Disneyanimated films tell emotionally rich stories, with plenty of tear-jerking moments. They’re known for their lively characters who go on potentially dangerous adventures, led by their intention to do good, in search of their destiny, and driven by the wish to fulfill their dreams. Their journey is frequently one of transformation, changing their worldview and sense of self throughout the movie. Of course, these titles are unmistakably known forDisney’s catchiest songsthat fascinate viewers of all ages, who join in to sing along.
While the canon ofanimated Disney moviesmay not technically include Pixar films, when considering heartwarming and hilarious animated titles by Disney, Pixar movies are inevitably included. However,while the emotional weight, tears, meaningful character moments, and songs characterize these Disney films, they’re also known for laugh-out-loud momentsthat highlight the comedic talents of the writers and the voice actors.
10Mr. Tortilla Head
Toy Story 3 (2010)
For their escape, the toys plan an elaborate mission that hinges on a particularly funny character moment. Mr. Potato Head must be on the lookout; to stay inconspicuous, and also because his toy potato body is unavailable, he uses a tortilla to take up his position outside the window. However, while it’s discreet in the toy world, to a stray pigeon, that’s food. Predictable shenanigans threaten to derail the plan, but Mr. “Tortilla Head” eventually saves the day by becoming Mr. Cucumber and managing to report for duty on time.
The sight of a tortilla flopping around is amusing, particularly because Mr. Potato Head’s personality is anything but flippant. The serious mustache and face on a tortilla that barely has any shape is such a whimsical sight that one can’t help but laugh. The pigeon’s attack only makes things funnier as he peels off into strips afterward, but the visual of a tortilla scolding a pigeon and shooing it away is also a great source of comedy.
9Genie Loses Chess Match To Carpet
Aladdin (1992)
Not only is the Genie’s presence as comic relief an amazing source of humor every time he’s on the screen — thanks to the uniquely talented lateRobin Williams and his great comic timing— one ofAladdin’s funniest gags is that the Magic Carpet has its own personality. While it’s initially shy in the first encounter with Aladdin and Abu, it eventually takes on a heroic role, demonstrating bravery by saving Aladdin’s life countless times.
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Not only is the carpet an indispensable member of Team Aladdin; it shows signs of near-human intelligence and can be quite sassy at times, “walking” with a gait and playfully messing with the genie. The peak of the carpet’s sass and display of intelligence comes in the form of beating Genie in a chess match.The funniest part of the scene is Genie’s classic style of changing expressions and voice to perform as a sports commentatorto express his lament at being beaten by a “rug.”
8Speeding Sloth
Zootopia (2016)
One of thefunniest running gags inZootopiais the literal slow movement of the sloths. They speak, walk, and work at a pace that is slow motion in comparison to the regular movement of the other characters. When they’re first introduced, they’re shown to be employees atZootopia’s equivalent of the DMV, which is an effective satirical device to comment on the slow and often ineffective nature of government bureaucratic institutions. What’s funnier is that one of the sloths is literally named Flash.
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However,the most hilarious scene with a sloth comes after the climax ofZootopia.By then, Hopps and Nick are both police officers, and they catch a car speeding in traffic. They force it to stop and command the driver to pull down his windows. The pace at which they come down foreshadows the reveal that it’s Flash. It doesn’t take a lot of mental gymnastics to realize that even if the driver moves slowly, a car can still move at high speed. Yet the contrast between the car’s movement and the sloth’s makes for a perfectly humorous moment.
7Baymax Needs Tape
Big Hero 6 (2014)
One of the cutest characters to be created by Disney, Baymax is a warm, comforting presencein a film that, albeit action-packed and thrilling, has a particularly tragic premise. He’s such a fan favorite thatDisney made a short spin-off series on Baymaxhimself. Baymax is soft-spoken, polite, and not traditionally designed for combat. He serves as the perfect pace-balancing comic presence who can’t run fast, doesn’t get pop culture references, and is sometimes bad at reading social situations.
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The peak of his comedic presence comes right after his first combat, where he has to run away from a seemingly homicidal villain who attacks them with microbots. When he decides to use the tape at the police station to fix his punctures, in the middle of Hiro registering a complaint, it interrupts Hiro’s flow. The high stakes and the anxiety of escaping with their lives and the police officer refusing to believe them are perfectly undercut by the whistling interruption from Baymax. It catches viewers completely unawares and elicits laughter.
6Patrons of The Snuggly Duckling Sing “I’ve Got a Dream”
Tangled (2010)
Disney’sTangledis different from the original Rapunzel, especially featuring a major change in the story of Rapunzel’s rescue. Instead of a prince, a thief helps her escape and becomes her romantic interest. She has more agency this way, because he can be aimless, and she must take charge of her journey. This also deconstructs the “ideal man” narrative of older Disney stories, providing a flawed male hero. Due to his efforts to help Rapunzel, and his willingness to change his ways for the better,Flynn is a compelling partner despite being antithetical to the archetype of Prince Charming.
