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In a move that sparked controversy, Disney, the entertainment giant, has taken an unconventional approach to promoting one of its most cherished characters.
The company enlisted the services of a cross-dressing man to demonstrate to young fans, and presumably children, how to dress up as Minnie Mouse, the iconic female character.
This decision was not accidental but a deliberate one, reminiscent of a similar incident involving Bud Light that led to a significant blow to its reputation.
Despite facing criticism from conservatives for such actions in the past, Disney seems undeterred. It’s puzzling why many continue to financially support a corporation they believe is undermining their values.
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The impact of these decisions is starting to show. Attendance at the Walt Disney World theme park has seen a decline this summer.
However, the fact that the park remains operational suggests that the company has yet to face severe repercussions for its actions, which some perceive as a celebration of perversion.
Disney’s recent actions align with its increasingly progressive stance. The company has been pushing its LGBT agenda, leading to significant financial losses due to film flops attributed to its left-wing activism.
Even its subsidiary, ESPN, has not been spared, with big names being cut from its properties as it too pushes a woke agenda.
Despite these financial setbacks, Disney found the resources to hire Seann Altman, a transvestite social media influencer, to create a video tutorial on transforming into a female cartoon mouse.
Initially, the video didn’t gain much traction when posted on TikTok on July 21. However, it has since started to make waves, laying bare Disney’s values in just 73 seconds.
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Altman, who identifies as gay and “gender-fluid,” was paid to don a red Mickey Mouse dress, a red bow, and yellow high heels.
A cartoon Minnie Mouse accompanies him in his outfit in the clip. The verified Disney Style account’s sharing of the clip further confirms that this was a paid promotion.
Altman’s choice as the face of this campaign raises questions when there are numerous young women with large followings who could have been chosen.
His social media pages paint a picture of a confused young man, embodying the issues of a society that seems to have lost its way.
There is no shortage of women across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram who dress up as Disney characters as a hobby. The obsession adults have with this trend is perplexing, but that’s a separate issue altogether.
What remains clear is Disney’s decision to hire a cross-dressing influencer to promote Minnie Mouse raised questions about the company’s values and direction.
This article appeared in The Patriot Brief and has been published here with permission.
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