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WaltDisney movies are known for including a character (often the heroine) who is a FriendToAllLivingThings, which always leads to a signature scene where the [[WoodlandCreatures sweet woodland critters]] [[AllAnimalsAreDomesticated mobilize under her command]] to help out with the chores. Sometimes it's just a few birds chirping a sweet song to make her smile while she's working; other times the whole group turns up en masse to celebrate a particularly happy moment. The music for the scene will be light and whimsical, and if the heroine sings, the animals will join in too.

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** Arguably also parodied in ''Disney/{{Tangled}}''. Rapunzel is able to charm Maximus, the fierce horse belonging to the captain of the guard. Flynn, playing the straight man, can't believe that a guard's horse is thumping its leg like a dog.

The parodic scene will generally start the same way as described above and then take a sharp turn into audacity or tragedy (e.g. the heroine lures the critters in to cook and eat them). Other times plays out straight and the joke is that the writers have copied a scene without even ''pretending'' they didn't steal it straight from ''Disney/SnowWhite''. (Even though gentle or pure characters attracting animals is OlderThanTheyThink, Disney films are the most iconic examples for most viewers). In shows with particularly high trope content, the woodland critters [[AvertedTrope may not appear at all]], leaving the heroine puzzled or annoyed by their absence.

Note that to fit this trope, it has to be a clear reference to the classic Disney moment. If it's just a character who does horrible things to animals after seeming to befriend them, that's either a Subversion of FriendToAllLivingThings, or a straight play on EnemyToAllLivingThings.

* In ''WesternAnimation/DrawnTogether'', Princess Clara (an {{Expy}} of {{Disney Princess}}es) has the ability to summon woodland creatures to join her when she sings a song. In the episode "Requiem for a Reality Show", after half the cast is denied food privileges after losing a contest, Spanky and Wooldoor resort to tricking Clara into singing her song again so they can hunt the gathering animals for food.

* In ''DrawnTogether'', Princess Clara (an {{Expy}} of {{Disney Princess}}es) has the ability to summon woodland creatures to join her when she sings a song. In the episode "Requiem for a Reality Show", after half the cast is denied food privileges after losing a contest, Spanky and Wooldoor resort to tricking Clara into singing her song again so they can hunt the gathering animals for food.

WaltDisney movies are famous for including a character who is a FriendToAllLivingThings, which always leads to a signature moment where the [[WoodlandCreatures sweet woodland critters]] [[AllAnimalsAreDomesticated mobilize under the heroine's command]] to help out with the chores or some other lengthy task. Sometimes it's just a few birds chirping a sweet song to make the heroine smile while she's working; other times the whole group turns up en masse to celebrate a particularly happy moment with their human friend. Usually accompanied by some whimsical musical arrangement or the heroine's song (expect the animals to sing too). This moment is common in the early DisneyAnimatedCanon (and some [[Film/MaryPoppins live action too]]).

When you see a StockParody of such a moment, it's this trope. A popular moment to include in WesternAnimation, for the [[ShoutOut fairly]] [[TakeThat obvious]] [[{{Homage}} reason]] that most animators grew up idolizing Disney movies, and either are completely disillusioned now, or want to [[AffectionateParody poke a little fun at their first inspiration]]. But it can show up in live-action film and television as well, since Disney's influence is quite far-reaching.

The moment will happen the same way as described above, either with some tragic subversion (e.g. the heroine lures the critters in to cook and eat them) or it plays out straight with ''no'' attempt to disguise the Disney influence. (Even though gentle or pure characters attracting animals is OlderThanTheyThink, Disney films are the most iconic examples for most viewers). In shows with particularly high trope content, the woodland critters [[AvertedTrope may not appear at all]], leaving the heroine puzzled or annoyed by their absence.

WaltDisney is famous for characters who are a FriendToAllLivingThings, which always lead to a signature moment. This is the moment where for some reason, [[WoodlandCreatures sweet woodland critters]] [[AllAnimalsAreDomesticated help the heroine with tasks that birds and deer wouldn't normally do]]. Maybe the animals hang around just to chirp a sweet song to make the heroine smile while she's working. Or maybe they show up to celebrate a particularly happy moment with their Friend. Usually accompanied by some whimsical musical arrangement or singing (expect the animals to sing back). This moment is common in the early DisneyAnimatedCanon (and some [[Film/MaryPoppins live action too]]).

It's actually so well known, that it's become a StockParody. A popular moment to include in WesternAnimation, for the [[ShoutOut fairly]] [[TakeThat obvious]] [[{{Homage}} reason]] that most animators grew up idolizing Disney movies, and either are completely disillusioned now, or want to [[AffectionateParody poke a little fun at their first inspiration]]. But it can show up in live-action film and television as well, since Disney's influence is quite far-reaching.

