People are wondering if a government minister can't just let it go, already.
Damares Alves, a minister in Brazil, has recently caught the attention of social media after going on a rant about the Disney film Frozen.
The Human Rights Minister (yes, seriously) made a claim that Frozen's lead character, Elsa, is a lesbian, and is apparently "turning children gay".
Wow.
Damares Alves dizendo que a princesa Frozen vive sozinha no castelo de gelo porque ela é lésbica e vai voltar para… https://t.co/qtYIIBK4uY— Haddad Debochado (@Haddad Debochado) 1557601908
In her speech, Alves insists that in depicting Elsa's character, young girls are being inspired to grow up and marry women, rather than marrying "Prince Charming".
She delivers this speech to an audience of missionaries and pastors, passionately speaking out about the bad influence that the Ice Queen has on children.
Alves declared:
"You know why she only ends up alone in an ice castle?"
"Because she is a lesbian!"
Twitter, of course, had plenty to say about the clip.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is Brazil's minister of human rights and family, Damares Alves, who says that Froze… https://t.co/yss3rqN3pE— Michael Fox (@Michael Fox) 1557761117
Some have even sought out Idina Menzel, the actress who voices Elsa, for her take on this claim.
@idinamenzel @scooterbraun @SB_Projects Could you tell us if Elsa (Frozen) is a lesbian? I'm just curious because D… https://t.co/tCzWa61t0Z— Antonio Moreira (@Antonio Moreira) 1558045090
Others have turned to Disney.
@DisneyStudios Could you tell us if Elsa (Frozen) is a lesbian? I'm just curious because Damares Alves (Brazil) Bol… https://t.co/Qg2TGzhxKq— Cristina Bianchi (@Cristina Bianchi) 1558045631
Alves' theory is that Elsa will "come back to kiss Sleeping Beauty with a gay kiss".
After getting over five million views on Twitter, Alves, of course, began receiving backlash.
She defended herself on her Instagram account by saying that she simply didn't want to turn a children's film into a statement about sexuality.
"My criticism is known to all; I am criticising the attempted interference of gender ideologists in our children's identities."
Alves goes on to explain that she believes children should be playing with toys, rather than worrying about their sexuality.
Despite the claims she is making, there is no statement on whether or not the Disney queen is a lesbian.
There is speculation that Elsa may have a girlfriend in the upcoming Frozen 2, but so far there is no confirmation from the studio or from Menzel one way or the other.
Either way, there are plenty of fanfiction writers who will make it happen if Disney doesn't.
Elsa: - Aurora: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GAY GIRLFRIEND Obrigada pelo spoiler de Frozen 2, @DamaresAlves! https://t.co/FYNWdItYsk— barb (@barb) 1558026341
Honestly, Disney should just give the people what they want.
Regardless of what the minister claims, Elsa will remain a character beloved by young audiences everywhere, gay or not.
The homophobes never bothered her, anyway.
