OK, they're not actually chains. It looks like they're those plastic flex-cuffs. Tink and her pals were protesting new work contracts at Disneyland in California, saying the proposal would make it impossible for bell hops, maids and other staff to get health care. Several protesters were arrested for failing to obey police, the Daily Mail reports.
Hat Tip: Many thanks, Keith G in PV and JUNGLE JIM!
(AP Photo/Carlos Delgado) -- above
(AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Joshua Sudock) - Snow and Mickey
What's this world coming to?
What's next? Bert and Ernie being caught in a gay prostitution sting operation?
Posted by: Johnkel | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 08:51 AM
First Pooh Bear and now this. I'm so disillusioned...
Posted by: Sasquach | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 09:28 AM
That hippo dressed as snow white would have made a nuch better piglet. And why is the mouth gaping wide open, hoping someone will chuck in a couple twinkies.
Posted by: John | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Taking a visit to the other "Magic Kingdom".
Posted by: JUNGLE JIM | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Another case of corporate greed. The biggest, richest companies seem to always be the ones treating their employees like crap. Except the CEOs, of course.
Posted by: Julie | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:07 AM
What were they arrested FOR? I thought we had a constitutional right to assembly and free speech. Unless they were throwing things, or hurting people, I think they were entitled to protest.
Posted by: Ottawa Mother | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Gee, glad they didn't arrest THIS Mickey Mouse! (no that's no me!)
Posted by: Mickey Mouse | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Johnkel,
Bert and Ernie have been smart enough to keep it hidden all these years, I doubt anyone will catch them playing catch any time soon.
Ottawa Mother,
Welcome to Amerika circa 2008; the Authoritarian Era.
Posted by: Marvin | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 12:51 PM
So I understand that they used the costumes to help drive home a point or at least to assure some media attention for their efforts...the only thing that bothers me is that they purchased those costumes right? So Disney has the rights to everything they have ever done and therefore the protesters ended up giving Disney their money to protest against the money Disney is taking away from them. I am confused on how that was a good and well thought out plan.
Posted by: Marla | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I hope none of those cops have elementary school aged kids, now that would make for some awkward dinner banter...
Posted by: basil | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Marvin,
It's only a matter of time for B and the Big E. Times are tough all over, and they still have their bills and hight rent to pay on Sesame Street. They'll probably put out out a craigslist ad and get nabbed by Sesame Vice. Then we'll lament the loss of innocence for us all.
Posted by: Johnkel | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 02:27 PM
The top execs at Disney get free cars to use as a perk and these people get arrested for demanding a living wage. The Happiest Place on Earth, indeed.
Posted by: Norbert | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:59 PM
They are free to find another job if they don't like that one. They don't have a right to be on private property if asked to leave.
Seems like these people should have used some common sense instead of acting like a bunch of spoiled little brats throwing a trantrum because they think they deserve something they don't.
Posted by: blarneology | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 05:54 PM
JOHN: They're hotel staff members, like maids and bell hops, so they're not required to keep a perfect body image!
Posted by: Susana | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11:04 PM