Zootopia: Young Nick Wilde by Sa-Dui

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I’ve done this enough times that I think it’s safe to call it official. Every Art of the Day post that ends with a even number, I’ll try to incorporate some sort of theme. And this week, we’re taking a trip back in time to when the cast of Zootopia were kids!

I just have to say, I really love Nick as a cub scout. When he’s happy, it’s the most adorable scene in the movie. I personally went through the whole Boy Scouts of America program, starting when I was somewhere around Nick’s age, and it was a wonderful experience. I made some great friends, learned things I never would have considered trying, and eventually I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve. I remember those times with fondness, and while I didn’t always enjoy getting covered with mud or 20 mile treks, it was a great thing that I had fun doing.

So, when that scene of the movie takes a turn for the dark, it was heartbreaking. Not only could I relate to him as he was being bullied without having any idea why (“what did I do wrong?” …oh goodness that line got to me), but to have all those future good times, friendships, skills, and memories just crushed like that? It was a real tragedy.

Enough about that. Get your daily dose of D’awww after the break!

Lil Zoo Scout by Silverfox5213

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To comfort you by nik159

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Lil Con Fox by Silverfox5213

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Young Judy Defends Young Nick by jonathantaniuchi

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Broken Dreams by nik159

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Little Nick and Judy by Fuzzt0ne

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FA- Would you like some Pawspawcookies? by Rexcaliber25

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Broken Dreams. Zootopia Fanart by pandapaco

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Brave Little Fox II by nik159

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[Zootopia] If we meet early. by smily0347yo

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FA- Junior Ranger Scout Nick by Rexcaliber25

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Zootopia (***little bit spoiler alert) by Mushstone

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Zootopia – Little Nick and Judy by nik159

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How was the reunion honey? by badneko

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Hopps n’ Wilde by pastelsl0th

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