I'm 16 years old! I'm not a child anymore!
Voiced by Jason Marin 
The Little Mermaid (1989) · 36 quotes
The Little Mermaid (1989) · 36 quotes
6th most-quoted character in The Little Mermaid (1989): in 9 of its 36 quotes
Most scenes with: Ariel (7), Sebastian (6), Scuttle (5)
Scenes with Flounder
9 scenesYou're not getting cold fins now are you?
If you wanna be a human, the first thing you gotta do is dress like one.
In my day, we had fantastical feasts when I lived in the palace.
Know him? I don't have to know him! They're all the same: spineless, savage, harpooning fish-eaters, incapable of any feeling!
Daddy, I love him!
No! Have you lost your senses completely? He's a human, you're a mermaid!
I don't care!
[Scuttle shows Ariel and Flounder a tobacco pipe]
This, I haven't seen this in years. This is wonderful! A banded, bulbous snarfblatt.
Ariel and Flounder
Oh!
Now, the snarfblatt dates back to prehistorical times when humans used to sit around and stare at each other all day. Got very boring. So they invented this snarfblatt to make fine music. Allow me. [blows into it, only to have seaweed and water come out]
Music!
Oh, the concert! Oh, my gosh! My father's gonna kill me!
Flounder The concert was today?!
[inspects the "snarfblatt" further]
Maybe you can make a little planter out of it or somethin'.
Flounder Ariel, are you okay?
If only I could make him understand [Sebastian covers his mouth in disbelief.] I just don't see things the way he does. I don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things - could be bad. [Ariel swims around referencing various items in her collection. Sebastian frowns and stays out of sight. Ariel dances with Flounder and sings about her dream of being part of the human world. As Ariel's hair floats around her, she gazes up at a hole at the top of her grotto.] [Singing] Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? / Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? / Wouldn't you think I'm the girl? / The girl who has everything? / Look at this trove / Treasures untold / How many wonders can one cavern hold?/ Lookin’ around here you'd think / Sure, she's got everything. / I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty / I've got whozits and whatzits galore. [Sebastian looks through a pair of glasses; Ariel opens a box of wine cork removers] You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty! / But who cares? / No big deal. / I want more / I wanna be where the people are. / I wanna see, wanna see ‘em dancin’ / [plays with dancing music box] Walkin’ around on those, what do you call ‘em? / Oh, feet / Flippin’ your fins, you don't get too far. / Legs are required for jumpin’, dancin’ / Strollin’ along down a, what's that word again? Street / Up where they walk, up where they run / Up where they stay all day in the sun. / Wanderin’ free, wish I could be part of that world. / What would I give if I could live out of these waters? / What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand? / Betcha on land they understand / Bet they don't reprimand their daughters. / Bright young women, sick of swimmin’. / Ready to stand? / [reads a book] And ready to know what the people know / Ask them my questions and get some answers. / [looking for the portrait] What's a fire and why does it, what's the word? / Burn? / When's it my turn? / Wouldn't I love / love to explore that shore up above? [Swims to the top of the grotto and sticks her hand out; she then sadly sinks back down to the floor] / Out of the sea / Wish I could be, part of that world…
[Sebastian has been struggling around and now comes crashing down making a lot of noise.]
Sebastian!?
Ariel? What, are you… How could you… what is all this?
It, err, it's just my... collection.
Oh. I see. Your collection. Hmm. IF YOUR FATHER KNEW ABOUT THIS PLACE, HE'D—
Flounder You're not gonna tell him, are you?
Oh, please, Sebastian, he would never understand.
Ariel. You are under a lot of pressure down here. Come with me, I'll take you home and get you something warm to drink. [A ship passes by overhead]
Now, what do you suppose…?
Ariel? Ariel!
Flounder [The sun rises. Carlotta and Grimsby wave goodbye to Eric and Ariel as they ride away in a horse-drawn buggy. They take a road leading to town and Ariel points excitedly. Ariel leans over the side of the buggy to watch the ground and the horse's feet clopping.] [As they pass over a canal, Flounder leaps through the water. Sebastian peers out over the buggy.]
Has he kissed her yet?
Not yet.
Flounder [disappointedly]
Ohh.
[In the bustling town square, Ariel watches a man push a cart of clucking chickens. Two puppets perform on a small stage. Ariel pulls one off, revealing the puppeteer's hand. She pulls Eric's hand to the dance area. He twirls her and lifts her into the air.] [Scuttle flies overhead as Flounder swims in the canal.]
