Ep 75. Honest Trailers - The Little Mermaid (feat. AVbyte)

Honest Trailers is a hilarious web series that takes a satirical approach to movie trailers by pointing out the flaws and inconsistencies in some of the most beloved films. In this episode, Honest Trailers takes on the classic Disney animated movie, The Little Mermaid, with the help of the musical duo AVbyte.

The episode opens with the Honest Trailers narrator explaining that The Little Mermaid is a beloved classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children and parents alike. He then promptly adds that the movie is also full of plot holes and questionable decisions, before launching into a series of clips that highlight these flaws.

The first criticism leveled against the movie is that Ariel falls in love with Prince Eric after only seeing him once, and then proceeds to make a deal with the sea witch Ursula to trade her voice for legs so that she can meet him. The narrator questions why Ariel, who is supposed to be a mermaid with a beautiful singing voice, would willingly give up her greatest asset in order to impress a guy she barely knows.

The AVbyte duo then makes an appearance, adding their own musical commentary to the Honest Trailers critique. They point out that the song "Part of Your World" is a beautiful anthem to individuality and the desire to explore new things, but that it is ultimately undermined by the fact that Ariel is willing to sacrifice her own identity in order to be with Prince Eric.

The episode goes on to highlight other questionable moments in the movie, such as Ariel's decision to trust Ursula even though it is clear that she is a villain, and the fact that Prince Eric is so clueless that he can't recognize Ariel's singing voice even though she has been serenading him the whole movie.

One of the funniest moments in the episode is when the Honest Trailers narrator points out that the movie has a lot of fish puns, and then proceeds to list every single one of them in rapid succession. This is followed by AVbyte's hilarious parody song, "Under the Sea but It's Just Fish Puns".

Overall, Honest Trailers - The Little Mermaid (feat. AVbyte) is a hilarious and insightful look at one of Disney's most beloved movies. The episode doesn't shy away from pointing out the flaws and inconsistencies in the film, but it does so in a way that is both entertaining and informative. Whether you're a die-hard fan of The Little Mermaid or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is well worth checking out.