“I literally look like Minnie Mouse!”
QUICK FACTS:
- Disney is paying transgender, “gender fluid” TikTok influencer Seann Altmann to model character clothing.
- The influencer released a promo video for Disney Style where he is seen donning the attire of Minnie Mouse, complete with the red hair bow and yellow pumps.
- The clothing worn by a biological man is targeted toward young women and girls.
- “The character most like me is Minnie Mouse, and I have the most perfect dress to start the look,” he says.
- Altman dons the dress, layers a white collar, and adds a petticoat, which he says is “so fun to move in.”
- He then puts his hair in space buns to mimic Minnie’s ears.
- The video then shows Altman putting on lipstick, tights, and the “iconic yellow pump.”
SIMILAR THEMES FOUND IN DISNEY PARKS:
- American Faith reported that men were wearing dresses and eyeshadow at Disneyland’s Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique.
- The Bibbidy Bobbidi Boutique offers children “magical makeovers for royalty-in-training,” including “elegant princesses” and “shining knights,” according to Disneyland’s website.
- A video emerged of a mustached man in colorful eyeshadow welcoming children to the attraction, saying, “So, my name is Nick, I am one of the Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices.”
- “I’m here to shop you around and make all your selections for the day,” the employee continues.
BACKGROUND:
- In May, Disney signed a partnership with an LGBT company to produce Pride content.
- “What we’re trying to do is create systematic and meaningful change in the end,” said Disney advertising executive John Campbell during a discussion with Adweek.
- “We can’t do that if we’re not consistent and intentional. None of us are here for the heritage months only. We all activate 365 days a year,” Campbell stated, adding, “These collaborations are a natural extension of our ongoing commitment to reflect the diversity of our audience, the workforce, and the world in which we do business and are part of our multifaceted, long-term approach to intentionally and authentically reach our viewers.”
