The video discusses the requirements for a Disney princess, specifically in the context of the movie Wreck-It Ralph 2. The host, a film theorist, examines the Disney Princess room in the movie's trailer and identifies the princesses present. They note that some princesses, like Mulan, are not traditional royalty but are still included.
The host analyzes the characteristics of the princesses in the room and finds that they all have one thing in common: they have generated significant revenue for Disney through their respective movies. The host uses box office data to support this claim, showing that the princesses in the room have all grossed over $250 million worldwide.
The host concludes that the qualification for being a Disney princess is not about being a strong, independent woman or having a certain set of characteristics, but rather about generating revenue for Disney. They also note that this is a problematic message, as it suggests that women are only valued for their ability to make money.
The host then applies this criteria to Vanellope von Schweetz, the main character from Wreck-It Ralph, and finds that she does meet the qualifications for being a Disney princess. However, the host also notes that there may be a wrinkle in this, as Vanellope's voice actress, Sarah Silverman, has made controversial jokes in the past that may be inconsistent with Disney's values.
The video ends with a discussion of internet security and a promotion for Nord VPN, a virtual private network that can help protect users' online data.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video discusses what makes a Disney princess, using the Disney Princess room from Wreck-It Ralph 2 as a reference point.
2. The room includes Jasmine, Snow White, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Penelope, Elsa, Anna, Moana, Belle, Rapunzel, Merida, and Ariel.
3. Mulan is in the room, which eliminates the requirement of being an actual princess.
4. Penelope is a princess in her own game and would qualify based on being a princess.
5. The room's occupants toss out lines that are not qualifications for princess status but rather tongue-in-cheek jokes.
6. The qualification for being in the room is not based on looks, animal friends, or need, but rather on how much money the princess can bring in for Disney.
7. The cutoff for entry into the room appears to be around $250 million in worldwide gross profits or $100 million in US profits.
8. Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph would qualify as a Disney princess based on the gross adjusted global profits of the first movie.
9. Vanellope would represent a new category of princess, the "dig deep princess."
10. Sarah Silverman, the voice of Vanellope, has made jokes that are comparable to those made by James Gunn, who was fired by Disney.
11. Disney has set a precedent with the James Gunn situation, which may affect their decision to keep Sarah Silverman as the voice of Vanellope.
12. The video is sponsored by Nord VPN, which is a virtual private network that protects internet security.
13. Nord VPN is easy to use and can be installed across different devices.
14. The video ends with a promotion for Nord VPN, offering a 77% discount off their subscriptions with a specific code.