On the initial release of the Disney film Moana back in 2016, a firestorm of criticism emerged. It wasn’t the movie, story or plot, but rather the depiction of a Polynesian character named Maui that received backlash.
One New Zealand MP said portraying Maui as obese was “not acceptable.” Others claimed he looked like “half pig, half hippo,” while some even claimed that children might get the wrong message about their bodies after seeing the film.
Fast forward to today, and the debate has reemerged. But this time, people are on the side of Maui, saying just because we’re not used to seeing bodies like his, it doesn’t mean he is “fat.” Someone has also penned an eye-opening post debunking our perception of the male body that’s shown as strong on the screen.
According to them, Maui is a great example of function vs form that gives him power and strength. Let’s see the whole post right below and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments!
Disney’s portrayal of the character Maui in Moana has received criticism from people claiming he looks obese and spreads the wrong message
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But someone has penned this illuminating post to defend Maui and explain why he is indeed a very strong and powerful character
The author explained that essentially, there’s a difference in body types that are built for form and function
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And this is what people had to comment on the debate
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