The moment will happen the same way as described above. Except that, very likely, something horrible will happen to the creatures. Or the creatures will turn the tables and do something horrible to the human character. Or maybe nothing unusual happens at all, but it's obvious that the show is referencing this classic Disney moment (although very likely, such a moment is OlderThanTheyThink, Disney is the most iconic example). In shows with particularly high trope savvy, these [[AvertedTrope may not appear at all]], leaving the heroine puzzled or annoyed by their absence.

** Not once, but twice. In the episode "Homer the Heretic", after Homer finds religion (albeit a religion he made up), he strolls his garden serenely and animals flock to him. Cut to later, when they're still flocking around him while he's taking a shower, and he asks "Guys, can you give me five minutes?"

** Done again in ''WesternAnimation/ShrekTheThird''. During the attack on the castle, Snow White first gathers a mob of woodland animals by singing happily, then switches to Music/LedZeppelin's "Immigrant Song" to sends them to attack the guards.

* In RobinHoodMenInTights, Maid Marian's singing causes a "happy little bluebird" to perch on her finger. Her sidekick Broomhilde points out that it left a "happy little doo-doo" when it departed.

** ''Disney/OliverAndCompany''. While [[RichBitch Georgette]] sings, she is dressed by birds ''[[InterspeciesRomance who clearly have the hots for her]]''!

** Done again in ''WesternAnimation/ShrekTheThird'', when (Shrek's version of) Snow White sends the mob of animals she gathers charging at some guards, to Music/LedZeppelin's "Immigrant Song," no less.

* ''VisualNovel/AceAttorney'':
** Dahlia Hawthorne is shown with butterflies around her at various points. Upon TheReveal, they [[spoiler:''burst into flames''.]]

** In ''VisualNovel/AceAttorneyInvestigations 2'', one of the killer's breakdowns is the local (previously doting) fauna each taking a turn to beat him/her up.

** Then she kills the last of the critters so he won't tell the others.

* In the earlier strops of ''CollegeRoomiesFromHell'', Marsha has this in spades... and hates it, as she can't enter a park without getting swarmed, though more recent strips use it much more sparingly due to CerebusSyndrome.

* Dahlia Hawthorne from ''VisualNovel/AceAttorney'' is shown with butterflies around her at various points. Upon TheReveal, they [[spoiler:''burst into flames''.]]
** Likewise, Acro from ''Justice For All'' is shown with birds at random, even landing on his hands. Nothing happens to the birds, but [[spoiler:he's the case's killer]]. Although, his "getting angry" animation consists of the birds [[TranquilFury quietly fluttering away]].
*** Once, when he thinks Phoenix doesn't have a leg to stand on (and Phoenix is beginning to entertain the same notion), one of his birds flies over to peck at Phoenix's forehead.
** In ''AceAttorneyInvestigations 2'', one of the killer's breakdowns is the local (previously doting) fauna each taking a turn to beat him/her up.

** In ''Film/{{Enchanted}}'', Giselle has the ability to summon small woodland creatures to assist her in any task, much like the some of the Disney Princesses before her. When she uses this ability in New York however, she ends up attracting pigeons, rats, flies, and cockroaches.

** In ''Film/{{Enchanted}}'', Giselle has the ability to summon small creatures to assist her in any task, much like the some of the Disney Princesses before her. When she uses this ability in New York however, she ends up attracting pigeons, rats, flies, and cockroaches.

* ''CyanideAndHappiness'' also did [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/620/ a strip about this trope]].

Note that to fit this trope, it has to be a clear reference [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZoXqehXmiU&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_stronger_r2-HM to the classic Disney moment]] (the video is in Russian because the [[MegaCorp Walt Disney]] [[PeaceAndLoveIncorporated Company]] won't allow English versions on [=YouTube=]).
If it's just a character who does horrible things to animals after seeming to befriend them, that's either a Subversion of FriendToAllLivingThings, or a straight play on EnemyToAllLivingThings.

