Talk like a pirate day

[David]

Amy wrote:

>  The movie might even be good--
> hell, I loved Snow White, didn't I?  I just don't like being 
> exploited for an advertising campaign, and I really don't like the 
> under-8 crowd being exploited for an advertising campaign.

I'm not sure how PotC is more exploitative than any movie which has 
merchandise.

I went on the Disneyland ride many years ago - it was OK if nothing 
special then.

I paid to see the movie and felt I (and the kids) got my money's 
worth (I thought Johnny Depp was a dream).  I made the connection 
during the movie (I'd forgotten about the ride until then) and 
mentioned it to Ben afterwards (OK he's over 8) but it made no 
impression on him.  I don't think we were exploited, or threatened 
with it.

Now I understand that there is a considerable price difference 
between (say) an Incredible Hulk figurine in Woolworths and a trip 
to Orlando or Paris, but I'm not sure there's anything especially 
bad or unusual going on here.

The main difference is that Disney got their merchandise in 20 years 
early.

David