Disney deleted a thread on its social media platform Threads after users began sharing anti-fascist quotes from the company's movies in response to a prompt.
The original post, which asked users to "Share a Disney quote that sums up how you’re feeling right now!", quickly sparked a wave of replies featuring lines from Star Wars, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Mary Poppins.
A common thread among the quotes shared by users was their anti-fascist undertones. The quotes were widely interpreted as being aimed at the current administration, with many viewers drawing parallels between the movie messages and real-world issues.
Despite the popularity of the thread, Disney reportedly decided to delete it after realizing that its own movies were being used to express dissenting views. This move has left many wondering whether the company was uncomfortable with the message being conveyed through its own content.
Fortunately, a resourceful user captured the deleted post for posterity, allowing fans to still see what they had to say before Disney took down the thread.
The original post, which asked users to "Share a Disney quote that sums up how you’re feeling right now!", quickly sparked a wave of replies featuring lines from Star Wars, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Mary Poppins.
A common thread among the quotes shared by users was their anti-fascist undertones. The quotes were widely interpreted as being aimed at the current administration, with many viewers drawing parallels between the movie messages and real-world issues.
Despite the popularity of the thread, Disney reportedly decided to delete it after realizing that its own movies were being used to express dissenting views. This move has left many wondering whether the company was uncomfortable with the message being conveyed through its own content.
Fortunately, a resourceful user captured the deleted post for posterity, allowing fans to still see what they had to say before Disney took down the thread.
. it's not like they didn't see it coming either, all those star wars quotes were already pretty clear about being anti-authority and stuff. anyway, i guess it's good that some user managed to save the post so we can still look at what people were saying before disney tried to silence them 
. Those anti-fascist quotes from Disney movies are pretty incisive, and it's no wonder they resonated with people. It's not like Disney's trying to hide anything, just that they're suddenly uncomfortable when someone uses their own stuff against them... Meanwhile, the fact that users were able to preserve the thread because of a resourceful fan is kinda like a badge of honor 
I mean, who knew disney movies could be used as anti-fascist propaganda? it's crazy how much subtext is hidden in those classic films. and now that one's gone, we're stuck wondering what could've been said 
I guess you can say disney's got a bit of a dirty secret 
but hey at least the internet's a great archive, right? someone preserved that thread for us, so let's keep using it to spread those messages 
it just goes to show how powerful stories can be in sparking conversations and inspiring change 
maybe disney was worried they'd get backlash or something but i think it's awesome that fans were able to rally around this and keep the thread alive 
The fact that they deleted the thread after users started sharing quotes from Star Wars and other Disney movies is pretty telling - they must have been worried about being associated with pro-peace and unity messages. It's crazy to think that something as iconic as Disney could be used to promote values like inclusivity and resistance to oppression. 
Like, if you're gonna share something on social media, aren't you kind of open to people interpreting what they want from it? 
It feels like a bit of an overreaction, especially considering how many people were using those quotes in a totally positive way. 
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. But at the same time, isn't that kinda what their movies are for? To make us think about bigger issues and spark conversations? It's like they're trying to have a tough conversation without even acknowledging it 
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? It's like they're trying to keep us in a box, and I'm not sure that's the kind of engagement they want. Maybe they should've just let us talk about it 
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. We should be celebrating the fact that people are using Disney's movies to express themselves and share their perspectives, not trying to shut them down 
, and it's going to make people even more skeptical of big brands and their motives 
. It's actually kinda cool that people were using those iconic quotes in a way that sparked conversations and made people feel less alone about current events 
. Interesting how the internet can turn even the most unexpected things into a rallying cry 
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Now, what's interesting is how this whole thing is gonna reflect on Disney's brand... will they be seen as out of touch or just trying to stay safe? 
. But at the same time, I feel for Disney - they didn't intentionally create a thread that would get hijacked like this. Still, it raises questions about corporate accountability and how brands respond to public criticism 
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Anyway, kudos to whoever saved the original post - that's some real internet heroism right there 
