From Archimedes to Zazu, these Disney animated sidekicks deserve better.
Beat that, fellowDisneyfelines!
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Where arethosedeleted scenes?!
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Know your worth, Samson!
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Now that’s a good soldier.
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And did we mention he’s super loyal, protective, and totally adorable?
Drop the camouflage, Pascalit’s your time to stand out.
Ruth Kinane
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As a result, people tend to ignore its contribution to the ranks of cute Disney sidekicks.
The parrot ofTreasure Islandis here transformed into a cute little shapeshifting pink blob.
Years before the emoji keyboard, Morph could change himself into gigantic eyes or miniature versions of other people.
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Though he suffers a broken leg, Trusty’s bravery buys Lady enough time to rescue Tramp.
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Isabella Biedenharn
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That owl knows things (andshe’s a huge fan of education).
To top it all off, she doles out her wisdom with a song and a comforting hug.
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Samantha Highfill
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Were we too busy trying to figure out what conditioner Pocahontas and John Smith use?
Isabella Biedenharn
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Nana’s popularity with the Darling children offends Mr. Marc Snetiker
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Jami Ganz
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Every hero needs a solid support system, and Victor, Hugo, and Laverne are Quasimodo’s.
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His name is literally Friend Owl.
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And what a hoot he is when he laughs!
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Zazu (The Lion King)
Let’s be real: Zazu is the perfect sidekick.
He’s well-organized, well-informed, incredibly loyal,andBritish (a must for any secondary).
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“Run for it, lassie!
This is no place for a lady!”
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Toby (The Great Mouse Detective)
Sweet Toby!
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Cri-Kee (Mulan)
Who else survived a war, helped defeat the Huns, and saved China?
Mulan’s cricket friend.
You know that legend about cockroaches being able to survive anything?
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It started with Cri-Kee.
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Madame de la Grande Bouche (Beauty and the Beast)
You know who’s down to fight?
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You know who jumps off a castle staircase to crush a villager?
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And what could be more perfectly heartbreaking than a firefly who’s in love with a star?
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Mary Sollosi
2. which still bangs all these years later?
Where are Dodger’s hot takes and nostalgia pieces?
Aesthetically, baby Pegasus is arguably the cutest thing to emerge from an animator’s pencil.
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