For the good of the pride, I convinced Simba that he was responsible for his father’s death. I urged him to run far away from the Pride Lands and never return—all for his own good. I truly had Simba’s best interest at heart... Then, while in exile, Simba befriended the irrational warthog Pumbaa and his minion meerkat Timon. I guess for some, living on bugs and taking life one day at a time can really change your perspective on things.