10 Animated Movie Jokes From Kids' Movies That Only The Parents Understood And Thought Were Funny

Kids' movies and shows aren't always kid-friendly, and many of us have started to realize this over the years. One of the biggest prime examples is the hidden jokes within children's movies.

While children might not understand the jokes yet, parents certainly catch on to what the movie is trying to convey. As parents, we often find ourselves watching children's movies and shows, but it seems that some writers have considered us in their humor.

If you've ever been sitting there watching a children's movie with your kids and you get a joke they're trying to make, then you may recognize some of these jokes we are about to explore. Or perhaps you'll discover some new jokes that you didn't even catch while watching the movie.

Either way, you're sure to get a laugh out of some of these jokes found in children's movies that might not necessarily be directed at kids. Hey, at least we parents can find some enjoyment in kids' movies too.

Let's take a look at these 10 funny children's movie jokes that only parents understood and could laugh about.

1. Shrek

This joke is definitely one that only parents would get, but it's a funny one, and we might not want our kids to understand it.© DreamWorks Animation

2. The Road To El Dorado

In one of the scenes with the couple, they begin to make strange noises, followed by a shot of the girl's scarred face and Tulio's happy expression.© DreamWorks SKG

3. Madagascar

This one is something that even parents might not have caught when they watched it. However, the phrase he used definitely meant something else.© DreamWorks Animation

4. Toy Story 2

When Buzz Lightyear first sees Jessie, his wings spread out from behind him against his will, insinuating whatever parents think it does.© Pixar Animation Studios

5. Ratatouille

In the movie, Linguini tells her about his "little truth" while using a hand gesture that might have caught her off guard.© Pixar Animation Studios

6. Cars

In this scene from Cars, the sign for the truck stop reads "All Convertible Waitresses," which can mean exactly what you think it does.© Pixar Animation Studios

7. Frozen

This is an iconic scene that was presented very obviously, so I think many of us probably caught on to what they were saying.© Walt Disney Animation Studios

8. Aladdin And The King Of Thieves

This movie clearly contains a joke meant to be funny only to adults who understand it. Children might not have thought twice about it.© Walt Disney Pictures

9. Hercules

This joke definitely won't be understood by children, and it's not as risqué as some of the jokes we've seen in previous movies.© Walt Disney Pictures

10. Zootopia

This joke was definitely straightforward, but even children might not get it. I'm sure parents had a good laugh, though.© Pixar Animation Studios

These jokes were included for parents to enjoy because children definitely don't get them yet. Some of these were very noticeable, while others relied on hidden meanings that you have to be able to read in order to pick up on them.

Either way, these jokes are very funny to the parents being forced to watch children's shows and movies.