Needless to say, we’ve become
less attentive over the years. Our attention span has decreased to just up to 8
seconds. Of course, there are still those who don’t miss the slightest details
but we doubt that even they would notice some of the surprising hidden secrets
in our favorite cartoons.
less attentive over the years. Our attention span has decreased to just up to 8
seconds. Of course, there are still those who don’t miss the slightest details
but we doubt that even they would notice some of the surprising hidden secrets
in our favorite cartoons.
Bright Side carefully examined
famous cartoons and found interesting facts, unexpected guests, and shocking
similarities to other films. And we simply can’t hide them from you anymore!
famous cartoons and found interesting facts, unexpected guests, and shocking
similarities to other films. And we simply can’t hide them from you anymore!
1.
Aladdin
Aladdin
We all know that Aladdin had a
magic genie that could turn into anyone. And thanks to him, Pinocchio, Pumbaa,
and King Triton were all able to appear in this cartoon.
magic genie that could turn into anyone. And thanks to him, Pinocchio, Pumbaa,
and King Triton were all able to appear in this cartoon.
2.
Frozen
Frozen
Take a closer look at the ice
in Olaf’s glass. Do you see it? Yes, the ice completely mimics the shape of his
body.
in Olaf’s glass. Do you see it? Yes, the ice completely mimics the shape of his
body.
3.
Cinderella
Cinderella
A royal proclamation looks
like nothing special. But if you peer into the shadow at the bottom, you can
recognize the silhouette of Peter Pan. He was likely just passing by and
decided to read about the latest news of the kingdom.
like nothing special. But if you peer into the shadow at the bottom, you can
recognize the silhouette of Peter Pan. He was likely just passing by and
decided to read about the latest news of the kingdom.
4.
The Lion King
The Lion King
Besides the fact that Scar is
the only evil lion in this cartoon, he’s also the only one with claws visible
all the time. And it makes him even more evil.
the only evil lion in this cartoon, he’s also the only one with claws visible
all the time. And it makes him even more evil.
5.
Robots
Robots
If you look closely, you can
see that among the robots, there’s one who has a similar build to a famous hero
from another cartoon. We’re talking about the sloth Sid from Ice Age.
see that among the robots, there’s one who has a similar build to a famous hero
from another cartoon. We’re talking about the sloth Sid from Ice Age.
6.
Cars
Cars
Okay, so there are mountains
in the movie, so what? But if you look a little closer, they’re not just mountains.
These are mountains in the shape of cars! And it’s understandable since the
cartoon is about cars, after all.
in the movie, so what? But if you look a little closer, they’re not just mountains.
These are mountains in the shape of cars! And it’s understandable since the
cartoon is about cars, after all.
7.
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc.
It turns out that baby Boo has
a real name. If you look at the top of her drawings, you can see that they’re
signed with the name, Mary. So, her name is actually Mary, although Boo sounds
more familiar to us.
a real name. If you look at the top of her drawings, you can see that they’re
signed with the name, Mary. So, her name is actually Mary, although Boo sounds
more familiar to us.
8.
Coco
Coco
Ernesto’s guitar is very
reminiscent of Hector’s face — it even has his golden tooth! This makes it more
meaningful when you remember that Hector is the real owner of this guitar.
reminiscent of Hector’s face — it even has his golden tooth! This makes it more
meaningful when you remember that Hector is the real owner of this guitar.
9.
Madagascar
Madagascar
A strange thing happened to
Alex the lion. In the first movie, his paws are clean but in the second one, he
has a birthmark shaped like Africa. And we can only guess how this could have
happened.
Alex the lion. In the first movie, his paws are clean but in the second one, he
has a birthmark shaped like Africa. And we can only guess how this could have
happened.
10.
Enchanted
Enchanted
Some of the strangest things
happen in this cartoon, leading many to question the role of the troll. It’s
very intriguing, that he has dresses of various Disney princesses on his belt.
It makes us wonder where he got them and why he attached them.
happen in this cartoon, leading many to question the role of the troll. It’s
very intriguing, that he has dresses of various Disney princesses on his belt.
It makes us wonder where he got them and why he attached them.
11.
The Great Mouse Detective
The Great Mouse Detective
We spotted a stranger in
Professor Rattigan’s gang. This is the Lizard Bill from Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland. Maybe one day other people will notice it.
Professor Rattigan’s gang. This is the Lizard Bill from Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland. Maybe one day other people will notice it.
12.
Dumbo
Dumbo
This insanely sweet little
elephant with huge ears is the only protagonist in the Disney cartoons who
never says a word. He was silent the whole time!
elephant with huge ears is the only protagonist in the Disney cartoons who
never says a word. He was silent the whole time!
13.
Cinderella
Cinderella
Let’s think about what we see
in this picture. Cinderella and bubbles. Wait, what are the bubbles forming?
Turns out, they’re forming the shape of Mickey Mouse’s head!
in this picture. Cinderella and bubbles. Wait, what are the bubbles forming?
Turns out, they’re forming the shape of Mickey Mouse’s head!
14.
The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Try to remember the flying
feather at the beginning of Forrest Gump. No, it wasn’t in the cartoon, The
Polar Express. But the ticket here flew exactly along the same trajectory as
the feather did in the film.
feather at the beginning of Forrest Gump. No, it wasn’t in the cartoon, The
Polar Express. But the ticket here flew exactly along the same trajectory as
the feather did in the film.
15.
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
You may not have known this,
but Ariel has 6 sisters and they all have names starting with A. Now, look at
the picture so that we can introduce them all to you. Meet Arista, Attina,
Adella, Alana, Andrina, and Aquata.
but Ariel has 6 sisters and they all have names starting with A. Now, look at
the picture so that we can introduce them all to you. Meet Arista, Attina,
Adella, Alana, Andrina, and Aquata.
Which secrets did you like the
most? Have you ever noticed hidden gems in cartoons all by yourself? We look
forward to reading your opinions and findings in the comments!
most? Have you ever noticed hidden gems in cartoons all by yourself? We look
forward to reading your opinions and findings in the comments!
BRIGHTSIDE
Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.