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Care to stand and be counted?

Opinion by ClarissaRules posted 1 year ago
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I've been watching Disney since I was a kid. I was born in 1979 and just turned 29 the other day and I noticed something recently. Although I won't consider myself old I think generations are falling into a tendency to polarize more and more. I remember going to grade school and even junior high school (5-8) and noticing alot of people were the same. Oh we had our few typical macho men and femmes but there wasn't this huge gender line saying girls couldn't like football and guys couldn't like horses. What about ages too? Why can't someone older enjoy entertainment meant for the younger generation?

Well let me pose a statement that I believe truly. The words metrosexual, heterosexual, and homosexual are just words and nothing more. Labels are made far too powerful by people who take offense far too easily. So I am wondering are there guys out there that enjoy the Disney movies? Are there older folks who still cherish the memories from the Fox and the Hound? Do you still watch the Little Mermaid and sing with the songs despite the fact that you aren't 7 years old anymore?

I think this problem is not getting out of hand. I feel the problem is already out of hand. Who decides that a man is not aloud to enjoy a Disney Princess movie because of so-called gender roles? Who figured out one day that you have to mature and leave so-called 'childish' things behind? I say we not only take back what people think we should lose but try to dull some of the lines drawn by society. Should you decide to answer and bash me that is quite fine. I promise I will lose no sleep over what you say.

So here is my declaration.

I am a male
I am 29 and married
I LOVE Disney from TRON all the way to Beauty and the Beast
I love Belle
I know the songs from Little Mermaid

Don't like it? Sorry to hear to that.

-Kyo
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i am 32 and still love ever thing disney my sister i am sad because i do but who cares what they all think i say have fun doing and see what u like
posted 1 year ago.
 
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Katreader said:
I'm 40 and female and love watching Disney and "kid" movies. I also still buy myself toys...not just versions of Monopoly (which could be seen as adult collectables) but My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop too! And I play on Neopets. I decided to enjoy what I enjoy and get pleasure from that-I don't care what others think about it.
posted 1 year ago.
 
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i definately agree. im not an adult, but ill probably be the knid who watches my kids movies, whether or not they're watching too. me and my friends love watching old disney classics.
posted 1 year ago.
 
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astroasis said:
Hi there! I'm also 29, just like you. I understand exactly what you're talking about. Once I was playing a group game on a different website and someone in the game noticed my age. They actually said to me, "Why are you here? Why are you playing this game? Aren't you supposed to have a life at your age? Where's your husband and kids?" LOL As if being 29 and having a life couldn't possibly include playing around on the internet. I sincerely think some younger people these days think life ends when you hit 20. XD As for me, I'm a kid at heart and I always have been :)
posted 1 year ago.
 
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Katreader said:
"Life ends when you hit 20" Ha, life hasn't even really gotten started by then! Sorry young uns, but things are better when you're older, or maybe we just appreciate things more. Hmmm.
posted 1 year ago.
 
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Life only begins then....I love all the responses.

Thanks everyone

-Kyo
posted 1 year ago.
 
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bebotx511 said:
You mean life doesn't end at 20!? lol, just kidding.

Really, at 16 years of age, I always thought I was too old for all these games and Disney movies. So I guess I CAN enjoy those things now ;)
posted 1 year ago.
 
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Snerkie said:
Any one of any age can continue loving children stuff. Adults especially seem to have more of a pull towards these since it's what they grew up with and get their children into.

My mum is 50...something, lol, and she'll watch stuff like Spongebob Squarepants by herself (okay even watching it with me is no excuse since i'm 18) My sister is turning 21 and she cries watching movies like Lilo & Stitch. But yeah there's no age limit for that stuff :) parents with kids love it more i think since they get to have an excuse to buy the toys and games (although i don't think you should need an excuse!)
posted 1 year ago.
 
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Cammie said:
I'm a 44-year-old mum and I still love like to watch all those movies that are considered only appropriate for 10-year-olds and under. I love Dumbo, adore the little mouse called Gus in Cinderella and I still enjoy The Wizard Of Oz. I think Pooh bear and Paddington are still cute. I also love watching Bewitched and Mr Ed (who said horses can't talk?!) Oh, and I adore Christmas and watching all those 'kiddie' Xmas movies and cartoons.
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Yea, my friends make fun of me because I still watch disney movies. only the pre pixar era though. UGH!
i love the little mermaid, beauty and the beast, HOND, lion king, you name it. i watch at least one disney movie a week. screw the haters.
posted 1 year ago.
 
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You could ALWAYS enjoy those things

Just gotta not care what everyone thinks

-Kyo
posted 1 year ago.
 
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cruella said:
I am a 19-year-old female, and I love the classic Disney movies. I watch them in spite of the fact, that many of girls my age have made fun me for it.
posted 1 year ago.
 
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davven said:
great article, i feel exactly the same way. i'm a 16 year old male so i definitly "shouldn't" watch Disney, and i just finished Beauty and the Beast. wow, this is like coming out of the closet.
posted 1 year ago.
 
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I'm 14- Female. I absolutely LOVE The little Mermadi- never get tired of it, love all the songs and erm Yeah =3
posted 1 year ago.
 
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becca85 said:
I'm a 23-year-old female with a Disney kid at heart for now and always!!
posted 9 months ago.
 
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jish55 said:
21 year old male who was raised on it, since I was born, that was what my family watched, and every year, we would go to Disney Land at least once. I will always love Disney (even if I don't prefer some of their newer work) and as such, will always watch Disney (Not Pixar, because to me, that's a completely different company that work's with Disney)
posted 2 months ago.
 
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cool
CaitlinS9 said:
really good
posted 28 days ago.
 
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