Yo, Flounder! Any kissing?
Flounder No, not yet.
Hmm. Well, they - they better get crackin'.
[In the buggy, Eric and Ariel ride out of town. Ariel wears a hat and holds bread, a bouquet of flowers, and a pair of boots. Eric offers Ariel the reins. She eagerly snaps them and the buggy races forward. Eric gasps, seeing a wide gulley ahead. Ariel speeds and they soar across to the other side. Eric peeks up from the floor of the buggy. As they rise off into the countryside, Eric relaxes, folding his hands behind his head.]
Flounder [Eric rows himself and Ariel out on the lagoon.]
Move over - move your big feathers. I can't see a thing.
Nothing, is happening... Only one day left, and that boy ain't puckered up once. O.K. All right, this calls for a little vocal romantic stimulation. Stand back.
[Scuttle lands on a branch and sings horribly.]
Wow. Somebody should find that poor animal and put it out of its misery.
[Ariel grimaces and puts her head in her hands as Scuttle signals "A OK." Sebastian covers his ears.]
Jeez, man, I'm surrounded by amateurs! [He dives down into the water and picks a reed.] You want something done, you've got to do it yourself. First, we got to create the mood. [Ducks appear and turtles turn over on their backs.] Percussion... [The ducks tap the turtle's bellies as if they were drums.] Strings...[Sebastian conducts crickets, who rub their legs together] Winds... [The wind blows through the reeds.] Words. [singing] There you see her / Sitting there across the way / She don't got a lot to say / But there's something about her / And you don't know why / But you're dyin' to try / You wanna kiss the girl
[Ariel shrugs.] [Sebastian and the lagoon creatures continue singing, disappointed that Eric hasn't kissed Ariel.]
Yes, you want her / Look at her, you know you do / Possible she wants you too / There is one way to ask her / It don't take a word / Not a single word / Go on and kiss the girl / Sing with me now / Sha-la-la-la-la-la / My oh my / Look like the boy too shy / Ain't gonna kiss the girl / Sha-la-la-la-la-la / Ain't that sad? / Ain't it a shame? / Too bad, he gonna miss the girl
You know, I feel really bad not knowing your name. Heh - maybe I could guess. Is it, uh, Mildred? [Ariel sticks out her tongue in disgust.] O.K., no. How 'bout - Diana? [Ariel shakes her head.] Rachel?
[Eric looks back, confused.]
Ariel? [Ariel nods enthusiastically.] Ariel? [Ariel takes his hand] Well, that's kinda pretty. O.K. - Ariel...
[Sebastian and the lagoon creatures continue serenading them as they float along. Two pelicans pull back the leaves of a willow tree as Eric and Ariel pass through.]
Now's your moment (ya, ya, ya) / Floating in a blue lagoon (ya, ya, ya) / Boy, you better do it soon / No time will be better (ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya) / She don't say a word / And she won't say a word / Until you kiss the girl [Fish circle under the boat, turning it slowly.] / Sha-la-la-la-la-la / Don't be scared (sha-la, sha-la-la ya, ya, ya) / You got the mood prepared (woah, woah) / Go on and kiss the girl [Fireflies surround the boat.] / Sha-la-la-la-la-la / Don't stop now (sha-la, sha-la-la ya, ya, ya) / Don't try to hide it how / You wanna kiss the girl (whoa, whoa) / [As Scuttle begins to sing, flamingos shut him up.] Sha-la-la-la-la-la / Float along (sha-la, sha-la-la) / And listen to the song / The song say kiss the girl (whoa, whoa) [Fish, including Flounder, surround the boat and spurt water from their lips, creating a fountain effect. The animals whisper to kiss Ariel.] / Sha-la-la-la-la-la / The music play (ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya) / Do what the music say / You got to kiss the girl [Eric leans in and gazes into her eyes. Ariel closes her eyes and puckers her lips in anticipation.]/ You've got to kiss the girl / Oh, don't you wanna kiss the girl / You've gotta kiss the girl / Go on and kiss the girl
[Eric closes his eyes as well and their lips nearly touch before they are knocked out of the rowboat, which flips thanks to Flotsam and Jetsam, then Eric and Ariel fall into the water.] [Sebastian hits his head and Scuttle looks mortified.]
Whoa, hang on - I've gotcha.
