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Tangled is both an amazingly awesome movie and TV Series by Disney. I'm sure there are enough fans out there to agree that it deserves its own unofficial subreddit.

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Happy birthday to Jeremy Jordan, what's your favorite Varian quote (mine has to be "Enough with the legends!" I love how he says legends and i quote it with other stuff a lot)

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2024/11/20
07:39 UTC

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Unpopular opinions?

Comments yours.

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2024/11/19
23:39 UTC

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Mother Knows Best (Made By ArtistAbe On DeviantArt)

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2024/11/19
23:12 UTC

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Tangled Songs: Repetitive?

So here's what I mean:

Ready As I'll Ever Be: BELIEVE ME I KNOW, I've sunk pretty low Nothing Left To Lose: Cassandra, you're angry. I get it! BELIEVE ME, I KNOW!

Ready As I'll Ever Be: I'm the bad guy, that's FINE, it's no fault of MINE Nothing Left To Lose: Despise me, that's FINE, I'm taking what's MINE even so

Can someone explain this please?

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2024/11/19
21:53 UTC

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Rapunzel's painting

I remember in tangled the series Rapunzel gives Cassandra a painting of her cass and Eugene then cass tears off Eugene. Does anyone have a screen grab of that painting or what episode it's from. Maybe I am making it up but I swear it happened pleaseeee!?

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2024/11/19
20:30 UTC

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I wish they made the Varian spinoff series

It's sounds so cool! I love Varian he's my favorite character in the whole franchise! I like that he would have his own story and I think idea sounds great because it shows that Rapunzel doesn't always have to be the main character and we could explore other characters. I'm so sad that didn't end up happening 😭

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2024/11/19
19:43 UTC

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My Flynn Rider (Eugene) cosplay!

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2024/11/19
19:37 UTC

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Shorter version of my previous post that aligns a bit more with my views

Hollywood seems to handle the "not everyone has to like you" concept poorly in children's shows, and Tangled: The Series is a prime example. In the show, Rapunzel saves the life of an older man (the gopher-loving baker) and changes a logo from a gopher to a sun—an admittedly minor decision. Despite her good intentions and kind heart, the baker treats her terribly. The moral, "not everyone has to like you," falls apart because the conflict hinges on something as trivial as a logo change, making his behavior feel unjustified.

In real life, if someone saved your life and then made a minor change like this, treating them poorly would seem ungrateful and unreasonable. Children watching the episode likely won’t come away thinking, Not everyone has to like you. Instead, they’ll focus on the man’s ingratitude and view him as an example of how not to act. Kids aren’t naïve; they recognize when someone’s actions are unfair, and they may conclude that the baker is simply a bad person, which undercuts the intended lesson.

A better approach would have been to base the conflict on something more significant—like Rapunzel making a genuine mistake or unintentionally hurting someone’s feelings. If her actions had truly caused harm, even unintentionally, and the other character chose not to forgive her, it would have made the moral about accepting rejection more meaningful. This would also teach kids about accountability and how to cope when others don’t forgive them.

Instead, the episode presents a scenario where Rapunzel does something selfless and gets mistreated anyway. It’s frustrating to watch, especially given Rapunzel’s background as an emotional abuse survivor. Her overly kind and placating behavior aligns with someone conditioned to tolerate mistreatment. While it makes sense for her character, it also underscores a missed opportunity to show growth—such as Rapunzel learning to set boundaries and recognize when to walk away from toxic behavior.

The moral falls flat because it doesn’t address the real issue: the treatment that often comes with being disliked. Kids already understand that not everyone will like them, but they struggle with how to respond to the disrespect and hurt that often accompany dislike. Telling kids "not everyone has to like you" can feel dismissive, especially for those who are bullied or mistreated. It risks making them feel like they just have to accept poor treatment, which isn’t a healthy or empowering message.

A stronger moral would have focused on mutual respect, teaching that disliking someone doesn’t give you the right to treat them poorly. It could have also encouraged children to step away from people who disrespect them while maintaining their self-respect. For example, Rapunzel could have apologized for changing the logo and offered to make amends, but if the baker continued to mistreat her, she could walk away with the message: I’ve done my part; I don’t need to stay where I’m not respected.

