Ever criticized for being a Disney fan?

[The_Iceflash]

Has anyone been criticized for being a Disney fan? Perhaps because of your age? I know I have at one time or another. I'd rather not repeat some of things I've heard Disney fans who aren't kids be called. What do think of this attitude and toward fans and the stereotypes (i.e age, gender, etc) regarding of Disney fans.?

[Mooky]

There have been several occasions back in high school when people (you know, the usual bunch) called me a f-ing idiot (and other expletives) for bringing a tape of "Batman: TAS" to class. Several guys walked out when I got us "Beauty and the Beast" to watch, because it was "stupid stuff for kids" to them. Meh... You learn to ignore things like that while you grow up. It's not my fault people have inferiority complexes and need to prove themselves more mature than they are by belittling others who don't share same shallow interests as them. It speaks more about them than about me. In fact, I tell people from the start that I'm a Disney/animation fan. Some people think it's cool. Some don't. I'm not gonna lose my sleep over it.

[pap64]

Hmm, not really. I've been criticized for being a videogame fan due to all the things said against them (they make you violent, lazy, stupid etc.), and because I have a lot of them. Around here at least Disney is seen as a good thing, so no one minds if you are a fan of it.

[Scarred4life]

I get criticized all the time for it. People seem to automatically assume that Disney is only for children. I choose to watch Disney movies and listen to Disney music, instead of the vulgar, immature, perverted stuff that is out there right now, and not to mention, that is what I enjoy. I'm not going to let people tell me what I can or can't watch and enjoy. I am going to keep watching whatever movies I want to, no matter what is 'cool'. People can either accept that I like Disney, or not, but it really makes no difference to me.

[Avaitor]

Not really. Disney is one of the biggest case examples of nostalgia to most of the people at my school, so no one tends to care when I make a Beuaty and the Beast or Sleeping Beauty reference. In fact, most of my friends tend to follow me when I mention one of these movies by name.

It also helps in that regard that I live in Florida. Only an hour away from Orlando, in fact.

[Elladorine]

I've rarely met anyone that has ever had a problem with me being a Disney fan. When I was a teenager, well, that was back when the fab four were being released and apparently Disney animation had a lot more respect from that crowd.

I've occasionally gotten some odd looks more recently but that quickly changes when I pull out my phone and show some of my fanart . . . somehow the fact that I like to draw seems to justify it. I do think it's sad how the general perception of Disney has changed since I was a kid; their movies used to be for everyone. With all the princess merchandising crap and what Disney Channel has become, things seem to have changed.

[Avaitor]

I do think it's sad how the general perception of Disney has changed since I was a kid; their movies used to be for everyone. With all the princess merchandising crap and what Disney Channel has become, things seem to have changed.

For the most part, this is true, at least with the "princess movies". Most of the people who still love Disney at my school tend to be girls, or guys whose girlfriend's love these movies. I still like all of the movies in said line, but Aladdin aside, most of those films don't test as well with guys as girls.

But in particular, The Lion King and Pixar's movies still tend to be exceeingly popular with both genders around here; a few people used "Hakuna Matata" as their senior quote in the yearbook we just got.

[Widdi]

My mom thinks it is ridiculos that I still watch animated films/tv shows in general. Cartoons are for children and an insult to an adult's intelligence as far as she's concerned.

Everybody else either had no issue or keeps there mouth shut.

[UmbrellaFish]

Yes and no. I mean, everybody knows I'm a Disney fan (and a Julie fan, not so much, but whatever), but I also have a strong physical presence. Many friends have told me they were scared of me when they first saw me (I smile all the time though...), and people who know me well enough feel free to jeer (I poke fun at a friend's Star Wars/Twilight obsession, they poke fun at my Disney/Julie obsession) and I'm okay with that.

But when you tell a person for the first time that you like Disney, it's the odd looks that get to me. I certainly don't go on to say my favorite Disney films are TLM or MP either. I usually just say something about Mickey or Walt. Honestly, I don't think many people understand who knowledgeable and obsessed I am with the company.

[KubrickFan]

Not a Disney fan per se, but more animation in general. There's such a stigma that it's just for kids that's hard to break through. No matter what I'm watching, either a Disney movie, or South Park, some in my family will say 'jeez, aren't you a bit old for that?' It doesn't help when I say that animation mostly is made for all ages, and some of these movies deal with very dark stuff. I also watch them for the animation, and how it's done and such (not a big fan of the 'Disney princesses' label, since it degrades the movies to simply kiddie stuff).

[Super Aurora]

Never had that problem with me. Not even with anime either, which also suffer mainstream criticism. Like Enigmawing said, it kinda mostly help if people are aware that you are a person who specielize in art or animation medium and they get the impression you like it not just for personal enjoyment but for studying it as well. I happen be one of those people.

