11 Disney Characters Weren't As Wholesome As You Might Recall

Disney movies have a way of sticking with people long after childhood ends. The songs, the magic, and the familiar characters make it easy to forget that some of those beloved figures made some pretty questionable choices.

This list looks back at 11 Disney characters and the moments that make them seem a lot less wholesome than fans usually remember. From selfish behavior to surprisingly messy decisions, the stories behind these characters are not always as charming as the movies make them look.

Here is the full story.

1. That's very unfair of Genie.

What about Abu? He's been with Aladdin since the beginning.

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2. Just why Bambi?

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Some of these characters really did not age well.

3. Prince Charming. Tsk Tsk Tsk!

How could he not recognize the girl he had been dancing with all night? It makes you wonder.

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4. Prince Eric dumping Ariel

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5. Ariel wanted to escape from the sea, but where was her first date?

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That is where the fairy tale starts to wobble.

This is similar to planning a Hawaii vacation without consulting siblings who are struggling financially.

6. What Belle wanted in the beginning and the situation she ended up in.

Belle wanted to go beyond what provincial life offers. But now, she'll be stuck in a castle just outside her town.

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7. Elsa giving the same job to her sister's boyfriend. Ice harvester before, ice harvester still.

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8. Woody preparing for the future.

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Even the nicest characters have a messy side.

9. Think about it. Would a kid let a stranger into their home? Not cool, lady, not cool!

We were taught as kids not to talk to strangers. We're pretty sure Beast was taught the same thing.

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10. Simba, the runaway king.

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11. The sultan's changing preferences.

It's a happy ending, so we guess it's okay?

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Despite all these, we will always love our Disney characters.

Our beloved protagonists always start with good intentions. While they stumble and fall in their tales, we will always admire their strength and virtues.

Every Disney character was written with depth, and that's probably why we can relate to them, even as we've grown into adults.

With all those interesting characters and happy endings, we can't help but look back by watching the movies, even as adults. It's almost like magic.

And you know what's amazing? It's hard to name your favorites.

The movies are so good, and the characters are so interesting. That's why when asked which one is your favorite, it can be difficult to answer.

Disney and its characters will always be our happy place. We will always enjoy them, no matter how old we become.

Still, a few of them were a lot less innocent than we remembered.

That’s wild, but it gets messier: read about refusing to stay at a friend’s house after their neglected pet.