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From unexpected moments of honesty to chilling displays of power, Disney villains always steal the show. In this video, we dive into the unforgettable traits, real-life inspirations, and jaw-dropping scenes that make these iconic antagonists so legendary. Discover the dark side of Disney magic with some of the most fascinating facts and moments about your favorite villains!
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00:00:00Hey everyone, I'm Rebecca and welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:00:05I know we all love Disney movies, that goes without saying.
00:00:08Can we all agree that the best part of a lot of Disney movies is the villain?
00:00:12Think about it.
00:00:13Anyway, today is all about Disney villains, and we're gonna start with 20 fun facts you didn't know about different Disney baddies.
00:00:20You want me to be the bad guy? Fine. Now I'm the bad guy.
00:00:26Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most interesting and little known facts about iconic Disney villains.
00:00:34Some spoilers to come.
00:00:36The most beautiful girl in town. I know, but-
00:00:38That makes her the best.
00:00:41Number 20. Peg Leg Pete technically predates Mickey Mouse. Alice comedies.
00:00:47Strange, but true. First introduced as Bootleg Pete in Alice Solves the Puzzle,
00:00:51Pete was first drawn as an anthropomorphic peg-legged bear before his final design as a cat.
00:00:57He also became the antagonist of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
00:01:00When Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 to replace Oswald, he inherited Pete as his arch nemesis as well.
00:01:09Pete became responsible for stealing away Minnie Mouse, among other shenanigans.
00:01:13Pete proved to be the most versatile of all the Disney villains, however, with much more sympathetic iterations of the character.
00:01:19The more you know.
00:01:21Hey, my son respects me.
00:01:23Yeah.
00:01:27Check the map, goof!
00:01:29Number 19. King Candy was inspired by the Mad Hatter, Wreck-It Ralph.
00:01:34The seemingly benevolent ruler of Sugar Rush turned out to be a much darker character in this 2012 film.
00:01:39Get off of my truck!
00:01:41Hey! What are you crazy?
00:01:43I forbid you to draw that finish line!
00:01:49But did you know the character's physical quirks are based on the Mad Hatter from Disney's Alice in Wonderland?
00:01:55In fact, the design of the character went through many iterations, with the first designs being based on real life figures like Elvis Presley and even Joe Biden.
00:02:03Eventually, Ed Wynn's performance as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland proved to be the basis of the final design.
00:02:09Fittingly enough, King Candy's initial comic persona is revealed to have been a mask for the film's true villain, revealing the madness underneath.
00:02:17No way!
00:02:19What the? Who are you?
00:02:23I'm Turbo, the greatest racer ever!
00:02:27And I did not reprogram this world to let you and that holocaust, this riddled warthog, take it away from me!
00:02:35Number 18. Sean Yu's eyes are meant to look like his hawks, Mulan.
00:02:39One of Disney's darkest villains, this ruthless Hun leader has perhaps the largest kill count of all of the Disney villains.
00:02:46His brutality is reflected in his thickly muscled design. In particular, his eyes were meant to mirror his hawk.
00:02:53This is Sean Yu, he's the villain. He was probably the most fun to work on.
00:02:57On my own, I like to do creatures and monsters and stuff like that.
00:03:01And this is about the closest thing to a monster on this film anyway.
00:03:05This stylistic chime goes beyond just symbolism.
00:03:08There's even a deleted scene where Sean Yu magically sees through his hawk's eyes.
00:03:12Though this was dropped, the idea was retained visually.
00:03:15To see is the consistency within the character as far as his mass, his features, proportions.
00:03:20Sean Yu's relative uniqueness as a Disney villain even extends to his death, which subverts the falling cliché of previous antagonists.
00:03:28Either way, this quirk makes Sean Yu design even more memorable.
00:03:32Number 17. Mark Davis animated Cruella de Vil. 101 Dalmatians.
00:03:37Animation is well known for being a massive group effort, with separate artists working on the design and the animation.
00:03:44So it's impressive when only one person is involved in the animation of a character.
00:03:48Animator Mark Davis was solely responsible for the fashion-obsessed villain of this Disney film.
00:03:54He was inspired by actress Betty Davis for his realization of Cruella de Vil, with Mary Wicks as the model.
00:03:59One of the most fun assignments I've ever had in the studio was doing the villainess in 101 Dalmatians Cruella de Vil.
00:04:07She was a funny villainess. And while what she was doing wasn't very nice, she herself was an entertaining character.
00:04:17Mark Davis was also responsible for many other animations.
00:04:20A famous animation he did, and the most beloved by Disney himself, was Cinderella's transformation.
00:04:26His penchant for animating female characters even earned him the nickname Ladies Man. What a talent.
00:04:32One of them asked, he said, Mr. Disney, of all the animation that's been done in your studio, what is your favorite piece of animation?
00:04:40And he thought for a moment, he said, well, he said, I guess it would have to be when Cinderella got her ballroom gown, her dress.
00:04:52We could have had Captain Picard as a Disney villain. Alas, it was not to be.
00:04:57Although we wouldn't trade Jonathan Freeman for anything.
00:05:00Based on the villain in The Thief of Baghdad, Jafar was initially offered to Patrick Stewart.
00:05:05But due to scheduling conflicts, he had to decline it.
00:05:08Stewart went on to express regret for turning down the role, amongst various other Disney roles, as Jafar became one of Disney's most beloved villains.
00:05:23Jonathan Freeman eventually came to voice the role, an iconic performance on all accounts.
00:05:28Arm yourself, Iago. Soon I will be sultan.
00:05:31It's time to say goodbye, Prince Abubu.
00:05:35Trust me, my pungent friend. You'll get what's coming to you.
00:05:39Still, we mourn for what could have been.
00:05:42Number 15. Ursula's Family Matters, The Little Mermaid
00:05:46Though in the original animated film, Ursula is seemingly a rogue sea witch.
00:05:50This nautical baddie was originally imagined as having some familial connections to our protagonist.
00:05:55And in further adaptations of the story, that vision was ultimately realized.
00:06:00In both the Broadway musical and the 2023 live action film, Ursula is actually King Triton's younger sister, which would naturally make her Ariel's aunt.
00:06:09Ursula! Let her go.
00:06:15Forget it, big brother. She belongs to me now.
00:06:19This added layer to their relationship certainly makes her villainy all the more, well, villainous, but also adds nuance to her wicked motivations in usurping Triton's throne.
00:06:29I think villains who have a little of a calm artist in them are more fascinating because they give you a facade.
00:06:35Number 14. Lucille Laverne Removes Her Dentures, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
00:06:41A blood congealed. Then I'll be ferrised in the land.
00:06:47Voice acting has indeed its quirks. Lucille Laverne was cast to voice the evil queen of Disney's first animated feature-length film.
00:06:54When the evil queen magically disguises herself as a crone to kill Snow White via poisoned apple, Laverne was also called to do the voice for the witch.
00:07:02Disney and the animators, however, were unsatisfied with her performance, feeling her voice was not quite rough enough.
00:07:08Laverne excused herself and returned to deliver the cackling voice we know today. How'd she do it? She simply removed her dentures. Thank goodness for false teeth.
00:07:17Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
00:07:21So I'll be ferrished in the land.
00:07:26Number 13. Be Prepared was sung by two singers, the Lion King.
00:07:31This is no less than Disney legend.
00:07:33Among all the lauded English actors that were considered for the role, including Alan Rickman and Patrick Stewart,
00:07:39Stewart, Jeremy Irons was cast as the voice for the villainous Scar. Although initially reluctant,
00:07:44Irons had a profound influence in the direction of the character.
00:07:57Trouble struck, however, when Irons' voice gave out halfway through recording Be Prepared.
00:08:01Jim Cummings, who voiced the hyena Ed, was called to replace Irons' voice from
00:08:06So Be Prepared for the Coup of the Century on.
00:08:16It is a voice performance so seamless, most people do not even notice the difference.
00:08:21Now that is Disney magic.
00:08:23I just basically close out the ending of the song.
00:08:27I don't believe Jeremy ever says the words Be Prepared.
00:08:31But, um, you know, he does all the talking.
00:08:35You know, um, I know that your powers of retention are as wet as a warthog's backside.
00:08:42Number 12, Magic Mirror on the Wall, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
00:08:47Is there any phrase from Disney more instantly memorable than
00:08:50Mirror, Mirror on the Wall? Except that isn't the actual phrase.
00:08:54That's right, we've all fallen prey to the Mandela Effect.
00:08:57In Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Evil Queen distinctly addresses the magic
00:09:02mirror as simply that, magic mirror on the wall. Strange, but true.
