Willis’s writing is spot on in the fact that Disney has become a household name in the States and abroad; this is shown with the example of emperor Hirohito wearing a Mickey Mouse watch. Willis furthers his insight into the Disney brand being associated with lightheartedness as well as whimsicality with the “Disney Smile”. This relates to a personal experience I had at Disney World, where my dad was asking a tour guide questions as to whether a large anthill was real or not to which the guide responded, “It’s Disney real!” further propelling the sense that Disney can make anything (even if it is fake) possible. I also agree with Giroux’s insight into how the movies depict women being pawns in men’s games, especially the example of how the prince in the Little Mermaid is about to kiss Ariel without her having even saying a word. These views show how it was not the outside world that shaped the Disney corporation, but rather the other way around, where Disney’s movies would shape generations to come.
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