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* A classic example is in ''NineToFive'', when Lily Tomlin's character is fantasizing about poisoning her boss, with a group of Disney-esque animals watching and encouraging as she prepares to do so. She's even wearing a Snow White costume!
* Giselle in Disney's ''{{Film/Enchanted}}'' starts off as a straight example of FriendToAllLivingThings, but when she ends up in the [[RealLife Real World]] and summons cockroaches, pigeons, flies and rats to clean the apartment...[[FridgeLogic yes, you read that right]]. Cockroaches and rats are a lot cleaner than most people give them credit for (both stay clean in much the same way as your average house cat does) but it's still pretty {{squick}}y. Watch the scene for yourself [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb2si7fClqA here]].
* In ''{{Shrek}}'', Fiona ends up singing with a bird... then she causes it to explode with a high note, so she cooks its eggs for breakfast.
** Done again in the third movie, when (Shrek's version of) Snow White sends the mob of animals she gathers charging at some guards, to Music/LedZeppelin's "Immigrant Song," no less.
* Done by ''Disney itself'' in OliverAndCompany. While [[RichBitch Georgette]] sings, she is dressed by birds ''[[InterspeciesRomance who clearly have the hots for her]]''!
* In the animated opening credits to ''Film/{{Grease}}'', ingenue Sandy is attended by deer and little birds as she rises and prepares for the day.

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* Of course, ''TheSimpsons'' had to do it at least once. In TheMovie, the woodland critters help Marge and Homer undress before they retire to the bedroom. The creatures stick around a little too long and are quite horrified with what happens next.

* In one episode of ''FairlyOddParents'', Vicky becomes nice for an episode and summons a hundred or so animals to help her clean. Then she [[spoiler:turns back into her normal shrieking self and scares them all out of the house. There is much shattering of glass involved in their leaving.]]

* Disney even parodies themselves, in ''Disney/{{Hercules}}''. Whenever Artemis appeared, she would be surrounded by animals like this... until they started getting in her way and tripping her, at which point she would start yelling at them to leave her alone. And Meg is perfectly aware that the friendly animals approaching her [[spoiler:are really the demons Pain and Panic in disguise.]]
** Can't forget [[Disney/TheEmperorsNewGroove Kronk and his squirrel.]]
** Arguably also parodied in ''Disney/{{Tangled}}''. Rapunzel is able to charm Maximus, the fierce horse belonging to the captain of the guard. Flynn, playing the straight man, can't believe that a guard's horse is thumping its leg like a dog.
** Also used in ''WesternAnimation/SofiaTheFirst'', where the WoodlandCreatures reveal (in song, no less!) that the only reason they help princesses out with their chores is to get some food.
* In ''TheRoadToElDorado'', Miguel views the war horse that tags along as a special friend, talking to it and getting it to help him out on their quest. When Miguel isn't watching, the horse is much less kind to Tulio, including literally biting him in the ass at one point.
* On ''JimmyTwoShoes'', Beezy starts reading Jimmy a [[TastesLikeDiabetes sickingly sweet pop-up book]]. By the time he finishes, several animals have gathered around, even though they're indoors.
* When WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck is [[LiteralSplitPersonality split into a good and evil version of himself,]] eventually Darkwing's super-powered good side is surrounded by woodland creatures that come out of nowhere.

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The moment will happen the same way as described above. Except that, very likely, something horrible will happen to the creatures. Or the creatures will turn the tables and do something horrible to the human character. Or maybe nothing unusual happens at all, but it's obvious that the show is referencing this classic Disney moment (although very likely, such a moment is OlderThanTheyThink, Disney is the most iconic example). In shows with particularly high trope savvy, these [[AvertedTrope may not appear at all]], leaving the heroine puzzled or annoyed by their absence.

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* There is an obscure [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/227399 fanfic]] on Archive Of Our Own where Comicbook/DoctorStrange, fed up with Loki, gives him the "Disney Princess Curse." Cue animals following Loki around (and, not being a virgin, he really wants to know why there are unicorns there). Loki seems to take it in stride, and puts milk out for the cats that keep popping up in his lair.

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** Done again in the third movie, when (Shrek's version of) Snow White sends the mob of animals she gathers charging at some guards, to Music/LedZeppelin's "Immigrant Song," no less.

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* Of course, ''TheSimpsons'' had to do it at least once. In TheMovie, the woodland critters help Marge and Homer undress before they retire to the bedroom. The creatures stick around a little too long and are quite horrified with what happens next.

** But wait, there's more! In a recent three-story episode Lisa (as Snow White) gets help making dinner from all the woodland animals; the birds chop the carrots, the squirrels bring food and even the tortoise gets to take a nice bath in some boiling water.

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* The ''MrShow'' sketch "Biosphere" features a lonely scientist on New Year's Eve unsuccessfully asking woman scientists to spend the night with him. In between each one, he talks with his [[RogerRabbitEffect animated animal friends]] for advice. His step-fairy godmother shows up with a solution [[spoiler:[[BeastialityIsDepraved in which the animals come on to him]]]].