00:09:06Magic mirror on the wall? Who is the fairest one of all?
00:09:12How did we get Mirror, Mirror? It turns out that the original fairy tale used Mirror, Mirror,
00:09:17which no doubt proved to be the stickiest phrase of the two.
00:09:20Also, the power of doubling a word is great indeed.
00:09:23Magic mirror on the wall? Who now is the fairest one of all?
00:09:29Number 11, Green is always associated with villains, Therious.
00:09:34Color theory is very important when it comes to design and animation, for obvious reasons.
00:09:39In the case of Disney, we have seen red, purple, and black be closely associated with villainy,
00:09:44the most obvious being Aladdin's Jafar.
00:09:47A snake, am I? Perhaps you'd like to see how snake-like I can be?
00:09:55But a little-known color also associated with villainy is green. Usually symbolizing life and
00:10:00wealth, green can also symbolize envy and jealousy, common traits of villainy.
00:10:05The particular sickly shade associated with Scar and Maleficent is reminiscent of poison and toxicity.
00:10:11Stand back, you fool!
00:10:18Sometimes, you get all four. Red, purple, black, and green. This happened with the design of the
00:10:23Slinky Doctor Facilier from The Princess and the Frog. Disney villainy always has such a colorful flair.
00:10:29Number 10, what Scar's real name is, The Lion King.
00:10:46The villain in The Lion King is known simply as Scar in the film and he has a laceration on his face to match the moniker.
00:10:52But have you ever wondered what his real name is? Surely his parents didn't name him Scar.
00:10:57Here's my little secret.
00:11:00It turns out his birth name isn't all that much better. He was called Taka, coming from the Swahili word for waste,
00:11:07meaning his mom and dad probably didn't have very high hopes for him.
00:11:10Though it appears to actually be false, it's been widely circulated that Mufasa means king in a language called Manazoto.
00:11:16Whether or not that's true, we can still understand the sibling rivalry. The origin of Scar's name was
00:11:22actually revealed in The Lion King book, A Tale of Two Brothers.
00:11:25Number 9, Hades is partially based on James Woods, Hercules. If you know anything about Greek mythology,
00:11:32you may have been surprised when you saw Hercules for the first time. That's because most people
00:11:36wouldn't have imagined the god of the underworld to be a fast-talking used car salesman type.
00:11:41Name is Hades, Lord of the Dead. Hi, how you doing?
00:11:43But that's just what James Woods' portrayal ended up being. When Woods came in to audition,
00:11:48he allegedly surprised the filmmakers with his interpretation of the character,
00:11:51and they went on to craft his lines and dialogue to match the style that Woods had created.
00:11:56Whenever I would say lines, I would try to put those extra kind of cartoon gestures
00:12:01that a character like this deserves.
00:12:03Number 8, Oogie Boogie is an original creation. The Nightmare Before Christmas.
00:12:08More than a decade before The Nightmare Before Christmas was released,
00:12:11Tim Burton was working at Walt Disney feature animation as an animator,
00:12:15and in his spare time wrote a poem that told Jack Skellington's story.
00:12:19Disney considered adapting the poem for the screen at the time,
00:12:22but it wouldn't actually happen until many years later.
00:12:25Well, well, well, what have we here?
00:12:29And if you read over the initial work, you'll notice that the main antagonist of the film,
00:12:33Oogie Boogie, doesn't make an appearance. He was only created later,
00:12:37specifically for the movie.
00:12:39Number 7, Corella de Vil was supposed to make a comeback. 101 Dalmatians.
00:12:45Disney has written a lot of great villains over the years,
00:12:47but many would argue that this one is their very best creation.
00:12:50I don't care how you kill the little beast, but do it! And do it now!
00:12:54Corella de Vil has been frightening children since her debut in 101 Dalmatians in 1961,
00:13:00but did you know there was once a possibility that she would be the baddie in another animated Disney flick?
00:13:05Some sketches from the 1970s show that filmmakers once debated having
00:13:08Miss de Vil be the antagonist in The Rescuers. Admittedly, Madame Medusa isn't nearly as compelling,
00:13:14so this could have been a really great idea. On the other hand, you could also argue that having
00:13:19a different villain helped distinguish the film.
00:13:22Number 6, the same actor voices Captain Hook and Mr. Darling, Peter Pan.
00:13:27Most people know that before Peter Pan was a beloved Disney animated classic,
00:13:31it was a novel by J.M. Barrie, but it's a lesser known fact that Peter's story was originally written
00:13:37as a play. Peter and Wendy premiered on stage in 1904, and in various productions it became standard
00:13:43for Mr. Darling and Captain Hook to be played by the same actor. There's definitely some interesting
00:13:48psychology to be done on that decision. Keeping with tradition, Disney had the same actor,
00:13:53Hans Conrad voice both parts. And did you know that Captain Hook is meant to be a sympathetic
00:14:00character? That's why he survives at the end of the story.
00:14:03Number 5, several villains were drawn by the same animator, Various. If you were to list the top 10
00:14:09Disney villains of all time, which we've done of course, three of the entries would undoubtedly be
00:14:14Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, Jafar from Aladdin, and Scar from The Lion King. What do these three have in
00:14:20common? Well, it turns out the supervising animator for all three was Andreas Deja. He played a huge
00:14:25role in crafting the characters we know and love to hate today. He was also originally the supervising
00:14:32animator for Yzma back when the Emperor's New Groove was known as Kingdom of the Sun. But once the film
00:14:37got its infamous overhaul, Dale Bear took over. Number 4, Mother Gothel had a unique death, Tangled.
00:14:44If you've seen enough Disney animated films, you know they can be a tad formulaic, especially when it comes to how
00:14:49their villains are disposed of.
00:14:56Of course, showing any sort of graphic death scene would be too disturbing for little kids, but they have to go,
00:15:01so what's the solution? Have them fall off something really, really tall, it seems. This happens in countless
00:15:07Disney films, but in Tangled, the villain perishes in a fashion that is both routine and wholly unique.
00:15:12What have you done? What have you done? She ages at fast forward speed all in the span of a few seconds.
00:15:20But to make sure audiences understood her fate, she also falls off something really, really tall.
00:15:25Number 3, one of the best villains almost never was, Sleeping Beauty. Eleanor Audley is best known for
00:15:35voicing two of Disney's most delightfully evil characters, Lady Tremaine, aka Cinderella's evil
00:15:41stepmother, and Maleficent. But she didn't simply lend her voice, she was also the live action model that
00:15:47inspired the character's facial expressions and designs. A wondrous future lies before you. You, the
00:15:55destined hero of a charming fairy tale come true. But because of a case of tuberculosis,
00:16:01Audley initially turned down her role in Sleeping Beauty. She was worried that she was too ill to
00:16:09perform, but in the end it all worked out and Disney villain history was made. Watching this performance
00:16:15today is still spine chilling. Number 2, Gaston wasn't always the villain, Beauty and the Beast.
00:16:21Okay, this one might actually blow your mind. Even the most hardcore Disney fans may not be aware
00:16:26that there were several versions of the script of 1991's Beauty and the Beast before the final
00:16:31iteration was decided upon. Did you honestly think she'd want you when she had someone like me?
00:16:38In an earlier version, the major villain was actually Belle's aunt, Marguerite. Not only that,
00:16:43but Belle had older sisters. The dastardly Gaston was more of a co-antagonist who didn't
00:16:48get nearly as much screen time. Also, even the final script underwent some changes after production
00:16:53was completed. Gaston was originally meant to say time to die, but the creators felt it was too
00:17:03aggressive and dubbed it with Belle is mine. Number 1, a villain got the first line, Snow White and the
00:17:09Seven Dwarfs. You may think that Disney movies are all about good guys and happily ever afters.
00:17:20In many cases, however, it's the villain who ends up stealing the show. As a matter of fact,
00:17:25if you go all the way back in the Disney catalog, you'll find that the first line spoken in any full
00:17:30length Disney animated film was by a villain. Slave in the magic mirror, come from the farther space.
00:17:40Through wind and darkness, I summon thee to speak. 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opens with
00:17:47the evil queen, who fun fact, has a real name, Queen Grimhilda, addressing her magic mirror.
00:17:53Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Kind of a dark way to start the very first
00:18:00Disney movie. Which other behind the scenes facts do you know about Disney villains? Quiver with fear.
00:18:08I have a great debate topic for your next night with your friends. Who is the most powerful Disney
00:18:14villain? Some of them are witches and wizards, almost all of them are incredibly charismatic,
00:18:19and a select few are literal gods. Coming up next, take a look at how Ms. Mojo ranked the most powerful
00:18:25Disney villains. How many men does it take to deliver a message? One. Welcome to WatchMojo,
00:18:35and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 most powerful Disney villains. Long live the king.
