My Aggravation With Disney
August 9th, 2008
Disney has been a part of my life since I was a child. I remember watching Jungle Book, Bambi, Snow White and the list goes on and on and on.
With Disney animated movies I pretty much never have to worry about there being inappropriate content. Come to think of it, there isn’t one Disney animated movie that would cause me concern to have my child view it. So with all these positives, what could possibly be wrong with a Disney movie you say?
You don’t have to be a parent to see or understand this, but being one does help. Follow me along here for a moment…A two year old child who can repeat the word “feeesh” what seems like 400 times in one minute without taking a breath.
As I hurry to turn on the DVD player, the power comes on and as I anxiously wait the tray to open, I quickly sort through the Disney DVD’s to find Finding Nemo. Alas, I found the movie and the tray is open. Close and the DVD slides in and I’m one step closer to salvation…for the both of us. “Feeesh” continues to ring in my ears, almost like a hungry bird waiting anxiously as the parent holds a wriggling worm over its open mouth.
Finally…the DVD starts to read. FBI warning…neither of us care about it at this point. Of course you can’t fast forward, skip past it or hit the menu button. Ah, a little closer now…a Disney splash screen. Yes, I know it’s a Disney movie or I wouldn’t be playing it.
The menu appears and I hit ‘play’. Another Disney splash screen. I know I have a short memory/attention span but I still remember ten seconds ago when I was first reminded it was a Disney DVD I was playing. Oh look, they have more titles available for me. Listen, I could really give a damn at this point. Just play the friggin’ movie I think to myself as I feel my blood pressure rise as I’m still unable to satisfy my hungry chick’s craving. I hit skip, think foolishly this MUST be it. Nope….