Outline - Analysis of Physics in The Aristocats

I. Introduction:

1. Film: The Aristocats
2. Thesis: Aristocats takes place in a mostly-realistic universe, with a few deviations of physics.

II. Hypothesis 1: Motorcycles have very high momentum.

1. Edgar’s motorcycle overcomes the drag of water under a bridge enough to do a loop on the arch of the bridge several times.
2. The motorcycle then escapes the water, goes uphill, and launches about 15 feet into the air.
3. The motorcycle is able to push an entire windmill a significant distance when collided with.

III. Hypothesis 2: Waistband elastic is made with ridiculously high tensile strength.

1. It stretches enough to catch and propel Georges, the old man, up half a flight of stairs
2. It also stretches when caught between the motorcycle and its carriage moving opposite each other and manages to slow both down without snapping

IV. Hypothesis 3: Air resistance has different properties in this universe

1. When Edgar is launched, he pulls out his umbrella and is slowed to a near-stop.
2. Also, when Edgar and a dog fall off the building, the umbrella slows them both down.
3. However, once already slowed down, the umbrella turns inside out.

V. Conclusion

1. While this film is relatively realistic compared to other animated films, it still occasionally breaks the laws of physics for comedic and story purposes.