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Report: Disney Labeled Tinker Bell and Captain Hook as ‘Potentially Problematic’ for Perpetuating Negative Stereotypes
Breitbart ^ | 18 Apr 2022 | DAVID NG

Posted on 04/18/2022 3:37:38 PM PDT by conservative98

The Walt Disney Co. reportedly labelled beloved animated characters including Tinker Bell and Captain Hook from the 1953 movie Peter Pan as “potentially problematic” as it was preparing to launch the Disney+ streaming service, noting the characters could necessitate a disclaimer for perpetuating negative stereotypes.

Ursula from the 1989 movie The Little Mermaid also raised concerns of racism and homophobia.

Disney began an extensive review of its film library as it prepared to introduce the streaming service in 2019, according to a New York Times report. As part of the initiative, called Stories Matter, Disney added disclaimers to classic movies for containing “negative depictions or mistreatment of people or cultures.”

The Stories Matter team privately flagged certain characters as potentially problematic, with the findings distributed to senior Disney leaders, two current Disney executive told the Times.

One of them was Tinker Bell, who raised concern because she is “body conscious” and jealous of Peter Pan’s attention, according to the executives. Captain Hook was another potential liability because he could expose Disney to accusations of discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities because he is a villain.

Disney also flagged Ursula the Sea Witch from The Little Mermaid, saying her dark complexion could be construed as racist and her flamboyant mannerisms could come across as “queer coded,” or homophobic.

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To: conservative98

Disney employees love to get involved in child sex stings by the Polk County Sheriff Department... Grady usually have 2 or 3 Disney employees arrested.


61 posted on 04/18/2022 9:01:25 PM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (I'm the ones trying to save American Democracy...Donald Trump 6/21 at the NCGOP convention! )
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To: conservative98

Lady and the Trans

A story of Lesbian puppy love. Next, on the wonderful world of Disney.


62 posted on 04/19/2022 3:11:05 AM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (America -- July 4, 1776 to November 3, 2020 -- R.I.P.)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

Harry Poppins

This isn’t your Grandmother’s nanny. Next, on the wonderful world of Disney.


63 posted on 04/19/2022 3:17:02 AM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (America -- July 4, 1776 to November 3, 2020 -- R.I.P.)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

Pinnochio’s impending sex change seems pretty simple. All you need is a decent carpenter.


64 posted on 04/19/2022 3:21:04 AM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (America -- July 4, 1776 to November 3, 2020 -- R.I.P.)
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To: Samurai_Jack
Didn't they already do that? They were planning a "live action" remake, but actor Peter Dinklage complained and I heard they were dropping the dwarves altogether.

BTW, WGAF what Peter Dinklage thinks? Game of Thrones is over.

65 posted on 04/19/2022 6:11:52 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (11/3-11/4/2020 - The USA became a banana republic.)
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To: conservative98

This is why I bought most of the great Disney features on Blu-ray as opposed to digital copies. At some point the Woke Disney people will probably edit all their classic films of “objectionable content”.


66 posted on 04/19/2022 6:19:48 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (11/3-11/4/2020 - The USA became a banana republic.)
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To: Sans-Culotte

Well, I think that actor Peter Dinklage need to change his name because that last name is offensive to the vertically challenged!


67 posted on 04/19/2022 2:13:03 PM PDT by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: TomGuy
More and more new and even old streaming TV and movies are carrying ridiculous disclaimers. I have notice many list 'smoking' in their warnings

I was wondering why Ozark included "smoking" in their ratings.

68 posted on 04/19/2022 5:45:06 PM PDT by dearolddad
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