Conservative expert rips Disney over Minnie Mouse makeover<

Candace Owens sees destructive social engineering behind Disney's decision to ditch the character's polka-dot dress in favor of a pantsuit

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has accused Walt Disney Co. of putting her Minnie Mouse character in pants — rather than her signature polka-dot dress — to undermine societal values ​​and distract Americans from the failures of President Joe Biden's administration.

"That's why people don't take these people seriously," Owens said Wednesday in an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters. "They take all these things that nobody was offended about and feel like they have to get rid of them and destroy them because they're bored, they're absolutely bored. They're trying to destroy the tissues of our society by pretending that there are problems.

A big part of the goal, Owens said, is to distract from the crises facing the country, like the highest inflation in 40 years. “Look at Minnie Mouse. The world is moving on because we have her in a pantsuit,” she said. "Never mind that you can't buy anything at the grocery store and you can only buy a piece of bacon if you have $30 in your pocket. At least we're tackling the real problem, which is Minnie Mouse."

The rant came in response to a new Minnie Mouse costume that Disney created to mark Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary and to be worn only during Women's History Month, which is in March. black polka dots and black shoes will replace Minnie's signature red dress with white polka dots.

@Rathayibacter @King_Crackers @MonkipiQuinn Imo this is more like, you buy a toaster that randomly catches on fire,… https://t.co/JXVoPWcDDl

— Jon East 💖💜💙 Tue Jun 08 00:55:44 +0000 2021

Disneyland Paris shared a preview of the new costume on Tuesday. Designer Stella McCartney said she was "thrilled" to be involved in putting Mickey Mouse's girlfriend in pants. "This new take on her iconic polka dots makes Minnie Mouse a symbol of progress for a new generation. She'll be wearing it in honor of Women's History Month," she said.

The latest brand controversy comes just a week after Mars Inc. sparked backlash by redesigning its animated M&M's mascots. The revisions included putting the female character in less feminine shoes, which Mars called a makeover modern for a "more dynamic and progressive world. »

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Owens sarcastically said the girls were traumatized seeing Minnie portrayed as a woman as they grew up. “It goes back to what they did with M&Ms, and now they're making it more masculine. I'm glad they see that this needs to be addressed.

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