8 hidden naughty jokes in children’s movies you probably missed
While you and your children were watching these classic kid’s movies, you might have missed some of the seedier jokes the writers put in for adult entertainment only.
Be warned: these revelations may change the way you view these once seemingly innocent films and some may not be for the faint of heart.
1. Willy Wonka
If you’re not one for dirty humour, this one won’t be for you. In the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka exclaims that the “snozzberries taste like snozzberries!”. Well, in a later adult novel, author Roald Dahl revealed that a “snozzberry” is another word for… male parts.
2. Madagascar
When Marty the zebra is chased by Alex the lion, he yells “Oh, sugar honey iced tea!” which, if you take the first letter of each word, spells “SH*T!” We might use that one in front of the grandkids, actually.
3. Toy Story
In the first Toy Story, Sid’s deformed toys hang out with a toy made up of a fishing rod and hook and a pair of Barbie’s legs. Legs plus a fishing rod equals a hooker.
4. Mrs. Doubtfire
In this hilarious movie, the late Robin Williams said, “I should never buy gribenes from a mohel. It’s so chewy.” If your Yiddish is lacking, “gribenes” is a kosher meal made with chicken skin cracklings. “Mohel” is a physician who performs circumcisions. Try to look at this movie the same way now, we dare you.
5. Toy Story 3
Another one from Toy Story: when a stuffed bear takes Mrs. Potato Head’s lips from her face, Mr. Potato Head yells “Hey, nobody takes my wife’s mouth but me!” If you still don’t get the joke, it’s probably for the best.
6. The Emperor’s New Groove
Kronk literally “pitches a tent” over his nether regions before bed, making for an amusing adult euphemism that the kids didn’t understand.
7. 101 Dalmatians
In this movie, Roger and Anita tell Cruella that they’re expecting a baby, and then add that they’re also having puppies. Cruella replies “Well, you have been a busy boy, haven’t you?”. Ick.
8. Cars
For a split second, this children’s auto-themed movie shows a sign that reads “Top Down Truck Stop: All Convertible Waitresses.” Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that is a joke about nude waitresses.
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