What Book is Belle Reading in Beauty and the Beast? - The Fangirl Theory

If you've ever been curious as to what book Belle proclaims is her favorite in Beauty and the Beast, then stay tuned - I have found a pretty neat answer!
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In the song "Belle," is Belle reading Snow White? Sleeping Beauty? Aladdin? Or... a fourth mystery option! Let's talk about the song, the book, and the music of Disney's Beauty & the Beast!
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[@lauracrabb7169]

Nit pick. She sings :”Here’s where she meets Prince Charming. But she won’t discover that it’s him, ‘til chapter 3.” Love your videos

[@freyjamoring2260]

Oh my gosh I was so Annoyed every Time she said she won't discover that until til chapter three ,great theory thogh

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

I always assumed it was a collection of Grimm's Fairy Tales. Maurice could be from a German background, and even though he was married to a Frenchwoman, once she died, the village started shunning Maurice and Belle. She grew up listening to her father tell her stories, so she'd naturally be drawn to a beautifully illustrated edition of said tales.

[@blaze556922]

She actually says "discover that it's him" but great job. I always thought she was reading the very story we are experiencing. Because "You'll see, here's where she meets prince charming, but she won't discover that it's him, til chapter 3" is her meeting the "prince" but doesn't discover the real him until the 3rd act.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

This isn't one of the songs where they released it with different lyrics, is it? I know they did that with Arabian Nights and the Savages song in Pocahontas, but I would swear my old cassette tape said "until, til chapter 3" because I always found it to be a weird stuttering moment.

[@GuineaPig361]

@@TheFangirlWatches Something must've been off with your cassette!

[@ReadObituaries]

It’s what I always assumed... was she was reading out her own story.

[@blaze556922]

@@TheFangirlWatches Just looked it up to be sure and yes she says "that it's him, til chapter 3." I never had the cassette soundtrack so maybe there was an error there :) Either way, love your channel.

[@maceymagee6802]

@@TheFangirlWatchesmaybe it’s a weird hearing thing because I remember whenever I watched beauty and the beast I kind of heard both in different time I rewatched it I don’t know maybe It can be like Arabian nights and savages (plus what are those differences in the song again). ps you’re amazing hopefully you’re safe during this time physically mentally and emotionally .❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MiyuSawai]

The lyric was “She won’t discover that IT’S HIM till chapter 3”, NOT “She won’t discover that UNTIL till chapter 3”

[@corncrackerkid5092]

About that theory of Belle not understanding her neighbors, she could be from Gascony! A majority of people at Belle’s time in that province spoke a language called Occitan or Gascon itself, a lot of them not even able to understand French and that could also explain why people thought Belle was weird, people from that area would be considered Country Bumpkins or in American terms: hillbillies

[@Tolstrup]

Gaston/Gascon. I think you have a point about the different languages, because Gaston could be a wordplay of the difference between Belle as a weirdo in the public eyes and her way to be something special in Gaston’s narcissistic eyes!

[@janetjongebloed6446]

"A prince in disguise" is really just another way of saying "a diamond in the rough". Aladdin was disguised as Prince Ali, but he was also a prince in his heart with his kind ways.

[@WHAATEVEN]

My theory: she’s reading Shrek 2

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

Far off places: Far Far Away. Daring sword fights: Puss and the Guards. Magic spells: the Fairy Godmother’s spells. A Prince in disguise: Prince Charming.

[@WHAATEVEN]

@@YellowBear-kx1ff EXACTLY!!! I’m telling y’all, we’re onto something

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I’m down for that theory! lmao!

[@Moonbeam143]

This theory has layers.

[@draconicdemigod9696]

My god...DISNEY GOT SHREK!!!NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@DawnzeenaMcGill]

Made it to the end! I loved your theory, I had noticed that there was the same melody between those lines, but I never noticed it in the background music so I now have to rewatch the movie to confirm this lol. Also the line was “but she won’t find out that it’s him until chapter three” if I’m remembering correctly. I could be wrong that’s just how I always sang it.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I’m wondering if this was one of those songs where Disney changed the lyrics at some point. I had the cassette tape and listened to it nonstop for years, and I would swear that was the way I said it because the stutter part always struck me as weird. But maybe I’m just crazy, lol.

