History Fridge / OliverAndCompany

** First, this brings up some FridgeLogic: Dobermans are intelligent dogs. But then, it dawns on you: Dobermans are supposed to be gentle too. The only problem is that it all depends on how they're raised. And don't forget, [[BigBad Sykes]] is their [[VillainBall master]]; if he can teach Roscoe and [=DeSoto=] to be sadistic, even for dogs, he possibly neglected to exercise their minds (aside from being thugs).

* Dodger's song "Why should I worry" makes a come back in the ending. It becomes meaningful as a TriumphantReprise when one realizes the DoubleEntendre behind it. The first time he says it, it's to let Oliver know he couldn't care less about him. The ending is about Dodger wondering why he should care about Oliver ''when he knows he's now in good hands''? This is about him and his friends letting Oliver know [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy he has their blessing to stay with Jenny]].
* It may seem a bit curious why Sykes would lend so much money to a homeless man like Fagin until you consider the incredibly high-interest rates loan sharks are notorious for, which may be why Fagin is so poor.

** Another primary reason: [[TruthInTelevision New York City's cost of living is among the highest of all cities in the U.S., and the insurance rates are also accordingly expensive.]] Being poor in a city like the Big Apple is a death sentence, explaining why Fagin lives in a rundown boathouse, forced to go to a LoanShark to alleviate his financial problems.
* Nobody calls Oliver by name for the movie's first half, usually calling him "the kid." But there's a perfect reason: Jenny hasn't named him yet!
* A small thing: Tito and Francis's shared EstablishingCharacterMoment works better when you notice what Francis is watching. The line "tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow creeps" is from the play, Macbeth. Tito complains that the show is boring and wants to watch something with action. Macbeth is filled with action, starting with a plan to commit regicide. Francis is a cultured dog, and Tito tends to pay so little attention to details that it costs him something.

* Brilliance that could have been. In early development, Jenny was originally going to be Penny from ''WesternAnimation/TheRescuers'', but this idea was ultimately scrapped. Prior to being abducted by Madame Medusa in that film, Penny's closest companion at the orphanage was Rufus, a friendly old cat, which could have explained why she would have been so fond of Oliver when she found him.
* All those portraits in Georgette's bedroom could simply indicate she's got a lot of admirers (if all the dogs scampering below her patio during her song notwithstanding), but she's also a prize-winning show dog. It'd be safe to assume that she'd been matched up with plenty of studs that were also high-bred champions themselves.

* Even if Jenny's parents paid the ransom, could one even trust Sykes to keep his word and release Jenny? Despite having many possible chances, Fagin, clearly out of fear for his life, hadn't gone to the authorities about Sykes. However, there's a definite high chance that a scared child would blab about Sykes the first chance they got. Plus, Jenny saw his face and base of operations. Someone cold and calculating like Sykes surely wouldn't risk letting a potential loose end like Jenny go, even if she swore not to talk.

* Fagin's DoorDumb moment reveals that an exterior door to Sykes' warehouse opens inward, not outward. [[NoOSHACompliance The warehouse is not up to fire code]]. Either Sykes is negligent, or he bribes off anyone who shows up for inspections.

!!FridgeLogic
* What happens to Fagin and his crew in the end, now that they no longer have to worry about Sykes? Despite saving Jenny's life and stopping a ruthless criminal, do they return to living on the streets and barely getting by?

* Fagin's DoorDumb moment reveals that an exterior door to Sykes' warehouse opens inward, not outward. The warehouse is not up to fire code. Either Sykes is negligent, or he bribes off anyone who shows up for inspections.

* The film treats Georgette's breaking of a nail as wimpy and a sign of her being spoilt and pampered. IBrokeANail is a discredited trope - but it's ''especially'' justified why she would scream when it's broken - when a dog breaks a nail? It's ''bloody''. There is a reason dogs' nails get filed off when cut.

* Brilliance that could have been. In early development, Jenny was originally going to be Penny from ''[[WesternAnimation/TheRescuers]]'', but this idea was ultimately scrapped. Prior to being abducted by Madame Medusa in that film, Penny's closest companion at the orphanage was Rufus, a friendly old cat, which could have explained why she would have been so fond of Oliver when she found him.

* Why does Sykes use attack dogs despite having a gun? Body disposal—if nothing but a few gnawed bones are left, there's much less for the police to go on if they investigate.

* Nobody calls Oliver by name for the movie's first half, usually calling him "the kid." But there's a perfect reason for that: Jenny hasn't named him yet; he doesn't have a name at that point in the movie!
* A small thing: Tito and Francis's shared EstablishingCharacterMoment works better when you notice what Francis is watching. The line "tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow creeps" is from the play Macbeth. Tito complains that the show is boring and wants to watch something with action. Macbeth is filled with action, starting with a plan to commit regicide. Francis is a cultured dog, and Tito tends to pay so little attention to details that it costs him something.

* Why does the gang assume Oliver being taken in by Jenny will get him mistreated? Because as street mutts hardened by a life of crime and hardscrabble, [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror cruelty and neglect are likely all they've come to expect from humans]]. Even the film's more sympathetic version of Fagin, as well-meaning as he is, still forces them to commit petty theft on his behalf.
* The film probably doesn't mention it, but older viewers will get chills when realizing that Sykes has many ways to make money off of Jenny if her parents don't pay up, and [[MadeASlave none would end]] [[SexSlave well for her]]—it doesn't help that she's so precious either.

