have the Disney princesses lost their innocence?
Am I the only one who finds it inappropriate that Cinderella is doing the “Paris Hilton” over the shoulder glance? Should I be taking notes for my boudoir work from Disney princesses now? I am disturbed, but only mildly surprised at the way these princesses have been tarted up with strangely alluring posing (butterflies or not) for this young girl’s birthday party decor. [shudder]
August 12th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I believe that Paris Hilton actually snagged that pose from Cinderella
August 12th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Hmmm … I wouldn’t have noticed that. Who’s the one with Jasmine and why do I not know her???
August 12th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I agree, to some extent, that the princesses have been tarted up over the years, but I honestly think you’re reaching with the pose comparison. That over the shoulder look isn’t unique to Paris Hilton nor is it always something sexual.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Ha…. Kristen, that’s Ariel, in her human form I am assuming…. the little mermaid. She actually has the most revealing clothing if you ask me — look at the tightness of the top!! And the shoulders
Nate – I’d be willing to admit it’s stretching a bit for humor with the posing critique. All of the elements together are what make me shudder.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
ps: check out Ariel’s skintight off the shoulder dress. (Seriously, Disney?)
August 12th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
The princesses are all tiny waisted and big busted- just like Barbie. The issue is really little girls and body image vice sex. I don’t see the overt sexuality, but Disney shirking their responsibility in influencing young girls to have low self esteem.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Ohhh, Rachel, this is only the beginning of the outrage if you ever have daughters. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve edited lines from Emma’s Disney storybooks — “She’d always dreamed of meeting a handsome prince!” “She didn’t know his name, but it was love at first sight!” Sometimes I also add a line at the end — “And they lived happily ever after… and Cinderella went to medical school.”
If you want to talk about inappropriate, check out Barbie or Bratz. (Shudder.)
August 13th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
This would be a good time to mention my love for “Ever After” with Drew Barrymore as Cinderella. And so I just did.