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Disney to feature its first black princess, but...

moshquerade

moshquerade

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critics complain as she falls in love with a WHITE prince. So, she should fall in love with a black prince only? Are these "critics" close-minded?

Disney to feature its first black princess... but critics complain as she falls in love with a WHITE prince

Last updated at 7:40 AM on 18th March 2009


Move over Snow White. Make room for Disney?s first black princess.

With America?s first African-American president in the White House, Disney is counting on an African-American princess to be a big hit in Hollywood.

But even though The Princess and the Frog isn?t released until later this year, it is already stirring up controversy.

For while Princess Tiana and many in the cartoon cast are black ? the prince is not.

Which has led some critics to complain that Disney has ducked the opportunity for a fairytale ending for a black prince and princess.

While some have hailed Disney?s decision as a reflection of melting pot America, others say the company is sending out a mixed message.

Although the black princess?s love interest in the new animated musical is called Prince Naveen of Maldonia and is voiced by a Brazilian actor, he looks more white than black in photographs from the film that Disney have released.
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continued here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvs...love-WHITE-prince.html
 
If the princess and prince were to have a baby, I'd be that baby.

:thumbsup: for future Mulatto-ismness

:thumbsdown: for racist people who think she must be with a black prince. Stupid.
 
Yeah, she should really fall in love with a handicapped half Asian half Inuit hermaphrodite. That should please everyone.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: FuryofFive
Because racism is one-sided in this country 🙂
ill leave it at that
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No, there are plenty of black racists.
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I've met more minority racists than White ones. Actually, I have never met an (openly) racist White person ever...
 
Disney will be accused of racism no matter what they chose for this first film featuring a black princess.
 
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Yeah, she should really fall in love with a handicapped half Asian half Inuit hermaphrodite. That should please everyone.
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What about the Zoroasters?
 
Heh...the reaction to this is reminding me of when my wife and I walked into a McD's in Florida on our way to Disney when we were dating and some little 7 or 8 year old little girl looked at us and said, "Oh hell no!"
 
Regardless of what direction Disney would take, somebody somewhere is going to be offended and bitch about it.
 
Originally posted by: moshquerade
While some have hailed Disney?s decision as a reflection of melting pot America, others say the company is sending out a mixed message.
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That is ironical.

MotionMan

 
Wait, why are they calling her an "African-American" princess? Does she look American? Does America have a black royal family?

...

oh shit we do!

EDIT: Oh, it's in New Orleans.
 
Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Should have named her Princess Shanequa (I'm half black and can't even spell that right)
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Oh, like there is a "right" way to spell such names?

MotionMan
 
Originally posted by: Queasy
Heh...the reaction to this is reminding me of when my wife and I walked into a McD's in Florida on our way to Disney when we were dating and some little 7 or 8 year old little girl looked at us and said, "Oh hell no!"
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Was someone in this story black?

MotionMan
 
Originally posted by: Babbles
Regardless of what direction Disney would take, somebody somewhere is going to be offended and bitch about it.
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I feel the following phrases in Disney's future:

1. "Not 'black' enough" (i.e. an "Oreo")
2. "Too 'black'" (i.e. can you say "Song of the South"?)

Talk about a lose-lose proposition.

MotionMan
 
Originally posted by: HeavyD
Black, White whatever. The movie will make billions due to clever marketing.
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Do you think that little white girls are going to want a black princess doll or black princess sheets? Do you think many white parents or grandparents will buy a black princess doll or black princess sheets for their daughter or granddaughter?

I commend Disney for trying, though.

MotionMan
 
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