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14 ways The Land Before Time emotionally destroyed you as a kid
THE LAND BEFORE time is stuck in every kid’s mind as perhaps the first time they realised the world wasn’t all toys and sweets.
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The animation, about a little group of dinosaur friends trekking to find the Great Valley to avoid the intense drought in their land. Littlefoot’s mother is killed by a vicious T-Rex, but her spirit guides the crew on their way.
1. It was partially made in Ireland, so we felt a bond
So we can claim it? We’re claiming it. The Sullivan Bluth studios moved their HQ to Dublin mid-movie, and even helped set up an animation course in Ballyfermot college.
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2. It was amazing, because Dinosaurs were so in it, but things got dark real quickly
Dino families were cut in two! Screw you sharptooth!
3. This was the exact moment you realised life isn’t fair
Not since Bambi did you cry this hard. OK, maybe Dumbo.
4. Ducky was the pal you wanted
5. But the schoolyard rumours that the actress was murdered by her dad made you sad again
It’s actually true…
6. Littlefoot’s fall was strangely predictive of Mufasa’s
7. Petrie, well, you just felt so bad for him
His anxiety and inability to fly = you.
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8. OMGG actually, back to this
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9. Remember when he sees the tree star and his mammy gets it for him?
THEN ONE FALLS WHEN HE’S MISSING HIS MAM?
10. Actual representation of me right now:
11. What about Littlefoot’s face when he sees his mam at the end of the cliff
12. We are not ok (we promise)
LOOK AT SPIKE’S HEAD. MY GOD. THEY’RE BEST FRIENDS.
13. Nevermind being a child, the Land Before Time is just as devastating now
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14. But hey, doesn’t it all work out in the end?
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