The speaker, a film theorist, discusses the criteria for being a Disney princess in the context of the movie "Wreck-it Ralph 2". They argue that to be a Disney princess, one must wear a merchandise-friendly dress, have an animal sidekick, and have a "can-do" attitude. The speaker also points out that the Disney princess room in "Wreck-it Ralph 2" trailer seems to be an updated list, more open and inclusive.
The speaker then delves into the qualifications for being a Disney princess, stating that it's not about being an actual princess, being heroic, or being able to sing. Instead, it's about what you're wearing and having an animal sidekick. They also mention that the room's qualifications are arbitrary and that the Disney princess room is not about looks, animal friends, or needing a man.
The speaker then brings up the theme of Disney princesses not needing a man, referencing movies like "Moana" and "Frozen". They argue that the qualification for Disney princesses in the room comes down to how much they can earn for Disney. They use Box Office Mojo data to show that the gross profits from Disney Princess movies are a significant factor in determining whether a character qualifies as a princess.
The speaker concludes by stating that based on the gross adjusted global profits for "Wreck-it Ralph", Vanellope qualifies as a Disney princess. They also mention a potential wrinkle to this, which is Disney's recent actions towards their employees, specifically the firing of the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies, James Gunn, over a series of vulgar and inappropriate tweets. The speaker suggests that this could potentially affect the voice acting of Vanellope in the movie.
Finally, the speaker mentions that they use a VPN, Nord, for internet security, and encourages their audience to do the same. They provide a link to Nord's website where they are offering a significant discount on their subscriptions.
1. The text is a discussion about the criteria for being a Disney Princess, with a focus on the movie "Wreck-it Ralph".
2. The criteria include having a royal fury dress, an animal sidekick, and a can-do attitude.
3. The discussion also includes a critique of the Disney Princess selection process, suggesting it is arbitrary and based on merchandising potential.
4. The text mentions that the Disney Princess room in the "Wreck-it Ralph" trailer appears to be an updated Disney Princess roster, more open and inclusive.
5. The discussion also includes a comparison of the profits of different Disney Princess movies, suggesting that the inclusion in the princess room is based on financial success.
6. The text mentions a controversy involving the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies, James Gunn, who was fired due to a series of vulgar and inappropriate tweets.
7. The text suggests that Disney's policy towards its employees is to sever business relationships with those who have made offensive attitudes and statements.
8. The text also mentions the use of a VPN service, Nord, for online security and protection.