This resonates especially with children who’ve experienced bullying or abuse, where mistreatment often stems from trivial reasons. Abuse victims are frequently taught to internalize blame for others’ behavior and to keep seeking approval even when it’s unwarranted. A better moral would empower kids to set boundaries and value their self-worth instead of tolerating persistent disrespect.

When an abuser or bully says, "Not everyone has to like you," it often feels like a slap in the face. It shifts responsibility onto the victim, implying that the mistreatment is their fault for being unlikable, rather than addressing the abuser's harmful behavior. From the perspective of someone being mistreated, it’s dismissive and invalidating. If this message comes from someone who has wronged them, it can feel even more insulting, as if their pain is being minimized or ignored.

Ultimately, while "not everyone has to like you" is a valid lesson, it needs to be handled with care. Coming from a hater or abuser, the message feels cruel and unhelpful. Coming from a neutral or supportive voice, it can serve as a reminder to prioritize self-respect over seeking approval. Children’s media should focus not just on teaching kids to accept rejection, but also on encouraging kindness, self-respect, and the importance of setting boundaries with those who treat them poorly.

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2024/11/19
15:56 UTC

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I've had an issue with this for awhile

I believe Hollywood is handling the idea of "not everyone has to like you" in children's shows poorly, and Tangled: The Series is a perfect example of this. In the show, Rapunzel saves the life of an older man (the gopher-loving baker), and all she does is change a game's .gopher logo to a sun symbol. Despite her being a kind and good-hearted person, he treats her terribly. The moral seems to be that "not everyone has to like you," but the execution is flawed because it hinges on something as minor as a logo change—a decision that doesn’t justify his behavior.

Imagine this scenario in real life: someone saves your life, and then they do something trivial, like change a logo or a picture, and you decide to treat them like garbage forever. That’s ungrateful and unreasonable. For children watching, this doesn’t come across as a lesson about accepting that not everyone will like you—it shows an ungrateful character who refuses to acknowledge kindness. Kids aren't naive; they’ll recognize that this man’s hatred is unjustified, and it sends the wrong message about how people should treat those who are good to them.

The show could’ve delivered the moral much better if the conflict were based on something more significant, like Rapunzel making a genuine mistake or unintentionally hurting someone's feelings. For example, what if Rapunzel had betrayed someone’s trust or made a personal misstep, and despite her efforts to make amends, that person chose not to forgive her? That would have made the moral of "not everyone has to like you" much more meaningful and impactful. It would also teach children about accountability and dealing with situations where others may not forgive them.

Instead, we get a scenario where Rapunzel saves someone’s life, does nothing malicious, and still gets treated like dirt by someone who should, at his age, have learned to appreciate the kindness of others. This isn't just unrealistic—it’s frustrating. The character doesn’t develop, and the show misses an opportunity to teach viewers the importance of gratitude and reflection.

Children are perceptive, and they’ll see through this flawed portrayal. They’ll think, She saved his life—how could he still hate her over something so small? This reaction is natural and logical. Kids might even conclude that the man is simply a bad person, which defeats the purpose of the moral altogether. Instead of teaching kids resilience in the face of rejection, it unintentionally reinforces the idea that unkind people are irredeemable, even when others are kind to them.

Furthermore, in real-life scenarios, people sometimes let petty things drive them to extremes—arguing over social media posts or judging others for minor disagreements. A better storyline would have had the character realize his actions were wrong, showing growth and teaching kids the importance of self-reflection and appreciating those who care for you. The show missed the opportunity to address these real-life issues thoughtfully.

In the end, the message kids are likely to take away isn’t that "not everyone has to like you." Instead, they’ll learn that even if you save someone's life and are kind to them, they can still treat you poorly over something insignificant, which is disheartening. A more nuanced and realistic approach would have made this lesson far more valuable.

Even if Rapunzel accidentally hurt someone’s feelings—or did something truly unintentional—the resolution could focus on forgiveness. The story could end with a discussion about the nature of accidents, highlighting that it doesn’t seem fair to hold onto anger for something that was clearly not meant to harm. This would resonate with viewers by illustrating how it feels to face resentment over an accident. Viewers might understand the character who is upset but also question, “Why do they still hate her?” This dynamic would allow the audience to empathize but also recognize the importance of letting go of grudges.

