Talk:Zootopia/@comment-26323546-20160106150346/@comment-1879108-20160110160759

Of course, it's nearly impossible not to ship. For the following reasons:

1. Ther doesn't seem to be a significant age gap. Both are clever and independent adults. For example, I at least didn't see Dory as a potential love interest for Marlin because she was too childish, forgetful and dependant.

2. There isn't anyone one of them cares about more and takes as a top priority. For example, Bolt had his owner Penny and Marlin had his son Nemo.

3. There isn't a third wheel to distract from their interactions, like Rhino from Bolt.

4. Their bond depends a lot of deep emotional support and mutual understanding. While friendships do give comfort, it's rare it's at such deep level.