The speaker, Matthew Patrick, is discussing the criteria for becoming a Disney Princess. He begins by mentioning the trailer for "Wreck-it Ralph," which includes a scene where Princess Vanellope von Schweetz is asked to identify herself as a princess. He then delves into the qualifications of the eleven officially recognized Disney Princesses, noting that they are all daughters of a king or married to a prince.
However, he points out that this is not always the case. For example, Pocahontas and Mulan, while not daughters of a king, are still considered princesses. He also mentions that Mulan's main movie does not qualify her as a princess, but she does in the sequel "Mulan II."
The speaker then discusses the exclusion of characters like Moana, Elsa, and Merida from the Disney Princess roster. He suggests that the criteria for becoming a Disney Princess are not just about being a princess in the traditional sense, but also about being a character who fits the Disney Princess brand.
Finally, he criticizes Disney's approach to cultural appropriation, noting that the costumes of the Disney Princesses often do not accurately represent the cultures they are supposed to represent. He concludes by expressing excitement about future episodes where he will analyze characters like Vanellope von Schweetz and the concept of time in "Wreck-it Ralph."
1. The speaker is nervous and thankful for the opportunity to share their thoughts.
2. The speaker is addressing the audience as "ladies" and introduces themselves as Matthew Patrick.
3. The speaker is discussing the Disney Princess franchise, which they describe as a separate media franchise created in the early 2000s.
4. The speaker mentions that the franchise includes only a select portion of the princess characters from the Animation Studios' nearly hundred-year history.
5. The speaker lists the eleven characters that are technically included as Disney Princesses.
6. The speaker discusses the criteria for becoming a Disney Princess, stating that it's not just about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
7. The speaker mentions that Pocahontas and Mulan, despite not being actual princesses, are included in the Disney Princess franchise.
8. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's exclusion of characters like Moana, Elsa, and others.
9. The speaker mentions that the Disney Princess franchise is a separate entity from the Disney animated female characters.
10. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
11. The speaker mentions that the Disney Princess franchise is a separate entity from the Disney animated female characters.
12. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
13. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
14. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
15. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
16. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
17. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
18. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
19. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
20. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
21. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
22. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
23. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
24. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
25. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
26. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
27. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
28. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
29. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise's criteria for inclusion, stating that it's not necessarily about being an actual princess or being married to a prince.
30. The speaker discusses the Disney Princess franchise'