NC: Hello, I'm the Nostalgia Critic. I remember it so you don't have to. Even if you're not the biggest fan of Disney, everybody's a big fan of their villains.
(A wallpaper is shown featuring Disney villains like Hades from Hercules, Captain Hook from Peter Pan, Mother Gothel from Tangled, Jafar from Aladdin, Ursula from The Little Mermaid, Maleficent from Sleeing Beauty, the Evil Queen from Snow White, Scar from The Lion King, and Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmations.)
NC (vo): I can't be the only one to say some of the best villains in all of cinema come from Disney's animated library.
NC: They're evil, conniving, and at times, damn hilarious!
(Clips of this list's Disney villains are shown.)
NC (vo): Yeah, we've talked a lot about the evil as Disney Villains, but not a ton about who the funniest ones are. Because it is the world of animation, you combine both the attempts at trying to look and feel realistic, with the attempts to be as cartoonishly over the top as possible. This makes for an unforgettable combo that leads to a lot of unforgettable baddies.
NC: But which ones are the funniest?
NC (vo): Which ones do you look back on and can't help but smile and even kind of chuckle out loud thinking about their goofiest moments? There's a ton of them to look through and I'm going to give my count today.
NC: A few restrictions, though. No...
(An image of Sid from Pixar's ToyStory is shown, along with text reading, "SORRY SID".)
NC (vo): ...Pixar movies.
(Cut to Nigel and Gabi from Blue Sky Studios' Rio 2, along text reading, "SORRY SURPRISINGLY FUNNY RIO 2 VILLAINS".)
NC (vo): And also no properties bought later.
(Cut back to the montage of villains from Disney proper.)
NC (vo): This is only Disney Studios animated library because...well, they started this whole animated film business, so I think it makes sense to give them a whole Top 11 List.
NC: Why Top 11? Because... (suddenly laughs like a typical maniacal villain) This is the Top 11 Funniest Disney Animated Villains!
NC (vo): OK, before you go nuts, she's so low on the list because this isn't the most charming or sinister villains, it's the funniest. In my opinion, there are 10 other villains that make me laugh a lot harder than her, but...
NC: She is still pretty damn hilarious!
(More footage is shown)
NC (vo): From Pat Carroll's wonderful voice work to her one-of-a-kind design, Ursula is about as iconic a villain as you can get. She owns every moment of evil and every moment of hilarity. The way she goes back and forth between being that sassy aunt who breaks some of the rules and a full on psychopath is seamless. Whether it's doing a natural laugh or an evil laugh...
(The scene where Ariel gets her legs is shown. Ursula laughs maniacally as Ariel is transformed into a human.)
NC (vo): ...a delightful smile or an insane smile, a shout for joy or a shout for darkness, they're all hilariously extreme and extremely hilarious.
Ursula: Don't underestimate the importance of body language! Ha!
NC (vo): She enjoys every diabolical move she makes and we enjoy it with her. She has so much fun trying to gain as much power as possible, and of course, sneaks in a ton of b****y one liners throughout all of it.
Ursula:(singing) The miserable, lonely and depressed. Pathetic.
NC: Let's not forget when she transforms from Ariel's voice, too.
(A scene on the wedding ship is shown. Ursula, disguised as Vanessa with Ariel's voice, is being attacked by Scuttle's army of sea creatures and birds.)
NC (vo): These scenes of her literally getting her a** ripped off are so much fun and lead to some great reactions.
Vanessa: Get away from me, you slimy little...(she's bounced around on a seal's nose and is launched into the wedding cake.)
NC (vo): It's so rare we see the traditional Disney Princess design go this zany and this slapstick-y, so it's pretty enjoyable to watch. Her enjoyment is our enjoyment and it's pretty difficult not to laugh along.
NC (vo): This is another one you may think should be a little higher, but again, we are mainly going on laughs. With that said, not only does Jafar have some of the funniest moments in Aladdin--but granted, I think every character in this movie does--but he also has some great support. Teaming him up with Iago was a brilliant move as the contrast between Gilbert Gottfried's voice and Jonathan Freeman's voice offset each other perfectly.
(A scene where Jasmine confronts Jafar is shown. Iago is stuck between a door when it happens and tries to get his attention to get out.)
Jafar: How may I be of service to you?
Iago: Jafar, could you...(Jafar suddenly kicks him back and he gets crushed in between the doors) AHHH, THAT HURT!!
NC (vo): It's not like there's a smart one or a dumb one either, it's just two awful characters who are awful in slightly different ways. One uses his smooth voice and intimidating demeanor to his advantage, the other uses his small size and unique voice to get what he wants. And it is pretty fun when you see him kind of switch places when you'll see Iago try to act a little bit more smooth...
