When we talked about Mickey and his copyright protection being removed, I didn't think too much of it because he is a huge icon but to me he's just a cartoon. I was in the middle on if it will be a good or bad thing when his copyright protection is removed but after seeing a South Park episode with Mickey in it I changed my mind. It will definitely be a bad thing for younger children because Mickey does not have to be all innocent and happy anymore, and he could be an overpowering Boss that controls the Jonas Brothers and sells sex to little girls! At least that was Mickey's role in the South Park episode, where he also swore and threatened to beat up the Jonas Brothers if they did not meet his demands. I found this portrayal of Mickey very funny, but if younger children saw this after a trip to Disney World they would be appalled.
This episode was very entertaining, therefore I believe other alterations of Mickey might make some profit. Mickey can literally play any role when his copyright protection is removed and I believe this alone will make money. Mickey stoned, Mickey drunk, Mickey in a gang, Mickey choosing political sides, Mickey as a hippy, all these new identities are hard to imagine now but when they come out on television, youtube, and maybe even advertisements who knows how much money this will bring it.
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This class is treating me alright...guess we'll see when the time comes..lol hows everything on that end???
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