Disney elimina hilo de publicación viral en redes sociales después del secuestro de activista

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En enero de 2026, Disney eliminó una publicación en las redes sociales después de recibir respuestas inesperadas y controvertidas. La compañía había pedido a sus fans que compartieran una cita favorita, pero las respuestas rápidamente se volvieron políticas. Después de que la publicación desató un debate generalizado, Disney decidió eliminarla y el incidente rápidamente se convirtió en un tema candente en línea.

Disney eliminó una publicación de su cuenta oficial de Threads después de que una cita de la película Pocahontas se convirtiera en el comentario más popular.

Bienvenido al 2026.

Haz lo mejor que puedas para no radicalizarte.

— The Living Stone (@GoldBecoming) 17 de enero de 2026

A prompt asking people to share a Disney quote reflecting their current mood was posted on January 17, 2026. While intended to be a fun and cheerful activity, the conversation quickly shifted as many users responded with quotes seen as critical of fascism or current political issues. Quotes appeared from across the Disney universe, including movies like Mary Poppins and Star Wars, and even Taylor Swift’s content.

Removing the Post

Disney took down the post quickly, without saying why. After it was removed, people shared screenshots and copies of it online, which actually brought even more attention to the situation than the original post had received.

People on social media had different reactions. Some criticized Disney for limiting free speech, saying the company had shut down a natural, unplanned conversation happening on a platform it owns.

It’s ironic that this company, after years of deliberately creating controversial content to spark political debate, is now backing down due to public backlash – a backlash they arguably encouraged.

The thread @Disney didn’t want you to see… 🧵🐭🪤

— Conor Tobin (@ConorJTobin) January 17, 2026

Some observers described the post’s removal as a practical choice to minimize risk, not a statement of beliefs. In today’s highly divided political environment, companies often try to stay neutral and avoid being linked to controversial issues. From this viewpoint, taking down the post was likely an effort to prevent negative reactions or arguments, rather than an attempt to silence a specific opinion.

Disney isn’t new to addressing political issues, as seen with its response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Recent movies and shows, like the inclusion of a same-sex couple in “Lightyear” and a cross-dressing character on “Muppet Babies,” have also tackled current social topics. However, some believe Disney’s involvement in these issues has distanced a significant portion of its potential viewers.

Recently, many people have noticed quotes labeled as “anti-fascist” targeting President Donald Trump. Considering the political assassinations – both attempted and successful – that have occurred recently, a line from the 1973 film Robin Hood – “Death to tyrants!” – feels particularly unsettling.

The situation also highlighted something known as the “Streisand effect”—when trying to hide information actually makes more people notice it. Instead of lessening the impact of the original post, deleting it seemed to draw even more attention to it and why it was taken down. People continued to share screenshots and discuss the deleted post on Threads and other social media sites.

As of this report, Disney hadn’t explained why they removed the post. Their lack of comment fueled conversations among users and industry experts about how companies communicate and how much they should interact with their audience.

Experts say this situation highlights a growing problem in 2026: the tension between companies and customers who are passionate about political issues. The recent issue with Disney shows how easily a harmless request – like asking for opinions – can quickly become a major source of public debate and disagreement.

2026-01-20 18:57