The Little Mermaid’s Original Story Was Dark, Disturbing, And Absolutely Bonkers
Nowadays, when people hear “The Little Mermaid,” they instantly picture the 1989 Disney animated version. This tale about growing up revolves around Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson) who yearns for a life beyond her underwater kingdom and sets out to explore the surface world. Despite being an old story, it remains relevant in contemporary culture.