SMOKE-FREE MICKEY
The Walt Disney Co. has announced that it will eliminate smoking from all its films released under its label. It also will put a health warning on films and DVDs that include smoking.
And what about the Disney classics? Just how many depicted incidents of smoking?
A Georgia University study explored tobacco and alcohol exposure in 24 Disney G-rated, animated, feature-length motion pictures from 1937 to 2000 and found 381 incidents of substance use. Virtually no anti-use messages were seen in these films directed toward young children.
Nearly 30 years ago, I took my young son to the movies and a picture of a cigarette with a red line through it popped up on the screen.
The theater was completely silent until my son said in a really loud voice, "No smokin' in here!"
Everyone cracked up and some people started clapping.
Propaganda (for lack of a better word) works.
Something to ponder: Granddaughter Chloe loves Disney princesses. Good thing she didn't take a liking to Cruella.
And what about the Disney classics? Just how many depicted incidents of smoking?
A Georgia University study explored tobacco and alcohol exposure in 24 Disney G-rated, animated, feature-length motion pictures from 1937 to 2000 and found 381 incidents of substance use. Virtually no anti-use messages were seen in these films directed toward young children.
Nearly 30 years ago, I took my young son to the movies and a picture of a cigarette with a red line through it popped up on the screen.
The theater was completely silent until my son said in a really loud voice, "No smokin' in here!"
Everyone cracked up and some people started clapping.
Propaganda (for lack of a better word) works.
Something to ponder: Granddaughter Chloe loves Disney princesses. Good thing she didn't take a liking to Cruella.
Labels: Disney, Gerogia University, propaganda, smoking, substance abuse
posted by Diana at 10:53 AM
6 Comments:
Now, if they can ban a worse Disney movie influence (Lindsay Lohan)..Herbie Lovebug remake, etc..they'd be maker a bigger statement..
I wonder if any of Disneyland/World's gift shops still sell ashtrays or lighters with any character logos..if do, would be hypocritical to make a profit on a "Goofy" lighter or Mickey matches...
where's the bong?
Y? Because we Love You! M-O-U-S-E.
So Pluto goes before the judge and asks for a divorce.
"Why do you want a divorce"?,he judge inquired.
Because she is f'ing goofy.
Did they have a civil union? Pluto's a guy!! So now punchline is:"Because HE's #%&@ing goofy"...
Cruella is my Queen, she's HOT!
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