It seems like every other day something new is being Canceled. In this new series we will be looking at some of the things, and people, that have been arbitrarily canceled that past week. Let's see what this week the Internet has decided has something wrong with it. Since this is the first week of this series let’s go back a week or so and talk a little bit about Disney.
Disney+
While Disney+ didn’t actually ban, or remove, these movies completely they removed several beloved classics from children’s pages and put a warning label on them. These labels say that they acknowledge that there is offensive material in these movies and that their parents need to decide to let their children watch.
Peter Pan
Disney decide that this beloved classic was not only offensive but as not acceptable for children to choose to watch without their parents permission. A movie that is literally rated "G" and acceptable for anyone and everyone. So, basically Disney (and the Woke Mob) have took it upon themselves to decide that Motion Picture ratings no longer mean anything and they know what’s best for you and your children.
The issue they have with Peter Pan are the scenes that showcase the Native American tribe, and characters. They will tell you that these depictions are offensive and discriminatory towards Native Americans.
While I don’t think that it would be acceptable today to show these depictions in new movies, because standards change and time goes on. However, this movie was made in the 50’s and the standard was different. This does not excuse actual racism, but I truly don’t believe this is what is happening here. First, when I say actual racism I mean “the belief that groups of humans posses different behavioral traits...based on the superiority of one race over another.” Superiority, hatred, mocking. These are all words that reflect a racist thought or action.
I don’t think Peter Pan is actually being racist because I don’t think the way Native Americans are portrayed have anything to do with superiority or mockery. If you really think about it, Neverland is especially a little boy’s imagination and play land. When a child plays imaginary games they think in the most general and overstated views of what they are playing. Whether that is pirates or cowboys and Indians. Which is exactly what we see with Neverland and the characters that the Lost Boys interact with. I think that the portrayal of the Native Americans in this movie was the representation of a little boys imaginary game, and not racism. But try convincing the Woke Mob of anything.
Fantasia
This movie is all about music, and the beautiful images and pictures that can be seen and made real through music. The Mob will tell you that there is a point in the movie were you see a group of Centaurs paid off male and female by colors and this is supposedly both racist and homophobic. Again this was the 50's. Plus, as it pertains to the colors, Fantasia is all about the way images relate to music and colors coming together in a symmetrical way is exactly the point, and has nothing to do with racism. At least in my opinion. Not everything is racist just because someone on the internet says so.
What's Next?
What will be the next movie that Disney decides isn't "acceptable" for children. Will someone soon be saying that Winnie the Pooh is sexist because the only female is Kanga, who is a mother? If that happens I would say that these characters are those of a little boy who is more likely to be friends with other boys. It's not sexism just realism. What about Pocahontas? Will that be demeaned racist because of its depiction of Native Americans, like Peter Pan? Or the fact that it’s not an accurate look at Pocahontas’ life? What about Sleeping Beauty? You know she didn’t consent to that kiss that woke her up. And have you read the original Grimm Fairytale it’s based on? She got way more from the Prince than just a little kiss, if you know what I mean.
I guess the real question is, “Where will this actually end?”
Till Next Time,
Words by Ali
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