“Merida was created to break that mould - to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance. “When little girls say they like it because it's more sparkly, that's all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy 'come hither' look and the skinny aspect of the new version. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious Lords of the Land. “I think it's atrocious what they have done to Merida,” she wrote. Merida Disney Princess STREAM BRAVE NOW ON DISNEY+ MERIDA Merida believes that if you don’t like the story, you can write your own. The film's director, Brenda Chapman, gave the debate further momentum, after she wrote a scathing letter to her local newspapers, the Marin Independent Journal. Merida's new look also cast aside her bow and arrow from the film, making more of her flowing dress and flowing auburn locks. Merida had been redesigned to be inducted into the 'Disney Princesses' merchandising range, which includes the likes of Rapunzel, Snow White and Cinderella.īut the new Merida had a thinner waist, and what has been described as a 'Victoria's Secret' hairstyle, causing over 200,000 people to join the campaign, calling for Disney boss Bob Iger to 'keep Merida Brave'.
It does indeed appear that the new version of the character is no longer on the site. “Numerous supporters have written to us to share the news that the new makeover version of Merida is no longer appearing on ,” wrote Carolyn Danckaert, who co-founded the online petition, posted on.
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