@TiemenZwaan @DjangoWexler The prince has no living family that we see; yet he's a prince, not a king, so Belle is a princess, not a queen.
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Replying to @fozmeadows
@fozmeadows@TiemenZwaan A girl marrying a king (even a young king) has some squicky implications for children.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DjangoWexler
@DjangoWexler@TiemenZwaan Actually, scrap that. But I think he's in his 20s, though, and Ariel is sixteen either way.4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@fozmeadows@DjangoWexler Ariel - goal=marrying Eric. Aladdin= getting ahead in life. Belle=finding prince charming Simba= becoming king.5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @TiemenZwaan
@TiemenZwaan@DjangoWexler - she turns scout, going out into the desert for more supplies, and finds Simba, and has to figure out what to do3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @fozmeadows
@fozmeadows@TiemenZwaan He just kills time for a while until Scar wrecks everything, then claims it by virtue of birthright.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DjangoWexler
@DjangoWexler@TiemenZwaan Yeah, and meanwhile, all the lionesses have been actually keeping shit together for YEARS.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @fozmeadows
@fozmeadows@TiemenZwaan But in addition to gender problems, Disney literally believes in the Divine Right of Kings.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DjangoWexler
@DjangoWexler@fozmeadows it makes for easy black&white storytelling. Without divine right your villain might actually have a point.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @TiemenZwaan
@TiemenZwaan@fozmeadows Yeah. This way, rightful king deposed = everything goes to hell. No social progress programs here!1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@DjangoWexler @TiemenZwaan Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph a positive counterpoint: she wants to be President, not a Princess.
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Replying to @fozmeadows
@fozmeadows@TiemenZwaan Yes! That movie is great.0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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