Deep thoughts (from reading too many kids' books and watching too many kids' shows)

One's mind wanders by the time you've read The Little Mermaid 2,000 times to your child. You've long had the book memorized, so your brain starts questioning, wondering, trying to find something to occupy itself while your mouth goes through the motions. Same thing happens after watching the 11th repeated episode of The Doodlebops.

What is wrong with Maleficent that she gets so pissed because she isn't invited to Aurora's party? I know she is an evil witch and all (so she is a little psychologically bent), but isn't there someone she should be turning into a monkey or something? Besides, how much fun could a party be for a newborn baby? I would imagine her evil witch friends could put together a bigger fete than King Stefan.

Ariel still has on her seashell bikini top when she transforms from a mermaid to a human, but does she get a matching bikini bottom or is she commando? One can't tell because Flounder is blocking the view when he's taking her to the water's surface. Do mermaids wear thongs under their fins?

If the Beast has until he turns 21 to find true love, but it has been 10 years since the cutlery and china have been rusting, that means the old crone turned him into a beast when he was 11 (because he was selfish and nasty). Aren't all 11-year-olds selfish and nasty? Why did she single out this particular kid? Where were his parents when he was refusing to give her shelter?

How dense are Rooney Doodle and Moe Doodle that they don't notice Deedee Doodle moving their stuff around? Doodlebops aren't known for their intense concentration, especially Moe, so how is it possible for the wool to be pulled over their eyes?

I've asked it before, and I'll ask it again: What is WRONG with Dora's and Diego's parents? Who in their right minds allows their kids to run all over creation (and with wild animals, no less, a monkey and a jaguar)?

Annoying little side-note: In the Dora book Dance to the Rescue, Dora tells King Juan El Bobo that the bottle (from which she has wished Swiper free) is too small a place for the little dancing man. It's worded something like, "'It's too small in there to dance,' she pointed out." Is it just me or do the words "pointed out" make it seem like Dora thinks no one else has the mental skills to figure out that a bottle is too small a place for anyone to have room to do the cha-cha, twist or electric slide. What is she, like 8 or 9, tops? I mean, I know the monarchy aren't often known for their astounding deductive skills, but come on!!!

How can Emily Elizabeth's family possibly afford to keep Clifford? Especially if he is on specialized dog food, like Science Diet?

Ok, that's all I got. Although with N having now caught my cold, I'm sure I'll have loads more in the days to come.