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The depiction of Tamondi posing as a merman added an awkward, almost adult-themed flavor to the film's promotion, especially considering that "The Little Mermaid" is a family-oriented story. Some viewers found it strange that Disney would include such imagery, feeling it blurred the line between children's entertainment and adult content. The scene was described as bizarre, almost theatrical in sexualized presentation, which further fueled complaints against Disney for moving away from family-friendly content.