(A scene is shown of Iago stealing the lamp. He imitates Jafar as he does.)
Iago:(in Jafar's voice) Excellent work, Iago! (in normal voice) Ah, go on! (in Jafar's voice) No really, on scale of 1 to 10, you are an 11!
NC (vo): ...and Jafar act loud and insane...
(A scene is shown of them in their secret lair. Jafar is laughing an insane laugh while Iago tries to snap him out of it.)
Iago: Jafar! Get a grip! (Jafar grabs Iago very tightly by the neck.)
NC (vo): ...yet neither feels out of character.
(A scene is shown of them both laughing. The laughs start out small and get more evil as they take turns trying to outdo the other.)
NC: That's one of the most enjoyably crazy laughs ever.
(More footage is shown)
NC (vo): Jafar is also a step above Ursula because he too impersonates a different character, and...
NC: ...I just find this guy a little funnier.
NC (vo): He is so over the top grotesque, but absolutely loves being that way, h***, even kind of shows off being that way, that he just cracks me up. And come on, you gotta love those dad jokes.
(Footage from the final battle is shown. Jafar traps Jasmine in an hourglass, turns Abu into a toy monkey, unravels the magic carpet into a pile of string, creates a circle of swords around the lamp, and blows a ring of fire around Aladdin, all while using puns in the process.)
Jafar: Your time is up! Don't toy with me! Things are unraveling fast now! Get the point? I'm just getting warmed up!
NC(as Jafar): Keep an eye out for my joke book, "Evil Puns and Groaning Grumpies"!
(An earlier scene is shown)
NC (vo): Also, I don't know why, but his reaction after dealing with the Sultan here kills me. Most people look at Iago spitting the cracker out, but I always look at him rolling his eyes. For some reason, that just makes me laugh so hard.
Jafar: Your Majesty certainly has a way with dumb animals. (Iago gives him a dirty look.)
NC (vo): In the first film of the Disney Renaissance that was considered a comedic adventure, it only makes sense that its villain should get a lot of good giggles. On a scale of 1 to 10, he's...well no, he's a 10, but it's a solid 10.
(A scene of Jafar laughing maniacally is shown)
9. Madam Mim[]
NC (vo): Number 9--Mad Madam Mim, from The Sword in the Stone.
(Footage of Madam Mim is shown)
NC (vo): This is another one of those underrated characters and in a weird way, it's not that hard to see why. She doesn't get a ton of screen time and in the grand scheme of things, you could technically cut her out. But then you not only miss out on a visually inventive battle, but also some hilarious moments, Mim is like that bitchy next-door neighbour who just happens to have the power of Satan. She can transform into anything, yet she spends most of her time playing Solitaire. She makes rules up literally so she can break them as soon as she starts. She has these unstoppable powers that could take over the world, but a freaking flu takes her out! She's just a mix of contradictions.
NC: Her transformations also get a lot of big belly laughs!
NC (vo): As both her and Merlin hold on to both their hair and favourite colour with every creature they become, leading to a lot of funny and creative designs. And yeah, like I said, the slapstick here is a lot of fun.
(A clip is played where Merlin is as a mouse and pushes a rock over a hole that Madam Mim is inside.)
Madam Mim: Just you wait! You're going to pay!
(Madam Mim, as a snake, emerges from the hole but hits her head on the rock, knocking her out as she falls back into the hole with a goofy face.)
NC (vo): When you think of an evil funny witch and the evil funny power she has, Mim is one of the first characters that comes to mind. I'm actually a little shocked they didn't give her more staples of a witch like the pointy hat and broom. But maybe they thought it'd be (clip of Trick or Treat (1956) plays where Witch Hazel gets her nose pulled by Donald Duck) too close to other famous witches that they have. Which... already kinda share a similar voice.
Madam Mim: Oh, bat gizzards!
Witch Hazel: Oh, bless our little black hearts!
NC (vo): Whatever the reason, she's a great selfish evildoer who's always in it for herself. And luckily we're in it too for all the laughs she gets.
NC (vo): All right, so I'll admit, this isn't a movie I really got that into. I'm not the biggest David Spade guy, but I don't know, maybe I gotta see it again. However, I am really huge into Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton, so naturally, I love these two. Words can't describe the bizarre chemistry these two have. Both their animation and their voice acting get so many laughs whenever they're on screen.
(A scene is shown of Yzma destroying mini statues of Kuzco with a mallet. Kronk is helping her out.)
