When I Was a Young Warthog

I always enjoyed watching Disney movies. When I was little, I remember that my movie choice was only concerned with the one row on the shelf that was slightly bigger than the others (those Disney cases didn’t fit in the other rows). Now my movie selection is a little bigger, but I still find myself from time to time watching a classic. I remember once when I was almost seventeen and decided to watch the Lion King. It was Friday night and I was at my house by myself, and it seemed like a great way to add to how pathetic it was. It’s different to watch a Disney movie when you are older because you actually understand what’s going on and don’t just enjoy the cartoon colors and toddler jokes. I remember watching Timon and Pumba singing “Hakuna Matata” and the idea that it sparked in my head. It completely changed my perception of High School and got me through its rigorous trials. I will never forget that phrase that was sung to me by a warthog, and….whatever Timon is. I was enlightened by their message. I can only hope that I was a late bloomer in realizing that life shouldn’t be taken so seriously. I hope that all the other children that watched that movie were able to take out of it a great life lesson, and I’m sure that is Walt Disney’s intent in his movies…well that and making money. It is interesting to consider Disney movies rhetorically, because it is now clear to see how these movies convey their message. Bright colors, song and dance, comedy, and other factors that stimulate the imagination are the foundation of these movies. The producers do a great job of sparking the imagination of its audience in a way that enables them to portray a clear message of happiness and bliss. I hope that Disney movies are not out of date by the time I have children so that I can share with them the messages that they taught me. Also, it will provide me with an excuse to legitimately own the whole collection.