gweran t1_jeab70c wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:48 PM

Reply to comment by leadchipmunk in TIL that Walt Disney World began as "The Florida Project". Dummy corporations were used, by Walt Disney Productions, to buy up 27,000 acres of land to avoid bursts of land speculation in the Orlando area. Early rumors assumed possible development by NASA, Ford, the Rockefellers, and Howard Hughes. by jdward01

In the original story when the cricket tries to warn Pinocchio he smashes it. So you know, corporations just try to stay true to the source material.

GroovyYaYa t1_jebws9t wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:57 PM

OH! Another one to add to my arsenal when someone tries to come at me with "I'm not racist, I just think they should stick with the source material" when BIPOC actors and actresses are hired for lead roles.

Like Little Mermaid. SHE WAS A MYTHOLOGICAL FISH. Also, when she got legs and feet - she was in constant pain as part of the price. She also didn't get a Disney HEA - she turned to sea foam!