[@CrystalSanchez094]

the lyrics that belle sings was at least to me, Foreshadowing or an easter egg for the end of the movie where she finds out that Beast is actually a prince

[@tayloredwards4968]

Bell is one of my favorite Disney Princesses who's yours? And do you think it might be the original Brothers Grimm version of Beauty and the Beast?

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I always loved that Belle looked like me as a kid, but Rapunzel snagged my heart when she released. As far as the Brothers Grimm version, that would be interesting... She might actually be too young for them though. I have Beauty and the Beast pegged roughly around 1800, and I believe the Grimm's were writing most of their stories after that. BUT, it could be the 1740s version by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.

[@unamed2516]

It’s a French fairytale that’s abridged from a French novel.

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

Actually, Beauty and the Beast was rewritten by Jean Marie lePrince deBeaumont.

[@ayanamiayachanJ]

@@TheFangirlWatches that’s what I always thought that Belle was reading her own story

[@maliaferry8212]

repulse

[@tristacremeans3612]

God I love Disney Renaissance music motifs 💖 it makes my musical theater heart happy

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Your comment reminds me of going to D23 and going to the Disney on Broadway presentation. I was excited to be there and all, but I had NO IDEA that Broadway had it’s own set of fanboys and girls before. The vibe in that audience was just electric! I am so jealous of the musical theatre fandom.

[@silverscreenedits]

I always thought she was reading beauty and the beast, since I was little lol I thought it was a Easter egg type situation

[@starfish44fairygirl42]

But there are no daring sword fights in beauty and the beast and she mentions a ogar and a bean stork in the book when she talks about it in the book shop. I'm more likely to believe it's a combination of different fairy tales including hers but this book doesn't exist in our world.

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

No, she talks to the BAKER about the Beanstalk and the ogre

[@TheFangirlWatches]

If I recall right, and I might be off here, but I think when Belle is talking about her book with the beanstalk and the ogre, it’s the book that she’s taking BACK to the store. So I believe she traded a red book for the blue book.

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

The story with the Beanstalk and ogre may well be Jack and the Beanstalk, but as Shrek would say, “Well actually, that would be a GIANT.”

[@redpanda7914]

My favorite princess is Tiana (I think that's how it's spelled?)

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Tiana is awesome, I think that’s still my daughter’s favorite too. :)

[@coffiecats]

It’s not surprising that Bell Is reading Beauty and the Beast. and I always thought it was, due to arc 3

[@misspinkpunkykat]

That music thing is also in Lion King. If you listen closely when Simba and Nala are all disgusted when Zazu tells them they'll get married someday, you can hear an instrumental version of "Can you feel the Love tonight" for just a few seconds. Especially if you listen to the score version of the soundtrack.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Can you? Jeez I need to load up The Lion King and check that out! That’s another soundtrack that I listened to on repeat for YEARS.

[@RealmsCrossMyths]

Camelot (the one where the villain uses a potion to fuse Excalibur to his wrist) might be a fit, too…? My memory of movies, let alone ones from my childhood, is quite hazy…

[@saudbintalib2567]

I believe that book will always remain a MYSTERY!!!!!

[@TheFangirlWatches]

There are bits of it you can see on the other page, but it's in french and not very easy to read from the hand-drawn animation. Someday we will have a firm answer though! lol

[@saudbintalib2567]

@@TheFangirlWatches OK?

[@ReadObituaries]

Honestly? It probably isn’t ANY book. It’s probably a rough, quick retelling of the stereotypical “princess” stories. Like, think about it- it hits the main plot points of almost every Princess movie, ever.

[@ReadObituaries]

@@TheFangirlWatches there’s no guarantee of that.. again, most likely because it isn’t ANY book. It’s a generic Princess story written specifically for this movie. See, it’s not nice having your beliefs just chopped up, huh?

[@braylin5003]

Maybe if we look though all French tales, we can find the book she is reading

[@000RainbowChick000]

I am DYING over the theory about the book being Beauty&thebeast olg it'd be soooo funny! Also YUP about the songs havikg the same sounds! And AAAAAH I'M HERE TO HEAR YOU SING!! As always, great and logical theories !

