Hey everyone, and welcome back! Today, we’re diving into a classic question about a beloved Disney film: One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Specifically, why one hundred and one ?
It all starts with our heroic canine parents, Pongo and Perdita. In the story, these two amazing Dalmatians are the proud parents of a litter of fifteen adorable puppies. That’s our starting count: two grown-ups, plus fifteen little ones!
But, as we all know, wicked Cruella de Vil kidnaps those puppies! And when Pongo and Perdita bravely set out to rescue their family, they discover something shocking. They find not just their own fifteen, but also eighty-four other puppies Cruella had stolen!
So, let’s do the math, shall we? You have Pongo and Perdita, that’s two. Add their original fifteen puppies, which brings us to seventeen. Then, we add the eighty-four rescued puppies, and what do you get? A grand total of one hundred and one Dalmatians! It’s a tale of courage, family, and a whole lot of spots!
And that’s the simple, heartwarming reason behind the iconic number in “101 Dalmatians.” They truly become one big, happy, spotty family! Thanks for watching!