Top 10 Times Disney Villains Said What We Were All Thinking

“The Princess and the Frog” (2009)
Disney is perhaps why many of us grew up believing in magic in the first place. So, to hear that even they didn’t really believe in its power was quite earth-shattering— well, until we grew up and learned what really makes the world go around. Now, don’t get us wrong, we certainly don’t condone Dr. Facilier’s scheme here, but we get where he’s coming from. Those with fuller bank accounts tend to have more pull in this world, while those on the lighter end can often find themselves denied basic necessities, let alone luxuries. Whoever said money doesn’t buy happiness clearly had enough of it to live a comfortable life.

“Sleeping Beauty” (1959)
Feeling left out really sucks; we all know that! While we might fantasize about cursing those who made us feel bad, the reality is that we're more likely to just sit in our distress. It’s easy to let our anxiety spiral down a rabbit hole, imagining all the possible reasons we weren’t invited. We wish we had Maleficent’s courage to straight up tell the offenders how they’d upset us, although given the answer she gets, perhaps it’s better to remain in the dark. Does she maybe go a hairline too far, exacting her revenge? Yeah, absolutely! But also, FOMO is the worst, so yeah, we get it!

“Alice in Wonderland” (1951)
The Queen of Hearts is a mood. Sure, we like to think that on a good day, we have more patience and grace than she does, but when someone really gets under our skin, we feel that inner Queen rise up. Whether it’s a relationship issue, unruly kids, or a boss who needs to be knocked back a peg, on the outside, we’re trying to handle it with all the politeness we can muster. But inside, we’re turning as red as the Queen, holding back the urge to explode like volcanic lava. By now, we’ve all perfected the more politically correct way of sharing the Queen’s sentiments, but deep down, we’re raging just as hard.

“Tangled” (2010)
Not to bring the tone down, but dare we say it, Mother Gothel has a point. That’s not to say there aren’t glimmers of hope and goodness out there, but when was the last time you scoured the headlines without feeling downtrodden about the state of the world? Of course, it’s not lost on us that Mother Gothel is one of the people destroying the smallest sparks of light for her own selfish gain. We don’t want to say, “Mother Knows Best,” but in this case, we’d have to concede she kinda does. Still, it reminds us to fight harder for those “rays of sunshine” and not let villains plunge us into total darkness.

“Hercules” (1997)
Hades is one of the most relatable villains because he gets it. His wry humor, sardonic tone, and sharp words can easily cut anyone, even a demigod, down to size. We also wish we had Hades around when our friends go on and on about their latest romantic endeavors. It’s not that we object to our friends being happy, quite the opposite, but you know, no need to get carried away to Mount Olympus! For all his villainy, we have to side with Hades on this one. Come on, girl, you haven’t known him that long—let’s keep it on planet Earth! And once more but louder for the folks at the back: “He’s a guy!”.

“Beauty and the Beast” (1991)
It’s hard to find any redeeming factors in Gaston, but we’ll say one thing for him: he knows his worth (well, he might overshoot, but you get our point). If there’s one thing we can all take away from this egotistical bad boy, it’s that. We live in a world where self-confidence is often seen as conceited, so many of us prefer to keep our heads down than celebrate what makes us great. We almost can’t believe we’re saying this, but we should take a leaf out of Gaston’s book and never feel shame in reminding ourselves that we deserve the best and should never settle for anything less.

“The Jungle Book” (1967)
“...I Don’t Have Time For That Nonsense.” We know, we know, you’re already thinking, yes, this, all of this! This exchange between Shere Khan and Kaa has more than one quote that makes us feel seen. Yes, we’ve all been in Kaa’s… scales, but we’re likely to find ourselves siding with Shere Khan more often. We can think of an endless number of scenarios that warrant the kind of pinching the bridge of your nose that would accompany such a statement. Overly dramatic coworkers, endless group chat arguments, family dramas—the list goes on. As much as we’d love to quote Shere Khan to some people’s faces, we’ll stick with eye rolls behind their backs.

“The Little Mermaid” (1989)
Once upon a time, we thought we’d grow up to be Ariel, only to realize we’d actually become Ursula. She’s the first to admit she’s got a “nasty” side—some might even call her “a witch.” Call her what you want, but she speaks a lot of truth! Thanks to Ursula, we’d never “underestimate the importance of body language.” When Ariel faces a crucial decision—give up her life under the sea or lose the guy she’s infatuated with—Ursula hits her with a much-needed dose of reality. Whether it’s choosing between cooking or getting takeout or making some big life-altering decision, honestly, she’s preaching to the choir.

“The Emperor's New Groove” (2000)
If you can’t relate to this statement, then sorry, we don’t think we can be friends. If Yzma can accidentally turn the Emperor into a llama and then plot to dispose of the evidence and still find time for dessert and a cup of coffee, then you can, too! We live in a world where everything is made to feel urgent, although that is very rarely the case. In fact, we encourage you to share this quote far and wide to remind everyone that there is (almost) always time for dessert! Just think how much better you’ll feel after, too. Go ahead; you deserve that treat—the world can wait!


Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

For When People Aren’t Quite the Comedians They Think They Are

For When Someone Asks How You Are & “Fine” Just Doesn’t Cut It

“The Lion King” (1994)
First, a thank you to Scar for setting some of the most realistic life expectations. We’re not saying his words turned us into pessimists, but keeping expectations low sure makes the golden moments shine brighter! Still, there are those moments when frustration peaks, and you can’t help but mutter, “I’m surrounded by idiots.” Whether it’s group projects where no one’s pulling their weight, individuals who should really embrace the art of silence or people who stop dead in their tracks to send a message in the middle of the street—you’ve probably got your own list by now. Perhaps one of the most unfair parts of life is the mental energy it takes not to say what we're really thinking.

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