An episode like this could carry a reverse moral: it challenges the idea of holding onto trivial resentment and emphasizes forgiveness. If the narrative shows someone continuing to harbor ill will over an accident, it could make viewers think, Why don’t they just forgive her? It wasn’t intentional. By addressing this directly, the story could teach a valuable lesson about forgiveness—something that’s often overlooked but is incredibly necessary.

Additionally, in real life, there’s a troubling trend of growing ingratitude, with people adopting the mindset of, “I didn’t ask for your help, so why should I be thankful?” This extends to situations like children telling their parents, “I didn’t ask to be born, so you were supposed to take care of me.” Similarly, Rapunzel saving the man’s life could be dismissed with, “She was supposed to save him; he doesn’t have to be grateful.” These attitudes reflect a lack of appreciation for good deeds, no matter how significant they are.

To counter this, children’s media could teach that gratitude isn’t about whether someone had to do something—it’s about acknowledging the goodness of what was done. Just because someone was supposed to do it, or because you didn’t ask for it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve appreciation.

Teaching children to value kindness and to show gratitude, even when it’s expected or seemingly minor, fosters a healthier mindset. Back in the day, gratitude was shown for even the smallest acts of kindness. Now, people often struggle to appreciate even significant gestures. By presenting a moral that encourages both forgiveness and gratitude, stories like this could instill these essential values in young audiences and help them grow into more empathetic individuals.

This episode could be improved by building upon the situation in a follow-up episode. If Rapunzel continued to have issues with him and he remained rude and dismissive, it could lead to a moment of reflection where he feels sorry and tries to apologize. While the story could encourage forgiveness as a central moral, it would make more sense if Rapunzel's response were layered. She could forgive him cognitively—acknowledging his apology and letting go of the grudge—but still struggle with emotional forgiveness due to the way he treated her, even after she saved his life.

This approach would feel more realistic, as it reflects how forgiveness often works in real life. While we may forgive someone in principle, regaining trust or completely letting go of resentment can take time. Over the course of the episode, Rapunzel could learn to process her lingering feelings and gradually reach emotional forgiveness, showing viewers that forgiveness isn’t always instant or easy—it’s a journey. This would provide a more nuanced and relatable moral, emphasizing the importance of both giving sincere apologies and working through emotions in a healthy way.

The episode could also teach children the importance of forgiveness by showing how people can genuinely change, even if they were previously ungrateful or rude. The baker, for example, comes across as someone who could be forgiven—he doesn’t seem irredeemable, just ungrateful. This complexity could push viewers to reflect on when forgiveness is warranted. If the baker, for instance, had saved Rapunzel’s life, it would make sense for her to forgive him, even if he had been a jerk before. This could serve as an example for children, illustrating how grace and forgiveness can coexist with acknowledging someone’s flaws.

It’s worth noting that saving someone’s life often creates a turning point in relationships. For instance, take Roxanne and Megamind: he saved her life, and while it didn’t erase his past actions, it softened her perspective of him. She didn’t suddenly forget the trauma he caused, but she became more understanding and grateful for his change. The idea of someone going from a harmful individual to a life-saver is significant. In many cases, it could even be seen as miraculous—a reflection of true transformation.

From my perspective as someone who comes from a predominantly Black, Protestant Christian community, the concept of redemption resonates deeply. Many pastors in the community have turned their lives around, leaving behind criminal activities to become good, sincere Christians. For those who are genuine, this transformation is nothing short of miraculous—a testament to how much someone can change with divine guidance. That’s why, in a situation like this, it would feel natural to think, The Lord must have worked on this person.

Applying this to a character like Megamind, it’s understandable if Roxanne remained angry or cautious because of his past actions. But even if she still harbored resentment, she could also feel a sense of cognitive gratitude—acknowledging that he saved her life, even if she wasn’t emotionally ready to fully forgive or trust him. That gratitude wouldn’t necessarily mean she wanted to befriend him or spend time with him, but it would reflect an appreciation for his life-saving actions and his efforts to change.

Saving someone’s life has the potential to completely shift how they view you. For some, this might mean full forgiveness, while for others, it’s more nuanced—like Roxanne’s case, where emotional & cognitive gratitude exists alongside lingering resentment because of the severity of Titan's evil and his potential to kill her in horrific ways. This dynamic mirrors real life: even when someone has changed for the better, trust and emotional forgiveness take time. However, acts of redemption, like saving a life, often act as a bridge to understanding and healing.

