, which is a clear euphemism for an erection.
10. The Inappropriate Gesture In The Rescuers
The Rescuers is a classic Disney movie that many of us grew up with. However, upon rewatching it as an adult, you might notice a shocking scene where a topless woman can be seen in the background. But even more shocking is a scene where one of the characters, Bernard, seems to be giving a subtle sexual gesture. As he’s walking through a door, he reaches back with his hand and appears to be grabbing his butt, which is a clear sexual innuendo.
In conclusion, these 10 shocking adult jokes in Disney movies may have gone over our heads as kids, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a much deeper and mature side to these beloved movies. While some of these jokes may be inappropriate for children, they remind us that Disney movies can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and that there’s more to these movies than just cute animals and catchy songs.
