Disney Vs. Disney

Part 1

 

FOR THE 90s’ FANS

The Trouble With the New Disney

 

    “It’s not the same!” “It’s wack now” “They are seriously running out of ideas.” “Who the heck are these people?” “What are they teaching us!?” “Change this crap!” “My childhood is gone.” “The new Disney sucks!” I don’t know about you guys, but every time Disney Channel comes on that’s what I hear people say, that’s what I think in my head, and that’s how I feel. One day I was switched to my old favorite TV channel: Disney, and I watched a bunch of its new shows, like “Ant Farm,” “Jessie,” “Austin & Ally,” “Dog with a Blog,” “Gravity Falls,” “My Babysitter’s A Vampire,” etc., etc.  The minute I tuned in to these shows I was reminded of all the old Disney shows: “Hannah Montana,” “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “Suite Life on Deck,” “Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Sonny with a Chance,” etc., etc. Those of you who usually read my posts know that all I do is praise TV shows and recommend the new and best there is to offer. Well, this time we're going to shake it up with some criticism!

The brand new Disney is no longer our sweet, fun, innocent childhood Disney and has been replaced by the most bizarre new TV shows. First off we have “Ant Farm.” What do you think of when you think of “Ant Farm” ?  I think of a  younger, unrealistic, corny version of “Hannah Montana.” Two girls and a boy as best friends...sounds like the friendship Miley had with her pals Lilly and Oliver. Chyna, Olive, and Fletcher are in the not-so-popular crew. They deal with older bullies, go through obstacles to  be accepted, and teach the viewers what? To let the bullies step on you, backstab your best friend then say sorry, and to laugh when unpopular kids get bullied. Miley was always aware of how important her best friends were and was quick to stick up for herself in front of bullies. The audience was respectful; they didn’t laugh at the bullies’ jokes. Miley was conscious of the right thing to do and always fixed her situations when she knew she messed up, unlike the main characters of  “Ant Farm.”

Next up–  “Jessie.” I’m not going to lie: “Jessie” has offered young viewers good examples of the right ways to behave and treat others. It teaches respect for your siblings and the standards you should set for yourself; it teaches the importance of education, friendship, but mostly it emphasizes the value of family.  

Although, it does have a serious fault. Besides being corny and having lame jokes, the show centers on a bad role model. The main character, Jessie, is a nanny who works for a rich family; she dreams for fame, but doesn’t worry about goals to take care of herself, and become successful.  Our generation is taught that young adults like Jessie should be in college, planning their future, following their dreams, and focusing on becoming successful. Instead, Jessie, is a nanny who takes care of four kids and the household, what is this show relating to... “The Nanny?”

Lastly, Disney has a show called “Dog with a Blog.” All I can say is, are you kidding me? This show is about a dog with a stinkin’ blog. The show is from the perspective of an actual talking dog learning about family, being a human, and the problems us humans go through. What is the point of creating a show for young viewers where a dog can secretly talk, and express its desire to be human in a blog. What in the world does that teach younger children? If it teaches anything, why have a dog teach this lesson to them and not actual kids their age?

This Part 1 of my  Disney Vs. Disney critique only reflects my opinion. If you agree with me, feel free to comment, and if you disagree, feel free to comment, too. That’s all the time we have for today, my fellow Dizzy Wizzies (aka 90s’ fans). Stay tuned for next week when we talk about the decent new Disney TV shows.  

~ASkittlezC~

Pretty Little Liars

Recap 2013

 

WARNING: There are many spoilers!!

“Oh My Goodness!” “That scared me” “What the hell just happened?” “They look amazing!” “Woooow” “That looks like too much fun” “They are too cute!” “Nooo!” “Whoa!” “mind twist!” Admit it, you said something like that while you were watching the beginning of the “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween special of 2012. As loyal “Pretty Little Liars” fans we should know by now that Toby is on the A-team! Is that hot, bad, good, or twisted? Maybe it’s all of the above. Toby and Mona are now allies in this twisted, secretive, deep, dark insanity. Aria, Spencer, Hannah, and Emily are now in the deep pit of darkness with people seeming to be against them, but the light is shining into that pit and they are getting dangerously closer to piecing the puzzle together and solving the mystery. They need to find out the following questions: who doesn’t like that, who will do just about anything to keep them from finding out, why, and how? Those are some of the questions running through your mind too, right? Those are the questions that need answers.

The setting of the high school Halloween party mainly takes place in a shuttle train in the final episode of 2012. The characters are ravishing, they dress beautifully. They come seeking answers, a good time, and A. We learn in this episode from the lovely, now–dead Garrett: He didn’t kill Alison, thought he had everything under control, wanted to protect Spencer (I sense a crush). We learn that Alison and Jenna got into a quarrel and that Garrett made Jenna think he killed Alison, but he didn’t. Instead he came back and saw that Alison had been talking to Aria’s dad, and because he was generous to share this information he is DEAD.

Not only did that happen, but Aria was also a victim in the A plan. The A-team poisoned Aria’s drink, dragged her into a box with dead Garrett, tied her hands together, taped her mouth shut, and tried to kill her by throwing her off the Halloween shuttle train! Spencer is assaulted by a mystery figure, Hannah is harassed, and who is to blame for all of this? They did not have the common sense to rip the mask off of the figures face, so the mystery remains. Besties to the rescue! Aria is saved by Spencer, Emily, and Hannah just in time, before the dangerous accident. Also, who is the mysterious little girl that Hannah’s mother meets? Was that Alison? Was it a memory? What was the meaning? Did it really happen? In addition, does Charon Sons Funeral Directory mean anything to you? Who’s rising out of the burial dirt?

Wow! I bet goosebumps and excitement are rising in you just reading about it, huh? If you have an idea, a comment, or an opinion feel free to leave a comment below. Also the new episode of 2013’s “Pretty Little Liars” airs on January 8th at 8/7 Central, so feel free to discuss the reactions, opinions, or feedback on the new show as well!! If you haven’t seen the episode yet and want to, go to abcfamily.go.com or hulu.com

Till next week, sugar lollipops!

 

~ASkittlezC~