By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy , Privacy Policy , and our Terms of Service. I've read in a Dan Brown novel that Lion King has a scene where the word sex can be seen in dust. Other sources corroborate this story. However, I've seen random strangers on the Internet mention that it was actually a nod to the sound department, and the word was actually SFX. Is there comment either way from official Disney or production members regarding this?
The Lion King Did Have A Hidden "SEX" Message (But Disney Removed It)
Disney's The Lion King is considered one of the greatest animated films ever made, but did it really contain a hidden message saying "SEX"? The notion that the adult-orientated subliminal message is included in The Lion King is one of the most infamous Disney urban legends, which has largely taken on a life of its own in the years since the film's release. The moment in question comes around two-thirds of the way through The Lion King , when Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa are lying on their backs, looking up at the stars. It's then that Simba gets up, walks over to the edge of the cliff, and flops down on his belly, kicking up a cloud of dust which swirls around, eventually forming a group of letters.
Snopes needs your help! Learn more. About halfway to three-fourths of the way through the film, Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon are lying on their backs, looking up at the stars.
Note: In newer copies of the movies some hidden messages have been remove, but if you still own an original VHS copy then you can still see some of them. Back in , the anticipated Disney movie Tangled was released. And included in one of the promotional posters the initials S, E and X can be depicted. Either way, what was the chances all three initials being present? But why have him whisper it?