Top 10 Times Nickelodeon Shows Made Fun of Disney
#10: Snow White the Grandmother? “Rugrats” (1991-2004)
While visiting a retirement home, Tommy and Angelica are left in the care of Mildred, the home’s surrogate grandmother. At one point, Mildred reveals that she’s an actual grandma with SEVEN grandkids… all having very familiar names. That’s right, apparently, Mildred is actually a real-life Snow White, and her grandchildren are named after the Seven Dwarfs. You could probably argue this as a reference to the actual fairy tale; but seeing as one of the most well-known versions is the 1937 Disney film, it’s pretty clear what really inspired the joke. Unfortunately, Mildred can’t quite remember Sleepy’s name and takes a nap herself, leaving Tommy and Angelica to their own devices.
#9: Dairyland “The Loud House” (2016-)
One of the Louds’ favorite places is the Dairyland Amoosement Park, a place "So UDDER-ly fun, you'll spill your milk.” Already, you can make the comparison between this dairy-themed Funland and renowned real-world theme parks such as Disneyland. You really notice the similarities with one attraction in particular – the Seas of Cheese, a boat ride through a sea of melted cheese while robotic cows sing about the joys of dairy. Sound familiar yet; a boat ride through the dark with that annoying song playing over and over? Yes, it’s the “The Loud House” version of the iconic “It’s a Small World” ride… and the song is just as annoyingly catchy in the show as the real thing.
#8: Norbert Beaver as Mickey Mouse “The Angry Beavers” (1997-2001)
At the very start of the episode “Bite This,” Norbert is having a pleasant dream. The sun is smiling, and Norb is happily prancing through the forest in his… red, buttoned shorts, big shoes, and gloves? Yes, in his dream, Norb has become a beaver caricature of the legend himself, Mickey Mouse –from his ensemble, to his plucky attitude, and even to his voice. Unfortunately, Norbert’s whimsical dream is interrupted by the shocking revelation that he’s been bed-biting in his sleep. At least he got to be happy for a short bit before the embarrassing reality set in, and who’s happier than the iconic Disney rodent?
#7: Mickey at the Grocery Store “Rocko’s Modern Life” (1993-96)
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While Rocko’s doing his grocery shopping, we briefly cut to an unhappy customer, upset that they’re out of his favorite ice cream. However, do you notice anything familiar about this grumpy rodent? The big shoes, the red, puffy shorts, the fact that he’s a mouse? Yes, it’s another walking, talking spoof of Mickey Mouse. It’s even funnier how much of a polar opposite this spoof is – while Mickey’s more tidy and upbeat, this caricature is more disheveled and pessimistic. Though, to be fair, you’d be upset too if the store ran out of your favorite flavor. Still, it surprises us who you run into when you’re out shopping.
#6: Witches of Rodeo Drive “Big Time Rush” (2009-13)
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On his day off, James wants to get into acting, so he joins Camille for her audition for a new TV show called “Witches of Rodeo Drive.” Sound familiar? That’s because the title –and by extension, the show itself- is a parody of the hit live-action Disney sitcom, “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Not much is known about “Rodeo Drive” except it sounds like your typical wizarding high school sitcom – even more so than “Waverly Place” was supposed to be. While Camille overdoes her audition, James ends up passing his - guess they were just really impressed with his washboard abs. Personally, we like how he was wearing a Mickey Sorcerer hat the whole time.
#5: Jimminy Lummox “The Ren & Stimpy Show” (1991-96)
Believe it or not, “The Ren & Stimpy Show” spoofed Disney’s “Pinocchio” not once, but twice. One involves a twisted retelling of the story with Ren creating a son out of eggs. The other, and our personal pick, features Ren dealing with the oafish conscience, Jimminy Lummox. Unlike the wisecracking Jiminy Cricket from the original movie, Jimminy Lummox isn’t messing around – every time Ren loses his temper, the Lummox is quick to bring the hammer down onto the crazed Chihuahua’s head… in the painful, literal sense. Hopefully, this ape-like brand of tough love will teach Ren to listen to his conscience more –we doubt the cricket would’ve gotten through to him as effectively.
#4: The Three Mouseketeers “The Fairly OddParents” (2001-17)
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Timmy, Cosmo, and Wanda have been chasing the sneaky Tom Sawyer through some of the greatest works of literature in history. At one point, they end up in Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers” …however, what they find isn’t very musketeer-like. No, instead, the trio finds the titular heroes turned into the Three Mouseketeers – each donning the iconic Mickey Mouse ears and doing roll call. Looks like the titular French swashbucklers have been inducted into the Mickey Mouse Club –of course, they can’t actually say Mouseketeers because of legal reasons. Possible copyright issues or not, it was still too funny to see this clever use of wordplay for a hilarious reference.
#3: Hieronymus Glove “SpongeBob SquarePants” (1999-)
Even under the sea, you’ll find Disney parodies galore, whether it’s SpongeBob channeling his inner “Mary Poppins” or the glove-tastic magic of Glove World. Already heavily based on Disney World, this glove-themed wonderland is owned by Hieronymus Glove – the original founder who still looks after his park even while cryogenically frozen in a block of ice. In case it wasn’t obvious, Hieronymus Glove is a direct spoof of Walt Disney, the man behind the conglomerate himself – from his occupation to his likeness, right down to the old myth about Mr. Disney being cryogenically frozen. While the rumor has long been proven false, it adds a lot to this hilarious spoof of the legend himself.
#2: The Dingo Channel “iCarly” (2007-12)
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On “iCarly,” they’ve got their own Disney Channel parody called the “Dingo Channel.” Unfortunately, its shows are pretty infamous for bad jokes and making the adults look foolish –not that Nickelodeon has room to talk. Their biggest offense, however, was stealing jokes from “iCarly” to try and make their own shows funnier. And of course, there’s their deepest, darkest secret – the frozen head of their founder, Charles Dingo, hidden deep in the bowels of Dingo Studios. That myth about Walt Disney is older than time itself, but it’s still funny to see Nick do their own spin on the urban legend, and take a few cheap shots at the Disney Channel on top of it. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Stacey’s Dress, “Zoey 101” (2005-08) What Stacey Is Wearing Looks Like Something Out of a Disney Princess Movie George from Jungle, “The Amanda Show” (1999-2002) The Blockblister Family Parodies Disney’s “George of the Jungle”
#1: Walt Kidney & Kidneyland “The Fairly OddParents” (2001-17)
Yes, we’re doing two entries from the same show, but this parody is just too good to pass up. While taking a tour inside Vicky’s body, Cosmo and Wanda happen upon the happiest place inside the evil babysitter – Kidney Land. There, they meet park founder, Walt Kidney, and are guided through the park by Tinklebell – though it’s only for a summer job. This short but sweet scene managed to squeeze in three parodies at once – four if you count Vicky pulling a Snow White with the helpful animals - and still managed to be hilariously on point about Disneyland. If anything, we think Mr. Disney might be flattered to see this short but funny tribute.