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Belle: My books ARE my life! LITERALLY! 😂

[@000RainbowChick000]

@@TheFangirlWatches HAHAHA YEEEESSS! amazing!

[@jennybrown7834]

Well actually for snow white from what I heard the prince in snow white was supposed to be captured and put in a dungeon and the prince was supposed to be bassed off of Errol Flynn but they had to cut this scene for time reasons as well as rating issues and as for the book being hers it could be but only buy kinda a stretch but it could be a shout out to the original ending and story of beauty and the beast the Tale has a few variations but the original has A fairy warrior queen but another theory it actually sounds a lot like princess bride

[@cosmic_tiger2245]

If I was in beauty and the beast Villager: Bonjour how is your family Me: why would you ask me that for no reason Villager:👁👄👁

[@SailorPhantom]

I've heard of the theory that the book she's reading is Aladdin many times before, and that is what I was expecting to happen. Imagine my surprise when you more or less confirm my own theory from way back! As a kid, I watched this movie so many times, and I was certain she was reading her own story! Or at least a version of her own story.

[@ReadObituaries]

Same! I always thought she was reading her own story.

[@SailorPhantom]

@@ReadObituaries Huzzah! So glad I wasn't alone in that thought!!!

[@TheFangirlWatches]

The fun part is that the original Beauty and the Beast story was written in the 1740s, so it fits the timeline with Belle living in roughly 1800. The story would be old enough to have gotten around Europe and published in all sorts of languages.

[@BKDBrian2]

After hearing the song "Belle" so many times, it sounds like she's reading "The Princess Bride" or something like that.

[@jadepeppermint2734]

I'm really glad I'm not the only one who researched this

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Classic Disney is always awesome to research! But I still have to force my husband to watch this movie. He’s somehow NEVER seen it. Like, who are you? How did you even find me? lol

[@jadepeppermint2734]

@@TheFangirlWatches omg yess same with my boyfriend

[@zoeeful8390]

I always love your videos and theories! I always thought she was reading her own story. I even made an art piece that show her reading chapter three and the beast was in the picture from the book she was reading. I wonder if this was a story that has already happened before and somehow the story is connected to Belle maybe through friends or second cousins? (I know its an odd thought, but cousins back then did marry each other)

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

What do you mean “has happened before?” Do you think there’s ANOTHER Beauty and the Beast in the Disney world?

[@zoeeful8390]

@@YellowBear-kx1ff Yes possibly, but I don't really know for sure or have evidence to support that idea

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

@@zoeeful8390 Well, who could this other Beauty and the Beast be? Can you think of any names or a story to go with the book?

[@TheFangirlWatches]

The original story is from 1740, which is about 60 years before this movie is set, so it could work that the beauty and the beast story is older and part of common knowled.

[@GuineaPig361]

@@YellowBear-kx1ff Belle's story and the original differ, especially around the beginning. There may be a Beauty before Belle who is more faithful to the original canon. Rapunzel from Tangled, Elsa from Frozen, and Tiana from the Princess and the Frog are all revealed or implied to be the "juniors" of the "real" fairytale characters.

[@AshleysAdvice]

When you said Prince shame on it reminded me of the book Ella enchanted not the movie but the book because it could fit that description as well since the Princess name is actually shame on

[@sophieandkarolina8374]

I 100% agree when you say that she's reading beauty and the beast I think maybe the riders here hunting at what was going to happen later on in the movie basically I think they were putting in the Easter egg to the original book of beauty and the beast I think that the writers decided to make a nod to the original book by adding it as an Easter egg and showing their own version of the story

[@GenAqua]

Lovely singing voice Meghann. My inner(but pretty outwardly inner) Disney nerd thanks you.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I'm glad you can stand it, lol - people either love it or hate it when I talk/sing!

[@GenAqua]

@@TheFangirlWatches Well done. I sing aloud all the time, and I'm kinda self conscious of my singing voice, but people compliment me all the time.......beats me why they would.

[@magagguie]

Well your theory convinced me 😁 I love this movie so much, when I was a child belle taught me that reading was cool haha she made me a nerd

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Aww I love that story! I loved her so much too because she was really the first book smart princess and they didn’t nerd her out with glasses and a lisp or any of those horrible stereotypes.

