17 moments in Disney movies that haven't aged well

Abby MonteilMay 6, 2020, 01:05 IST

In "Sleeping Beauty," Prince Phillip kisses Aurora while she's unconscious.Walt Disney Studios

Disney films have been a mainstay in many people's childhoods for generations, but some elements of them don't hold up today.
For instance, there are racist caricatures in "Dumbo" and "Lady and the Tramp," and non-consensual kisses in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Sleeping Beauty."
Here are 18 moments in Disney movies that haven't aged well.
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Since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released in 1938, the fantastical worlds of Disney's children's films have captivated generations and become a mainstay in many people's childhoods. However, it's undeniable that some elements of Disney movies (especially older ones) simply don't hold up well today — specifically in regards to how they treat women, people of color, and queer people.

In fact, when the streaming service Disney Plus (which includes almost every Disney movie) launched in late 2019, a message was included ahead of classic movies like "Dumbo," and "Peter Pan," warning that the movies "may include outdated cultural depictions."

From the racially stereotyped crows in "Dumbo" to the central kisses in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Sleeping Beauty," here are 17 moments and themes in Disney movies that haven't aged well.

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Many people view Disney villains as queer-coded, enforcing negative homophobic tropes.

Scar, Ursula, and Jafar are among the many Disney villains that people believe to be coded as stereotypically queer. Walt Disney Animation

Many of Disney's lead characters of color are transformed into animals for the majority of their stories.

Tiana is turned into a frog for most of "The Princess and the Frog." Disney Enterprises

People said the treatment of the hyenas in the original "Lion King" was racist.

The hyenas in "The Lion King" mainly function as comedic relief. Disney

The opening song in "Aladdin" originally included anti-Arab lyrics.

A song lyric containing anti-Arab sentiments was cut from "Aladdin" after its theatrical release. Walt Disney Animation

In "The Little Mermaid," Ariel gives up her voice and entire life for a man she's never officially met.

Ariel turns into a human to vie for Prince Eric's affections. Walt Disney Studios

"Pocahontas" romanticizes and skirts over the atrocities committed by Europeans against Native Americans.

John Smith and Pocahontas fall in love in the 1995 movie. Walt Disney Animation

Belle teaching the Beast to be a good man in "Beauty and the Beast" sends questionable messages about relationships to young women.

Belle originally agrees to be the Beast's prisoner, so that her father can escape his castle. Walt Disney Studios

In 1967's "The Jungle Book," King Louie and his subjects can be interpreted as anti-black caricatures.

In the 2016 remake of "The Jungle Book," King Louie is a gigantopithecus instead of an orangutan. Walt Disney Studios

The "Aristocats" also features a Siamese cat who embodies crude Asian stereotypes.

Shun Gon appears during the song "Everybody Wants To Be a Cat." Walt Disney Studios

The Siamese cats in "Lady and the Tramp" are racist caricatures of Asian people.

In "Lady and the Tramp," Si and Am terrorize Lady and belong to Aunt Sarah. Walt Disney Animation

The Native Americans in "Peter Pan" are stereotypical and feature cultural appropriation.

The Native American characters in "Peter Pan" sing the song "What Made The Red Man Red." Walt Disney Pictures

Child trafficking occurs multiple times in "Pinocchio."

Pinocchio essentially becomes a child slave. Walt Disney Productions/RKO Radio Pictures

Every moment of "Song of the South" is offensive.

"Song of the South" remains locked inside the Disney Vault. Walt Disney Animation

Speaking of Dumbo, he gets drunk in the original 1941 film even though he's a baby elephant.

Dumbo accidentally drinks a barrel of alcohol. Walt Disney Studios

The crows from "Dumbo" reference Jim Crow laws and portray anti-black stereotypes.

The crows from "Dumbo" sing the song "When I See An Elephant Fly." Walt Disney Animation

A similar kiss occurs at the climax of "Sleeping Beauty."

In "Sleeping Beauty," Prince Phillip kisses Princess Aurora to wake her from her eternal slumber. Walt Disney Studios

The iconic kiss in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is non-consensual.

Prince Florian kisses Snow White at the end of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Walt Disney Animation

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