Red and Blue make Purple

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*Sniffs*

Do you guys smell that?

That’s the smell of….

PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTANDING THIS F U C K I N G M O V I E

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For clarification, Jack and Sally HAVE relationship development. Tim Burton HIMSELF confirmed that Jack reciprocated his feelings for Sally, and that he actually loved her all along, but only realized it the moment he was about to lose her. (Source: The DVD Commentary) And it’s a recurring element in the movie that Sally loves Jack, as she admits it in her own song and is constantly taking risks just to help him throughout the story.

Sally’s role was not JUST to serve as Jack’s love interest.She played more of an essential role warning Jack that Christmas wasn’t going to turn out right - and she aided in the development of his character. She wasn’t forced in for him to kiss her at the end; Sally has her own backstory and development going THROUGH the movie. She is so much more than just “Jack’s love interest”.

And before you pull the “they have nothing in common” card on me, let me tell you right now: both Jack and Sally are unhappy with their lives. Jack is bored of the fame and grows depressed with the repetition of Halloween. Sally is unhappy with how she is treated by her creator. They both long to escape what is bothering them, which is why Sally said “I know how you feel” after hearing Jack’s Lament. This is why Jack came back to Halloween Town happy - because he has Sally in his death now, and SHE was the one who filled the emptiness inside him that he described thrice in the movie.

They both connect at a certain place in the story - the Spiral Hill. It is actually a really big symbol of their relationship, and it’s WHY they kissed there. They both leave what makes them upset to meet there, and it’s implied within their own song that they have met and talked there before. Jack and Sally were FRIENDS before and during the movie. Jack even CALLS her his “dearest friend”. They have background, and they know about each other. Why would Jack tell her that he “feels so much better now” if he hadn’t admitted how he felt to Sally? Why would he assign her a role so close to him? Why would Jack look so disappointed after seeing that Sally left him when she delivered the basket? Why would Jack kill Boogie if it wasn’t because he was going to kill Sally? Why would Jack pause while singing to Sally if it wasn’t to see if she really loves him back?

The movie even GIVES you hints about their relationship! Their scenes are separately lighted so you can FEEL their connection. They have each other’s houses in sight at all times. Jack speaks to Sally differently than he does with anybody else. They HAVE chemistry, both physically and emotionally. Just because YOU couldn’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. 

I’m sorry, but if you don’t understand why Jack Skellington and Sally are together, then you really don’t understand The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Me at 3 AM: *Sleeping*

My Brain: If Jack Skellington had gotten shot down by the military much later than he actually did, Sally and Santa Claus would’ve died.

Me:

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• Jack: Oh, come on, Sally and I don't have pet names for each other.
• Mayor: I see...
• Mayor: Jack, what did you say Sally was? Your *what* friend?"
• Jack: You mean 'dearest'?
• Sally: *From another room* Yes, Jack?
• Jack: ...
• Mayor: ...

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I know that I’m in the minority here, but I actually don’t perceive Sally as “beautiful” or “alluring”. I’ve seen people mention her as so in many fanfictions and when describing her as Jack’s girlfriend…but I honestly look at her in a much, much different way.

Originally posted by yoursunshinemoonchild

I like to think of Sally’s looks as “different”. She’s a ragdoll who has many flaws and imperfections to her. She has stitches all over her body, a lopsided smile, huge eyes, and her dress is made from scraps. She doesn’t have the small lips, nose, and wonderful figure like the other Disney Princesses do. She represents a monster with many imperfections, yet with a sweet and caring personality.

And I don’t know about you, but I think that’s what makes her perfect for Jack. She blends in with the other grotesque citizens, and may even be scary to some with those detachable limbs of hers. She’s beautiful in her own way, for caring about others and voicing for what she thinks is right. In Halloween Town’s perspective, Sally’s beautiful alright, but I’m sure that Jack loves her for how her positive personality overshadows the many scars and imperfections she has.

I mean…Jack Skellington’s no Prince Charming, either. Oh, what am I saying, Jack’s the hottest guy there is. He and Sally really suit one another in their own weird, different ways. There’s no doubt Jack would call her beautiful - but it isn’t because of her vivid hair, round face, or her ruby lips. It’s of her own beauty she carries that he ever so deeply admires and loves about her. THAT’S what makes her so unique from the other ghouls - not her looks, but her charisma.

Originally posted by thenightmarebeforemo

[queenfurball]

Jack and Sally smoochin

The cutest romance must include skeletons and ragdolls

I hecked up Sally’s dress, but you know maybe she made a new dress or something

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You know, I used to headcanon that Jack Skellington only has one fear, what with him being the Master of Fright and all. And that fear was actually pretty cliche, I headcanoned that Jack was afraid of losing Sally. The one he loves the most. A headcanon that a good portion of the fandom can agree upon.

Nowadays, however, I realize that I was wrong.

Jack was never actually scared that he’d lose Sally. The moment he knew that she was trapped down in Oogie’s lair, Jack changed his once-calm expression to one that held fury. He never showed a moment of being scared, he kept the same look on the whole time he fought Oogie. He was only surprised to hear that someone was down there alongside Santa, not scared.

No, Jack knew he was going to get Sally back.

I think you can tell, visibly, that Jack made a really quick plan while he was peering through those bars before going down into the Casino. He’s really agile and smart, which explains how he exactly saved Santa and Sally’s life in the matter of only a second. Jack knew what he was doing - therefore he had NO reason to be scared of losing Sally.

Jack Skellington really is fearless.

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i love this movie so much omfg

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You know, they really paid attention to small details in The Nightmare Before Christmas. The lighting - for one. Every moment shared between Jack and Sally together feels so different than the other scenes in the movie. The lighting is special. The scenes appear to be glowing. Their kiss scene, especially, really feels soft to see. There’s something romantic about the music that plays when they’re together. Just by watching the shift in lighting and mood, you can tell that Jack and Sally shared something special throughout the movie.

Not to mention that Jack speaks softer with Sally than he does with any other character in the movie. He purposely lowered his tone when she came to him for her assignment, and he speaks with such passion and care when approaching her at the Spiral Hill. That’s something that you just can’t ignore.

That butterfly that emerged when Sally delivered Jack the basket matched these scenes, too. There’s a hint of chemistry right then and there - something that feels different from the movie, something romantic. Sally’s longing look and Jack’s concern when she’s not there really shows us that they both have a connection outside that we can’t see. That they have a building relationship outside the events of the movie, and it shows very subliminally.

There’s something about the moments between them that make it feel like they’re separated from the movie. That the times they are alone, it’s shared only between Jack and Sally. I could watch their scenes a million times over. There’s a lot of certain details to the moments between Jack/Sally that make sure that the romance is there and it’s alive. Details that get overlooked by many fans.

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What was Jack Gonna Say!?!? (Possibilities!!)

Originally posted by adventurelandia

“Sally, I can’t believe I never realized that you…”

“…Felt this way.” (My guess)

“…Loved me.”

“…Did all this for me.”

“…Look incredibly adorable in this lighting.” (Hey, anything’s possible!)

“…Would risk your life like this.”

“…Were right all along.”

”…Mean so much to me.“