*A Review of Disney's Little Mermaid Live Action Movie and the original book by Hans Christian Anderson. *

Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club!! This week the ladies sink into the depths of Disney's latest release, "The Little Mermaid" featuring the talented Halle Baily.🌊 Moni and Kat dive the into the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that inspired this beloved story, drawing intriguing comparisons between the two. The original "The Little Mermaid" book is a captivating literary work that weaves a tale with darker undertones, and thought-provoking themes that set it apart from its animated counterpart. Throughout the episode, they'll navigate the enchanting world of Ariel, a determined young mermaid with a captivating voice, and draw parallels between her journey and that of Andersen's original mermaid. They'll also examine the changes made in the transition from page to screen, the subtle nods to the original tale, and the artistic choices that bring this timeless story to life in the animated adaptation. Tune in so you can be part of Moni and Kat's review of this Disney classic!! Cheers!

**Trigger Warning**: Episodes contain spoilers, adult content & language.
Please be advised: This show is for adults 18 and up and open minded individuals. We are not professionals, or educators...just friends having candid conversations.
**Dedication: To our patrons...Thank you!
Moni: To Halle Bailey and what her presence as Ariel means for young girls of color.
Kat: To black men and Kat's upcoming art show...and side dedication to the LGBTQ+ community during pride month and everyday!
**NOTES:**
*About the show: The Little Mermaid: 2023/1987 animated film https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid
" Little Mermaid, both the animated film and the live-action remake, tells the story of a mermaid princess, Ariel, who is captivated by the outer human world, especially after she rescues a dashing human prince, Prince Eric, from drowning. Anxious to be reunited with Eric, Ariel makes a deal with a deceitful sea witch, Ursula, to be human for three days in exchange for Ariel’s ethereal singing voice so that Ariel can impress Eric before the three-day spell expires."
**The Book**: The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson :"The Little Mermaid" is a literary fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1837 as part of a collection of fairy tales for children. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul. Wikipedia Originally published: April 7, 1837. Author: Hans Christian Andersen Genre(s): Literary fairy tale https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Danish-author

Ursula inspired by the drag queen Divine in animated film: https://time.com/6282514/little-mermaid-ursula-drag-queen-divine/#
Tom Hanks in "BIG" the movie :https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/big/7N4EhV7nL9M2

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