Deadpool fuels controversy over Disney+ legal terms of use at company’s theme parks
Disney is once again in the eye of the storm, this time over a controversial legal defense tied to the terms and conditions of Disney+. And as expected, Deadpool, the irreverent Marvel character, didn’t miss the opportunity to make a joke Speaking of whichquickly gaining attention on social media.
In recent weeks, Disney has been at the center of controversy over a lawsuit involving the death of Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuandied after suffering an allergic reaction in Raglan Road Irish Pub, located inside Walt Disney World Resort in October 2023. While Disney does not own the restaurant, it does own the establishment and was reportedly advertised as allergy-friendly on a park map.
Tangsuan’s widower, Jeffrey Piccolo, filed a lawsuit against Disney claiming that restaurant staff had been warned about his wife’s allergiesreason why he holds the company responsible for his death. However, The response from Disney’s lawyers surprised many: They attempted to force Piccolo to resolve the case through arbitration, arguing that A free trial subscription to Disney+ he purchased years earlier included a clause in the terms and conditions that prevented him from taking the company to court..
Deadpool and the Disney+ Terms of Use
This peculiar legal defense It quickly went viral, and legal experts expressed their shock at Disney’s audacity. suggesting that anyone with a subscription to the streaming platform could not sue them. Faced with media pressure and widespread pushback, Disney decided to walk back this argument and explore other legal approaches.
But while the legal world continues to debate the implications of this case, Deadpool, Disneyland’s mouth-wielding mercenary, has decided to do what he does best: poke fun at the situation.. In a video that quickly went viral on TikTok, Deadpool Tells a Parody Version of Cinderella inspired by himself and Glutton. During the narration, he lets slip a sentence that provokes laughter and the occasional exclamation from the audience: “Cinderpool was late because she had to read every page of the Disney+ terms and conditions.”
The comment did not go unnoticed, indeed.or Wolverine, with the seriousness that characterizes him, said he didn’t understand the joke, Dead Pool He did not hesitate to respond that the rest of the public did. Although it is not clear who authorized this line, the truth is this It caused quite a stir.
This type of irreverent and self-deprecating humor is what characterizes the character stands out, and in this case the character seems to be more in tune with popular sentiment than with the popular one Disney’s Corporate Strategies. direct satire on such a sensitive topic reminds us how pop culture can reflect and amplify current controversies.
The video has been shared countless times and while some see it as a simple prank, others interpret it as a veiled criticism of Disney’s legal practices. The popularity of this clip is a testament to the impact the mercenary has, not only as a fictional character, but also as a vehicle for social commentary, even when he “works” in a theme park.
Deadpool and Wolverinedirected by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackmanamong others, is already in theaters. Although this film promises action and laughter, it is clear that the Merc with the Mouth does not reserve his jokes only for the big screen, but brings them to any environment, even an unexpected one like Disneyland.