00:18:43For this list, we'll be looking at the strongest, smartest, and most magical villains in Disney movie
00:18:48history. Sorry, Davy Jones, but you'll have to wait another day for your turn in the spotlight.
00:18:53Be warned that we will discuss plot points throughout this list, so consider this your
00:18:57spoiler warning. Which Disney villain would you least want to meet in a dark alley?
00:19:02Number 10. Syndrome. The Incredibles. We kick off this list with a villain who doesn't seem so
00:19:08sinister at first sight but turns out to be quite formidable. Both Mr. Incredible and the audience
00:19:13first meet Syndrome when he's a young fanboy of the superhero. However, as Syndrome grows,
00:19:27so does his envy of the supers. Eventually, he turns his intelligence into a superpower of its own
00:19:32and targets the very heroes he idolized in his younger years, taking them out one by one.
00:19:37My name is not Buddy! And it's not Incrediboy either! That ship has sailed! All I wanted was to help you.
00:19:45I only wanted to help! With the power of technology, Syndrome nearly manages to wipe out the title's
00:19:51superhero family. He's eventually destroyed, but he leaves quite a bit of devastation in his wake.
00:19:56This isn't the end of it! I will get your son eventually! I'll get your son!
00:20:03Oh no. Number 9. Gaston. Beauty and the Beast. No, he doesn't have magical abilities or advanced
00:20:10technology, but this wicked narcissist's ability to charm an entire village puts him among Disney's
00:20:16most intimidating foes. Armed with plenty of weapons and a dazzling smile, Gaston is determined to get
00:20:32his way no matter what. When Belle turns down his aggressive marriage proposal, he devises an evil
00:20:37plan to lock her beloved father up in an asylum in order to force her to marry him.
00:20:42No one! Lots like Gaston! Takes cheap shots like Gaston! Plans to persecute harmless crackpots like Gaston!
00:20:58After that plan fails, he turns his anger to her friend the Beast and stirs up the village's
00:21:03xenophobia to storm the castle. He's as crazy as the old man! The Beast will make off with your
00:21:09children! He'll come after them in the night! We're not safe till his head is mounted on my wall!
00:21:15I say we kill the Beast! He stabs the Beast, nearly ending him, but thankfully falls to his own demise
00:21:22before he can inflict more damage. Number 8. Dr. Facilier. The Princess and the Frog. The Shadow Man is an
00:21:29incredibly skilled magician who can use voodoo and tarot to trick others. Using his clever tongue,
00:21:34Dr. Facilier makes sour deals with the unsuspecting citizens of New Orleans, twisting their dreams into
00:21:40nightmares. You just want to be free, hot from place to place, but freedom takes green. It's the green,
00:21:49it's the green, it's the green you need! With help from his voodoo talisman and friends on the other
00:21:54side, he's able to transform Prince Naveen into a frog and glamour Lawrence to resemble the Slacker
00:22:00Prince. When he loses Naveen, Dr. Facilier sends out shadows to retrieve the Frog Prince from the bayou,
00:22:19showing that his powers can reach far and wide. The Shadow Man nearly takes over New Orleans,
00:22:24but his angry friends on the other side drag him away after Tiana smashes his voodoo talisman.
00:22:30I just need a little more time! Oh no, please help me! Just a little more time!
00:22:40I promise I'll pay your back! I promise!
00:22:44Number 7. Scar. The Lion King. Ordinary lions are intimidating enough,
00:22:48but make them ultra-intelligent, ambitious and cunning. You have a recipe for a supervillain.
00:22:53Scar openly admits that he isn't the strongest feline on Pride Rock,
00:22:57but his brains more than make up for it. As far as brains go, I got the lion's share,
00:23:02but when it comes to brute strength, I'm afraid I'm at the shallow end of the gene pool.
00:23:10When his nephew is born and stands in his way of ruling over the Pride Lands,
00:23:14Scar manipulates the hyenas into ending his own brother and attempting to destroy Simba as well.
00:23:19Now, what does bossa do? Kill Mufasa?
00:23:23Precisely.
00:23:26He tricks Simba into believing Mufasa's demise is his fault and takes over Pride Rock.
00:23:33He takes a massive wildfire and an entire cackle of vengeful hyenas
00:23:37to end Scar and restore balance to the Pride Lands.
00:23:39No, let me explain.
00:23:43No, you don't understand.
00:23:45No, I didn't mean...
00:23:46No, no!
00:23:47I didn't want to answer!
00:23:49Number six, Ursula, the Little Mermaid.
00:23:52When we first meet this fabulous antagonist, she's already an incredibly powerful sea witch.
00:23:57With shape-shifting potions, soul-stealing contracts,
00:24:00and the ability to see pretty much everything that's going on, Ursula is pretty powerful.
00:24:04If you want to cross a bridge, my sweet, you've got to pay the toll.
00:24:07Take a gulp and take a breath and go ahead and sign your scroll.
00:24:10Got some Jets and now I've got her, boys!
00:24:12The boss is on a roll!
00:24:16When she transforms into the beautiful Vanessa, she takes her magical abilities to the world above
00:24:21and enchants Prince Eric into marrying her.
00:24:24Already an intimidating foe, Ursula's villainy is taken up several notches
00:24:28when she takes ownership of King Triton's trident and crown.
00:24:31At last!
00:24:33It's mine!
00:24:42You monster!
00:24:43She grows into a terrifying giant and commands the sea and sky to create storms.
00:24:49Whether her original size or an enormous sea monster,
00:24:52Ursula is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
00:24:55You pitiful, insignificant fool!
00:25:02Now I am the ruler of all the ocean!
00:25:06Number five, the Evil Queen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
00:25:10Of course, we had to pay tribute to the OG baddie on this list.
00:25:13With envy and vanity driving her, the Evil Queen has access to a magical mirror
00:25:18that can see throughout the entire kingdom.
00:25:20Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?
00:25:25Famed is thy beauty, Majesty, but hold, a lovely maid I see.
00:25:34When the mirror reveals that the Princess Snow White is the most beautiful person in the kingdom,
00:25:39the Queen uses her influence to have her stepdaughter nearly destroyed.
00:25:43When she finds out Snow White survived, the Evil Queen uses powerful witchcraft to disguise herself
00:25:49and create a poisoned apple to end Snow White for good.
00:26:03Although she successfully poisons Snow White, the Evil Queen is destroyed
00:26:07and Snow White is awakened with a kiss,
00:26:10showing even her extraordinary powers aren't enough to fight true love.
00:26:13The victim of the sleeping death can be revived only by love's first kiss.
00:26:23Love's first kiss.
00:26:27Number four, Chernabog, Fantasia.
00:26:30The demonic tyrant of Bald Mountain has terribly powerful abilities.
00:26:34As an allegory for Satan, Chernabog is able to summon fire as well as wicked beings,
00:26:39such as harpies and demons to do his bidding.
00:26:51He can also conjure souls and transform them at will and generate darkness as he wishes.
00:26:56Although he can create seemingly endless chaos,
00:26:58he's not immune to morning light and church bells and is forced to retreat.
00:27:01This horrifying demon is only on the screen for a few minutes during Fantasia,
00:27:10but he made such an impact that he came back as an antagonist in other works,
00:27:15including the Kingdom Hearts series.
00:27:25Number three, Jafar, Aladdin.
00:27:28As a talented sorcerer and a manipulative political player,
00:27:31Jafar would make a formidable character in Game of Thrones.
00:27:35Jafar uses his magical abilities to make the Sultan do his bidding and elevate his own position.
00:27:40Don't worry, everything will be fine.
00:27:44Everything will be fine.
00:27:47He is able to disguise himself to trick Aladdin into retrieving the magic lamp.
00:27:52Although he doesn't originally get the lamp,
00:27:54Jafar does eventually gain access to the genie's extraordinary magic
00:27:58and uses it to make himself the most powerful sorcerer in the world.
00:28:02Genie! My second wish!
00:28:04I wish to be the most powerful sorcerer in the world!
00:28:10With his newfound abilities, Jafar is able to transform others,
00:28:14summon swords, breathe fire, and most horrifyingly, turn into an enormous snake.
00:28:19In the end, Jafar's own greed is his ultimate undoing, much to the relief of Agrabah.
00:28:24You wanted to be a genie? You got it!
00:28:27What?!
00:28:28Everything that goes with it!
00:28:31No! No!
