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31 Unhappily Ever After Disney Illustrations That Show How Characters Would Do If They Lived In The Real World

“As all of them do not particularly have extremely distinct facial features, it is often more about getting a sense of their personality across.” - Jeff Hong

31 Unhappily Ever After Disney Illustrations That Show How Characters Would Do If They Lived In The Real World

Have you ever wished for a happily ever after? Is it because you've seen how Disney movies always portray them as so easily achieved?

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The phrase 'happily ever after' has been heavily associated with Disney by both kids and adults. The idea of having no more troubles and living your dream is possible, but oftentimes it feels far-fetched.

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If you think about it, would the characters in fairy tales and cartoons even have a happy ending if they were living in the same reality as you? Or would they face very dark times?

For years, people have tried to imagine themselves in their shoes, but things might not go as planned if it were the opposite. An artist named Jeff Hong has had clear perceptions of what these characters would face in present times and has illustrated them.

Hong chose different characters and placed them in situations that people face daily or troubles that exist in this world. It's a little grim, as we've always seen them in a prim and polished world, but it would make you reassess expectations for yourself.

The artist aptly named the exhibition 'Unhappily Ever After' and shared it online. Here, you'll see what these characters might become if they're taken out of the Disney context.

1. Ariel would like to retract her statement of wanting to be part of our world

1. Ariel would like to retract her statement of wanting to be part of our worldJeff Hong
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2. Lost boys have lost their homes too

2. Lost boys have lost their homes tooJeff Hong
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3. Dalmatians are currently adopted; please visit your local shelter to find out more information

3. Dalmatians are currently adopted; please visit your local shelter to find out more informationJeff Hong

4. Finding Nemo turns into finding a new home for Nemo

4. Finding Nemo turns into finding a new home for NemoJeff Hong

5. The gleam in your eyes is so dangerous to me

5. The gleam in your eyes is so dangerous to meJeff Hong

6. When the circle of life is cut short because of illegal hunting

6. When the circle of life is cut short because of illegal huntingJeff Hong

7. Breaking news: Robin Hood caught by authorities after months of investigation

7. Breaking news: Robin Hood caught by authorities after months of investigationJeff Hong

8. Rats are real New Yorkers too

8. Rats are real New Yorkers tooJeff Hong

9. Save the polar bears! Save Queen Elsa!

9. Save the polar bears! Save Queen Elsa!Jeff Hong

10. There were times when hard work couldn't even get you justice

10. There were times when hard work couldn't even get you justiceJeff Hong

11. The human world is a mess, and they can try to take anything down with them

11. The human world is a mess, and they can try to take anything down with themJeff Hong

12. We guess Jiminy Cricket found another job

12. We guess Jiminy Cricket found another jobJeff Hong

13. Esmeralda trying to run cons just to get through life feels like a con itself

13. Esmeralda trying to run cons just to get through life feels like a con itselfJeff Hong

14. Oh bother, Pooh Bear doesn't have anywhere to hide his honey anymore

14. Oh bother, Pooh Bear doesn't have anywhere to hide his honey anymoreJeff Hong

15. The colors of the poker chips feel really far from the colors of the wind

15. The colors of the poker chips feel really far from the colors of the windJeff Hong

16. Drifting through this life is harder than it seems

16. Drifting through this life is harder than it seemsJeff Hong

17. Mulan's future looks smoggy

17. Mulan's future looks smoggyJeff Hong

18. Ride the subway and come swing by the office

18. Ride the subway and come swing by the officeJeff Hong

19. It's hard to be fast like a butterfly if the heavy traffic stings like a bee

19. It's hard to be fast like a butterfly if the heavy traffic stings like a beeJeff Hong

20. Flying away isn't a trick they teach in a circus

20. Flying away isn't a trick they teach in a circusJeff Hong

21. This Ohana needs another place to live

21. This Ohana needs another place to liveJeff Hong

22. It's incredible what this world can throw at you

22. It's incredible what this world can throw at youJeff Hong

23. Bambi was too slow to run away from the hunters

23. Bambi was too slow to run away from the huntersJeff Hong

24. All of what the zoo's fluorescent light touches is yours... for a price

24. All of what the zoo's fluorescent light touches is yours... for a priceJeff Hong

25. This really is a whole new world

25. This really is a whole new worldJeff Hong

26. Beauty and a little Botox

26. Beauty and a little BotoxJeff Hong

27. Mowgli would have to look for the bare necessities

27. Mowgli would have to look for the bare necessitiesJeff Hong

28. Alice in Wonderland wandered too far from what's good

28. Alice in Wonderland wandered too far from what's goodJeff Hong

29. Chicken Little is scared of a lot of things, but this takes the cake

29. Chicken Little is scared of a lot of things, but this takes the cakeJeff Hong

30. Evil step-family members aren't the only evil in this world

30. Evil step-family members aren't the only evil in this worldJeff Hong

31. Humans don't just survive; they discover, they create... they use animals to test cosmetics

31. Humans don't just survive; they discover, they create... they use animals to test cosmeticsJeff Hong

Before you think about how unfair it is that you don't get to live out your happily ever after like these characters in Disney movies, consider how different our world is from theirs. Although being realistic doesn't mean being skeptical.

They can serve as inspirations for positive goals. They can motivate you to learn to follow your dreams.

Do you think your favorite characters would survive in our world? You can leave your thoughts in the comments.

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