I've mentioned my deep distrust of Disney--and its sub-context of feminine enslavement--before, but for those of you deaf to my pleas this should help bring some clarity to my concerns.
Just one more reason to introduce Cheeky to Star Wars. At least THAT princess killed a Hutt.
All of which goes to show why I'm so happy that my girls' favorite Disney princess-type is now... Mulan. Who overcomes the sex-role stereotyping of her family, her culture and her government to become the brave, crafty, brilliant one who saves them all.
Posted by: TwoBusy | October 28, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Frickin' hos.
Very glad we are out of the Disney princess phase.
Posted by: always home and uncool | October 29, 2009 at 08:31 AM
*dies a little on the inside*
Posted by: Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah | October 30, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Well, Belle *does* like to read.... and that's what makes her an outcast. A sexy outcast.
Posted by: Kara | November 03, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Thank you! I've had problems with the whole princess thing for years and everyone acted like I was a big nutball. Especially what Disney did to Ariel. Did you know that she dies in the original story? And she's like 12 with her first crush so no one takes her seriously.
Posted by: the weirdgirl | November 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Disney characters cast into sterotypical, sexist roles? surely not, next you'll be telling me Walt Disney was a racist...
Posted by: Heather | November 11, 2009 at 12:18 AM