[@blaze556922]

You have a lovely singing voice Megan :) Sorry if that isn't how you spell it.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Nope, you got it right - spelled Megan, pronounced like a weirdo, lol. But thank you and I hope you liked the video!

[@louisewestie989]

She could be reading “Snow White” or “Cinderella” or even “Sleeping Beauty.”

[@aatala5359]

I always thought it was the princess bride lol, it’s a similar idea I feel

[@TheFangirlWatches]

That would be so fun, but I think it’s a little ahead of Belle’s time, lol. If that prince had a mask though, I’d jump right on board with that theory!

[@MiyuSawai]

There’s a flaw in that logic because Aladdin’s father, Cassim, wasn’t always a king, he (Cassim) was given the title after joining and becoming the leader of the 40 thieves which before that point only numbered 39, making Cassim the 49th. Therefore, Aladdin was NOT a prince by birth.

[@kateharper5396]

I always assumed it was the original Beauty and the Beast she was reading lol These theories of the other stories people keep coming up with are confusing me because I'm like "wait...... What 🤯 It might not be her own story?" Lol

[@sunshinestudios1679]

Would you ever be interested in doing a theory of Air/ AirTV? It's a 2005 anime film and show that hasn't been talked about nearly enough. It has so much symbolism and mythology that would be so fun to explore. Made it to the end!

[@pirateraider1708]

The lack of sword fights mean that it's unlikely to be her own story, and that pic does not match Aladdin. I always figured it was just a fake story they made up to put in there. Which works because she's a bookworm and they needed a story that sounds very intriguing to be her favourite. That said, it could also be a Sinbad story, a Conan story, or an early version of 'Avatar the Last Airbender' with the main character being Zuko instead of Aang. Also I think the main reason you never realized that those songs were the same is because you enjoyed them too much. I was never a fan of those songs, but because my sisters loved the movie I sat through it countless times, and I noticed early on that they were the same.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Well, you’re not wrong with the sword fight part, but I did say she’s reading “a version of Beauty and the Beast,” so it’s no necessarily her exact story. Although, I’m not really sure if the Grimm or 1740s version of the story have sword fights either, lol.

[@mango8873]

For ‘Far off Places’ it could refer to the beginning of the movie where she is hiding from Maleficent with her GodMothers in the Forest, just a thought

[@khione8044]

"Far off places" is literally just another way of saying: "In a land far, far away". Which is how most fairy tales begin. 🤷‍♀️

[@poisonivystar4]

The only nitpick I have with this theory is that there aren't really any sword fights. But, considering the way the villagers go after the Beast, perhaps in another version, there were. I also have a theory about the movie, but I don't know how possible it is. I think that Belle created the Beast. I know that sounds strange, but please let me explain what I mean. All through the movie we, the audience, are given direct parallels between Gaston and Beast. (Yes, I know the prince has a name, but they call him Beast through most of the movie, so that's what I'm going with.) More importantly, we see how they're opposite in their interactions with people, and how they're the same. Gaston is beloved by the town, to the point that people think there's something wrong with Belle for not wanting him. The Beast is dead, as far as anyone seems to know or care outside of the castle. Gaston is greeted with cheers and smiles, the Beast is greeted with fear and screams. So, at the beginning of the movie, the two of them are complete opposites. Then we see how they change after interacting with Belle. Gaston tries to woo her by treating her like one of the townsfolk (something both they and she agree she isn't), Beast blackmails her to stay with him. Belle's act of rejection, towards Gaston, makes him start acting more and more aggressive. When Belle rejects Beast and runs away, the Beast runs after her--and then defends her from another threat. She tells Gaston that he's "primeval," she tells Beast he needs to learn to control his temper. Gaston leans into the label, donning it as he manipulates the town to get what he wants. (I remember being particularly horrified, as a child, when Gaston bribed an official to get Belle's father thrown in the madhouse.) Beast works to change himself. The catalyst for both changes is Belle. By the end of the movie, Gaston and Beast have switched places; Gaston is dead and Beast is beloved by the people around him. But, that's just my theory. Feel free to ignore it if you wish.