00:28:33Number two, Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty.
00:28:36Look, we all hate being left out of parties, but isn't cursing a baby a bit much?
00:28:40The Mistress of All Evil definitely makes a statement when she crashes the christening of Princess Aurora,
00:28:45and curses the infant to perish.
00:28:47Before the sun sets on her sixteenth birthday,
00:28:51she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die!
00:28:58Throughout the film, her incredible powers become even more evident.
00:29:01Maleficent can teleport, conjure, and hypnotize anytime she wishes.
00:29:05Poor, simple fools!
00:29:08Thinking you could defeat me, me, the mistress of all evil!
00:29:14The Dark Fairy creates storms and causes lightning to strike at will.
00:29:18Her biggest display of power, however, comes at the climax of the film.
00:29:21To see her evil plan through, she surrounds the castle with a terrifying forest of thorns,
00:29:26and transforms herself into an enormous fire-breathing dragon.
00:29:30Takes three other fairies and the power of true love to take her down.
00:29:33Thou sword of truth, fly swift and sure, that evil die and good endure!
00:29:42Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few dishonorable mentions.
00:29:46The Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland.
00:29:48The awful monarch is Wonderland's terrifying and bloodthirsty tyrant.
00:29:52Oh no! Humanity, please!
00:29:54It's all his fault!
00:29:55Not thee, Your Grace!
00:29:56The Ace!
00:29:57The Ace!
00:29:58You!
00:29:58No!
00:29:59Two!
00:29:59The deuce, you say?
00:30:00Not me!
00:30:01The tree!
00:30:02No!
00:30:02No!
00:30:03No!
00:30:03Oh!
00:30:04What's their head?
00:30:05Madam Mim, the sword in the stone.
00:30:07This powerful sorceress and shapeshifter gives Merlin a run for his money.
00:30:11So, my boy, I'm afraid I'll have to destroy you.
00:30:16Destroy me?
00:30:18Yeah, I'll give you a sporting chance.
00:30:20Teka, Moana.
00:30:22A short-term villain, she is made of magma, smoke, and justifiable rage.
00:30:26This is not who you are, this is not who you are, you know who you are.
00:30:37The Horned King, the Black Cauldron.
00:30:39As the ruler of a powerful army, he is a nightmarish entity.
00:30:43Oh, my soldiers, how long I have thirsted to be a god among mortal men.
00:30:57Cruella de Vil, 101 Dalmatians.
00:31:00This driven and wealthy fashionista has a taste for puppy fur.
00:31:03And then, of course, you have your little spotted friends.
00:31:07Ah, yes.
00:31:10Yes, I must say, such perfectly beautiful coats.
00:31:15Number 1.
00:31:15Hades, Hercules
00:31:17Sure, he's a ton of fun, but don't let Hades' charm make you forget that he's the immortal and powerful
00:31:22god of the dead.
00:31:23With the ability to make other gods mortal, access to the fates and their future-telling gifts,
00:31:27and command over the underworld, Hades is a terrifying foe.
00:31:31How do you kill a god?
00:31:34I do not!
00:31:35No, you can't.
00:31:36They're immortal?
00:31:37Bingo, they're immortal.
00:31:39So, first you gotta turn the little sunspot...
00:31:44Mortal.
00:31:44When Hercules reemerges, Hades sends ferocious beasts his way and tries to get Megara to manipulate the boy
00:31:52wonder, showing the wide range of weapons at his disposal. Hades nearly destroys the other gods
00:31:58when he makes a deal with Hercules that allows him to unleash powerful titans.
00:32:01And now that I set you free, what is the first thing you are going to do?
00:32:07Destroy him!
00:32:11Good answer.
00:32:12Even after his plan is foiled, he almost ends both Meg and Hercules.
00:32:16Although undead spirits restrain him, Hades can still return to Rey's hell.
00:32:23Get away from me! Don't touch me! Get your slimy souls off me!
00:32:31So, Disney villains are evil. No one's denying that, but sometimes they do make good points.
00:32:36Here are 10 times the Disney bad guys said what we were all thinking.
00:32:41No owners means no heartbreak.
00:32:44Welcome to Ms. Mojo. And today, we're counting down our picks for the times Disney's villains
00:32:49spoke for us all.
00:32:50You've heard of the golden rule, haven't you? Whoever has the gold makes the rules.
00:32:58Number 10.
00:32:59The real power in this world ain't magic, it's money. Buckets of it. The princess and the frog.
00:33:04Disney is perhaps why many of us grew up believing in magic in the first place.
00:33:08So to hear that even they didn't really believe in its power was quite earth-shattering.
00:33:12Well, until we grew up and learned what really makes the world go round.
00:33:16Now you're gonna get hitched, but hitching ties you down.
00:33:19You just want to be free, hot from place to place, but freedom takes green.
00:33:24Now, don't get us wrong. We certainly don't condone Dr. Facilier's scheme here, but we get where he's
00:33:30coming from. Those with fuller bank accounts tend to have more pull in this world, while those on the
00:33:35lighter end can often find themselves denied basic necessities, let alone luxuries.
00:33:39You and I both know the real power in this world ain't magic. It's money.
00:33:47Buckets of it.
00:33:49That's true.
00:33:50Whoever said money doesn't buy happiness clearly had enough of it to live a comfortable life.
00:33:54Aren't you tired of living on the margins, while all those fat cats and their fancy cars don't give you
00:34:00so much as a sideways glance?
00:34:01Yes, I am.
00:34:05Number 9. I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation. Sleeping Beauty.
00:34:10Feeling left out really sucks. We all know that.
00:34:13Why, it's Maleficent. What does she want here?
00:34:18While we might fantasize about cursing those who made us feel bad,
00:34:21the reality is that we're more likely to just sit in our distress.
00:34:25It's easy to let our anxiety spiral down a rabbit hole,
00:34:28imagining all the possible reasons we weren't invited.
00:34:31I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation.
00:34:34You weren't wanted.
00:34:36Not what?
00:34:39Oh dear, what an awkward situation.
00:34:42I had hoped it was merely due to some oversight.
00:34:45We wish we had Maleficent's courage to straight up tell the offenders how they'd upset us.
00:34:50Although given the answer she gets, perhaps it's better to remain in the dark.
00:34:53Does she maybe go a hairline too far, exacting her revenge?
00:34:57Yeah, absolutely. But also, FOMO's the worst. So, yeah, we get it.
00:35:01Before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die.
00:35:11Oh no!
00:35:12Number eight. If I lose my temper, you lose your head.
00:35:17Alice in Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts is a whole mood.
00:35:20I'm painting my rose and red. Someone will lose his head.
00:35:25Sure, we like to think that on a good day we have more patience and grace than she does.
00:35:29But when someone really gets under our skin, we feel that inner queen rise up.
00:35:34Whether it's a relationship issue, unruly kids, or a boss who needs to be knocked back a peg.
00:35:40On the outside, we're trying to handle it with all the politeness we can muster.
00:35:44I warn you, child. If I lose my temper, you lose your head. Understand?
00:35:50But inside, we're turning as red as the queen, holding back the urge to explode like volcanic lava.
00:35:56By now, we've all perfected the more politically correct way of sharing the queen's sentiments.
00:36:01But deep down, we're raging just as hard.
00:36:04What were you saying, my dear?
00:36:07Well, she simply said that you're a fat, pompous, bad tempered old tyrant.
00:36:15Number 7. The world is dark and selfish and cruel. Tangled.
00:36:19Not to bring the tone down, but dare we say it, Mother Gothel has a point.
00:36:24Mother knows best. Listen to your mother. It's a scary world out there.
00:36:30That's not to say there aren't glimmers of hope and goodness out there.
00:36:33But when was the last time you scoured the headlines without feeling downtrodden about the state of the world?
00:36:37Of course, it's not lost on us that Mother Gothel is one of the people
00:36:41destroying the smallest sparks of light for her own selfish gain.
00:36:56We don't want to say Mother knows best, but in this case, we'd have to concede she kinda does.
00:37:01Still, it reminds us to fight harder for those rays of sunshine and not let villains plunge us into total darkness.
00:37:08The world is dark and selfish and cruel. If it finds even the slightest ray of sunshine, it destroys it.
00:37:18Number 6. He's a guy. Hercules.
00:37:21Hades is one of the most relatable villains because he gets it.
00:37:25His wry humor, sardonic tone, and sharp words can easily cut anyone, even a demigod down to size.
00:37:31Now you know I feel like everybody else. Isn't it just peachy?
00:37:38We also wish we had Hades around when our friends go on and on about their latest romantic endeavors.