In a situation like this, there’s room for realism. A character like Roxanne might not immediately feel safe or eager to embrace someone who once wronged her, but she could still acknowledge the significance of their change. It’s this balance between realism and forgiveness that could create a more meaningful and impactful moral for children, teaching them that while forgiveness and grace are important, trust and emotional healing are processes that take time.

This episode is entertaining, but it leaves you frustrated with the characters. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—it shows the story gets you emotionally invested, which is a sign of effective storytelling. A show that draws you in emotionally tends to feel more engaging and memorable. However, this episode leans so heavily on the frustrating aspects that it makes you focus more on the flaws than the highlights. While the good parts of the episode are enjoyable, the lingering negative feelings overshadow them. It’s the kind of episode you like overall but can’t fully appreciate because the moral feels mishandled and has so much potential to be misunderstood or poorly executed.

An episode like this feels poorly handled because it genuinely is. When you have a character who hates someone over something so trivial, it’s difficult to justify their behavior. It’s not like the character did anything morally wrong—there’s no betrayal, no major injustice, nothing that warrants such deep resentment. For example, if the story involved a scenario where a Black person resents someone because their job was unfairly taken and given to a white person they trained, that resentment would be understandable. Similarly, if a woman were cheated on by her husband, it’s completely reasonable for her to harbor anger and dislike toward him. While forgiveness can be encouraged, it’s also recognized that some actions are deeply hurtful and not easily forgiven.

But in this episode, the conflict revolves around something so small and inconsequential that it undermines the moral entirely. Instead of teaching children that “not everyone has to like you,” it conveys the opposite. The trivial nature of the issue makes children think, He should like her! She didn’t do anything wrong! Instead of learning the intended message, kids walk away feeling angry at the ungrateful character and vowing not to behave like him.

Ironically, that’s the one good takeaway from this: children recognize the character as the epitome of ungratefulness and use him as a reference for how not to act. However, their frustration with the character overshadows any positive moral. Instead of encouraging understanding or teaching the intended lesson, the episode makes the ungrateful character a symbol of everything they dislike, making him the “prime example” of ungrateful behavior. This unintended outcome shows how poorly executed the message really is.

This episode attempts to deliver a moral about how "not everyone has to like you," but it feels poorly executed because it doesn’t address the underlying dynamics of why someone might dislike another person—or how to handle it constructively. Children aren't going to walk away from this thinking the adult character is inherently good or that they’ve learned an important lesson. They already understand that some people won’t like them, but what they often struggle with is the hurtful behavior that accompanies that dislike. When people treat them poorly, say mean things, or bully them, it’s not the fact that they’re disliked that stings—it’s the treatment that follows.

From an adult perspective, this episode may come across as teaching kids to be pushovers, or worse, as excusing mean behavior under the guise of, “Not everyone has to like you.” While the intended moral might be to help kids stop seeking approval from those who will never give it, the message gets muddled. To children who are bullied or excluded over trivial things like glasses, freckles, or clothing, it may feel like the show is justifying those actions rather than addressing them. Instead of empowering kids to stand up for themselves, it risks making them feel even more hopeless—like nothing can be done and they just have to accept being treated poorly.

This kind of messaging fails to acknowledge the deeper issue: it’s not about whether someone likes you—it’s about how they treat you. Too often, we focus on the behavior of the child being mistreated, telling them to change things about themselves to avoid being targeted (e.g., “Don’t wear that bow tie” or “Don’t act that way”). But we don’t address the bully’s behavior directly. Schools and parents sometimes place the responsibility on the victim to adapt instead of teaching bullies that treating others poorly over trivial things is unacceptable.

This approach mirrors broader societal issues. For example, when victims of crime or abuse are blamed—such as suggesting someone shouldn’t have worn a certain outfit or acted a certain way—it shifts the focus away from the perpetrator. Similarly, by centering the episode on Rapunzel tolerating the baker’s rudeness, it sends the message that it’s okay for people to treat others poorly if they don’t like them, which isn’t something we should teach kids.

