In 'Pinocchio', the little puppet's journey is filled with hardships. He has to constantly struggle not to be led astray by bad influences like the fox and the cat. And every time he tells a lie, his nose grows, which is a symbol of his moral missteps and the consequences he faces are quite sad in a way.
There might be an employee who was promised a promotion. They worked extra hours, took on additional responsibilities, and trained new hires. However, in the end, the promotion was given to someone else with less experience because of some internal politics. This made the employee feel undervalued and very sad.
One really sad story is about a little puppy. It was abandoned by its owner on the side of a busy road. The puppy was so scared and confused, just sitting there waiting for someone to come back. Cars were passing by dangerously close. Fortunately, a kind-hearted person finally found it and took it to a shelter, but it was such a sad start for the poor little thing.
Lack of job security can also be a sad story for Disney employees. In the entertainment industry, things can change quickly. A new trend or a change in management's vision could mean that some employees' positions are no longer needed. So an employee could be happily working one day, and the next day be informed that their job is on the line, which is really a distressing situation.
One sad story is about an old man. He had spent his whole life building a business. But due to some fraud, he lost everything overnight. His family left him, and he ended up on the streets, with nothing but his memories and a heart full of sorrow.
In 'Beauty and the Beast', there's a bit of a sad undertone. The Beast was cursed because of his own arrogance and pride. He was living in isolation, shunned by society, and it took a long time for love to break the curse. He had to endure years of loneliness and self - loathing before Belle came along.
The story of Meredith Kercher is quite sad. She was an exchange student in Italy. She was brutally murdered in her apartment. Her roommate, Amanda Knox, was initially convicted (and later acquitted) in a highly publicized and controversial case. The whole ordeal brought great pain to Meredith's family and also international attention and much debate about the Italian justice system.
Once, a man went to a job interview. He was so nervous that when the interviewer asked his name, he completely blanked out. He ended up saying the name of his dog. It was sad because he was so embarrassed, but funny because everyone in the room burst out laughing.
Sure. In 'Snow White', Snow White was forced to flee from her own home due to the jealousy of her stepmother. She had to hide in the forest and live in fear. And when she ate the poisoned apple, it was a very sad moment as she seemingly died.
Sure. There was a story of a couple who planned their honeymoon at Disney World. But on the day of their arrival, they had a huge fight and it kind of ruined the whole experience for them. What was supposed to be a magical start to their married life turned into a sad and bitter memory.
One common element is the senselessness of it. Often, there is no real 'reason' for the murder that seems justifiable. For example, in random killings on the street.