Time to do some Christmas Specials.
Toy Story That Time Forgot: Toy Story 3 was, quite frankly, the pinnacle in a series that steadily got better as the series went on. I like that the special doesn't dimish the emotional resonance of the film. It's funny while still feeling completely part of the world.
So, this one is interesting. It kind of turns the paradign of the original on it's head. Instead of one character believing they're not a toy and the rest dealing with it, it's an entire playset that are unaware and a small bit of the cast that have to deal with it.
As it turns out, it's because the new toys have never been played with. I'm not sure if this is cutting social commentary or just fun. I'm leaning towards the second. Regardless, it works as a showpiece for Kristen Schall's Trixie.
Anyway, the special focuses on all the ducks migrating to get away from the cold weather while Donald wants to stay with his friends for Christmas. As it turns out, this is a no no because Ducks don't react well to the cold weather. It's something I wouldn't have really given thought to but it's still pretty awesome... until Donald starts wasting away. Like, this is slightly reminiscent of someone who has turned leprous.
I love when my Disney gets combined with body horror. And now I have to Google Disney and Cronenberg.
Oddly enough, I didn't get that many hits. Weird. Internet, you have failed me!
Anyway, they save Donald and everyone has Christmas in Florida. It's a good special, definitely recommend it.
Surprise! Instant X-Mas Carol: In which random celebrities surprise people with Christmas Carols. Including Shaq. I wonder if he's going to Green Egg and Ham it?
Sadly, he doesn't. It's mostly kind of candid camera. Not very remarkable. It's cute but just as many moments of weird humor.
Non-Viewing Thoughts: Seriously, what the heck is figgy pudding?
Late Christmas Ideas: New Santa hat. I lost my old one is last year's move and never found it.
Notable Commercials:I find it weird that they're already promoting the Power rangers movie toys when the film doesn't even come out until next year. Also, find it weird that the internet is getting bent out of shape over pieces of plastic.
Also, I've seen promos for the new Duck Tales like five times and I'm so psyched!
Tally
Mountain Dews Left: 7 Cans
Coca-Colas Left: 3 Cans
Kickstarts Left: 2 Cans
Coffee Left: 2 Bottles
Pumpkin Pie Left: Whole Pie, currently unbaked
Sanity Rating: (1 being Santa Claus, 10 being Santa's Slay Santa) 3
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