Pumbaa’s Gas Passing Makes Animation History
Despite the fact that passing gas is a common bodily function, it was never depicted on screen until Disney’s The Lion King in 1994. Pumbaa, a warthog, suffers from flatulence on occasion, much to the chagrin of the other animals.
Pumbaa’s Gas Passing Makes Animation History
Pumbaa’s gassiness was not only endearing and amusing, but it was also the first time a character in a Disney film passed gas. Perhaps it wasn’t Pumbaa’s smell that was the issue, but the fact that he was surrounded by animals with extremely sensitive olfactory glands (a meerkat and a lion).
The Luxo Ball Appears a Lot
Although most of these fascinating facts pertain to a specific Disney animated film, this one applies to a large number of them, particularly Pixar films. Fans will recall the iconic “Luxo Ball,” the yellow ball from which Buzz Lightyear bounced.
The Luxo Ball Appears A Lot
But even so, the same ball has appeared in a number of other Pixar films. This section includes links to Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and Cars, to name a few.