Disney deleted a Thread because people kept putting anti-fascist quotes from its movies in the replies

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Disney posted a prompt asking for movie quotes on Threads, but users responded with anti-fascist lines from films like Star Wars. The company quickly deleted the post, likely due to political sensitivity or fear of backlash.

Wise words.

"Share a Disney quote that sums up how you're feeling right now!"

That's what Disney posted on Threads the other day, and people immediately replied with lines from Star Wars, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and even Mary Poppins. The throughline between all the quotes: they were pretty pointedly anti-fascist and clearly aimed at the current administration.

Apparently, Disney either couldn't handle the anti-fascist messaging of its own movies or was too afraid of pissing off the powers that be, because it quickly deleted the post. Thankfully, one resourceful Threads user recorded it for posterity, reminding us that yes, the human world is, i …

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