00:37:44It's not that we object to our friends being happy, quite the opposite.
00:37:47But you know, no need to get carried away to Mount Olympus.
00:37:50I can't believe you're getting so worked up about some guy.
00:37:54This one is different. He's honest and he's sweet.
00:37:57Please.
00:37:57He would never do anything to hurt me.
00:37:59He's a guy.
00:37:59For all his villainy, we have to side with Hades on this one.
00:38:03Come on, girl. You haven't known him for that long. Let's keep it on planet Earth.
00:38:06And once more, but louder for the folks at the back.
00:38:09He's a guy.
00:38:09Number five. Don't I deserve the best? Beauty and the Beast.
00:38:14It's hard to find any redeeming factors in Gaston, but we'll say one thing for him.
00:38:18He knows his worth. Well, he might overshoot, but you get our point.
00:38:22You know, Belle, there's not a girl in town who wouldn't love to be in your shoes.
00:38:26This is the day...
00:38:31This is the day your dreams come true.
00:38:33If there's one thing we can all take away from this egotistical bad boy, it's that.
00:38:37We live in a world where self-confidence is often seen as conceited,
00:38:41so many of us prefer to keep our heads down than celebrate what makes us great.
00:38:45No one's got us well cleft in his gym like Gaston.
00:38:48As a specimen, yes, I'm intimidating.
00:38:55We almost can't believe we're saying this, but we should take a leaf out of Gaston's book.
00:38:59Not that he could read it.
00:39:00And never feel shame in reminding ourselves that we deserve the best,
00:39:04and should never settle for anything less.
00:39:06The most beautiful girl in town.
00:39:07I know, Belle.
00:39:08That makes her the best.
00:39:10And don't I deserve the best?
00:39:12Well, of course. I mean, you do.
00:39:14Number four.
00:39:15I can't be bothered with that.
00:39:17The Jungle Book.
00:39:17Can't be bothered with that.
00:39:18I have no time for that sort of nonsense.
00:39:20We know, we know.
00:39:21You're already thinking.
00:39:22Yes, this, all of this.
00:39:24This exchange between Shere Khan and Ka has more than one quote that makes us feel seen.
00:39:29It's simply terrible.
00:39:31I can't eat.
00:39:32I can't sleep.
00:39:34So I sing myself to sleep.
00:39:38Yes, we've all been in Ka's scales, but we're likely to find ourselves siding with Shere Khan more often.
00:39:44We can think of an endless number of scenarios that warrant the kind of pinching the bridge
00:39:47of your nose that would accompany such a statement.
00:39:50Overly dramatic co-workers.
00:39:52Endless group chat arguments.
00:39:53Family dramas.
00:39:54The list goes on.
00:39:56As much as we'd love to quote Shere Khan to some people's faces, we'll stick with eye rolls behind their backs.
00:40:01Who does he think he's fooling?
00:40:04Help this little ass.
00:40:07He gives me the shivers.
00:40:10Number three.
00:40:11Life's full of tough choices, isn't it?
00:40:13The Little Mermaid.
00:40:14Once upon a time, we thought we'd grow up to be Ariel, only to realize we'd actually become Ursula.
00:40:20Now look at me.
00:40:22Wasted away to practically nothing.
00:40:25Banished and exiled and practically starving.
00:40:28She's the first to admit she's got a nasty side.
00:40:31Some might even call her a witch.
00:40:33Call her what you want, but she speaks a lot of truth.
00:40:36Thanks to Ursula, we'd never underestimate the importance of body language.
00:40:40You'll have your looks, your pretty face, and don't underestimate the importance of body language.
00:40:51When Ariel faces a crucial decision, give up her life under the sea or lose the guy she's infatuated with,
00:40:56Ursula hits her with a much-needed dose of reality.
00:40:59Whether it's choosing between cooking or getting takeout or making some big life-altering decision,
00:41:04honestly, she is preaching to the choir.
00:41:07I'll never be with my father or sisters again.
00:41:09That's right, but you'll have your man.
00:41:16Life's full of tough choices, innit?
00:41:20Number two.
00:41:21Well, I suppose there's time for dessert.
00:41:23The Emperor's new groove.
00:41:25If you can't relate to this statement, then sorry, we don't think we can be friends.
00:41:29A few drops in his drink, then I'll propose a toast, and he will be dead before dessert.
00:41:34Which is a real shame, because it's going to be delicious.
00:41:37If Yzma can accidentally turn the Emperor into a llama and then plot to dispose of the evidence
00:41:42and still find time for dessert and a cup of coffee, then you can too.
00:41:46We live in a world where everything is made to feel urgent, although that is very rarely the case.
00:41:51You see, you know spring chicken, and I mean that in the best possible way.
00:41:57What? A llama? He's supposed to be dead!
00:42:01Yeah, weird.
00:42:02In fact, we encourage you to share this quote far and wide to remind everyone that there is
00:42:07almost always time for dessert. Just think how much better you'll feel after, too.
00:42:12Go ahead. You deserve that treat. The world can wait.
00:42:14This is kind of important.
00:42:17How about dessert?
00:42:19Well, I suppose there's time for dessert.
00:42:22And coffee.
00:42:23All right, a quick cup of coffee.
00:42:25Then take him out of town and finish the job!
00:42:28Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
00:42:32I might just split a seam now. The Nightmare Before Christmas.
00:42:36For when people aren't quite the comedians they think they are.
00:42:38This can't be the right guy. He's ancient. He's ugly.
00:42:43I don't know which is worse.
00:42:45I might just split a seam now if I don't die laughing first.
00:42:49Turns out there are lots of people, whole countries that want respect.
00:42:53The Incredibles.
00:42:54For when someone needs a reality check about the ways of the world.
00:42:57That's the way it works.
00:42:59Turns out there are a lot of people, whole countries who want respect.
00:43:01And they will pay through the nose to get it.
00:43:04How do you think I got rich?
00:43:05Miserable darling, as usual, perfectly wretched.
00:43:08101 Dalmatians.
00:43:10For when someone asks how you are and fine just doesn't cut it.
00:43:14How are you?
00:43:15Miserable darling, as usual, perfectly wretched.
00:43:18Number 1. I'm surrounded by idiots.
00:43:21The Lion King.
00:43:22First, a thank you to Scar for setting some of the most realistic life expectations.
00:43:27Life's not fair, is it?
00:43:29We're not saying his words turned us into pessimists.
00:43:32But keeping expectations low sure makes the golden moments shine brighter.
00:43:36Still, there are those moments when frustration peaks and you can't help but mutter.
00:43:40I'm surrounded by idiots.
00:43:43Whether it's group projects where no one's pulling their weight.
00:43:46Individuals who should really embrace the art of silence.
00:43:49Or people who stopped dead in their tracks to send a message in the middle of the street.
00:43:53You've probably got your own list by now.
00:43:55Perhaps one of the most unfair parts of life is the mental energy it takes not to say what we're really thinking.
00:44:01Temper, temper.
00:44:02I wouldn't dream of challenging you.
00:44:06Pity.
00:44:07Why not?
00:44:07Well as far as brains go, I got the lion's share.
00:44:11Have you ever quoted one of these villains in real life?
00:44:13Great.
00:44:15Now I'm the bad guy.
00:44:16I always love hearing about where the animators got their inspiration for different character designs, don't you?
00:44:23And just because some of these villains seem otherworldly does not mean their inspirations are from another planet.
00:44:30Here are 10 Disney villains who were inspired by real people.
00:44:34I can't decide if that's a compliment or not.
00:44:36Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?
00:44:42Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:44:43And today we're looking at Disney villains whose appearance, story, or personality were influenced by real, though not necessarily villainous people.
00:44:52Gentlemen of the press, get ready.
00:44:54Cause you are about to witness the biggest news event of the year.
00:44:59King Candy, Wreck-It Ralph.
00:45:01Who are you, the guy that makes the donuts?
00:45:04No, I'm King Candy.
00:45:06Early in this film's development, filmmakers were unsure of what final form their villain would take.
00:45:12Looking back in Disney history for inspiration, they found their muse and comedic actor Ed Wynn,
00:45:17who voiced the Mad Hatter in 1951's Alice in Wonderland, and played Uncle Albert in Mary Poppins.
00:45:24I can't help it, you can see that.
00:45:28I just like laughing, that's all I...
00:45:32Jane, don't you dare.
00:45:33You'll only make him worse.
00:45:35King Candy's appearance was based on both Wynn and the Mad Hatter,
00:45:38and his distinctive voice was expertly captured by voice actor Alan Tudyk.
