The Little Mermaid Casting
So, I'm a little late on this topic. I know. Social media has had a huge uproar ever since it was announced that Halle Bailey from the musical duo Chloe x Halle was cast as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid live action remake. People all over the Internet have not been hesitant to post their reactions to this major announcement. Honestly, people's reactions are all over the place and super divisive. Some people favor it and are super excited. Other people don't seem to be so sure. There are others that are completely against this casting decision, and then there are others that don't give a flying flipping pancake. So what pray tell is the reason or reasons why people's reactions are all over the place? Really?? What is it?? Hint Hint: Ariel from the cartoon version of The Little Mermaid is a white girl with red hair. And NEWSFLASH: Halle Bailey is African American. That's what's been causing such a commotion on social media: a young A