Disneyland Obesity

For this weeks blog I choose to work with a news story about Disneylands controverisal choices. I choose this story because it is a growing concern throughout today's society and many people have different opinion's on the matter.
 

 
 
 
Some background information, to save you the trip: Disneyland was in the midst of creating a new attraction called the "Habit Hero's." Unfortunately, the habits of these hero's are not the usual habits that hero's would promote. For example, some "habit Hero's," to name a few, are "Snacker" and "lead bottom," and others pertaining to drama queens and control freaks. After the uproar took place after the announcement the exhibit was promptly shut down. For more background information follow the link http://www.budgettravel.com/blog/disney-cancels-new-attraction-because-it-offends-the-obese,12246/
 
                       

 

 

The comments pertaining to this story are both sided. Many feel that this brings awareness to the growing issue of obesity while others feel that this is society "accepting" obesity and "giving up." David, whose comment can be found below has a great perspective on someone who is against the exhibit because he believes it is like society has accepted the issue and isn't contributing positively. He is also very neutral on the issue since he, like many other citizens, could afford to lose 10-20 pounds. In my opinion, this gives him a very positive ethos and gives him creditability. His comment is posted below.

 

 





Many others argue that a exhibit like such would actually make matters worse and would contribute to many eating disorders. Blogger "Iamnothere", like David uses a neutral stand point in admitting that he too was once obese found this exhibit to be counteractive. Here is a screenshot of his comment and the comments in return.

The comments above where those who were against the new Disneyland Exhibit because many believed that they were to be counteractive and destructive. I would like to note that on the above comments the commenter's were name "anonymous." This affect their ethos in the sense that it gives them the freedom to speak as they choose and on such a sensitive topic it is understandable that some people would rather stay unknown.

On the other hand, many people believe that this exhibit would be beneficial, bring light the the growing issue and aid in treating obesity. Many feel that that many have been Disney's original intent although took a turn in the midst of its creation and became arguably offensive. The following is a string of comments in favour of the exhibit. Note that the main commenter doesn't use a pseudonym and uses his real first name. this gives him a strong ethos and gives me the impression he is confident in his opinion.

In my opinion, the exhibit in itself isn't a awful idea. It does bring awareness to the growing societal health issues and could aid in treating it. I think the exhibit, which i would direct you to the site but it has "been under maintenance" since the story was released, has some good concepts, for example the interactive game. On the other hand, I do believe that Disney may have taken the wrong measures in being sensitive to the issue and in return aggravated many citizens.