[@johnhayward998]

It's seems to be a fairy tale of hanzal and gretel or the giant been stalk Ethier why I wouldn't bet on it

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Those are interesting guesses, but I don’t recall a prince in either of those stories.

[@johnhayward998]

@@TheFangirlWatches I might guest those stories at random

[@robbiemcinnis5582]

Nice video by the way could you do a theory on Metroid (I made this theory that Metroid and mass effect take place in the same universe)

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I'm not sure that I know enough about the Metroid universe to tackle it. I think I only have the GameCube version (and I must shamefully admit that I don't even recall beating it) lol. I am a filthy casual gamer.

[@robbiemcinnis5582]

The Fangirl It’s OK but you could use the Metroid wiki or look up Metroid on the Internet to help you out to make a theory on Metroid or watch Metroid walk-throughs on KZbin

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

I feel that there should be a dyslexic Disney Princess because Beauty and the Beast makes fun of those who can’t read. This dyslexic Disney Princess could’ve been Belle’s sister.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Well, to be fair 30 years ago it was a different world, and I still think the goal was to show Gaston as one of those macho preppy boys who doesn’t have to be smart because he’s pretty and strong, so he only falls upwards in society. It shows us that Belle and Gaston are not a match at all, and that Gaston is all brawn and no brains. But, yeah, watching it in 2020 as a dyslexic, that scene does feel a bit like “hey, now!”

[@taylorose]

What do you mean Aladan cant check off the box of prince in disguise! He literally disguised himself as a prince! So that as he thought anyway would make Jasmine like him

[@shannonhensley2942]

How am I only seeing your videos now? I've been subscribed since your third Caroline video but for the last year I haven't seen any of your content. Good thing theres a lot to catch up on. (I'm going to have to have a talk with KZbin)

[@TheFangirlWatches]

That breaks my heart to hear (and, sadly, I’ve had a LOT of people say this, or that KZbin unsubbed them from me). My stats have been plummeting since 2019 because of that kind of stuff. I am attempting to fight back a little bit by making a free newsletter. I’m sending out a monthly-ish update on stuff I’ve posted since my videos keep getting hidden. If that might strike your fancy, the sign up link is: bit.ly/3oSBD8d

[@shannonhensley2942]

@@TheFangirlWatches I did just that thank you. I appreciate your channel. I'm sorry it got away from me. But I still love your content.

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Same here!!! (And I already have turned on the notifications bell too!)

[@tonshie186]

Never really thought about it , great vid tho!

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@Toy_story_and_beyond]

The book sounds alot like Aladdin

[@TheFangirlWatches]

It definitely checks the boxes.

[@MegBat713]

😅 I always thought she was singing about her own story! 🤓 Thanks for the validation & explanation! 😁

[@angelssoirée]

omg your voice is on point sis. really good

[@Maria_Miciano_5]

I watched another video on this awhile ago and Belle is literally reading what is going to happen to her in the movie. It's so cool!

[@TheFangirlWatches]

So it’s like a book that tells the future? That would be pretty cool, actually!

[@Maria_Miciano_5]

@@TheFangirlWatches Yeah it is!

[@corabloom5959]

Question: Do you love Anamainiacs? Either the reboot, original, or both can do! Do you have any theories on the series? Maybe you could a more in-depth look on how Yakko basically has to look after his siblings? Or on Hello Nurse has a high IQ and yet is at an underpaid job? Despite it being a comedic series, there's a boatload of lore to delve deep into.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I used to watch it every single day before school, and I’ve been casually watching the new series but haven’t finished it yet. I might try to put something together for Animaniacs eventually, but the biggest question I had was resolved in the new show (which was, where the heck are all the other characters?!).

[@corabloom5959]

This is a dark theory, but Dr. Scratchnsniff may have made up the entire Warner siblings in his mind. Hear me out! We know that he was a well known psychiatrist for the famous, but what if over time his own mental state slowly deteriorated? Thus the siblings are all a figment of his imagination. Soon after their first "session" Dr. Scratchy was fired due to being unfit for the position. Despite him being able to diagnose anyone but himself. Same for the other characters, such as the Flavio and Marita, Mindy and Buttons, and Slappy and Skippy. Also: the three Warners can represent different aspects of his mind, Yakko as a leader being his confidence in his job, Wakko his own underlying impulsiveness, and Dot being his innocent side?