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This intention to change perceptions of masculinity is further explored in the song “I’ve Got a Dream.” The patrons of the pub first intimidate Rapunzel and Flynn with their imposing masculine displays of strength, threatening to endanger Flynn’s life for monetary gain. However, the scariest of them soon starts playing piano and singing about his ambitions. The dance performance and aspirations are in such contrast to their image, that it becomes a hilarious moment. Yet there’s no joke mocking the hunky men for having soft dreams, the humor lies only in the contrast.
5"Honey, Where’s My Supersuit?"
The Incredibles (2004)
BeforeThe Boyswas released on Amazon Prime,The Incredibles, one of thebest animated superhero movies, hosted the most famous superheroes outside Marvel and DC. The characters have incredible powers, and tcan manage any level of threat to protect the world from devastation. So, the biggest problem in their lives isn’t the existence of criminals or supervillains. They instead struggle with living regular lives and regulating the use of their superpowers. From pranking teachers to hiding from crushes, the children misuse them, while the father dents his car by closing the door too hard.
In that vein, the line most used in the marketing, also widely considered the funniest inThe Incredibles, humanizes Frozone. This man is capable of fighting beings and machines that can reduce cities to dust, but just like any regular person, he can’t escape the pitfalls of misplacing his possessions and upsetting his partner.Samuel L. Jackson and Kimberly Adair Clark, who voice Frozone and his wife, deliver their lines with such gustothat one can’t help but laugh watching their squabble.
4Mushu & Cricket Deliver Fake Message
Mulan (1998)
While he may not be counted among thebest Eddie Murphy movie characters ever, considering how many iconic comedy roles there are in this illustrious career,Mushu’s presence is undeniably the funniest part ofMulan.The very premise of an insecure lizard-like “celestial” being, who’s out to prove he’s a dragon, by sketchily implementing unheroic tactics to help Mulan succeed, is hilarious. Furthermore, not only is Mulan’s success largely due to her own efforts, Mushu regularly messes up. He’s the perfect comic relief to balance the tone in an otherwise somber war film.
While Mushu’s plans are mostly unhelpful, he successfully manages to get the soldiers moving. But, as is always the case with Mushu, it isn’t achieved by straightforward or honest means. Not only is it a funny sight to see a cricket dancing with ink to write out the Chinese characters, but the visual of a soldier on a panda is uniquely funny. Pandas aren’t known for their speed, so they’re understandably never used as rides during wartime, butMushu even scolds the Emperor’s counsel for being confused. This scene is a perfect demonstration of Mushu’s unearned confidence.
3Olaf Sings About Summer
Frozen (2013)
While the Idina Menzel song that defined a decade’s worth of childhoods is the most popular part of Disney’s smash hit princess film,the lovable snowman Olaf doesn’t have a dearth of fans. He’s the cutest and most innocent character inFrozen, while everyone else is either cynical or goes through heartbreak. Olaf has an indomitable spirit of joy, and he’s infectiously optimistic. While viewers root for every good character inFrozenas they go through harsh trials, the thought of Olaf getting harmed is particularly painful.
So, it’s especially funny when Olaf expresses his excitement for summer, a season where everyone knows he’ll melt into a puddle and cease to exist. The contrast between his imagined experience and what would actually happen to him in the summer makes the whole affair that much more entertaining. From tanning to going on picnics, he describes an extensive list of activities, each of which would melt him. There’s even a moment where Olaf seems to realize he’d become a puddle, but it’s not to be.
2Kronk Pulls The Wrong Lever
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
Kronk is a brilliant source of comedy throughoutThe Emperor’s New Groove. He’s not particularly intelligent, and his blissful obliviousness in situations always escalates them to moments of humor. While the film had an underwhelming release back in 2000, it has garnered a cult following since. In recent years,people have been showing their love for the film by using scenes for innumerable memes, most of which inevitably feature Kronk.
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While Kronk has many moments of being airheaded, his funniest moment comes in the form of dropping Yzma into a crocodile pit by accident. The confidence with which he pulls the wrong lever after Yzma excitedly commands him to pull it makes her fall and her subsequent return even more comical. Yzma’s reaction when she returns drenched, with a crocodile still biting her, and asks why they even have that lever is one of thebest quotes fromThe Emperor’s New Groove. It’s particularly hilarious that she doesn’t even ask Kronk next time and pulls the lever herself.
1"NO, YOU SHUT UP!"
Brother Bear (2005)
Featuring Joaquin Phoenix’s only voice-acting performance,Brother Bearis one of Disney’s most underrated films.Brother Bearwas made with extensive researchdone to sensitively handle the heavy themes. However, despite telling a story of familial love that carries the emotional weight of loss and hatred in the protagonist himself,Brother Bearis almost flippantly funny at times. The seriousness of the first act doesn’t really carry over to the next acts, and that sets up the moments of comedy.
In a later scene, it is revealed that the rams have become exhausted, and their shouts barely have force, but they’re still arguing with the weaker echoes.
Amusing beats come from the moose who bicker more than anything else and the mountain rams who fight with their echoes. Regarding the latter,the nonchalant set-up makes it the funniest scene inBrother Bear.Just like in a regular conversation, one of them shouts “Shut up!”, and then gets offended by the echo, as if someone’s shouting it back. Their commitment to keep shouting without realizing it’s an echo, to the point of getting hoarse, elevates the comedic value of theDisneyscene.