00:45:43Though Wynn was nothing close to villainous himself,
00:45:46he would have absolutely nailed a role as delightfully deranged as King Candy.
00:45:51More than an inspiration, this villain is an homage to this Disney legend.
00:45:55The more I'm a merrier me...
00:45:59It's embarrassing.
00:46:00The more I'm a merrier me...
00:46:04Tamatoa, Moana.
00:46:06Are you just trying to get me to talk about myself?
00:46:10The passing of David Bowie in 2016 sent millions of music lovers into mourning,
00:46:23including Moana's soundtrack co-writer Lin-Manuel Miranda.
00:46:26When creating the song Shiny for the giant villainous crab Tamatoa,
00:46:30Miranda decided a tribute to Bowie would be fitting for this glamorous decapod.
00:46:35Scrub the deck and make it look shiny.
00:46:39I will sparkle like a wealthy woman's neck.
00:46:42Just a sec.
00:46:43Tamatoa's voice actor Jermaine Clement had previously paid tribute to Bowie with his
00:46:48comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, which further inspired Miranda's decision.
00:46:53The result is a fabulously evil glam rock song sung by a character who,
00:46:58despite his ill intentions, you have to admit is a spectacular performer.
00:47:03Another hint to Tamatoa's inspiration is his eyes.
00:47:06Just pick an eye, babe.
00:47:07I can't...
00:47:08I can't concentrate on what I'm saying if you keep...
00:47:10Yeah, pick one.
00:47:11Pick one.
00:47:12The pupils are two different sizes, just like Bowie's were.
00:47:15Jafar, Aladdin.
00:47:17Interesting.
00:47:18What?
00:47:19Who?
00:47:20The Royal Vizier.
00:47:22That would be...
00:47:25me.
00:47:25This animated film was heavily inspired by the 1940 film The Thief of Baghdad,
00:47:31which was similarly based on the stories of One Thousand and One Nights.
00:47:35The Thief of Baghdad also featured a villainous vizier named Jafar,
00:47:39played by German actor Conrad Veidt.
00:47:41I thought I might try to give them happiness.
00:47:44Happiness.
00:47:45They're fools and knaves.
00:47:48Your grandson knew it, and if you would know it too, do exceed it.
00:47:51Byte's striking features and severe appearance influenced the look of Disney's Jafar,
00:47:57who was drawn to purposely contrast the other softer-looking characters in the film.
00:48:02As a result, Jafar's dramatic and sinister appearance has a distinctly old Hollywood feel.
00:48:08Though he might have been the inspiration for Jafar's evil looks,
00:48:11Conrad Veidt was anything but.
00:48:14A vocal opponent of Nazism and anti-Semitism, Veidt fled Germany in 1933 and starred in
00:48:20several anti-Nazi films.
00:48:22Don't be in such a hurry.
00:48:23You have all the time in the world.
00:48:25You may be in Casablanca indefinitely.
00:48:27Scar, The Lion King
00:48:29This film is a loose retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and therefore this villain is partially
00:48:42inspired by the play's antagonist, King Claudius.
00:48:45When creating Scar's design, however, animators based his appearance on the character's voice
00:48:50actor, Jeremy Irons. That is, as much as an animated lion can be based on a human man's appearance.
00:48:57Well, I suppose you'd have found out sooner or later, you being so clever and all.
00:49:03The Academy Award-winning British actor is an expert in portraying villainous characters.
00:49:08He has the perfect foreboding voice and sinister body language.
00:49:12Irons' background in classical theatre and Shakespeare also helped him nab the role
00:49:17in this anthropomorphic adaptation of one of the Bard's most famous plays.
00:49:21They've been videoing me and drawing me for all that time,
00:49:25and I see the film and there's this scrawny bloody lion.
00:49:31Now look at James Earl Jones and he's golden and big mane.
00:49:35James Earl Jones is bald. Big mane, he ripples. And I thought, what's the matter with me?
00:49:42Dr. Facilier, The Princess and the Frog.
00:49:45Gentlemen, enchanté. A tip of the hat from Dr. Facilier. How y'all doing?
00:49:54The Shadow Man of New Orleans has a distinctive design unlike any other Disney villain and was
00:50:00inspired by a few different sources. Baron Samedi, a spirit in Haitian voodoo mythology,
00:50:05lends Dr. Facilier his signature top hat, black tailcoat, and imposing skull mask. Facilier's long,
00:50:12thin limbs and smooth dance moves were inspired by those of Michael Jackson. Watch him closely as he
00:50:18dances and you'll see some of the King of Pop's signature moves.
00:50:21I can read your future. I can change and round some too. I look deep into your heart and soul.
00:50:30You do have a soul, don't you Lawrence? Make your wildest dreams come true.
00:50:34Animators wanted the character to move gracefully across the screen to show how Facilier hypnotically
00:50:41lures in his victims with his smooth talking. Jackson hypnotized audiences throughout his career
00:50:46with his dancing, making him a fitting inspiration for this character.
00:50:50Cruella de Vil, 101 Dalmatians.
00:51:06One of the most diabolical villains in all of Disney history, Cruella de Vil is rotten to the core and
00:51:12inspired by one of the most legendary starlets you've never heard of. Tallulah Bankhead was the
00:51:18daughter of a prominent politician who dedicated her life to hedonism and the pursuit of attention.
00:51:23Well darling, what's left for me is here. Thank you. Tell me, uh, why do you call everybody
00:51:28darling? Now you know why, because I can't remember names. Bankhead's thin physique, high arched eyebrows,
00:51:33and chain-smoking habit became distinctive characteristics of Cruella as well. Bankhead was
00:51:39also known for terrorizing the streets of London with her reckless driving, a trait which was also
00:51:44borrowed for Cruella. Bankhead's overindulgent lifestyle eventually led to a decline in her health,
00:51:50which cost her several major film roles. Even so, her legacy lives on in this classic Disney character.
00:51:57I'll get even. Just wait. You'll be sorry. You fools. You, you idiots.
00:52:04Maleficent. Sleeping Beauty. Eleanor Audley, with her clear commanding voice,
00:52:09was the perfect choice to play this intimidating Disney villain.
00:52:13And you're not offended, Your Excellency? Why no, Your Majesty.
00:52:19In real life, Audley was a dignified, confident, and imposing woman who instantly earned the respect of
00:52:25those around her. Maleficent's character design was modeled after Audley's sharp
00:52:29features and expressive eyes. But she wasn't the first Disney villain to take inspiration from this
00:52:35actress. Lady Tremaine, the evil stepmother from Cinderella, was also voiced by Audley and designed
00:52:47to mimic her appearance. Once you see how similar these two characters look, you can never unsee it.
00:52:53At least now you know exactly why they look so alike.
00:52:55After all, we did make a bargain. Didn't we, Cinderella?
00:53:02And I never go back on my word. Ursula, the Little Mermaid
00:53:08Come in, my child. We mustn't lurk in doorways. It's ruined.
00:53:16It wasn't until 2023 that Disney finally confirmed the long-speculated inspiration behind the iconic
00:53:22sea witch Ursula. Her dramatic eye makeup, bold jewelry, body type, and boundless confidence were
00:53:28all clear indicators that Ursula was based on drag legend Divine. Otherwise known as Harris Glenn
00:53:35Milstead, the icon was famous for his appearances in several films by John Waters, including the
00:53:41original version of Hairspray as Edna Turnblad. Could you throw in a pair of complimentary
00:53:45petty pants in the deal? You drive a hard bargain, Miss Edna, and rightfully so. Petty pants, panty
00:53:51girdle. You just let Tracy take her pick. How about a fabulous frock just for me? Sadly, Divine passed
00:53:57away before he was able to see himself in Disney villain form. Though there have been some debate
00:54:02over Disney's characterization of a drag queen as a villain, those close to Divine have said he would
00:54:07have loved the character. Charles F. Muntz, Up. This character is an amalgamation of several real-life
00:54:29people, including one that could be considered an actual Disney villain. Muntz's aviation adventurer look
00:54:36is inspired by real-life celebrity aviator Charles Lindbergh, who often sported a similar jacket and
00:54:42flight goggles. Walt Disney himself also served as inspiration for months, particularly for his
00:54:48adventurous spirit. Most interestingly, however, is how similar his name sounds to Charles Muntz.
00:55:01In 1928, Charles Muntz stole the rights to Walt Disney's first successful cartoon character,
00:55:07Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. This forced Disney to start from scratch with a new character,
00:55:12a certain mouse you may be familiar with. Though it ended happily for Disney,
00:55:17clearly Muntz has a long-standing reputation as a true Disney villain.