[@davidalicea6705]

The book she is reading it describes Kingdom Hearts you just need to switch Prince 2 princess and she to he and swords with keyblades so basically in this case Kylie she's the princess in Disguise she doesn't know she's a princess but sewer does know who Carly is birthday invite actually of the game when they get to Hollow Bastion which is the Final Act of the game Zillow finds out that Kylie is one of the princesses of heart and Kylie is so as main love interest

[@annabelleadversario91]

I know this is a really weird comment but your voice is so soothing 💖💖💖

[@TheFangirlWatches]

The weirdest thing for me is that there is no “meh” about my voice. People either say they love it or they can’t stand it and I’m just like “I don’t know what to believe!” lol But thank you for the compliment!

[@spencertilly]

I always thought she was reading the princess bride

[@TheFangirlWatches]

That would have been pretty awesome! But, I’m pretty sure that’s a modern story not around in Belle’s time lol

[@paigemurphy7770]

Aladdin=disguised as a prince. No swards clash in B & t B.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

No swords in Belle's BatB story, but it's another version of the fairy tale that she's reading. We can't say what exactly is in that version.

[@travel2heal777]

But where is the sword fighting? 🤔 i still think it’s sleeping beauty, in the original book sleeping beauty has dark hair, and was originally written in Italy, which i know nowadays is not very far from french but back in the days it was, also the story was retold in french

[@julielaland538]

😊I love your theorie's 😘

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Aww thank you so much! 💕

[@Tuesona]

Thought it was Aladdin or Robin Hood but Robin Hood was a thief in disguise. Not sure where Sherwood Forest was. Also wondering if it was princess bride.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

A lot of people have said Princess Bride, and that’s a fun idea, but such a modern book that it seems strange so many people would reference here.

[@Moonbeam143]

I see what you did there with the Beast Funko Pop!

[@TheFangirlWatches]

OMG someone caught my very subtle reference! Finally! lol 💕

[@Moonbeam143]

@@TheFangirlWatches Awesome! ☺️

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Also, I love your shirt!

[@ReadObituaries]

Honestly? It probably isn’t ANY book. It’s probably a rough, quick retelling of the stereotypical “princess” stories. Like, think about it- it hits the main plot points of almost every Princess movie, ever.

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

OK, which stereotypical princess story do you think it is?

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I mean, that could be true-ish, but there’s not as many stories that check all four boxes, so it does give us enough information to rule out quite a few tales.

[@hollyosborne3370]

I'm not saying you're wrong but Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty are both French stories so you can't check off the far off places,and I do believe Beauy and the Beast has no sword fights,with Aladdin you used a second movie,she's reading one book not two,the closest match is Sleeping Beauty but that's just my opinion.

[@karlitasjoblom5755]

What about Princess Bride ?? Cause she never finish book ?? Hum just a thought

[@sadiecattv1902]

Love your videos

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Thank you so much, Sadie! 💕

[@hexalynn9434]

Great vid!

[@gavinc5034]

I think that regardless of what the book actually is, it’s more so there to show the irony of the situation. Belle lives a mundane life reading and daydreaming about these fantastical stories, only to be put in one herself! I think the music theory can apply to this as well.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Oh certainly, it’s a vague enough description that it applies to anything, and definitely foreshadows/highlights Belle’s journey to come.

[@surveillancedroses6813]

What if it was actually The Princess Bride?? MAGIC SPELLS : Check PRINCE CHARMING THATS BLONDE : CHECK Faraway places check SWORD FIGHTING OVBIOUSLY MEETS PRINCE C IN CHAPTER 3 CHP 1 BEING INTRO, CHP 2 BEING THE MASKED MAN RESCUING BUTTERCUP, CHP THREE, BEING WHEN SHE REALIZES ITS THE GUY FROM ON THE FARM SO THERE, MY INSANE BELIEF OF THE PRINCESS BRIDE

[@TheFangirlWatches]

The only problem is that The Princess Bride was written in the 1970s or 80s, so it is way outside of Belle’s timeline. It would be a fun reference though!

