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Disney films have transcended generations and become a part of many people’s childhoods. That’s why any reference to Beauty and the Beast, Winnie the Pooh, or Elsa from Frozen can likely bring instant nostalgia. 

These images from the Disney Memes Facebook page provide a nice blast from the past. The page’s 562,000 followers keep it alive, and we’ve compiled its best memes in this list for you today. 

Whether you grew up in Disney’s 2D era bannered by Mickey Mouse and Snow White or you came of age in the 3D years with Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph, these memes may strike a chord, one way or another. Enjoy scrolling through!

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah because I've seen some women being two totally different people with and without makeup, so I'm with Prince on this one.

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A study by the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work found that Disney films can be an effective tool for parents to communicate with their children. One likely reason is that love has been a central theme in Disney’s movies of the distant and recent past. 

One of the study’s co-authors, Yu-Ju Huang, pointed out that early Disney movies focused on romance, while recent films were more about familial love. 

“It’s a significant change in how love can be very diverse and how people apply love to their social relationships,” Huang explained.

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Films like The Lion King also touched on more somber topics like death but didn’t delve too deeply. According to Azusa Pacific University social work professor Carol A. Leung, this leaves room for parents to discuss such serious issues with their children. 

As Leung said in an interview with the University of Houston, these characters can be “conversation starters” to help kids understand these concepts more quickly.

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Of course, Disney films aren’t exempt from controversies. A study by Brigham Young University found that young girls who identified with Disney princesses were likely to engage in gender stereotyping and had lower body self-esteem. 

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More research published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry found that 85% of Disney’s films before 2004 spoke about mental health in a denigrating manner. Researchers also warned about the possible implications for children learning prejudicial attitudes at a young age.

Prominent villains like Cruella de Vil, Ursula, Scar, Captain Hook, and Jafar also captured children’s imaginations by introducing the dichotomy of good and evil. However, experts like behavioral economist Fred Zimmerman see this as a problem because kids learn to “demonize” people who engage in “bad” behavior. 

“One can’t help but wonder if this Disnified understanding of the world as a struggle between the good and bad guys is a piece of today’s problems of political polarization and social exclusion problems,” Zimmerman told the BBC.

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All the good and bad aside, Disney films have made an impact over the last few decades. They contributed to the rise of animated movies, encouraged creativity and imagination, and reinforced important moral values.  

Today’s films also adapt to current societal norms by incorporating themes of diversity and inclusivity. There are upsides and downsides, but these changes are a form of education for children.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then you start wondering if you only agreed with the protagonist because they were young & you were told they were the "good" character.

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As Xavier University of Louisiana professor Shearon Roberts pointed out, current Disney films allow girls to realize their full potential and impart an important lesson to young boys. 

“Women and girls are not just their objects of affection, but allies in ridding their worlds of evil and making the world better for all,” Roberts told the BBC in the same interview.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh, listening to that sweet sound of nobody commenting because they are too busy saving the photo to their camera roll…

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We’d also like to hear from you, readers. How have Disney films impacted your childhood and the way you viewed the world growing up? Which characters did you resonate with most? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Lila Allen
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's not a villain. He holds a dance party. He's a DJ in a cool outfit

DrBronxx
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She isn't a villain, though. That's the great thing about Encanto; there's no *actual* villain, save for the marauders(?) in the backstory. In the end, the film is just about a family working out its problems, and it's wonderful.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the more recent Disney villains are "twist" villains where you're not supposed to know they're the villains in the first place.

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Wednesday
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21 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, honestly, just a grandma is way more terrifying because we know they are real.

Curtis Harvey
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now the ultimate villian who would even put Satan to shame would be someone who states," Male humans CANNOT get pregnant or menstruate. The absolute HORROR of the kids who have been lied to since they could understand speech

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SInce Nala was a cub in the same pride as Simba, she was either his sister, 3/4 sister, or double first cousin. The male lions in a pride are usually brothers, and the females are usually sisters, or mothers and daughters. A male lion who becomes the dominant male in his father's pride is closely related to all the females in the pride.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom got me the perfect shirt "I'm not responsible for what my face does when you're talking" it's perfect for me!

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I for SURE don't want to be part of the drama but I for SURE want to know EVERYTHING... all the time!!!! I am terrible

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait I might be wrong but I swear this was from the Mario movie... (Please don't downvote me if I'm wrong T-T)

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