Yzma: Does he...a little to the left...(Kronk moves it to the left and she smashes it.)...have any idea of who he's dealing with?!
NC (vo): It's no secret the movie doesn't keep that close to telling a straightforward dramatic story, in fact, half the time they just abandon logic for a joke...
(A later is shown at the palace. Kuzco and Pacha are shocked that Yzma and Kronk are waiting for them.)
Kuzco: How did you get back here before us?!
Yzma: How did we, Kronk?
Kronk: Well, you got me. (He pulls down the map of each of their tracks. Yzma and Kronk's tracks lead straight into a canyon.) By all accounts, it doesn't make sense.
NC (vo): ...and most of those scenes do come from these two. It's another strange pairing of opposites with one being the brains and the other being the brawns, but the uniqueness of how these two talk and the unexpected tone shifts in their humor always keep you guessing as to what they're gonna say or do next. The designs on these two are also crazy memorable. They almost look like carvings on an ancient temple if one of them was withering away and the other was on steroids. They so don't go together that it naturally creates comedy without even having to try that hard.
(A scene with the two is shown. Yzma is upset that Kuzco is still alive.)
Yzma:(rhetorically) He's still alive?!
Kronk: Well, he's not as dead as we would've hoped.
Yzma:(seething mad with her face red) He can't come back!
Kronk: Especially after that lovely eulogy.
NC (vo): These two are just so naturally hilarious. It's hard to even explain, they just have the most unique yet familiar, bombastic yet pathetic, strong yet also weak relationship a comedy duo should have. More and more the Internet makes memes out of them and for good reason: they just produce so many laughs no matter where you place them...well, (the poster forKronk's New Grooveis shown) almost where you place them. The movie as a whole may not be my thing, but even I know what a phenomenal comic duo these two have always been.
(A scene is shown in the restaurant. The employees are singing Happy Birthday to Yzma, who looks less than amused. Kronk comes out of the kitchen.)
Employees: Happy happy birthday, may all your dreams come true...
NC (vo): It's a villain that's both so simple yet hilarious at the same time. Gaston is the egocentric, good-looking hunter who's a favorite of the entire town except for Belle. For the man who has everything, he wants...well, everything...including Belle's hand in marriage.
(A scene is shown of Gaston proposing to Belle at her house.)
Gaston: We'll have six or seven.
Belle: Dogs?
Gaston: No, Belle. Strapping boys, like me!
NC (vo): Seeing his transformation from comedic foil to an absolute monster happens so naturally yet, you realize it's not even a transformation. We just find out more about him. In that first half, though, he's both so intimidating but so pathetic at the same time. You have to laugh while watching him. It's fun seeing someone people admire for being so confident become so desperate and dumb at trying to get what he wants.
(A scene is shown with Gaston, LeFou and Belle in the street. Gaston and LeFou make fun of Belle's father.)
LeFou: He needs all the help he can get! (He and Gaston both laugh)
Belle: Don't talk about my father that way!
Gaston:(to LeFou) Yeah, don't talk about her father that way! (He conks him on the head.)
NC: He's a guy everybody has seen somewhere in their lives.
(More footage is shown)
NC (vo): Maybe you don't know him personally or maybe you do, but you recognize a lot of this character in other people. Once again, he's given great support with his sidekick LeFou, the small doofus who often gets things wrong but loves being in the presence of greatness, even if he's often punished for it.
(A scene is shown of the two. Gaston has fallen into a mud pit after having his marriage proposal rejected by Belle. LeFou asks him how it went.)
LeFou: So, how'd it go? (Gaston grabs LeFou by the throat.)
NC (vo): Gaston is so egocentric, even his villain song is named after him. Yeah, not Be Prepared or Hellfire or singing about things that are important to the villain because, to this villain, he is the most important thing to him.
(A clip from the song Gaston is shown)
Gaston:(singing) I use antlers in all of my decorating!
NC (vo): Even when he goes full evil, there's still some funny moments with him. Like his taunts are just so mean, I always have to chuckle at them...
(A scene from the final battle is shown. Gaston is taunting the Beast, who is too depressed to fight back.)
Gaston: What's the matter, Beast? (chuckles) Too kind and gentle to fight back?
NC (vo): ...and when he's finally bested, it's so great seeing him turn into a complete quivering coward.
(The Beast holds Gaston over the edge by his neck)
Gaston: Let me go! Please! Don't hurt me!
NC (vo): The voice acting is great, his design is unassuming, his writing flows very organically, and he's a laughably dumb clod all the way through.
NC: No one's as great as Gaston...except maybe one.
1. Hades[]
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