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By August Tales

Excitement and Controversy: The Deadpool & Wolverine Saga Continues

If you’re a cinema buff, odds are, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ was the cinematic event you’ve been chomping at the bit to see. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprised their roles, enthralling moviegoers. Known for its comedic Easter Eggs, Deadpool’s pun-laden dialogue was brimming with nods to the Marvel universe. One of the character’s quirks—constantly breaking the fourth wall—allowed for cheeky jabs at Disney and Kevin Feige, leading to chuckles mixed with head-shakes in theaters.

Disney Theme Parks and Deadpool: A Surprising Blend of Entertainment

So, Deadpool’s popularity exponentially rising, Disney decided to take advantage. Yes, you heard it right. Soaring past its cinematic ambitions, Disney introduced the “Merc with a Mouth” into its hallowed theme parks. A recent performance at ‘Storytime with Deadpool’ sparked controversy with a cheeky punch-line that left some fans feeling a bit sour. At a Deadpool show, an actor quipped: “Cinderpool was late to the big battle because he had to read every single page in the terms and conditions when he signed up for Disney+.” Classic Deadpool humor, right? Well, given recent events, some weren’t exactly holding their stomachs in laughter.

Tragedy Strikes, Fans React

A dark cloud hovered over the amusement world when news broke about a woman named Kanokporn Tangsuan dying due to a severe allergic reaction during her visit to a Disney Park. Her grieving husband slapped a lawsuit on Disney for negligent man-slaughter, only to be stopped in his tracks. Apparently, in 2019, they had agreed to Disney+’s terms and conditions, which—can you believe it—prohibits suing Disney.

Fans speculated that the ill-timed Deadpool joke was a distasteful reference to this somber event. The ‘Disney-designed Deadpool humor’, as one Twitter user put it, was seen as insensitive and hard-hearted. Comments and responses on Twitter showed a quick temper flare-up, as fans criticized Disney for appearing to disregard the gravity of a life lost within their park.

Some tweets called out the company, pointing out that while they’re actively mocking the ordeal, they’re also trying to sidestep responsibility. The humor used, in their opinion, attempted to downplay Disney+’s contentious term—about not suing the company—and treat it as a laughable matter.

Controversial, inappropriate, or simply misunderstood—the Deadpool joke created quite a stir. And while it’s been creating debates within the fan communities, we welcome your thoughts on the issue. Drop a line in the comments. Let’s explore this continuing saga together.