Last
week I signed a petition requesting the image of Merida, the princess
from Pixar film Brave, be kept as it is, rather than Disney-fied.
Disney had changed the image on its website by making her thinner,
bustier, removing her weapon, and prettifying her dress and hair. I'd
not seen the film itself so asked to borrow the DVD from a friend.
Unfortunately when she brought it round it was a blu ray so I wasn't
able to watch it. But we still had a lovely chat. A couple of days
later, a DVD arrived (I have such lovely friends) and I
watched this wonderful film with my kids who get to see women being
their own saviours rather than helpless in a tower awaiting their
prince charming.
I've
also been reading how apparently we more regret not taking action,
being brave, than we regret things we do that don't turn out as we'd
hope. Again, it seems it's all down to being brave, and kind.
Many
others have signed the petition and Disney have now replaced the
image back to the original. So, as a result of signing a petition I got to hang out with a friend,
thoroughly enjoy a gift, and be part of a change for the
better. Hmmm, maybe today I shall sign a petition for world peace...
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