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Many outlets claim that review bombing and racist fan backlash are the primary reasons for poor performance. However, what’s striking is how far the media has gone in framing audience dissent—some headlines are accusing fans of "ratings terrorism" and even equating their opinions with acts of terrorism, specifically "Jihad on The Little Mermaid." This hyperbolic rhetoric signals a shift in narrative, where voicing dissatisfaction is portrayed as a serious threat to the film’s success.