The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales, Part 2

Walt Disney Animation Studios has crafted dozens of the most popular children's movies ever made. These stories shimmer with whimsical magic, showcase bold characters, and bursts with joyous conclusions where the hero triumphs and everyone celebrates a happily ever after. However, the true stories lurking behind these films are far darker than you'd ever imagined. Stay tuned for the second installment of true stories behind popular fairy tales on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's time to believe in the Hail Mary. One of the most talked about science fiction adventures of the decade, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, is now on the big screen. And there's never been a better moment to experience the audiobook that started it all. Rylan Grace is humanity's last hope. Alone in space with no memory of how he got there, he must solve an impossible scientific mystery before the earth is wiped out forever. What follows is a smart, thrilling, and surprisingly emotional journey that blends hard science with nonstop suspense. Fans favorite narrator, Ray Porter, delivers an unforgettable performance balancing humor, heart, and escalating tension as the stakes grow higher with every chapter. Part scientific puzzle, part interstellar adventure, Project Hail Mary is a story about curiosity, ingenuity, and survival against impossible odds. Now that the blockbuster movie has finally arrived in theaters, there's never been a better time to start listening to the universally acclaimed audiobook. Project Hail Mary. Listen, watch, save the world. Start listening today at audible.com/hailmary. This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox. Spring is right around the corner, and for many of you, that means firing up the grill and having cookouts. If you're going to barbecue, do so only with the best meats and seafoods. For over a decade, ButcherBox has led the industry with antibiotic and hormone free meat and seafood, independently verified. Because when it comes to fueling your body, quality isn't extra, it's everything. Clean whole protein means better support for strength, metabolism, and that steady all day energy. And those of you who are longtime listeners know that I'm a longtime ButcherBox customer, and I've used it for everything from steaks to ground beef for my Scotch eggs and meat donuts. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year or ground beef for life. Plus $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/everything. That's right. Your choice of chicken breast or top sirloin for a year or ground beef for life, plus $20 off your first box and free shipping always. That's butcher box dot com slash everything. Don't forget to use the link so they know I sent you. A while back, I had an episode on the true stories behind popular Disney animated films, covering the fairy tales that inspired Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and Sleeping Beauty. However, these are far from the only fairy tales to have been adapted by Disney. …