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Sibling Rivalry Podcast: Disney Deep Dive with Bob and Monét

Sibling RivalryNovember 23, 20221h 11min42,212 views
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Disney Childhood and Preferences

  • 👑 Monet identifies as a die-hard Disney kid, growing up with Disney Channel Original Movies like "The 13th Year" and "Smart House."
  • 📺 Bob, however, was a Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network kid, due to his family's financial situation, and never experienced "Disney privilege."
  • 🏰 Neither host has been to Disney World or Disneyland as adults, with Bob only visiting a Disney-owned shopping area and Monet having never been.

Adult Perceptions of Disney Fandom

  • 🤔 The hosts discuss the stigma around adults being obsessed with Disney, likening it to Michael Jackson's association with childlike themes.
  • 🏞️ They highlight the immense size of Disney World, noting it's larger than Manhattan, and how Disney strategically owns surrounding land to prevent competition.
  • 🎤 Bob and Monét debate the hottest Disney prince, with Bob favoring Aladdin and Monét preferring Hercules due to his physique.

Disney Villains and Princesses

  • 👑 Pocahontas is praised by Monét as a strong princess actively fighting white supremacy, contrasting with Ariel's perceived naivete.
  • 😈 Ursula and Scar are identified as the best Disney villains with memorable songs and impactful actions, respectively.
  • 🦁 A theory is discussed suggesting Scar may have eaten Mufasa, based on animal behavior and a scene with a lion skull.
  • 👑 Maleficent is cited as the most powerful Disney villain, with Angelina Jolie's portrayal being a favorite for Monét.

Disney Movies, Music, and Remakes

  • 🎶 The hosts discuss the music of Disney films, with Monét finding the music in "The Princess and the Frog" disappointing and praising Vanessa Williams's pop version of "Colors of the Wind."
  • 🎬 They critique the live-action Disney remakes, feeling they often lack the magic and emotion of the animated originals, citing "The Lion King" and "Mulan" as examples.
  • 🎤 The discussion touches on the controversy surrounding voice actors for Black characters and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on casting decisions.
  • 🎭 The possibility of adapting the musical "Aida" into a Disney movie is explored, with Victoria Monét and Cynthia Erivo suggested for the lead role.

Disney Streaming and Content

  • ➕ Monet has Disney Plus through a bundle deal, while Bob pays for it separately, highlighting the convenience and cost of streaming services.
  • 📺 They discuss the quality of Disney Channel shows, with Monet finding early seasons of "That's So Raven" and "Suite Life of Zack & Cody" to be less impressive than remembered.
  • 🌟 "Black is King" is highlighted as a brilliant piece of content on Disney Plus, alongside "The Proud Family."
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