A more effective moral would be to focus on mutual respect, even in the absence of liking someone. Children need to learn that while they might not be able to control their emotions, they can control their actions. They should be taught that disliking someone doesn’t justify being mean or disrespectful. The episode could have emphasized:

  1. Teaching the rude character to be kind despite their feelings. You can't help that you don't like someone, but it’s not okay to treat them badly because of it. This would have been a valuable lesson for children who struggle with managing their emotions and actions.

You could teach kids to say something like, "Hey, I don’t want to be friends anymore," or "Hey, let’s not hang out," but while that may be honest, it’s still going to leave hurt feelings. A better approach would be to encourage children to work through their feelings and figure out why they don’t like someone. Then, they could talk it out with the other person, which would teach conflict resolution and emotional intelligence. That’s a much more constructive moral.

Yes, it does put more effort on the child whose friendship is ending, but it also gives them a sense of closure and comfort. Telling a child, "Not everyone has to like you," isn’t going to solve the emotional hurt of being rejected by a friend. They’ll still feel devastated, even if they understand the reality. While this message teaches them to accept the breakup and move on, it doesn’t address their emotional needs. Most kids, after being rejected, are likely to leave the other person alone anyway, but they may still try to repair the friendship because they want that connection back.

Rather than teaching kids to suppress their feelings, it’s better to show them how to process their emotions and understand why they dislike or are disliked by someone. They can reflect on whether the reason for their feelings is valid, and if not, they can learn to reason with themselves. However, children typically don’t navigate this on their own—they need guidance from adults to help them manage these emotions and situations.

The “not everyone has to like you” moral falls flat because it doesn’t address the real issue: the consistent disrespect and hurtful behavior children often face from those who don’t like them. A child being told “not everyone has to like you” while dealing with someone who treats them poorly feels like a slap in the face. It minimizes the emotional pain of being bullied or rejected and ignores the fact that the problem isn’t just being disliked—it’s how they’re treated as a result.

For example, if someone repeatedly mistreats a child—bullying, insulting, or ignoring their good deeds—and then tells them, “Not everyone has to like you,” it feels dismissive and cruel. From both a viewer’s and a relationship standpoint, this is tone-deaf. Realistically, a character like Rapunzel would have every right to say, “Are you serious? I saved your life, and you’re still this ungrateful? You don’t deserve my respect.” Walking away might not be the “good” ending, but it would be the most realistic and emotionally satisfying resolution for her.

This scenario resonates with real-life experiences, especially for marginalized groups. For instance, Black kids may grow up proving themselves at work, doing exceptional things, and still facing dislike or disrespect from coworkers who treat them poorly for no reason. Watching an episode like this would likely feel insulting rather than empowering. The underlying emotional issues—like why someone who’s been nothing but kind is treated so badly—are left unresolved, and the “not everyone has to like you” message doesn’t help address the pain or frustration.

For children dealing with bullying or rejection, the moral should focus on respect rather than forcing an acceptance of poor treatment. It’s important to teach kids:

A. You don’t have to like everyone, but you must treat others with kindness and respect. Disliking someone doesn’t give you the right to mistreat them.

B. If someone doesn’t like you, it’s okay to step away. Don’t chase their approval, but don’t let them treat you poorly either.

C. Adults should guide children through emotional processing. Kids need help understanding why these situations happen and how to navigate them in a healthy way.

When someone who has mistreated you tells you, “Not everyone has to like you,” it feels dismissive and invalidating. It’s a far more effective moral to focus on teaching kindness, respect, and the importance of handling emotions constructively rather than normalizing poor treatment.

  1. Empowering the person who is being mistreated. Instead of focusing on Rapunzel tolerating bad behavior, the episode could have shown her standing up for herself in a kind but firm way. It’s important for children to learn how to set boundaries and not feel obligated to endure disrespect.

  2. Addressing the trivial reasons for dislike. The episode could have explored how disliking someone over something as minor as a change in a logo—or freckles or glasses—is irrational and unproductive. It could also have shown the rude character reflecting on their behavior and recognizing that their feelings don’t justify their actions.

