Conservative media personality Ben Shapiro spoke about Disney’s diversity and inclusion efforts once again on The Daily Wire’s “The Ben Shapiro Show”. Shapiro has long espoused homophobic views on his platform, and today slammed Disney for what he predicts will be a “lesbian Elsa” in “Frozen 4.” He claimed that the move would mark “the end of Disney.”
Little did Shapiro know that there are only two “Frozen” films currently, with a third on the way. Critics of the media personality were quick to point out the factual error on his show.
Before we start talking about Sapphic love in Frozen 4, can someone please just tell me where Ben Shapiro saw Frozen 3??? I have 2 daughters. If they found out I didn't take them to this movie I'm in the dog house.
Thank you.
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) April 17, 2023
Ben Shapiro: "The great suspicion is that in Frozen 4, they'll make Elsa a lesbian … If they do that, it is the end of Disney as a company. Predict it. You can write it down. It is April 17th. If they do that in Frozen 4, it will destroy Disney." pic.twitter.com/5j83mdva4y
— Brendan Karet (@bad_takes) April 17, 2023
Hours after the clip’s release, Shapiro acknowledged his error, but stood by his convictions.
You're right, everyone, I should have said Frozen 3.
Every other word is correct. If Disney does this, they'll FAAFO in world-historical fashion. https://t.co/TtsPtnp6bA
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) April 17, 2023
Ben Shapiro And Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
Others criticize Shapiro’s constant focus on sexuality, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community. He tends to focus on supporting the current wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passing through several U.S. states rather than other pressing political matters.
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Why the incessant obsession with sexuality by Ben Shapiro??? https://t.co/8EucShXAJx
— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) April 17, 2023
Shapiro continues to support the highly controversial bans on drag performances across the country. Notably, a judge temporarily blocked one such ban in Tennessee this month. The media personality asserts that such performances are inappropriate for children.
The far more interesting statistic is the nearly 4 in 10 Democrats who think drag shows should be available for children. https://t.co/ZZzQR1ry6d
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) April 17, 2023
In response to Shapiro’s repeat homophobic rhetoric, one Twitter user used AI technology to turn the conservative host into a drag queen himself.
Ben Shapiro, courtesy of the wonderful “rupublicans” on Instagram. Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/2UcLTRQDAS
— George Hahn (@georgehahn) April 13, 2023
Today’s commentary comes a matter of days after Shapiro joined a growing list of Republicans and right-leaning celebrities in criticizing Anheiser-Busch. The beer giant manufactures the popular Bud Light. The beverage recently appeared in a sponsored post from transgender TikTok creator Dylan Mulvaney.Conservative critics of the brand continue to misgender Mulvaney and the trans community as a whole.
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Dear @benshapiro: Why do you hate Americans who happen to be transgender?
Why do you care what beer transgender people promote or don’t promote?
Why do you want to silence the voices of transgender people? https://t.co/7v79qOFa2L
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) April 14, 2023
Many are reminding critics of Shapiro to keep their focus on pressing legislative issues. While Shapiro continues to support homophobic causes, abortion bans and mass shootings continue to ravage the nation, taking lives in their wake.
Some of us worry about gun violence, child poverty and women’s right to control their own bodies.
MAGA influencer Ben Shapiro, on the other hand, spends his time worrying that an animated movie character might be a lesbian. https://t.co/CqWDJPDUSV— Mark Jacob (@MarkJacob16) April 17, 2023
Disney has yet to comment on Shapiro’s criticism of LGBTQ+ inclusion in their films.
