Fans just got their first glimpse of Flounder from the new Little Mermaid, and, well, we really hope the little guy stays off of social media for a while.
We'll give it to Disney. The beloved character certainly looks more realistic than the OG.
Unfortunately for all of us who remember Flounder as Ariel's happy, bubbly BFF from our childhood, though, it would appear that the little tropical fish has seen some things since 1989.
You can see Flounder 2.0 below.
\u201cWhat happened to flounder?\nHe daytrade too?\u201d— Munch (@Munch) 1682530455
Those who peeped the new character poster of Flounder shared their reactions on social media, and honestly, they make us giggle and weep all at the same time.
\u201c@legolover6000 please say sike\u201d— marin (@marin) 1682527758
Many noted this is just the sad reality of our childhood cartoon buddies transitioning to the live-action world.
\u201c@legolover6000 The worst thing about these "live action" animated movies is when cute animal characters are made life-like and lose all their personality and facial expressions in the process. Lion King is a good example; they made the same movie but this time I didn't cry.\u201d— marin (@marin) 1682527758
\u201c@MediumSizeMeech You do a "live action" remake of an animated movie but still have to include the talking animals so you have to make "realistic" animated versions of them, and this is what you get.\u201d— Meech (@Meech) 1682526440
\u201ceveryone wants a photorealistic live action little mermaid until it comes time to reckon with what a true flounder looks like\u201d— mary kate (@mary kate) 1682522169
A couple think Flounder "went Hollywood."
\u201cNot they put Flounder on Ozempic! Why he so skinny??? This fish look like Steve Buscemi\u201d— Meech (@Meech) 1682526440
\u201c@MediumSizeMeech @925Nikki @Harbour02158291 Ozempic, buccal fat removal and skin bleaching. Flounder has gone Hollywood\u201d— Meech (@Meech) 1682526440
But mostly, people just think Flounder's had it rough since we last saw him.
\u201c@Muncheds2 Flounder having a midlife crisis\u201d— Munch (@Munch) 1682530455
\u201c@Muncheds2 Flounder is on his 5th cup of coffee before 8 o'clock I think\u201d— Munch (@Munch) 1682530455
\u201cWhy does Flounder look like Dory who\u2019s seen some things in life?\u201d— lord holedemort (@lord holedemort) 1682608025
We'll be able to see *distinguished* Flounder—voiced by Jacob Tremblay—and the rest of the gang next month... and we can hardly wait!
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