I loved cartoons as a kid. But unlike many adults I never completely outgrew them. True, I’m pickier now. But a glimpse of the characters from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Wreck-It Ralph, Spirited Away or My Neighbor Totoro can still make me misty. I’ve bonded with them as much as Harry who met Sally, or Rick from Casablanca, or Indiana Jones.
A lot of illustrators and cosplayers feel the same. Enough to give the animated characters they love astonishingly realistic form. True, a few like Fred Flintstone, SpongeBob or the Simpsons, fall into the creepy-but-fascinating category. But in every case, they’re homages to the characters that are already real in our hearts.
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“Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere.” Anton (Ratatouille)
“Look inside yourself Simba. You are more than what you have become.” ~Mufasa (The Lion King)
“Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” ~Elastigirl (The Incredibles)
“I don’t need a medal to tell me I’m a good guy.” ~Ralph (Wreck-It Ralph)
“I’m a damsel, I’m in distress, and I can handle this. It’s been a real slice.” ~Meg (Hercules)
Frozone: Honey?
Honey: What?
Frozone: Where is my super-suit?
Honey: I put it away. Why do you need to know?
Frozone: I need it!
Honey: Nuh-uh! Don’t you think about running off to do some derrin’ do! We’ve been planning this dinner for two months!
Frozone: The public is in danger!
Honey: My evening’s in danger!
Frozone: Tell me where my suit is woman! We are talking the greater good!
Honey: I am your wife! I am the greatest ‘good’ you are ever gonna get! ~The Incredibles
“To laugh at yourself is to love yourself.” ~Mickey Mouse
“I was hiding under your porch because I love you.” ~Dug the dog (Up)
“Some people are worth melting for.” ~Olaf (Frozen)
“I don’t want to survive, I want to live!” ~Captain (Wall-E)
“To infinity and beyond!” ~Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
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Spongebob is a little scary lol.
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;>) Yep! I debated whether to include him, but thought the digital artist did an amazing job re-inventing him as a human.
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The artist did do a great job and it makes sense.
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SpongeBob is a LOT scary!
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This is so interesting!
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Love Disney! What a fun read. I’m bonded with Bambi 🤗
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My favorites are Linguini and the old man from “Up,” real people who happen to be lookalikes with the characters. I don’t mean to say I don’t appreciate the artwork though. There is some real talent in recreating these characters more life-like. I really like the life-like Lilo from “Lilo and Stitch.”
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So interesting
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Disney needs to hire some of these artists!
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Ursula was based on a real person, drag Icon Divine.
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I hadn’t heard that but, yeah, I can see it.
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Cool! Did you ever hear this Chris Rice song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkHIANFQ304
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Just watched. Too cute, Ed.
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Some of these are decidely creepy–but overall a lot of fun!
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Oh wow the Homer pic 😮
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golly Mitch. to me they are real =^_^=… great little piece.. thank you.
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What a nice post!
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Khal Drogo as Scar 😂😂😂
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;>)
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I knew a guy who looked just like Fred Flintstone – it was weird seeing him driving around.
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Presumably making his car go with his bare feet underneath?
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The quote from Dug the dog is my favorite. 🙂
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The character looks in cartoons seem less important than their actions taken in a situational context.
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This post brought a smile to my face as I looked at the pictures and the things they represent.
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Rapunzel has always been my favorite. Love this post!
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First of all, I’m not the biggest fan of cartoon, although I believe Jerry really shouldn’t have antagonized Tom as much as he did. But I can say that if Felix the Cat or Woody the Woodpecker had met and untimely demise, I’d have happily confessed! Happily! Give me Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain and a bucket of popcorn and I’m happy, though.
Second, if you haven’t seen Annie Liebovitz’s photos of celebrities portraying Disney characters, check them out here: https://mymodernmet.com/annie-leibovitz-disney-dream-portraits/. They’re brilliant!
Fun post, Mitch!
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I will, LaRhonda!
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Charlie Brown looks like a bully.
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You think? I just thought he looked kind of depressed.
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