21 Thoughts I Had While Watching "The Lion King" For The First Time Ever

    I think we can all agree that there is no way Simba would be that buff after eating bugs for years.

    Hanifah Rahman
    by Hanifah Rahman

    BuzzFeed Staff

    I'm Hanifah, and I've somehow managed to have never seen The Lion King.

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    Yes, I know this is an error of huge proportions.

    Well, since the live-action remake is out this week, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to watch the original to see what all the fuss is about.

    I'm trying to make amends.

    1. Who calls one of their kids ~Mufasa~ and the other one Scar?

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    Either that, or he got the nickname because of his eye – how did anyone expect him to not become a villain?

    2. Mufasa is kind of a dick...

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    I know you guys love him, but big ego much?

    3. ...and Scar is a complete mood.

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    An antisocial, sarcastic, less impressive sibling? I've never felt more seen.

    4. Where are all the other male lions?

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    I (obviously) know very little about lion prides, but it just feels unbalanced.

    5. And if Scar and Mufasa are the only guys: are Nala and Simba related?!?!

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    🤔🤔🤔

    6. Simba's practically begging to be eaten by those hyenas.

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    "I laugh in the face of danger" – shut up, kid.

    7. And it's a bit morbid that they're running around elephant corpses...

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    8. "Be prepared" is a such a bop.

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    I can't believe I've spent 25 years hearing "Hakuna Matata" and "Circle Of Life" when I could've been singing along to this.

    9. How come Scar's friends with all the hyenas?

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    There are so many unanswered questions. I need a Maleficent style spin-off, ASAP.

    10. Okay, the death scene was pretty damn tragic.

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    I dunno how you kids handled it...💔

    11. Simba definitely would've died in the desert.

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    Come on, he was a weakling.

    12. Where exactly is this movie set?

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    Like, I know it's in Africa, but how does Simba go from a desert to a rainforest in just one song?

    13. Are Timon and Pumbaa...a couple?

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    I can't be the only one thinking this, right?

    14. Sorry, but there is no way Simba would be that buff after eating bugs for years.

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    It's just not possible.

    15. Who's the monkey?!?!

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    How does he know everything?

    16. How does Simba instantly recognise Nala when she looks like literally every other female lion in this movie?

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    Points to you if you can point out Nala.

    17. Timon and Pumbaa are comedy genius.

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    The Lion King 1½ here I come.

    18. Nala has some serious bedroom eyes.

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    | really hope they're not related, because this is so not PG.

    19. And she knew exactly how to make Simba get his shit together – Nala's the MVP.

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    I'm gonna need a Nala spin-off too.

    20. Timon and Pumbaa's level of dedication is next level.

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    True friendship goals.

    21. Why exactly did Scar want to be king so bad?

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    I get the whole thirst for power thing, but he was just king of a big rock and some really dry land. It doesn't add up.

    To sum up: I can totally see why this is everyone's favourite Disney movie.

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    It's got everything – the songs, the peril, the happy ending – I'm kinda sad that I missed the hype as a kid, cos I really would've loved it. That being said, there's a lot to unpack with Scar. Watch this space for my deep dive into why he's the real hero of the movie.