But even so, I never recall or encounter any situation where anyone criticise or make fun of disney (mostly the old school animated classics and the theme parks) around here. All of us do however loathe What Disney HAS become: Disney princess shit, Disney channel, etc.

There have been several occasions back in high school when people (you know, the usual bunch) called me a f-ing idiot (and other expletives) for bringing a tape of "Batman: TAS" to class.

How sad. When someone diss something as awesome as Batman TAS, they need to get their head check.

I've rarely met anyone that has ever had a problem with me being a Disney fan. When I was a teenager, well, that was back when the fab four were being released and apparently Disney animation had a lot more respect from that crowd.

I've occasionally gotten some odd looks more recently but that quickly changes when I pull out my phone and show some of my fanart . . . somehow the fact that I like to draw seems to justify it. I do think it's sad how the general perception of Disney has changed since I was a kid; their movies used to be for everyone. With all the princess merchandising crap and what Disney Channel has become, things seem to have changed.

agree.

[ajmrowland]

The only time I recall any form of criticism for being a Disney fan is one time when I was in private school. Over lunch hour, I had popped in the second disc of Aladdin and one kid asked me why I only ever brought in kids' movies. Odf course, I'd brought in King Kong and Superman before, but I never really looked at Disney any differently at the time. I told him I brought the movies I liked. Of course, his tastes are more for Saw 16, when everyone else has stopped watching those movies, and his creativity is very stephen King, and he initially thought Superman Returns a kids' film, so he's not very credible on the subject.

[Lazario]

No. We had a lot of different kinds of people in my school and everyone liked every kind of thing. No one picked on anyone for their likes. Black people didn't make fun of white people for liking rap, jocks listened to Marilyn Manson, girls sang along with pop guys singing about "girl I need you" or "girl I can do you right," straight guys listened to Britney Spears, teachers listened to everything and anything, girls in junior high who were really classy carried around animated-show lunch boxes, and lots of popular kids watched Disney animated films. Every now and then you'd get some white kid who hated rap or some cool kid who hated the Backstreet Boys. But people were pretty accepting. Mostly because they just didn't care. Nobody paid much attention to what other people watched, read, or listened to.

[Sotiris]

Yes I have. That's why I don't tell people about it. They look at you like you are an idiot (at best). A few times when buying animated dvds, the sales person would look at me funny and say something like "Aren't you a bit old for cartoons?" Talk about rude!

[jpanimation]

I've occasionally gotten some odd looks more recently but that quickly changes when I pull out my phone and show some of my fanart . . . somehow the fact that I like to draw seems to justify it. I do think it's sad how the general perception of Disney has changed since I was a kid; their movies used to be for everyone. With all the princess merchandising crap and what Disney Channel has become, things seem to have changed.

Yeah, I get weird looks but then when I tell them I'm in the animation profession, and it's suddenly cool. They then seem interested in what I do, asking me all kinds of questions enthusiastically, and talking about how much they love Pixar (figures). It's become a card I can pull to reverse the situation.

I agree, I really think that Disney has tainted their imagine in the eyes of the public with all the DTV sequels, terrible CG movies, and non-animated Disney Channel "tween" garbage (all self-inflicted damage). It will take quite a lot to make people remember the quality the name used to represent.

[Siren]

Yes

In high school through adulthood.

On a local forum I posted some nice shots of Princess and the Frog and commented on how beautiful they are and a member on there gave me very snarky and rude replies about how its a cartoon for kids, and she thinks I take it a bit far. I replied to her that sure, its geared towards children, but its adult with years of artistic experience under their belts who make these movies. And I also posted several links of world renowned galleries who feature animation as part of their exhibits. I told her animation is afterall.....moving artwork.

In high school I was teased as "The Lion King girl" because I was such a huge fan. I had a bunch of LK t-shirts and school items with TLK. But the name didn't hurt me a bit.

[Scarred4life]

But the name didn't hurt me a bit.

Exactly. I'm pretty much known as the freaky, crazy girl who likes school, reading and Disney. But you know what? I'm proud of it.

[ajmrowland]

I'm probably just known as the reserved, quiet guy who likes Disney and has a PS3. Im not that sociable, so IDK if I get called anything.

[Mushu2083]

I haven't been criticized for being a Disney fan. I get more criticism for liking video games than being a Disney fan. You wouldn't believe the dirty looks I sometimes get if I go into Gamestop to shop for a new game.

[Super Aurora]

I'm more surprise at the people saying they get more criticism for liking video games of all things... I thought this day and age video games is more and more commonly "accepted" in this age of rapid technology generation...