New York Times says Disney remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is lacking ‘kink’
The New York Times received unexpected backlash on social media after posting a tweet suggesting that the live-action remake of the Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” needed more “kink.” The tweet came from a review of the film by culture critic Wesley Morris, who claimed that the movie lacked “joy, fun, mystery, risk, flavor, kink” and “reeks of obligation and noble intentions.” Though some users were confused by the use of the term “kink” to describe a children’s movie, others were outraged that a newspaper would suggest a PG-rated film starring a teenage mermaid needed such a sexually-charged element. Morris had intended the term to mean a “clever unusual way of doing something,” but commenters on Twitter were not convinced. The New York Times and Disney have not yet commented on the situation.
FAQs:
What did The New York Times tweet about “The Little Mermaid”?
The New York Times tweeted a review of the live-action remake of the Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” by culture critic Wesley Morris. The excerpt included in the tweet suggested that the movie was lacking in “joy, fun, mystery, risk, flavor, kink.”
What did Wesley Morris mean by “kink” in his review of “The Little Mermaid”?
Morris had intended the term “kink” to mean a “clever unusual way of doing something.” He claimed that the movie was overly concerned with diversity and tiptoed around potentially offensive material, resulting in a lack of creativity and fun.
Why were people outraged by The New York Times’ tweet?
Many users on Twitter found it inappropriate and confusing that a newspaper would suggest a children’s movie needed more “kink,” a term commonly used to describe unusual sexual preferences. Some felt that the use of the term was inappropriate and in poor taste.
Has The New York Times or Disney commented on the situation?
At the time of publishing, neither The New York Times nor Disney had responded to requests for comment regarding the situation.
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Criticized by The New York Times for Being Too Tame
The New York Times caused confusion and outrage on social media when it shared a tweet calling for more “kink” in Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” The tweet was a promotion for a review of the children’s movie written by culture critic Wesley Morris that criticized the film for lacking “joy, fun, mystery, risk, flavor, kink.” Responding to the tweet, some users were baffled about why The Times would use a term with strong sexual connotations to describe a PG-rated film about a teenage mermaid in a bikini. While some commenters suggested the writer likely intended “kink” in a non-sexual way, others expressed bewilderment and concern about The Times’ use of the term. Neither The Times nor Disney responded to requests for comment.