In the latest episode of Disney’s tangled affairs, the once-mighty kingdom finds itself in a hairy mess, quite literally. Attempting to breathe new life into the classic tales, Disney’s latest venture, the live-action “Snow White,” seems to have stumbled down a thorny path of critical panning and social media mockery. No one expected Snow White to be the sleeper hit of the year, but with an empty Saturday night showing at the local IMAX, it’s safe to say the magical touch Disney hoped for vanished in a puff of digital autocorrect.
The star of this muddled fairytale retelling, Rachel Zegler, has unexpectedly become the ‘mane’ attraction, not for her acting chops, but for something far more peculiar. Internet sleuths have zeroed in on an unusual detail—her back hair. Yes, the fine hairs nature bestows on all of us have now become a trending topic, sparking debates and giggles across the web. The image, real and untampered according to the viral experts of social media justice, has unleashed a tidal wave of comments, often quite unkind, and these dwarf even the negativity surrounding the film’s flop.
There’s talk that poor Rachel bears a striking resemblance to Lord Farquaad, inciting a frenzy of memes and snarky remarks—because why not transform what was once the fairest into the follicular forefront of internet humor battles? Yet amidst this furry fracas, accusations of insult culture and body shaming fly just as fiercely. It seems, in the realm of social media at least, that no one can agree whether celebrating or condemning natural body hair is the fashion of the day.
Meanwhile, in the cynical world of online commentary, Benny’s channel never misses a beat to dive into this hairy ordeal. Quick to highlight what he labels as the absurdity of the age, Benny assures his audience that this kind of buzz is precisely why Snow White drowned at the box office. Cavorting with sarcasm, he cheekily suggests that perhaps Disney missed an opportunity to recast Snow White as a character from a different kind of fantasy saga—say, one involving galaxies far, far away with notably hairy protagonists.
Yet, let’s not forget, this digital dogpile isn’t entirely baseless. Rachel’s penchant for grandiose statements and socially charged commentary has rubbed many the wrong way. By placing herself at the heart of many political and social debates, she’s crafted an image ripe for backlash. Whether it’s her call for mindfulness in voting or blunt opinions on national peace, Rachel’s words have often sparked as much ire as intrigue. Disney might be wishing for some peace of its own right now, but they better check under the rug first—because someone’s bound to pull those threads into the open gleefully. So, as Disney grapples with shedding its latest hairy situation, the ever-observant crowd on X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube are sure to keep us entertained through every inadvertently comedic twist and turn.
