I started thinking (don’t say it!) about what Disney characters I like the most…and the least. This lead me to wonder why I like them or don’t and what characteristics they possess that I do or do not identify with. I’m sure I’m the only person in the world who thinks about weird stuff like this…but I do and so I’m sharing these random, wandering thoughts with you now.
Long meandering thought process all neatly wrapped up and tied with a bow: Which Disney characters make up my personality? Think about yourself – who do YOU identify with the most? I bet you also find it’s not limited to just one character. Thus the ponderings of today’s post…
Which Disney Characters Are We?
I am…
Belle. Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney animated film. I identify with Belle’s go-with-the-flow attitude and her pragmatic approach to life – sometimes you have to do things that are unpleasant, deal with it. I’m with Belle in that we’re not going to let anyone push us around. I also love books. I’m an avid reader and, like Belle, I’m interested in the escape books offer; the opportunity to travel to far off places and have an adventure!
Peter Pan. On the outside, the mileage shows, but on the inside…I’m actually 10. I love the wonder of everyday life and will stop to look at an interesting spider, try something new, discover why and how things work the way they do. I’m serious and mature (mostly) when I have to be, but I still wonder what I’m going to be when I grow up. I also like animals including snakes and lizards and am completely unfazed by them. I love nothing better than to travel and explore.
Piglet. Inside lurks a loyal, but anxious friend. As much as I can tackle change and roll with most things life dishes out, I am often a world class worrier when it comes to people I love. Before I had children, I used to read any and everything Stephen King could dish out. Then it was like getting married and starting a family turned up the volume on my imagination. I could suddenly, easily picture horrific outcomes to the most mundane situations in vivid, graphic detail. Probably my children are scarred for life by the fact that they weren’t allowed to have a trampoline, scooter, skateboard, go-cart, and so on. I’m sure they’ll let their kids have that stuff because they were denied those things and then my grandchildren will….woops! There I go again.
The Evil Queen. Hey, I have flaws just like everyone else and I can admit it. Two of the worst are my competitive streak (a mile wide) and perhaps being overly concerned at times (okay a LOT of the time) about my appearance. I like clothes. I like shoes. I want to look nice. I can totally sympathize with the queen from Snow White – it’s tough getting old! When you feel great on the inside, you’d like the mirror to lie to you from time to time! I’m not in line for fillers, Botox or to have “a little work done” – I wouldn’t mind a bit if gravity would leave me alone for the next little while though.
Ariel. Sure, I like to swim, am kind of a hoarder, and may have disobeyed a parent once or twice growing up, but that’s not what I find most in common with the Little Mermaid. It’s leaving your family and your home behind forever for true love. And that’s all I need to say about that.
What about you? Haven’t you ever watched a Disney animated film and thought – Hey! That character reminds me of ME!?? Which Disney character(s) are you?
I identify with Aurora. Not that I’m a princess, but I do have a curse of sorts upon me called epilepsy. Each night before bed, I take my anti-convulsant. Each morning, it is very difficult for me to awaken from my slumber. And, after surviving a gigantic dragon in the form of an unhealthy past relationship, I was saved by my truth-and-virtue-wielding prince. And yes, he calls me his Sleeping Beauty.
I’m Grumpy. Right now I mean. But also I identify with him in that I am frequently grumpy (I don’t always show it, but it’s there) but I’m just a big softy on the inside. I also identify with Meeko the raccoon because I am always looking for a snack. And I’m furry.