A recent episode of the popular animated series “South Park” has set the internet ablaze with its satirical take on Disney’s alleged pandering to liberal politics. Here’s the whole story.
The Background
In recent years, Disney has faced mounting criticism from conservatives who accuse the company of pushing a liberal agenda.
The Backlashes
Additionally, some of their movies, like “The Little Mermaid” and the upcoming “Snow White” featuring Rachel Zegler, have faced backlash for what some perceive as pandering to diversity politics.
A Similar Fate
Under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership, Lucasfilm has also faced backlash for alienating long-time fans.
A Controversial Episode
The “South Park” episode cleverly hones in on Eric Cartman, who grapples with a surreal nightmare where his friends are replaced by a diverse group of women, each voicing their grievances about the patriarchy.
Overemphasis on Diversity
The episode offered a biting critique of Disney’s recent productions’ perceived overemphasis on diversity.
Replace With Diverse Cast
Cartman recounts his dream to a psychiatrist in one memorable clip, sharing his frustration at replacing familiar characters with a more diverse cast.
Make It More Lame!
He comically attributes this change to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who is portrayed as saying, “*** it, make it more lame!”
The episode also humorously portrays Disney CEO Bob Iger’s concern as he watches Disney stock plummet.
The Clips Went Viral
The clips from “South Park” quickly gained traction on social media platforms, with users sharing their support for the satirical take.
The Episode Was Praised
Many praised the show for its fearless approach to tackling sensitive subjects.
Public figures also joined the conversation, with co-host of “Timcast,” Luke Rudkowski, commending “South Park” for their brilliant satirical portrayal.
South Park Is a National Treasure
Actor Dean Cain wrote, “This is funny. South Park is a national treasure.”
Tesla founder Elon Musk chimed in, lauding the episode as “timely” with a string of laughing emojis.
The Public Shared Their Views
Several online users expressed their thoughts on the episode.
One online user wrote, “THIS IS GOLD!!!! Finally, they may stop with lazy writing and create NEW characters instead of dropping my people into every redheaded character like we wouldn’t notice.”
Representation Isn’t the Issue
Another user added, “They hit the nail on the head that other representation isn’t the issue if it makes sense. It’s when you change a character for no reason other than to be with the times that it falls flat. It’s why Velma completely bombed. It wasn’t true to who the characters are.”
Leave the Classics Alone
A third user commented, “Disney might win if they go off and find new stories from other cultures and create that accurately. Leave the classics alone.”
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