What about Floyd Norman? He's a longtime animator at Disney (and one of the first black person at the Disney Company).
Floyd Norman would like a word with you.
"He's an Uncle Tom!" in 3...2....1...What about Floyd Norman? He's a longtime animator at Disney (and one of the first black person at the Disney Company).
He was one of the few members of the Disney Company that was pushing for the original movie to be released.
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Are you just forgetting/ignorning Floyd Norman's own words and advice?
It's interesting that using Floyd Norman as an example somehow gives people the belief that proximity to blackness immunizes other people from having attitudes that are rooted in racism or doing racist things.
You conveniently ignored the first part of my argument that “Turkey in the Straw” is featured prominently in Disney’s most famous cartoon. It’s the exact song. Not a song speculated on a Wikipedia article to be related to the song.
I said “the jig is up”. The other meaning of “jig” is thematically appropriate given the topic being discussed “Turkey in the Straw”. It was an unintentional pun.
I honestly believe, and know, that Splash Mountain is not at all racist. I honestly believe and know that Splash Mountain is not racist because Splash Mountain is NOT racist. It’s a ride about a signing rabbit. I’m sorry forest animals that sing offend you but there are plenty of psychiatrists that can help you and your obsession with seeing racism everywhere.
I agree. I would suggest you contact TWDC office of Corporate Social Responsibility (responsibility@twdc.com). They value your feedback on such issues.
Well wait. You’re the one virtue signaling left and right here. If you’re so worried about racism why don’t you contact them? Is it not convenient for your agenda?
You can do it if you’d like. It’s too ridiculous for me to waste time and attention on.
Actually, the more the merrier. However, I don't desire to steal Brer Oswald's thunder as he seems to feel strongly about this issue. I'm less inclined to be concerned because of Walt Disney's long history of racist stereotypes included in some of his cartoons. These images have been well documented. Disney as well as other media companies continue to wrestle with this problem.
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Actually, the more the merrier. However, I don't desire to steal Brer Oswald's thunder as he seems to feel strongly about this issue. I'm less inclined to be concerned because of Walt Disney's long history of racist stereotypes included in some of his cartoons. These images have been well documented. Disney as well as other media companies continue to wrestle with this problem.
However, the problem of Steamboat Willie being racist is well known and documented:
If you desire hard proof of Mickey Mouse’s racist past, check out Steamboat Willie, his first popular cartoon short from 1928:
Throughout, Mickey and Minnie behave with the familiar “coonish” childishness of minstrel characters; they’re even dressed like them. The true umbilical connection, however, starts around 3:35. You’ll notice that when Mickey relies on the boat’s hook arm to grab Minnie from the shore and then unceremoniously drop her on the ship deck, sheet music flops out of her bag. But not just any sheet music; it’s a very specific song — “Turkey in the Straw,” the signature tune of Zip ****, the co-founder of blackface minstrelsy. Even if you haven’t heard of him, Zip **** inspired a song you definitely know: “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” a title phrase that comes directly from the chorus of “Turkey in the Straw” (“O zip a duden duden duden zip a duden day”).
Mickey Mouse Proves You Can’t Erase the Racism of Blackface
Over the last few weeks, streaming providers have stayed busy yanking down episodes of beloved comedies because they feature blackface. The list of pulled shows...
What's next, complaining about Oswald The Lucky Rabbit?
Nope. He's in the religion thread, too.
One step at a time:
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TWDC does not agree with your assessment.
Which is why they're happy to sell Song of the South themed merchandise in the meantime before the ride closes!
And Splash Mountain is still popular in Japan.
More than happy! Their business is to make money.
