Wow this is kind of long...I have a feeling I may get sappy about this..
How old were you the first time you saw it?: 3 years old
How old are you now?: 20
Did you see it in theaters?: When it was re-released
Who was with you?: My Aunt
How many times have you seen it?: Funny! Too many to count
Can you recite the whole thing by heart?: (Oh come on I don't think any of us know every single possible line 100% correctly) Major parts of it I do know
Who is your favorite character(s)?: Ariel & Flounder
Why?: Ariel because she doesn't let anyone or anything come between her dreams. I love her bubbly personality and her ability to be so emotional and passionate at the same time. Flounder because well he's Ariel's best friend I just love how much the compliment each other and how strong their friendship is
Has that always been your favorite or has it changed over the
years?: Always been my favorite
Do you own the movie, if so, what formats?: 2 VHS, 1 Limited Edition DVD, and now the Platinum
Have you ever actually seen Mickey & Donald in the crowd?: Yes
What's your favorite scene & why?: This is tough. Agh I can't decide. I really love Tour of the Kingdom to just see how happy Ariel dancing. I say dancing I guess because of her facisnation with that the series and in the song POYW you can totally feel her happiness and thats always heart warming. Also the dinner scene and the end scene with her and King Triton.
Favorite Song?: Part of Your World
Favorite Lyric?: "(Whad'ya call 'em?) oh - feet *giggle"
Favorite Line?: Sebastian: Well, it's like I always say, Your Majesty. Children got to be free to lead their own lives.
Have you ever dressed up as one of the characters for
halloween?: No, but thats a good idea, I couldn't pass for Ariel though
Does anyone else in your life share your passion or are you on your own?: Well no one where I live but I have you all on Little Ariel
Do/Did you have any collectibles (snow globes etc.?) Yes my collection is growing as well as the credit card bills!
Do/Did you have any posters?: Yes
Are they still prominently displayed?: Yes they are soo pretty!
Have you completely driven your friends & family crazy with your obsession?: One friend who isn't a fan of Disney doesn't seem to care for it
Do you make graphics for LJ etc. based on the movie, if so, can
we see them?: I do, but they're posted on here
What's your opinion on the scene with the priest and his...protrusion?: This is so stupid, give it up, i'ts not funny it's his knee.
Do you have the original VHS with the recalled case?: Yes hehe, I also have the original poster
Tell us a fun fact about the film you think others may not know: Ariel was also supposed to have dolphin companion but he was cut out and much of his strong-willed personality was given to Ariel to make her a stronger character
Tell us a personal fun fact about the film: I have this baby blanket I've had since I was born and it's the color of Ariel's tail and I just to wrap around my legs when I was little and pretend I was Ariel
Do you plan to show your kids the film, or if you have kids, have they seen in?: Yes, but I don't want to shove it down their throats I'll just HOPE AND PRAY they'll love it as much as I dop
What are your thoughts on TLM II?: I never saw it
Did you like Melody?: I can't tell you, never saw it
What are your thoughts about the third?: I'm excited about it
Did you watch the TV series much?: More so now
Anything else you would like to add or say?: The Little Mermaid is an absolutely beautiful movie that has really had a profound affect on me. I am so grateful to everyone who was involved in this movie and to Jodi Benson for bringing the wonderful character of Ariel to life.