She lived on the Island of Misfit Toys , an island sanctuary for toys that no little boy or girl loves, including herself. The reason for Dolly being there was never explained in the special, leaving many watchers wondering why she was a Misfit, due to her normal-looking appearance.
The special's producer, Arthur Rankin Jr. The graphic novel The Island of Misfit Toys , written by Brendan Deneen, confirms this by showing that she used to belong to a girl named Sue hence her describing herself as "a dolly for Sue" in the song " The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year " , but was accidentally left behind when Sue moved away.
Dolly's lines and role in the special were extended after the popularity of the Misfit Toys increased and the ending was extended to show Santa Claus picking them up. As the special underwent revisions over the years, Dolly got more screen time and lines, making her lack of a physical defect more apparent. Two years before his death, Arthur was asked about what makes Rudolph timeless.
And they grew up to become grandmothers! And they also put their children and grandchildren in front of the television set… To many people, Rudolph means Christmas. While seemingly delivered in jest, it speaks to the toxic outlook on mental health that most people had during that time period. However, in the same interview, Rankin Jr. But those feelings can be overcome, shown by how Santa arrives to collect all the misfit toys in the end.
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