Today is not a snow day. But, if it were, I'd be in my pajamas with a cup of hot cocoa (with mini marshmallows) and a Disney movie. I can appreciate the creativity behind the Disney conglomerate--who doesn't love Hercules?! No, seriously, who? I want names. Reading this article, however, I'm realizing that maybe Disney isn't as creative as I thought. Maybe the company just had really good timing and was able to snatch up (other peoples') ideas before the law decided what's what. Maybe the company's transformation of works in the public domain (for example, taking a Greek myth and turning it into a classic) means that the new work is suddenly original again. Or, maybe, Disney isn't the happiest place on earth (for the princess within me, I hope this isn't true). Disney shouldn't get exclusive rights to build on fairytales and fables. After all, many creators passed on before their literary works could come alive. But no one is saying that only Disney can be inspired by The Little Mermaid. It's a teetering path between protecting creativity and encouraging the public good (and yes, a childhood favorite on a snowy day is always in interest of the public good).
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