In her signature comedic style, Jamie Sinclair takes a closer look at the troubling elements found in classic Disney films like Peter Pan and Tangled. During a recent guest appearance on Late Night with Dave Johnson, the comedian, who recently shared Disney classics with her young child, called out the issues embedded in these beloved movies.
Jamie admitted to Johnson that she found many of these films “really problematic.” She highlighted how animated features such as Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, and even Tangled contain elements that are racist, sexist, and offensive. “You’ve probably noticed the warnings that appear before some of these films now,” Jamie mentioned, referring to Disney’s disclaimers on Disney+. “It’s like, ‘Oops, our bad! But here it is anyway!’”
Recalling her excitement to show her child Peter Pan, Jamie expressed her shock when a stereotypical portrayal of Native Americans emerged within the first thirty minutes. She elaborated, “And the mermaids? They’re mostly topless and whisper things like, ‘Oh, Peter! I’m so wet!’” When Johnson jokingly questioned if that was actual dialogue, she affirmed, “It is! Go check!”
Although the mermaids don’t say those exact lines, they do flirt with Peter and show jealousy toward Wendy, even splashing her and dragging her underwater while Peter laughs. “I thought, ‘I do not want my child to see this,’” Jamie recounted. “So we tried watching The Jungle Book, but honestly, that was a no-go…”
Disney has placed disclaimers at the beginning of several of its more controversial films, including Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, Dumbo, The Aristocats, and Lady and the Tramp. These warnings state: “This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it, and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together.”
Jamie also pointed out issues in the 2010 film Tangled. Expecting a smoother experience by “scrubbing forward,” she was dismayed to find sexist undertones in this modern animated story. “In Tangled, if she cuts her hair, it turns BROWN! And then even with her short, BROWN hair, the prince still loves her, despite her being ‘hideous.’ Isn’t that a lovely message?”
While it’s true that the plot of Tangled is more complex than that, with the prince, who is actually a thief named Flynn Rider, marrying Rapunzel for who she is rather than her appearance, Jamie’s critique resonates. It’s clear—classic Disney films have significant issues. Maybe it’s best to just stick with newer releases like Encanto.
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In summary, Jamie Sinclair humorously addresses the problematic aspects of classic Disney movies, shedding light on their outdated and offensive content while encouraging a more critical view of children’s entertainment.