00:55:21More often I get thieves come to steal what's rightfully mine. No.
00:55:26The Evil Queen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
00:55:29Through wind and darkness I summon thee. Speak. Let me see thy face.
00:55:39As beautiful as she is menacing, Snow White's Evil Queen is the result of significant development to
00:55:45create the perfect villain for Disney's first feature film. Initially, depictions of the evil
00:55:50queen in cartoons portrayed her as ugly and witch-like, but lead animator Art Babbitt realized
00:55:56how much more threatening a beautiful but bitter and jealous queen would be.
00:56:00For her design, Disney animators looked to famous examples of beauty, which at the time were actresses
00:56:12like Joan Crawford, Gail Sondergaard, and Greta Garbo. Animators also took inspiration from a statue
00:56:19of Uta von Bellingstadt in Nürnberg Cathedral. She was considered to be the most beautiful woman of
00:56:24the Middle Ages, truly the fairest of them all. Bring back her heart in this. Did any of these
00:56:33entries surprise you? A wondrous future lies before you. You, the destined hero of a charming fairy tale
00:56:42come true. So these characters didn't get to be the bad guys without having at least a bit of a temper,
00:56:50am I right? Fortunately, when they lose it, it's pretty entertaining. To wrap up our
00:56:54ode to the Disney villain, let's look at 10 times they snapped. And just for fun,
00:56:59why don't you rank them by how hilarious they are?
00:57:02I come after the cats. I, me, after, no, it's, it's not fair.
00:57:08Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the exact moment Disney villains,
00:57:13for right or wrong, totally lost their schemes, hopes, and incredible temper.
00:57:17That's it, Grant. That's it. I'll get rid of Cusco.
00:57:2210. Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty
00:57:27There are perhaps fewer feelings that hurt like a punch to the gut than being left out.
00:57:31You're not offended, Your Excellency?
00:57:33Why, no, Your Majesty. And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift on the child.
00:57:44So we can only imagine how Maleficent must have felt being one of the few in the kingdom
00:57:49not invited to celebrate the princess's birth. To add insult to injury, Meriwether ensures Maleficent
00:57:55knows she's not welcome. I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation.
00:58:00Now, we're not going to get into why she wasn't invited to begin with,
00:58:15but it's fair to say she doesn't take this rejection well. Look, we get it. FOMO is the pits.
00:58:22However, does it warrant cursing a young princess who's hardly at fault here?
00:58:26Before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel
00:58:35and die. We're going to have to go with no.
00:58:389. Scar, The Lion King
00:58:42With series like The Lion Guard and the Mufasa prequel, Scar's breaking point timeline could be
00:58:47debated. But today, we're focusing on the 1994 movie.
00:58:52As the king's brother, you should have been first in line.
00:58:56Well, I was first in line until the little hairball was born.
00:59:00That hairball is my son and your future king.
00:59:05Oh, I shall practice my curtsy.
00:59:07You'd think the king's brother might have been more involved in the inner circle.
00:59:11But for reasons not mentioned, he's essentially an outsider.
00:59:15His hopes for the crown further fade after Simba is born.
00:59:19It's a slow burn, but Simba's birth seems to be his snapping point.
00:59:23He now realizes that if he's ever going to be king,
00:59:26he'll have to be prepared to do whatever it takes.
00:59:29So prepare for the cool of the century.
00:59:34Be prepared for the murkiest scam.
00:59:37Scar isn't just a defining feature on his face.
00:59:40It's the deep mark he left on our childhoods.
00:59:43Long live the king.
00:59:55Number 8. The Incredibles.
00:59:58Speaking of rejection, there's only so many times someone you idolize can turn you away before you snap.
01:00:04No, no, no. You don't have to worry about training me.
01:00:07I know all your moves, your crime-fighting style favorite catchphrases, everything!
01:00:11I'm your number one fan!
01:00:15As a kid, there was nothing Buddy Pine wanted more than to be noticed by his hero, Mr. Incredible.
01:00:21However, his over-eagerness ends up costing the superhero dearly,
01:00:25leading to one rejection too many for the fanboy.
01:00:28We might be able to nab him if we set up a perimeter.
01:00:31You mean he got away?
01:00:31Well, yeah. Skippy here made sure of that.
01:00:34Incredible!
01:00:35You're not affiliated with me!
01:00:36That's also the last we see of Buddy until he re-emerges as an embittered,
01:00:41superhero-hating adult who, to put it lightly, has held a grudge against all superheroes since that day.
01:00:47Now, he's hellbent on wiping them out with weapons that can match their powers.
01:00:51Guess that's why they say never meet your heroes.
01:00:54I'll sell my inventions so that everyone can be superheroes.
01:00:57Everyone can be super!
01:00:59And when everyone's super, no one will be.
01:01:07Number 7, Judge Frollo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
01:01:11Ick doesn't even begin to explain this one.
01:01:14Choose me or you're higher, be mine or you will burn!
01:01:24For so-called Man of God, Judge Frollo is one of the most heinous villains in Disney history.
01:01:30Not only does he persecute the Romani, but he's also responsible for leaving baby Quasimodo without a mother.
01:01:36He even goes around setting homes on fire in his obsessive pursuit of Esmeralda.
01:01:50However, the moment he completely loses it is when she rejects his advances.
01:01:55Even now, it is not too late. I can save you from the flames of this world and the next.
01:02:03Choose me or the fire.
01:02:08He sentences her to burn at the stake, which ultimately leads to him
01:02:12quite literally setting Paris ablaze. Meeting his end in the destruction he caused seems fitting.
01:02:18There's no way his actions earned him a spot in heaven.
01:02:21He shall smite the wicked and plunge them into the fiery pit.
01:02:27Number 6, Dawn Bellwether, Zootopia.
01:02:30Dawn Bellwether, the assistant to Zootopia's mayor, shows what happens when those in charge fan the flames of disenfranchisement.
01:02:38She's fed up with being overlooked, underappreciated, and overshadowed.
01:02:43Our city is 90% prey, Judy, and right now they're just really scared.
01:02:49You're a hero to them. They trust you.
01:02:52Fizz, combined with the divide between prey and predators, pushes her over the edge.
01:02:56Bellwether manipulates the city's tensions, framing predators as dangerous to create chaos and seize control.
01:03:03We're on the same team, Judy.
01:03:05Her breaking point comes from personal frustration, a hunger for power,
01:03:10and a deep resentment toward the system that marginalizes her.
01:03:13When we first meet her, she seems sweet.
01:03:16But actually, she's nothing but a sheep in wolf's clothing,
01:03:19who's willing to stroke prejudice and fear to get what she wants.
01:03:22So that's it?
01:03:24Pray fear's predator and you stay in power?
01:03:27Yeah, pretty much.
01:03:28It won't work.
01:03:30Fear always works.
01:03:32And I'll dart every predator in Zootopia to keep it that way.
01:03:35Number five, Captain Hook, Peter Pan.
01:03:39We don't know what triggered the duel that cost Captain Hook his hand,
01:03:43but we do know that was the moment he snapped.
01:03:46Did Pan show good form when he did this to me?
01:03:49Why, Captain, cutting your hand off was only a childish prank, you might say.
01:03:55Aye, but throwing it to that crocodile, that cursed beast like the taste of me so well,
01:04:01he's followed me ever since, licking his chops for the rest of me.
01:04:07In his defense, sure, we get it.
01:04:09Losing your hand and having it fed to a crocodile that then follows you around hoping for seconds
01:04:14is pretty traumatic.
01:04:16That being said, why is a fully grown ship captain even beefing with a bratty child in the first place?
01:04:21Mr. Crocodile, do you like codfish?
01:04:25You do?
01:04:26Oh, Peter, no!
01:04:27Unfortunately for Hook, his obsession with revenge tends to bring him more trouble than triumph.
01:04:33Also, that clock's ticking isn't going to last forever.
01:04:36It might be safer for him to just let it go.
01:04:504. Bowler Hat Guy
01:04:52Meet the Robinsons
01:04:54Bowler Hat Guy is determined to sabotage Lewis' future with the help of a small,
01:04:59evil robotic hat named Doris.
01:05:01He travels back in time to steal a crucial invention, hoping to change his past and get revenge on Lewis.
01:05:22The reason behind his grudge is eventually revealed.
01:05:25Turns out, he's actually Michael Goob Yagubian, Lewis' childhood roommate.
01:05:30Everyone will tell you to let it go and move on, but don't.
01:05:33Instead, let it fester and boil inside of you.
01:05:37Take these feelings and lock them away.
01:05:39Let them fuel your actions.
