Disney's the Little Mermaid has made it back in the rotation. Of all the princess movies that I am forced to endure, this one is my favorite. After all, I remember watching it the movie theatres when I was young. In college, staying home to watch the Little Mermaid was a classic third date. There is just something about unspoken love, seashell bikinis and humongous merman nipples that seemed to really strike a chord with young adults. That and the huge phallic on the front cover.
Seeming as I had seen this movie many times before kids, I can pretty much hum my way through all the songs and even chime in with a chorus or two. Unfortunately for Ava, I never seemed to quite fit the bill.
(Dad humming along to "Part of Your World")
Ava: Dad, are you a girl?Dad: No.
Ava: Only girls can sing this song.
Dad: Oh, sorry.
(Dad singing along to "Kiss the Girl")
Ava: Dad, are you a bird?Dad: No.
Ava: Well stop singing. Only birds can sing.
Dad: Oh, sorry.
(Dad singing "Under the Sea")
Ava: Dad, are you under the sea?Dad: No.
Ava: Well, only people under the sea can sing about under the sea.
(Dad slightly dejected)
Dad: Ok. How about I just drive and you watch the movie.Ava: Yeah, only Dads can drive, while little girls watch movies.
