"Why would I show my daughters Snow White when Anna and Elsa exist?"
Because girls need to see more than one type of female character in their stories. We don't want girls to see "damsel-in-distress housekeeper" as their only option, but its equally dangerous to show them the currently-popular flavor of "take-charge Strong Female Character" as the only acceptable kind of woman to be.
Because Snow White is confident. While the Queen is obsessing over her own insecurities, Snow White is going through her day completely comfortable with who she is.
Because Snow White is skilled. While the Queen's treatment of her is unjust, Snow White's acceptance of her work as a scullery maid makes her, not just an idle princess, but a working woman. She has cleaning and cooking skills that are recognized as valuable contributions to society. She is then able to use those skills when she needs a place to stay--instead of just a helpless damsel-in-distress who has to beg for a place, she is someone they want to have living with them because she has valuable skills to offer.
Because Snow White is kind. She is so kind that animals immediately trust her, that a hardened assassin can't kill her, that dwarves love her. She is sensitive to the feelings of others rather than embittered by her own fears. She is friendly to everyone she meets, showing interest in their lives and concern for their problems.
Because Snow White is a caretaker. Though young and mistreated, she is always looking to care for others. She immediately comforts a lost little bird. When she finds a cottage belonging to what she believes to be lonely orphans, she takes it upon herself to make their home comfortable. She even takes this a bit too far in setting rules for the dwarves' household, which offers depth to her character. She does take charge, but instead of seizing power like the Queen, Snow is looking to serve others and seeks their good.
Because Snow White is brave. After her panicked flight through the forest, she is sharp enough to recognize that her fear made the situation worse than reality, and she consciously decides to adopt a cheerful, hopeful outlook.
Because Snow White is intelligent. She's a good-enough judge of character to recognize a worthy love interest when he appears (and unlike certain princesses, she's right about it). She recognizes when her fear makes things worse than they are and is able to make better plans for the future. She is able to coordinate a housecleaning effort among a huge variety of untrained forest animals.
Because Snow White is humble. She is willing to take on the humblest work in the castle and is not humiliated by it. She asks the animals and the dwarves for help when she needs it. She even recognizes the need for prayer.
Because Snow White is good.
Because she is innocent.
Because she is patient.
Because she is loving.
Because little girls should learn to be all those things, and Snow White is a character who shows them what that looks like.
The Seaweed brain podcast was sooo good. I love Walker and Leah and they are literally so passionate about their work😍😍. The interview was a bout percabeth and Eric and Carter handled it so well that none of them even felt awkward. Walker not knowing that percabeth was a thing till mt. Saint helens is so percy coded. Leah giving tips to sabotage the Apple family pack was so funny. Them suggesting songs for percabeth playlists was so accurate. I'm soooo excited for season 2. I loved the interview soo much!!
#TalkieTuesday Character animator Nancy Beiman points out in an episode of Cartoonerific’s podcast that there is a scene in 1937’s “Snow White” lifted directly from “The Bell Boy,” 1918.
I've been into podcasts lately so I'm curious what podcasts you guys like and if anyone has any recommendations for podcasts. I like ones where you don't have to listen to every episode, you can just pick up ones that sound interesting or maybe ones where a story is told over 2 or 3 episodes. Preferably not ones with a continuous story over dozens of episodes or something you need to keep up on. I like both fiction and non-fiction. I especially like anything horror themed. However I'm open to whatever.
Also if you have something that doesn't fit my criteria but you want to recommend anyway it 'cause you love it, please feel free.
I’ve had enough of these beauty and the beast TMA au’s. I mean they’re lovely and I adore them- but there’s so much missing potential for coma Jon!
Jon was in a coma and we’re passing on sleeping beauty? Sleeping Jon? Or Snow White? Jon and the fourteen fears?? I mean- the possibilities are endless!!!
I know that Arthur and John were sent to 13th century England and it would make no canonical or logical sense, but it would be funny if Arthur ended up being King Arthur
I went through a weird door in the tunnels… I think I’m…. I think I’m in disneyland now??? This must be the work of the spiral, I’m unsure of the greater plot at work here, but I’ll make sure to be cautious.
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I think I’m being followed by a mouse shaped mascot… it may be working for the stranger, I do NOT like the way it is looking at me. I have armed myself with a toy lightsaber despite the weird looks I’m getting, but anyone could be after me at the moment. Updates to come. I can not find the exit.
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I ended up in a line for one of the “rides”. I did not like it. The vast may also be an opponent here, I expect many of those on the ride could be potential avatars for the vast. However, I did quite enjoy the part before we dropped, where I could see the whole park. I think I know where the exit is know. The mascot stopped following me… for now…. Updates to come.
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God Martin would love this place… maybe we will go one day. I’m still unsure how to get back to the archive, but I found a door that is a different color than the rest, but it may be just what they want me to do. The spiral is definitely at work here, but I don’t want to run the risk of getting stuck forever in some type of door universe. I’ve lost track of the mascot, but I’m keeping my eye out for it.
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The park is closing soon. I keep finding the discolored door no matter where I go, I think the spiral is trying to lure me in. I’m definitely being followed by the mouse mascot. I seem to find him wherever I go. I may have to go through the door in order to get home. I may grab an ice cream though before… updates to come.
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I went through the door, and I’m back in the archive. I have been asked why I look sunburnt and why I am wearing mouse ears, but I told them it is unimportant. Martin came to check in to see if I was okay, since I wasn’t in today. I ended up giving him the toy lightsaber, which he seemed to appreciate. I had no further use of it. I’m still unsure of who was behind the attack today, but I will NOT be visiting Disneyland in the future.