[@dionysos46]

Le Songe d'une Femme, by Rémy de Gourmont. Nuff' said.

[@Nanalagoon]

Well, Aladdin is in disguise as a prince

[@anilin6353]

I'm calling it the book is the black cauldron

[@TheFangirlWatches]

That would actually be pretty cool, especially since the Black Cauldron is so unappreciated (even by Disney itself).

[@tiffanydavis9916]

It can’t be Aladdin because Aladdin is not a prince but it can be sleeping beauty or beauty and the beast

[@TheFangirlWatches]

ah, but you forget that Aladdin was a prince in disguise (or at least that’s what Jasmine believed). And Aladdin’s father is the King of Thieves, making him the Prince of Thieves, technically. :)

[@hexalynn9434]

Made to the end btw

[@aliceloveshun]

You have a beautiful voice!

[@Caroline9724]

Getting very triggered about these lyric 'But she won't discover that it's him 'til chapter three!' just needed to say that LOVE YOUR VIDOES!!!

[@TheFangirlWatches]

lol I SWEAR my 1991 cassette tape sang it that way! I have tapes with different lyrics on Arabian Nights and Savages too. I listened to it so much that I never noticed the movie does it differently, lol.

[@Caroline9724]

@@TheFangirlWatches no stress I get it, had to relearn some lyrics too after switching from cassette to CD 🤣

[@KingManga360]

I am going to complaint REEEEEEE!!!!

[@TheEyeofTerror]

Yeah no at that age she's reading smutty romance novels. Now granted it could be the smutty version of Beauty and the Beast but it's still smut.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

omg that adds a whole new layer to Gaston asking her how she can read that book with no pictures. “Some people use their imagination!” 0.o

[@coriander1521]

This is so specific, but of course I’ll watch it lol

[@TheFangirlWatches]

I hope it was still interesting for you! :)

[@khione8044]

Ok, I can't finish the video. Stop saying "Until, 'til". That's literally the same word! I tried ignoring it, but it just continued. 😬🫣

[@ReadObituaries]

Didnt you do this one before? If it wasn’t you then someone did... but I thought it was you...

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Nope! I’ve done the Beast was Betrayed, How Long was Belle at the Castle, and something on the Enchantress, but never covered the book before. I would not be surprised if other people have covered this too, I just hope we end up at different answers, lol.

[@castlemortaro4013]

😍

[@ArisRev1988]

I think you belong on Broadway.

[@WHAATEVEN]

It’s her favourite book yet she lets a sheep ruin it??

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

It was only a corner the sheep ate off.

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Well, to be fair, she was shoving the book in their face, so the sheep did what sheep do - destroy stuff! Like Alex said, though, she only ripped the corner, and Belle owns the book now, so maybe she didn’t mind sharing lol.

[@mathieuleader8601]

BIBLE

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Are there magic spells in the Bible?

[@sighingsaichania7033]

I made it to the end!😋

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Thanks bud! :)

[@sonicanon2434]

Was this video just an excuse to show off your beautiful singing voice? Lol

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Actually, I was not intending to sing at all, I was going to edit in clips from the songs, BUT, I have another video tied up in copyright claim limbo right now over like 30 seconds of music, and I didn’t have a back-up video ready for today, so I just cringed my way through this one lol. For some reason, when I sing I never get hit with a copyright claim - it’s like they’re saying I’m hitting all the notes wrong or something! lmao

[@smashley4661]

The Fan Girl, isn’t KZbin and it’s copyright claims just wonderful? NOT!

[@chasethemaster3440]

Fifteenth

[@TheFangirlWatches]

You could be 100,000th and I would still appreciate you

[@obi-one-shinobistansolo3646]

How you doing love

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Trying to survive, but, dang, the Winter Sad has got me bad this year. Hope you’re doing well!

[@obi-one-shinobistansolo3646]

@@TheFangirlWatches I hope you get better

[@wolfqueen140]

Why does she have to sing in her videos. It's really annoying

[@TheFangirlWatches]

Aren't you charming? Go listen to one of the robot voiced theorists then.