Ultimately, children don’t need to be taught that "not everyone will like you" or “not everyone has to like you”—they already learn that naturally as they grow. What they need is guidance on how to navigate situations where they are treated poorly, how to set boundaries, and how to treat others with kindness and respect, even if they don’t like them. Teaching kids that their emotions are valid but their actions must still be kind and respectful is a far more impactful and realistic moral.

The most interesting aspect of this situation is how it ties back to Mother Gothel and Rapunzel’s past emotional abuse. Rapunzel’s need for validation and her overly kind, almost pushover behavior could stem from that abuse. Having been isolated her entire life, she’s socially inexperienced and might not fully grasp how to handle situations where people simply don’t like her, especially if it's for a stupid reason. While this isn’t her first encounter with someone who dislikes her, the episode’s moral feels off, especially when paired with her line about “never having anyone not like her before.” If Rapunzel genuinely believed Mother Gothel liked her, it still doesn’t align with her other past experiences, making the setup feel disjointed.

However, looking at her backstory, her willingness to save someone who mistreats her makes sense. Abuse victims are often conditioned to tolerate unreasonable disrespect because they’ve been taught, directly or indirectly, that fighting back is wrong or futile. They may also believe they need to treat others with kindness no matter how they’re treated, hoping for love or validation in return, but like Rapunzel, never getting it In return.

Love bombing in abusive relationships typically doesn’t occur as a direct response to a good deed by the victim. For example, if an abused child does something good for their parent, the parent might reward or compliment them, but this isn’t the same as love bombing. Love bombing usually happens after the abusive parent or partner has done something wrong. It’s a manipulative tactic designed to overwhelm the victim with affection, gifts, or praise to make them stay or to divert attention from the abusive Sometimes, an abusive parent can be just as ungrateful as the baker. The baker could have been a strong example of emotional abuse—showing how, in some abusive situations, the abuser never forgives, never appreciates, and remains mean, no matter what good is done for them. In abusive dynamics, even when a child does something kind or helpful for their parent, the parent might take it, say a half-hearted "thank you," or say nothing at all, and then continue on as if the effort meant nothing. They don’t show genuine appreciation, leaving the child or partner feeling unvalued.

While showing respect and kindness to others is a good lesson, the episode misses the opportunity to address a key issue: teaching kids, especially those from abusive backgrounds, that they don’t have to tolerate disrespect just to be loved.

Teaching kids to do good things without expecting anything in return is important—it’s a valuable lesson about selflessness. However, it’s also crucial to balance that by emphasizing the need for basic respect. In my American and Christian culture, doing good for others, even without expecting anything in return, is a core value. But that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to tolerate consistent disrespect. A person should still receive a basic level of respect, regardless of whether someone likes them or not. This is a critical distinction that the episode misses.

Instead of teaching kids to keep seeking approval from those who mistreat them, the moral could have been much stronger if it showed Rapunzel learning to set boundaries and walk away (Which I think she tried to do and did). It would have been far more impactful to teach that while it’s okay to do something kind for someone to make amends, it’s not okay to keep subjecting yourself to disrespect when your efforts aren’t reciprocated.

For example, if Rapunzel had said, “I’m sorry I changed the logo—I’ll change it back or do something nice for you to make it up to you,” and then the baker continued to be unkind, she could have concluded, "Fine, then. Be a jerk." Or just "Fine, Then. Good ye!" This would have shown her kindness while also emphasizing self-respect. The episode could have demonstrated that while doing something thoughtful is a good way to mend relationships, there’s no need to continue trying to win over someone who refuses to be kind in return (Which I think the episode is trying to do).

This approach would also resonate with abuse victims, particularly those who have been conditioned to accept unreasonable treatment for trivial mistakes. Whether it’s being punished (beaten) for spilling juice, wearing Dad's hat after he told you not to, or changing the channel, dad had a bad day at work so he beats his wife or child to let off steam, or for a football game dad was rooting for losing, many victims of abuse learn to internalize the blame for others’ mistreatment. A better moral would teach them that they don’t need to tolerate this kind of behavior and that love or validation shouldn’t come at the expense of their self-respect.

In Rapunzel’s case, her attempt to make amends could still be included, but the focus should shift toward her realizing that she doesn’t have to keep seeking approval from someone who disrespects her (Which, again, I think it does). Teaching children—and especially abuse survivors—that it’s okay to set boundaries and walk away would have been a far more empowering message.

