Island of Misfit Toys...Why is the doll there?

[plutospup]

DD7 & I are currently watching Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. We're trying to figure out why the doll is a "misfit". Does anybody know?

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

Hmmmmmmmmmm . . .I'm trying to remember . . .she either didn't have a nose or couldn't smile . . .or it could be neither . . .

Bump

 

[campinggal]

I think it is because she cries and nobody wants a doll who cries.

 

[Missy1961]

The polka dot elephant never seemed like it should be a misfit toy to me.

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Didn't she cry jam tears?

 

[TammiMcMan]

According to Arthur Rankin, he jokes that she has psychological issues. Actually, it is a mystery as she was barely mentioned in the original script which was written by Romeo Muller. I think in the song that the characters sing, she mentions something about children only wanting dolls that coddle and coo. She can't do any of those things.

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

I've read that the doll's problem is psychological. I don't know how reliable this link is, but here's one explanation.

The elephant is a misfit because elephants are not "supposed" to be pink with red spots. I don't care - I like him anyway.

 

[edcrbnsoul]

In 1963 she wasnt even in the script she and the spotted elephant didnt get lines to say until 1965.

 

[Maleficent13]

Obviously, the doll is there because she can sing, dance, and have independent thought processes. Add an axe and you have Chucky.

 

[CookieGVB]

DD7 & I are currently watching Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. We're trying to figure out why the doll is a "misfit". Does anybody know?

OMG - we were just talking about this yesterday!

The squirtgun shoots jelly. The cowboy rides an ostrich. The elephant has spots. The train has square wheels. The boat sinks. The jack-in-the-box is named Charley. Rudolph's nose glows. We couldn't think of anything wrong with the dolly.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I tell my girls that she is there because nobody loved her or played with her. I then tell them how do you think those toys in the basement feel?

Hehehehehe....gets them everytime when they start asking for a bunch of stuffed animals & for donating them.

 

[neosnightmare]

wow. that answered a good question that ive been wondering for a while.

 

[TinkerBelle2992]

I've always said I would gladly take the spotted elephant! He's so adorable!!! If they would sell stuffed animals from Rudolph, I would by him in a heartbeat!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

The polka dot elephant never seemed like it should be a misfit toy to me.

Same here!! I would take it! LOL.

 

[DukeStreetKing]

Didn't she cry jam tears?

No that was the squirt gun. It shot jam or jelly, whichever you prefer.