By Ashley Heckman
SOME
EXAMPLES
OF
SUBLIMINAL
MESSAGES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xm1V9xfjU&feature=related
Shortly after the scene in The
Lion King when Simba,
Pumbaa, and Timon look at
the stars and discuss what
they are, Simba flops near the
edge of a cliff. Some
observers think the cloud of
dust he disturbs forms the
letters S-E-X. Others suggest
that the letters are actually
supposed to be S-F-X, inserted
by a special effects team
member. The letters are
visible if you know what to
look for, but it's impossible to
say if they were animated
intentionally.
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In the original Rescuers
movie, as Bernard and
Bianca fly on Albatross
Air, a naked woman
briefly appears in an
apartment window in
the background. This is
one of the few
verifiable rumors. In
1999, Disney was
forced to recall its
home video release
when these hidden
frames were
discovered.
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The original promotional poster for the movie
and the cover of the VHS release featured a
shimmering castle. Upon closer examination,
one of the castle's towers appears to look like a
penis. Some were sure this was an intentional
sexual message. In an article on the veracity of
these hidden message rumors, Snopes.com
interviewed the original creator of the
promotional materials; he claims that it was
merely the accidental product of a late night at
work. In a castle with spires that are already
phallic in nature, it was only natural for one to
look a bit more like the male genitalia.
However, The Little Mermaid is the source of
not one, but two persistent penis-based rumors.
During a wedding scene, as a disguised Ursula is
about to marry Prince Eric, many viewers claim
that the minister has a visible erection. While
it's true that the minister displays a bulge below
the belt, it's actually one of the minister's
knobby knees
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The nature of animation makes it relatively easy for
someone to slip a visual joke into a film. One second of
movie time requires 24 frames of animation. A single
frame would produce a slight blip on the screen, only
recognizable on a subliminal level. An animator looking
to insert a quick joke or make his own mark on the
production could add something extra to a frame and
no one would be the wiser. In fact, it's impossible to
know how many studio employees might have done
exactly this over the years. However, the advent of
home video made it possible for viewers to pause any
scene and to catch bits of muttered dialogue they
might not have heard in the theater. These hidden
jokes weren't so hidden anymore.
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Cinderella- Easy; girl is useless and wishes
desperately for Prince Charming; life doesn't start
until he comes into her life; also, her step-sisters are
"ugly girls" and they are "evil;" note how neither of
them have blue eyes or blonde hair or exhibit
housewife skills; blatant sexism right there and then.
Thus, to be successful in life for a girl, you must be
beautiful and be a great housewife and wait around
for a strong man to sweet you off your feet?
Sleeping Beauty- Okay... so, apparently, girls are
idiots (Aurora pricking finger= Eve picking Fruit of
Knowledge), wait for Prince Charming (yes, because I
just sit at my window everyday and wait for the guy
who's never going to come and are well... useless.
Great depiction of a female right there.
 All
the female characters in these films are
ultimately subordinate to males and define
their power and desire almost exclusively in
terms of dominant male narratives.
 The princesses are usually shown as
beautiful, they have long hair, fancy outfits,
and big innocent eyes.
 For example, Pocahontas is made over
historically to resemble a shapely,
contemporary, high-fashion supermodel.
 Pocahontas's character, like that of many of
Disney's female protagonists, is drawn
primarily in relation to the men who
surround her.
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Also, as represented by this picture, there is definitely a race
element with Disney princesses. As feministing wondered,
where are Pocahontas, Mulan and Disney’s newest princess,
Tiana? Sure there’s sexism, but there’s a heck of a lot of
racism, too.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWc1e3N
bc2g&feature=related
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Yes, people are complaining that there is only one
girl toy in the story (Jessie).
The thing is, there was a boy that owned the toys.
Just look at Disney's line-up, one film after another
is about a helpless princess needing a man to get her
out of a nasty situation, ending with the two falling
in love and the woman giving up whatever life she
had before. Most of these movies teach boys that all
girls want is a handsome man with lots of money. Not
really an inspiring message. But "Toy Story" isn't based
on archaic fairy tales -- it's an original idea. While not
fully politically correct, it's a stride in the right
direction.
So, maybe toy story is a good thing for disney.
http://www.freeonlineresearchpapers.com/sexis
m-at-disney
 http://forums.boajjang.com/index.php?showtop
ic=107052&st=15
 http://movies.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Hidden_Me
ssages_Found_in_Disney_Movies
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xm1V9xfjU&feature=related
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWc1e3Nbc2
g&feature=related –video 2
 http://thefbomb.org/2009/10/the-disneyprincesses-and-sexism/
 http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06
/28/toy.story.three.sexism.stereotypes.tf/index.
html
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