* Fagin's timely arrival prevents Sykes from siccing his dogs on Oliver and the other dogs. However, if Sykes did snap his fingers, would Roscoe and [=DeSoto=] have attacked Jenny, too, even though Sykes still wanted the ransom for her? Or was Sykes going to waste her for trying to escape?
* Even if Jenny's parents paid the ransom, could one even trust Sykes to keep his word and release Jenny? Despite having many possible chances, Fagin hadn't gone to the authorities about Sykes, clearly out of fear for his life. However, there's a definite high chance that a scared child would blab about Sykes the first chance they got. Plus, Jenny saw his face and base of operations; someone cold and calculating like Sykes surely wouldn't risk letting a potential loose end like Jenny go, even if she swore not to talk.

* What happens to Fagin and his crew in the end, now that they no longer have to worry about Sykes? Despite saving Jenny's life and taking down a ruthless criminal, do they return to living on the streets and barely getting by?

** At first, this brings up some FridgeLogic: Dobermans are intelligent dogs. But then, it dawns on you: Dobermans are supposed to be gentle too. The only problem is that it all depends on how they're raised. And don't forget, [[BigBad Sykes]] is their [[VillainBall master]]; if he can teach Roscoe and [=DeSoto=] to be sadistic, even for dogs, he possibly neglected to exercise their minds (aside from being thugs).

* Why does the gang assume Oliver being taken in by Jenny will result in him being mistreated? Because as street mutts hardened by a life of crime and hardscrabble, [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror cruelty and neglect are likely all they've come to expect from humans]]. Even the film's more sympathetic version of Fagin, well-meaning as he is, still forces them to commit petty theft on his behalf.

** At first, this brings up some FridgeLogic: Dobermans are an intelligent dog breed. But then, it dawns on you: Dobermans are supposed to be gentle too. The only problem is that it all depends on how they're raised. And don't forget, [[BigBad Sykes]] is their [[VillainBall master]]; if he can teach Roscoe and [=DeSoto=] to be sadistic, even for dogs, he possibly neglected to exercise their minds (aside from being thugs).

* The film probably doesn't mention it, but older viewers will get chills when realizing that Sykes has many ways to make money off of Jenny if her parents don't pay up, and [[MadeASlave none would end]] [[SexSlave well for her]]; it doesn't help that she's so precious either.
* Imagine being Winston. You learn the child that the parents entrusted to your care while they're away had snuck out of the house and gone God knows where and why. Then some [[TheSociopath mafia-connected criminal]] calls, revealing he's holding the kid hostage to ransom the child's life. If they ever found out, Mr. and Mrs. Foxworth would undoubtedly have the same reaction.

* Why are the Dobermans quickly subdued with a blanket? One way to test a dog's intelligence is to throw a blanket over its head and see how long it takes for them to shake it off. Considering Roscoe and [=DeSoto=] are considered dense, it makes sense that they wouldn't try to shake the blanket off of themselves.

* Nobody ever refers to Oliver by name for the movie's first half, usually just calling him "the kid." But there's a perfect reason for that: Jenny hasn't named him yet; he doesn't have a name at that point in the movie!
* A small thing: Tito and Francis's shared EstablishingCharacterMoment works better when you notice what Francis is watching. The line "tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow creeps" is from the play Macbeth. Tito is complaining about the show being boring and wants to watch something with action. Macbeth is filled with action, starting with a plan to commit regicide. Francis is a cultured dog, and Tito tends to pay so little attention to details that it costs him something.

* Why does Sykes use attack dogs despite having a gun? Body disposal. If there's nothing left but a few gnawed bones, there's much less for the police to go on if they investigate.

* When Sykes sics his dogs on Fagin and Dodger, he casually resumes building his model ship like nothing's happening; he's likely done this thing so many times he's numb to the violence.
* Why do the Gang assume Oliver being taken in by Jenny will result in him being mistreated? Because as street mutts hardened by a life of crime and hardscrabble, [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror cruelty and neglect is likely all they've come to expect from humans]]. Even the film's more sympathetic version of Fagin, well-meaning as he is, is still forcing them to commit petty theft on his behalf.

* Imagine being Winston. You learn the child that the parents entrusted to your care while they're away had snuck out of the house and gone God knows where and why. Then some [[TheSociopath Mafia-connected criminal]] calls, revealing he's holding the kid hostage to ransom the child's life. If they ever found out, Mr. and Mrs. Foxworth would undoubtedly have the same reaction.
* Fagin's timely arrival prevents Sykes from siccing his dogs on Oliver and the other dogs. However, if Sykes did snap his fingers, would Roscoe and [=DeSoto=] have attacked Jenny too, even though Sykes still wanted the ransom for her? Or was Sykes going to waste her for trying to escape?

* One that seems to go over some heads: During their final battle, [=DeSoto=] isn't just pinning Dodger's neck to torture him. Look at how close the tracks underneath get to Dodger's head. [=DeSoto=] specifically has his paw planted in a spot that forces Dodger's head back, and keeps pushing down on that foot until he's knocked off. [=DeSoto=] is trying to use the tracks to rip Dodger's head off.

** That ironing board only drops to the level he's comfortable with; however, later, Fagin seems uneasy and nervous when [[UpToEleven he takes the elevator down to Sykes' office]].

* Imagine being Winston. You learn the child that the parents entrusted to your care while they're away had snuck out of the house and gone God knows where and why. Then some [[TheSociopath Mafia-connected criminal]] calls, revealing he's holding the kid hostage to ransom the child's life. If they ever found out, Mr. and Mrs. Foxworth would undoubtedly have the [[AdultFear same reaction]].

* We see that Sykes has a gun, so why does he use attack dogs? Body disposal. If there's nothing left but a few gnawed bones, there's much less for the police to go on if they investigate, period.

* It's hard to tell if the film mentions it, but older viewers will get chills when realizing that Sykes has many ways to make money off of Jenny if her parents don't pay up, and [[MadeASlave none would end]] [[SexSlave well for her]]; it doesn't help that she's so precious either.

Maybe Jenny's parents hire him to be a servant.