Vanessa
[The wedding boat departs from the dock. Ariel stands at the docks watching. She sinks to the ground, burying her head and cries. Sebastian looks up at her and sadly bows his head. A tear rolls down her cheek and falls in the water. Nearby, Flounder cries too. Over the ship, Scuttle swoops down over the sky.]
What a lovely little bride I'll make / My dear, I'll look divine [Scuttle peeks through a porthole to see "Vanessa" singing to herself.]/ Things are working out according / To my ultimate design [She throws a hairpin at the Angel figure in her mirror. He gulps, realizing the bride is not Ariel.] / Soon I'll have that little mermaid / And the ocean will be mine [Vanessa steps onto her vanity, crushing a bottle. She twirls around and pulls the mirror towards her. Scuttle sees her reflection is that of Ursula.]
The Sea Witch! Oh no... She's gotta- I gotta... [In a rush to leave, he bumps his head on the porthole. He flies back to Ariel.] Ariel! Ariel! Ariel, I was flying, I wa - of course I was flying - An' - I s- I saw that the watch - the witch was watchin' a mirror, and she was singin' with a stolen set o' pipes! [Scuttle picks up Sebastian and clanks him against the ground repeatedly.] Do you hear what I'm tellin' you?! The Prince is marrying the Sea Witch in disguise!
[Ariel drops her jaw, realizing that Eric is marrying Ursula in disguise.] [rubbing his head]
Are you sure about this?
Have I ever been wrong? I mean when it's important!
Flounder What are we gonna do!?
[Ariel looks to the setting sun and hears Ursula's voice in her head.]
Before the sun sets on the third day...
[Ariel leaps into the water and splashes around helplessly. Sebastian cuts free some barrels for Ariel to hang onto.]
Ariel, grab on to dat. Flounder, get her to that boat as fast as your fins can carry you!
Flounder I'll try.
[Flounder loops himself onto the rope and pulls Ariel along to the boat.]
I've gotta get to the sea king. He must know about this.
What - What about me? What about me?
You - find a way to stall dat wedding! [dives into the sea to find King Triton]
Stall the wedding. Wh- what am I - what - that's it! [Scuttle squawks and takes off for the lagoon, alerting the other birds. Bluebirds and flamingos follow him. Starfish, lobsters, dolphins, and sea lions look up. The animals follow Scuttle.] Move it! Let's go! We've got an emergency here!
Bishop
[Cut to: Deck of Eric's boat] [Vanessa and Eric walk down the aisle. Max snarls at her as she passes by, and she kicks him. A short bishop stands at the end of the aisle.]
Dearly beloved...
Flounder [We cut to the Ocean] [Flounder pulls Ariel.]
Don't worry Ariel. Ugh…… we…… we're gonna make it. We're almost there.
Bishop
[Cut to: Deck of Eric's boat]
Yes, um, do you Eric, take Vanessa, to be your lawfully wedded wife, for as long as you both shall live?
Bishop
[Scuttle squawks.]
Eh, and do you... [A squadron of bluebirds swoop down from the sky, led by Scuttle, aimed directly towards Vanessa. She ducks. They circle around and fly under her white dress. Max barks. Guests are alarmed as sea lions get on deck. Pelicans fly overhead and dump beaks full of water on Vanessa. A lobster pinches her nose and starfish smother her and screams.] [Oblivious to the commotion] then by the power invest-
Vanessa
Get away from me you slimy little- [A sea lion tosses her in the air on his nose. Ariel arrives and climbs up the ship. The sea lions toss Vanessa into the wedding cake. She pops out, furious, and three dolphins squirt water in her face. Scuttle squawks in her face.] Oh, why you little- [Vanessa wrings Scuttle's neck. Max breaks free from his leash. Max bites Vanessa in the rear and Scuttle pulls at Vanessa's necklace, which goes flying through the air. The shell of Ursula's necklace was broken into pieces, and Ariel's voice was heard singing and inserted back into Ariel.]
Ariel?
Eric.
Vanessa
[Eric runs to her and grasps her hands.] [now in Ursula's own voice]
Eric, get away from her!
Oh, Eric, I - I wanted to tell you.
Vanessa
Eric, no!
Vanessa
[The sun sets as they are about to kiss, and her legs turn back into a tail.] [as Ariel turns back into a mermaid]
You’re too late! [cackles wickedly] YOU’RE TOO LATE!!!!
[Vanessa rips out of her dress and turns back into Ursula. The crowd gasps in shock and disgust.]
So long, Lover Boy.
[She slithers across the deck, grabs Ariel, and dives over the edge of the ship.]
Ariel!
