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Disillusionment Mounts as Disney Faces Backlash Over Profit-Driven Decisions and Controversial Remarks
Disney’s Investor Call Sparks Outrage and Satirical Revelations
In a recent Disney investor call, the entertainment giant's leadership spilled uncomfortable truths that have ignited widespread criticism. CFO Christine McCarthy, during her discussion on rising costs, made a comment that many perceive as inappropriate and offensive: suggesting that reducing food portions could be “good for some people’s waistlines.” Though presented as a joke, the remark quickly backfired, with social media users branding it as fat-shaming and tone-deaf amidst the company’s ongoing issues with inflation and price hikes.