How Disney Ruined Culture

The video explores Disney's cultural dominance and its impact on storytelling. It critiques Disney's adaptations of classic tales like Pinocchio and The Little Mermaid, highlighting how these versions often strip away original themes for a more marketable, cute aesthetic. The discussion extends to the potential negative effects on children's perceptions and the broader implications of Disney's corporate strategy focused on cuteness and profit.

Which of the following franchises is NOT owned by Disney?

• X-Men

• Marvel

• Star Wars

• Harry Potter

What was Disney's early formula for success in storytelling?

• Adapting existing stories to be cute and wholesome

• Creating original stories

• Ignoring popular trends

• Focusing on adult themes

In the original Pinocchio story, what was the intended moral?

• Friendship is magic

• True love conquers all

• Be good or suffer

• Be brave and truthful

How did Disney alter the character of Pinocchio in their adaptation?

• Gave him magical powers

• Turned him into a naive character

• Made him more rebellious

• Kept him as a wooden puppet

What is a key difference between Disney's and Hans Christian Andersen's version of The Little Mermaid?

• The mermaid gains a soul through love

• The mermaid becomes a queen

• The mermaid sacrifices herself

• The mermaid marries the prince

What is the main criticism of Disney's adaptation of fairy tales?

• They are not entertaining

• They strip stories of their original intentions

• They are too dark

• They are too long

According to the video, what psychological effect does Disney's cuteness have on viewers?

• Increases aggression

• Decreases attention

• Decreases memory

• Increases concentration

What is the term used to describe the use of cuteness for potentially negative purposes?

• Cuteness aggression

• Cute manipulation

• Evil cute

• Cute overload

What is a potential consequence of Disney's storytelling for young girls, according to psychologist Susan Darker Smith?

• Increased creativity

• Higher academic performance

• Improved social skills

• Greater likelihood of entering abusive relationships

What is the main concern about Disney's future influence on media?

• Lack of technological innovation

• Overemphasis on adult themes

• Loss of space for darker, nuanced stories

• Decreased global reach