Representing Ariel in the new classic Disney movie the little Mermaid led to lead star Halle Bailey is receiving a fair amount of racist backlash. (Although for every hater, there seems to be an adorable fan who is thrilled with her promising actors) View the trailer showing Billy singing one of the classic movie songs Amazingly, there is still some OG little mermaid Fans who are not happy that Billy’s race is not in line with the Ariel cartoon. Trevor Noah, as he did, now reacted to this racist backlash and did not stop his thoughts.
One big criticism of Halle Bailey’s casting is that she doesn’t look like the animated version of Ariel, which means she doesn’t have the pale skin or have the bright red hair that people are used to seeing. in a day clip Daily ShowTrevor Noah mocked this perceived problem, saying:
“It doesn’t look like the original.” nothing like? They both have the tail, and they both have the color red [hair]. “She doesn’t look like her, how do I even know it’s a mermaid?”
Trevor Noah sees by commenting on Halle Bailey that he doesn’t look like the original Ariel. In his estimation, these feelings are a way of saying that she is unfavorable in the role because of the color of her skin. Well, the truth is that Chloe x Halle’s alum was a source of Joy and inspiration for black girls, as seen on viral TikToks. This is understandable, as many have mostly grown up seeing white actors and characters in Disney and other areas of the entertainment industry. She is a prime example of why Representation is important in children’s products.
While continuing to make his jokes, and very serious points, Trevor Noah pointed out the fictional nature of Little Mermayd and that’s, well, Halle Bailey playing a mermaid. The comedy news host then took the joke a step further by introducing a common racial stereotype of black family dynamics in relation to Finding Nemo, which outlines the absurdity of criticism of Bailey’s choice. Here is Noah’s words:
Once again, a group of online racists are upset that a fictional character is being played by a black person. Honestly, I don’t know what the big deal is. You do realize that Nemo was also black, right? Yes, this movie was all about a fish that can’t find its father. Calm down, I can say that because my dad left, and he’s white, so who’s the racist now?
If viewers weren’t aware of how ridiculous he was in his joking, he went straight to telling naysayers to “stop making fun of”. From there, he discussed his hopes of releasing the film, which will take place in the spring of 2023. Here’s exactly what he has to say:
Look, stop being silly, it’s fake. I hope this scandal does not overshadow the rest of the movie. The Little Mermaid is a beautiful story about a young woman who changes her primary identity to please a man, let’s not forget that.
Despite the negative reactions to Halle Bailey’s version of Ariel, there are plenty of fans who are totally in favor of her portrayal. They are also not made of It can be said that Billy’s superior singing abilities. In short, these fans can’t wait to see Bayley take on the entire movie, and 2023 movie release Definitely going to get some buzz when it opens on May 26 next year. With big-name media outlets like Trevor Noah calling out the backlash and fans showing their massive support, it seems that even those negative comments might not succeed in bringing down Billy. the little Mermaid.
