Comments on: The Princess and The Frog Open Thread http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread Promoting Positive Images of Marriage and Parenting Since 2007 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:09:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cgarrett8506 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-46362 Cgarrett8506 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-46362 I think its wonderful that there was finally a black princess. pertaining to the quote above, Cinderella wasn't quite a princess either, so it SORTA goes both ways. My only issue, as a Christian parent, was all of the voodoo, voodoo dolls, dark shadows, etc etc....shrunken heads. Really? In a children's movie? My son (age 3) watched it and literally woke up screaming that same night. I threw the movie away. Sometimes, we have to realize all entertainment isn't entertainment....and poor Tiana won't be shown again in the Garrett household. I think its wonderful that there was finally a black princess. pertaining to the quote above, Cinderella wasn’t quite a princess either, so it SORTA goes both ways. My only issue, as a Christian parent, was all of the voodoo, voodoo dolls, dark shadows, etc etc….shrunken heads. Really? In a children’s movie? My son (age 3) watched it and literally woke up screaming that same night. I threw the movie away. Sometimes, we have to realize all entertainment isn’t entertainment….and poor Tiana won’t be shown again in the Garrett household.

]]> By: Damola_curtis http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-36328 Damola_curtis Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:59:00 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-36328 I think it's wonderful that Disney has a black princess. It's unfortunate that she couldn't have been born a princess, but I'll take it. I also like that they got married at the end, underlining the value of marriage. I think it’s wonderful that Disney has a black princess. It’s unfortunate that she couldn’t have been born a princess, but I’ll take it. I also like that they got married at the end, underlining the value of marriage.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-22019 Anonymous Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:52:47 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-22019 Ok, ammend that. Mulan’s mother was living as well. But I think that was about it. Mulan is not a princess she is not roylaty and does not marry into roylaty so she can't become a princess she is a good female action star though. I'm amazed how many people think shes a princess when it is never mentioned. Plus the term princess isn't used in chinese culture. BTW pochantos is not a princess either. Ok, ammend that. Mulan’s mother was living as well. But I think that was about it.
Mulan is not a princess she is not roylaty and does not marry into roylaty so she can’t become a princess she is a good female action star though. I’m amazed how many people think shes a princess when it is never mentioned. Plus the term princess isn’t used in chinese culture. BTW pochantos is not a princess either.

]]> By: GeeGee4 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21192 GeeGee4 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:08:38 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21192 I grew up a Disney baby! From the old school Mickey Mouse club with Annette Funicialo to Sunday night disney movies and all. I am one those people that would go see a Disney movie without a child present. In saying this, I was so impressed and moved to see a Disney movie that represented me!!! First we have our first black president, now we have our first Disney princess!!! (Yesssss) I have children ages 14,12,10, and 6yrs old and they all loved this movie. Me and my husband enjoyed as well. I don't necessarily believe that it is geered towards aa women. I think Disney did a wonderful job in depicting aa people in general and I look forward to more animated film that represent our people and our culture. Peace to everyone..... I grew up a Disney baby! From the old school Mickey Mouse club with Annette Funicialo to Sunday night disney movies and all. I am one those people that would go see a Disney movie without a child present. In saying this, I was so impressed and moved to see a Disney movie that represented me!!! First we have our first black president, now we have our first Disney princess!!! (Yesssss) I have children ages 14,12,10, and 6yrs old and they all loved this movie. Me and my husband enjoyed as well. I don’t necessarily believe that it is geered towards aa women. I think Disney did a wonderful job in depicting aa people in general and I look forward to more animated film that represent our people and our culture. Peace to everyone…..

