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Misspelling 'Cruella de Vil' as 'Cruella De Ville'


It's a pet peeve of mine. Obviously, her name is a play on the words "cruel" and "devil." De Ville is French for "of the town." It doesn't make sense that way.

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Always one of my gripes.

I remember reading the book ten years after seeing the film and finally understanding the real meaning of Cruella's last name.

"Don't call me 'honey', mac."
"Don't call me 'mac'... HONEY!"

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