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Ariel is the titular character and protagonist of Disney's 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid and its 1992-1994 television series, 2000 sequel and 2008 prequel.
Ariel is based on the protagonist of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale "The Little Mermaid", but was developed into a different personality for the 1989 animated film adaptation. Her distinct appearance consists of long red hair, a green tail, and a lavender seashell bra.
Ariel is voiced by Jodi Benson in most of her appearances and is the 4th official Disney Princess.
A stage musical version of the film debuted in 2007, in which the "live" role of Ariel was originated by Sierra Boggess and finalized by Chelsea Morgan Stock, who previously played her sister Andrina. She is portrayed live again in the ABC series Once Upon A Time by Joanna Garcia.
Lobster Mobster and Da Shrimp are recurring antagonists from The Little Mermaid television series. They are bumbling con-artists and constantly antagonize Ariel and her friends. They are modeled after 1920s gangster stereotypes. Lobster Mobster was voiced by Joe Alaskey while Da Shrimp was voiced by David Lander.
Their first appearance was the episode, "Urchin." Here they meet an orphaned mer-boy named Urchin and swindle him into working for them posing themselves as something he desires: friends. Eventually, he meets Ariel who convinces him that Lobster Mobster and his sidekick are not his allies and are just using him.
Later, they appeared in "Double Bubble," where they kidnapped a troublesome pair of baby mertwins that Ariel babysat to gain their mother's pearl necklace.
The duo also appeared in the episode, "Thingamajigger."