]]> By: MissJay http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21176 MissJay Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:58:24 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21176 Thanks @cocoamommy I knew it was something that started with an M LOL Thanks @cocoamommy I knew it was something that started with an M LOL

]]> By: cocoamommy http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21157 cocoamommy Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:22:44 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21157 I took my 3yo daughter and 9yo son on Friday. My daughter enjoyed the animation and the beautiful princess at the end of course. She is a little young to appreciate the significance of an African American Disney princess. Now she too believes she is a princess because this is what we call her at home. My son enjoyed it for the comedic moments especially with Raymone(aka Ray), the firefly. I did not grow up watching Disney movies so I am a little unfamiliar with the storylines of other Disney princess movies. Now in reference to the prince in the film he was from Maldonia, which is a fictious place. I have to say the film did provide a valuable lesson on working hard and staying true to your convictions. I took my 3yo daughter and 9yo son on Friday. My daughter enjoyed the animation and the beautiful princess at the end of course. She is a little young to appreciate the significance of an African American Disney princess. Now she too believes she is a princess because this is what we call her at home. My son enjoyed it for the comedic moments especially with Raymone(aka Ray), the firefly. I did not grow up watching Disney movies so I am a little unfamiliar with the storylines of other Disney princess movies. Now in reference to the prince in the film he was from Maldonia, which is a fictious place. I have to say the film did provide a valuable lesson on working hard and staying true to your convictions.

]]> By: MissJay http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21155 MissJay Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:12:13 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21155 He was from Monaco or something like that. Not from America. He was from Monaco or something like that. Not from America.

]]> By: Joseph Jackson http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21152 Joseph Jackson Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:36:07 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21152 I thought Disney did a good job show-casing the rich cultural diversity in the African-American culture, and what better place to show that than Lousiana. What would a Princess movie be without Good and Evil and the perfect choice. Voodo or Whodoo or whatever it was, all deeply rooted in our culture. The charecters from the bayou with their nuances of French/ Caribbian culture. I even liked the attempts to show Southern Chivalry. All in All, I thought Disney did a good job, although I am a little confused about I area. What was the nationality of the Prince, was he Indian, Pakistanian or what, because I don't think he was Black, which makes no difference 'cause love is color blind , I was just curious. Oh, and my 6 year old daughter loved it, especially the music. I do so love our rich music history, it's like no other! I thought Disney did a good job show-casing the rich cultural diversity in the African-American culture, and what better place to show that than Lousiana. What would a Princess movie be without Good and Evil and the perfect choice. Voodo or Whodoo or whatever it was, all deeply rooted in our culture. The charecters from the bayou with their nuances of French/ Caribbian culture. I even liked the attempts to show Southern Chivalry. All in All, I thought Disney did a good job, although I am a little confused about I area. What was the nationality of the Prince, was he Indian, Pakistanian or what, because I don’t think he was Black, which makes no difference ’cause love is color blind , I was just curious. Oh, and my 6 year old daughter loved it, especially the music. I do so love our rich music history, it’s like no other!

]]> By: Amber http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21081 Amber Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:52:40 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21081 Did anyone notice that they wore wedding rings? I dont think i have ever seen that in a disney movie and her and the prince actually got married. In Mulan her parents are married but the do not have rings. Also, to what I remember, no other princess actually gets married (maybe little mermaid is the only one that comes to mind but i dont remember if they show aerial getting married) they just live happily ever after you assume they get married. Anyway, just a thought. I enjoyed the movie and will be taking my nieces when I get back home. Did anyone notice that they wore wedding rings? I dont think i have ever seen that in a disney movie and her and the prince actually got married. In Mulan her parents are married but the do not have rings. Also, to what I remember, no other princess actually gets married (maybe little mermaid is the only one that comes to mind but i dont remember if they show aerial getting married) they just live happily ever after you assume they get married. Anyway, just a thought. I enjoyed the movie and will be taking my nieces when I get back home.

]]> By: Ronnie http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/12/14/the-princess-and-the-frog-open-thread/comment-page-1#comment-21067 Ronnie Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:24:15 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=7229#comment-21067 I have not seen the movie yet...but plan to take our daughters over the break. I expect that our 1 year and 3 year will be fidgeting throughout the movie..but I am prepared for that. I like your comments Adaobi and I look forward to seeing the movie. I have not seen the movie yet…but plan to take our daughters over the break. I expect that our 1 year and 3 year will be fidgeting throughout the movie..but I am prepared for that.

I like your comments Adaobi and I look forward to seeing the movie.

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