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Disney whacks longtime beloved character because alcoholics’ feelings could be hurt

July 17, 2024 | | Print Article

A longtime Disney character has been permanently axed because his name was evidently offensive to alcoholics and black people.

The character Liver Lips McGrowl, part of the iconic Country Bear Jamboree, was removed because “[t]he term ‘liver lips’ is considered derogatory and offensive, as it is associated with excessive alcohol consumption and the resulting liver damage,” Inside The Magic reported.

“The phrase is deemed to be insensitive and outdated, prompting Disney’s decision to modify the character,” according to the site.

According to The Street, “liver lips” is also “considered” to be a “racial slur that has been used against African Americans to describe the color or shape of their lips as sickly or unhealthy.”

Liver Lips McGrowl has therefore instead been replaced by Romeo McGrowl, a character who looks the same but has “a more inclusive and respectful” name.

The public has reacted to this switch with massive criticism and mockery.

Look:

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Prior to his removal, Liver Lips McGrowl was one of the 18 animatronic bears who were part of the famous, 50-year-old Country Bear Jamboree.

Inside the Magic notes that this modification/change is “emblematic of a broader trend within Disney Parks: a commitment to addressing and rectifying outdated or culturally insensitive elements within its attractions.”

“This evolution is driven by a desire to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all guests,” according to the site.

It’s the same misguided effort that led to Disney instituting a widely panned “inclusive” dress code three years ago that allows male employees to dress as women.

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In a blog post, Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, claimed that this new policy was part of an action plan focused on “creating a place where everyone is welcome.”

“We want our guests to see their own backgrounds and traditions reflected in the stories, experiences, and products they encounter in their interactions with Disney. And we want our cast members – and future cast members – to feel a sense of belonging at work,” he wrote.

“That means cultivating an environment where all people feel welcomed and appreciated for their unique life experiences, perspectives, and culture. Where we celebrate allyship and support for each other. And where diverse views and ideas are sought after as critical contributions towards our collective success,” he added.

It’s also the same misguided effort that led to Disney revamping the classic story of “Peter Pan” by adding girls to the “Lost Boys,” making Tinkerbell black and making Peter Pan Indian.

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And then there’s Disney’s “woke” remake last year of the classic film “Grease.” Just how “woke” was “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies?” It featured a song, “In The Club,” that was about the alleged threat of white supremacy, according to the Daily Mail.

“[T]he [relevant] episode will include a musical number … in which rich white country club founders are animated out of an oil painting to sing about white supremacy,” the Daily Mail reported at the time.

The lyrics to the song reportedly read as follows: “When you’re in the club, we’ve got each other’s backs. As long as you’re not Jewish, Asian, brown or black, single woman or gay, on the wrong side of they.”

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