When victims of abuse or bullying are told by their abusers, "Not everyone has to like you," it can feel deeply offensive and dismissive. This statement shifts responsibility onto the victim, implying that the mistreatment is justified by a lack of personal appeal, rather than addressing the abuser's harmful behavior. Such remarks can invalidate the victim's experiences and emotions, potentially exacerbating feelings of isolation and self-doubt. It's crucial to recognize that everyone deserves respect and kindness, regardless of personal feelings, and that abusive behavior is never acceptable.

In abusive households, when the abuser says “Not everyone has to like you,” it is used to invalidate the victim, control them, and make them feel like it is okay for the adult to hate them. It is used to make the victim tolerate them and their behavior. They tell them this and treat them poorly whenever the victim reacts negatively to the mistreatment they face.

Even in the show, it's only said when Rapunzel complains about the mistreatment (and rightfully so due to the past events). She did nice things that weren't even too over encroaching, and even approached him in a kind way when he unknowingly befriended her.

She could be used to teach that you shouldn't CHANGE yourself just for someone to like you or hide your whole identity because of the level of hate he has for her.

It's an okay moral to teach, when it comes out of the mouth of the person being awful, it falls on dead ears because it's just another sign of disrespect. From a stranger that has no relationship to you online or a family member, it's chill and a hard truth, from the enemy, it's another sign that they don't care about disrespecting you and it's never seen as okay and never will be by most people with a shread of self-respect and it leads to more dislike, not a resolution nor a calm understanding in the moment. They just cut you off. It's good to accept, but people already know it, dislike it, are chill with it and move on.

Out of the mouth of haters, the moral falls flat.

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2024/11/19
15:56 UTC

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I’ve been up all night, it’s my birthday today! Anyway, day 7! The twins won this round! Who’s next for “mmm… society”?

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2024/11/19
02:33 UTC

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I found one of these at a thrift store today.

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2024/11/19
01:12 UTC

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Piece By Piece Brick By Brick

Rapunzel is immune to your eyes trick!

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2024/11/18
19:41 UTC

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Day 6! Faith won this round! Who’s the gremlin??

Im back! Sry I was gone for so long!

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2024/11/18
18:41 UTC

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Me when I simp for Cass. But apparently once a week is still too much, how about once a month? Let’s have a little negotiation here

U guys hate love, this is like the first sub I know to have this problem, really, other sub love love

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2024/11/18
17:07 UTC

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Best character in this universe

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2024/11/18
09:43 UTC

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It's the same person with all the Cassandra posts

I can't scroll without seeing the simp posts for Cassie. Can we please not make this a Cassandra simping sub? That's not what the sub is for. It's the same person too, and tons of people are tired of it. Can you please just post in another sub?? A sub for simping or something??

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2024/11/18
03:44 UTC

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Owala (a Reusable Water Bottle brand) has a Rapunzel themed one now!

I saw this and just had to share it with y’all! I use Owala reusable water bottles and I was so excited to find out that they now have a Disney Princess Collection (with some of the princesses, not all of them so hopefully they’ll add the rest) and was thrilled that besides Ariel and Cinderella (two of my faves besides Rapunzel) they also have a Rapunzel one! And they come with stickers!!!!

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2024/11/16
02:40 UTC

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When Will My Life Begin Reprise Cover

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2024/11/15
23:33 UTC

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So sorry y’all.

Hey everyone. I’m going to take a pause on the chart voting game I started. I got overwhelmed with school and at one point tried to push myself into doing the last two. But now on top of all that I’m sick. I saw the most votes for the recent poll was Faith, so when I get back on I will be picking up from there. Again, I’m sorry to take a pause on the game, I just don’t feel that great and like I said, on top of being sick, I’m overwhelmed badly with my classes and I’m going to be looking at other colleges I think. Thanks everyone, hope u have a good day.

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2024/11/15
20:36 UTC

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Disney Speedstorm - Rapunzel's Gameplay Trailer

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2024/11/14
16:55 UTC

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Rapunzel is coming to the Free To Play Disney racing game called "Disney Speedstorm"

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2024/11/13
17:00 UTC

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Coven part 4! We need someone who can foresee the future to be our Spirit Witch!

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2024/11/11
19:43 UTC

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