What are you thinking RIGHT NOW?

[Squeely]

The film also wasn't bogged down with tons of comic relief, which I liked... I think Clayton was a bit too obvious of a villain, but I mean, you could argue the same thing about some other people too

I agree. Terk and Tantor are some of the most well-balanced comic relief characters. Not once did they feel annoying or misplaced, and they both had a serious side.

The only Disney villain I can think of that isn't obvious early-on is Hans. Though I haven't seen a lot of Disney's more recent films, and have heard that obscuring the villain is something they've been doing as of late, so I'm probably missing a few. Sometimes I wonder if Scar would have been that obvious without the "Be Prepared" scene.

I just now realized that Clayton is among the few Disney villains to never have been shrouded in lime green.

Interestingly, there were also some films I liked as a kid that I just... didn't really like as much now (aside from the nostalgia). 101 Dalmatians II was a prime example. I think the first Rescuers movie might have been like this a little bit... it was just kinda so-so, in my opinion. Disney actually improved with the sequel for that one, I think (!).

I'm assuming you mean Patch's London Adventure? Because there's also a live-action 101 Dalmatians II. I watched Patch's London Adventure sometime last year, and it was alright. Not offensively bad like a lot of Disney sequels, but not terribly good either. Jason Alexander as a corgi (my favorite breed of dog!) was easily the best part. As for the live-action Dalmatians II, I don't think I've ever seen it.

Long reply to long post is long because I'm such a nerd about this stuff

[Queen Elsa]

These videos are good. I should watch more of them over break, and also take notes on the tips that they talk about, because it could really help me.

[Squeely]

Today I learned that tsavo lions are a type of lion that grow varying amounts of mane, but never full manes. Some only grow a little bit of mane, while some grow enough to slightly cover the neck and chest area. Male tsavo lions are also more aggressive due to increased testosterone, and actively participate in hunting, unlike their fully-maned counterparts.

Which makes me wonder whether Nuka is part tsavo. He has the scrawny mane for it, he hunts ("I caught some field mice for your dinner") and he certainly seems aggressive, particularly when he goes after Simba. With Kovu also apparently knowing how to hunt, I wonder if the Outsiders have any tsavo lionesses among them who may have raised Nuka and Kovu in the tsavo way.

Of course all of that can be explained by other things as well, but it's a fun little theory.

[Braveheart]

^Also, probably nasty for attacking and eating humans...

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Thinking of where to travel next for this holiday season. Maybe a cruise next or somewhere in the SE region.
Busy day tomorrow as well.

[Carl]

I'm assuming you mean Patch's London Adventure? Because there's also a live-action 101 Dalmatians II. I watched Patch's London Adventure sometime last year, and it was alright. Not offensively bad like a lot of Disney sequels, but not terribly good either. Jason Alexander as a corgi (my favorite breed of dog!) was easily the best part. As for the live-action Dalmatians II, I don't think I've ever seen it.

Actually, the sequel to the live action 101 Dalmatians is called 102 Dalmatians, so there's just the one 101 Dalmatians 2.

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Welp, I slept for about 2 hours before my mom woke me up saying that the vet said our cat had died. I think she was more upset than I am, even though I wonder if he could have been saved if I had stopped him from running away from me when he disappeared for a few days. Based on what she said... he was probably already gone when I went to bed.

*sigh* Dunno if I can get back to sleep. I'm so tired of missing those who've meant a lot to me, but I guess that's all my life is ever going to be. Everyone leaves me. I should be used to it by now.

[Braveheart]

^I'm sorry for your loss, Dixon. Hopefully he went to a much better place in the afterlife. All that remains are just hope & faith. Don't give up.

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Wondering about the fragility of life of animals.

[Shadowfax]

Sorry to hear about your cat Julie =( *hug*

Rough day today... Poor bebe is teething.

[FireAndSun]

I'm sorry about your loss, Julie. Losing anyone, including pets, is always the worse feeling.

[Buffy]

*hugs Julie* So sorry about your cat. I know how much this sucks.

[Queen Elsa]

Sorry about your cat, Julie. I hope things look up for you soon.
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Today's the last day we will be watching these videos... Next semester is Government. Not really looking forward to that. I'll miss watching these videos.