01:05:41He now blames Lewis for ruining his life after losing a big game because he was kept up late
01:05:47working on an invention.
01:05:48After meeting his future self, Goob becomes consumed by bitterness,
01:05:53leading to a lonely life fueled by anger.
01:05:56Moral of the story?
01:05:57Never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep.
01:06:00It wasn't my fault.
01:06:02It was yours.
01:06:04If you hadn't kept me up all night working on your stupid project,
01:06:08then I wouldn't have missed the catch.
01:06:09So, I devised a brilliant plan to get my revenge.
01:06:13Imagine you've been a devoted butler for many years,
01:06:23attending to your mistress's every need and keeping her home in perfect order.
01:06:28You might think all that loyal service will pay off one day, right?
01:06:31Edgar?
01:06:32Edgar?
01:06:32Adelaide, you mean to say you're leaving your vast fortune to Edgar?
01:06:37Everything you possess, stocks, bonds, this mansion your country's shadow of?
01:06:44So, when she invites her lawyer to draw up her will, you think this is your moment.
01:06:48And then she leaves her entire fortune to her cats.
01:06:52Yes, cats.
01:06:53I simply wish to have the cats inherit first.
01:06:56Then, at the end of their lifespan, my entire estate will revert to Edgar.
01:07:02Cats inherit first.
01:07:04And I come after the cats.
01:07:06I, me, after...
01:07:07No, it's not fair.
01:07:11I mean, each cat will live about 12 years.
01:07:14I can't wait.
01:07:15And each cat has nine lives.
01:07:16That's four times 12, multiplied by nine times.
01:07:20No, it's less than that.
01:07:21Anyway, it's much longer than I'd ever live.
01:07:24Would that make you furious?
01:07:25Edgar certainly is.
01:07:27That's when he decides to get rid of the Duchess and her kittens,
01:07:30clearing his path to Madame Adelaide's riches.
01:07:33How greedy can one person get?
01:07:35Luckily, Edgar gets his comeuppance before he can touch a scent.
01:07:38Well, Meg, this must be the truck, eh?
01:07:50Yup, and she goes all the way to Timbuktu.
01:07:53Heave, ho!
01:08:10Number two, Hades, Hercules.
01:08:13Turns out, guarding the underworld really takes its toll.
01:08:16So, Hades, you finally made it.
01:08:19How are things in the underworld?
01:08:21Well, they're just fine.
01:08:23You know, a little dark, a little gloomy.
01:08:24And as always, hey, full of dead people.
01:08:26What are you gonna do?
01:08:27Oh, there's the little sunspot.
01:08:30Little snooching.
01:08:31And here is a sucker for the little sucker.
01:08:34Ah, here you go.
01:08:39But for Hades, the moment that truly shifts everything happens early on,
01:08:43when he meets with the fate.
01:08:45They reveal that he could one day change his destiny
01:08:48if Hercules doesn't mess it up for him.
01:08:50A word of caution to this tale.
01:08:53Excuse me?
01:08:54Should Hercules fight, you will fail.
01:09:04What?
01:09:05Ah!
01:09:06Okay, fine, fine, I'm cool, I'm fine.
01:09:09So what does he do?
01:09:10Scheme against his own brother and nephew
01:09:12to secure his shot at ruling Olympus?
01:09:14Given his first interaction with the gods,
01:09:16you can tell that resentment has been simmering for a while.
01:09:20Unlike you gods lounging about up here,
01:09:23I regrettably have a full-time gig that you, by the way,
01:09:26so charitably bestowed on me, Zeus.
01:09:29So, can't.
01:09:30Love to, but can't.
01:09:32You wanna slow down?
01:09:33You work yourself to death.
01:09:37Work yourself to death!
01:09:38Ah!
01:09:42Kill myself!
01:09:42If only.
01:09:44If only.
01:09:46He flat out tells Zeus the underworld is miserable.
01:09:49And what does Zeus do?
01:09:51Nothing.
01:09:51Does Hades take it too far?
01:09:53Absolutely.
01:09:54But everyone has their boiling point.
01:09:56Zeusy, I am home!
01:09:58Hades, you're behind this!
01:10:03You're correct, sir!
01:10:05Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
01:10:10Robert Callahan, Big Hero 6.
01:10:13Losing a child would make anyone snap,
01:10:15but as soon as he learns, revenge won't bring her back.
01:10:19What are you doing?
01:10:20You took everything from me when you sent Abigail into that machine.
01:10:25Now I'm taking everything from you.
01:10:27Skinner, Ratatouille.
01:10:29Shady?
01:10:30Yes.
01:10:31But how would you respond to a rat infestation in your kitchen,
01:10:34even if they make a great Ratatouille?
01:10:36And now he wants me to see it everywhere!
01:10:39Oooooooh!
01:10:41Oh, it's here!
01:10:42No, it isn't!
01:10:42It's here!
01:10:43Am I seeing things?
01:10:44Am I crazy?
01:10:45Is there a phantom rat or is there not?
01:10:46But all know I refuse to be sucked into this little game of...
01:10:55Should I be concerned about this?
01:10:59About you?
01:11:01Randall Boggs, Monsters University.
01:11:04We could quite literally see his colors change.
01:11:06Way to go, Boggs!
01:11:13That's the last time I lose to you, Sullivan.
01:11:16Shere Khan.
01:11:17The Jungle Book.
01:11:18Shere Khan flits over a potential predator growing up in his territory.
01:11:22Well, it serves a young whippersnapper right.
01:11:26But Shere Khan, the tiger.
01:11:29He's sure to pick up the man-cum's trail.
01:11:34Shere Khan.
01:11:35Nonsense, old boy.
01:11:36Shere Khan is within my area.
01:11:39Shere Khan.
01:11:40Shere Khan is within my area.
01:11:42Gaston.
01:11:43Beauty and the Beast.
01:11:44No one has a full-on Mantrim when he doesn't get his way like Gaston.
01:11:48I'll have Belle for my wife.
01:11:51Make no mistake about that.
01:11:56Touchy.
01:11:56Is he gone?
01:12:08Can you imagine?
01:12:09He asked me to marry him.
01:12:11Number one, Yzma.
01:12:13The Emperor's New Groove.
01:12:15We learned pretty quickly that Yzma would rather be Empress than the Emperor's advisor.
01:12:19Even so, she's stuck with Kuzco through thick and thin.
01:12:47And let's be honest, he's not exactly the most likable guy.
01:12:52So who wouldn't completely lose it when, after years of devoted service, Kuzco fires her?
01:12:57Fired?
01:12:59What do you mean, fired?
01:13:01Um, how else can I say it?
01:13:02You're being let go.
01:13:04Your department's being downsized.
01:13:05You're part of an outplacement.
01:13:07We're going in a different direction.
01:13:08We're not picking up your option.
01:13:09Take your pick.
01:13:10I got more.
01:13:11But I...
01:13:12You...
01:13:12Ah...
01:13:13But your highness, I have been nothing if not loyal to the Empire for many, many years.
01:13:22Hey, everybody hits their stride.
01:13:25You just hit yours 50 years ago.
01:13:27Some nerve, huh?
01:13:29Yzma goes full revenge mode, plotting to overthrow Kuzco once and for all.
01:13:33Too bad she leaves the actual execution to Kronk, because while he makes a mean spinach puff,
01:13:39he's not exactly the brightest bulb.
01:13:41Well, actually, it's probably a good thing she didn't do it herself,
01:13:45or this would have been a much shorter movie.
01:13:47You're no spring chicken.
01:13:49And I mean that in the best possible way.
01:13:53What?
01:13:54A llama?
01:13:55He's supposed to be dead!
01:13:57Yeah, weird.
01:13:59Let me see that vial.
01:14:01This isn't poison.
01:14:06This is extract of llama!
01:14:11You know, in my defense, your poisons all look alike.
01:14:13You might think about relabeling some of them.
01:14:15Do you think any of these villains were justified?
01:14:18Banished and exiled and practically starving,
01:14:22while he and his flimsy fish folks celebrate.
01:14:27Well, I'll give him something to celebrate soon enough.
01:14:33Flotsam!
01:14:33Jetsam!
01:14:35I want you to keep an extra close watch on this pretty little daughter of his.
01:14:40She may be the key to Triton's undoing.
01:14:49So let's get down to business to defeat the Huns.
01:14:52Who's your favorite Disney villain?
01:14:54Which one do you think made some salient points?
01:14:57And who is just pure evil?
01:14:59As always, thank you for joining me on this
01:15:01villainous journey through the Ms. Mojo archives.
01:15:03See ya!
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