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Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[2]] Dumbo (1941) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests. It was entered by Renee on 2010-07-09 04:38:02.

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Michael disagreed with the rating and said:
The female elephants have many scenes where they talk among each other, and the conversation isn't always about Dumbo. During the elephant pyramid building scene, for example, they bicker:

"Aren't we a bit clumsy?
Gaining a little weight, aren't you, honey?
You're no cream puff yourself, dearie.
Quiet up there. Tend to your work, girls.
Take your foot out of my eye, clumsy ox.
Steady, girls."

(Source: www.script-o-rama.com/movie_scripts/d/dumbo-script-transcript-disney-elephant.html)
Message posted on 2014-09-15 03:52:43
ryan disagreed with the rating and said:
In addition to MIchael's comment, I would like to point out that these are anthropomorphized characters which are not technically 'men' or 'women'. (dumbo isn't a 'man' with the typical traits of desire for power. in fact dumbo is pretty girly)
Message posted on 2015-09-01 11:36:39
Jen said:
Are any of them named, other than Dumbo and "Mrs. Jumbo"?
Message posted on 2016-06-01 04:28:21
Miguel disagreed with the rating and said:
As a matter of fact, the elephants do have names even if they aren't mentioned in the film. They are Prissy, Catty and Giddy, with the Matriarch being the only one without a proper name.

(Source: disney.wikia.com)
Message posted on 2018-02-06 11:52:54

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