Donald Trump Jr. decided to insult Peter Dinklage after the latter called out Disney for supporting damaging stereotypes in their live action Snow White remake.
This inevitably led to backlash against the deeply unpopular eldest so of Donald Trump.
It all began when Dinklage asked how Disney was still making the “backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together.” Disney has since responded, saying they are consulting with members of the dwarfism community for the project.
And apparently Trump Jr. just could not stand that.
LOL\u2026 this is getting so ridiculous. \n\nAlso, it seems he was fine with the dwarf jokes in GOT. I guess it\u2019s all good as long as you\u2019re getting paid? \nDisney consulting gig coming Spring 2022.https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1486091626644754433\u00a0\u2026— Donald Trump Jr. (@Donald Trump Jr.) 1643150935
Disney first announced the live action Snow White project back in June 2021. Since then, they’ve announced a few key casting choices, including the breakout Columbian/Polish star of West Side Story, Rachel Zegler as Snow White.
Despite this seemingly progressive move by Disney, Dinklage spoke on Marc Maron’s podcast, saying:
“No offense to anything, but I was a little taken aback … They were very proud to cast a Latino actress as Snow White, but you’re still telling the story of ‘Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.’”
“You’re progressive in one way, but you’re still making that f***ing backward story of seven dwarfs living in the cave. What the f*** are you doing, man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox?"
After the story went viral, Trump Jr. decided to chime in, though no one wanted that.
Don Jr. is now\u2026\nChecks notes \nAttacking dwarves?https://twitter.com/donaldjtrumpjr/status/1486108851938246666\u00a0\u2026— William Buecker (@William Buecker) 1643158081
Now you\u2019ve got your sticky beak in Peter Dinklage\u2019s business? Get a real life you little gossip.— JAS16UT\u2721\ufe0f (@JAS16UT\u2721\ufe0f) 1643153358
Poor Jr.pic.twitter.com/u51ilJKK7E— Wayne Kerr (@Wayne Kerr) 1643151297
LOL this is getting ridiculous. Are you always looking to take the side of prejudice? How can you not see how bad this is?https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1486108851938246666\u00a0\u2026— OverRunByDogs (@OverRunByDogs) 1643167577
Ah is that the Donald Trump jr who is the authority on dwarfism or the one who\u2019s the neo-nazi.https://twitter.com/Independent/status/1486245408808615939\u00a0\u2026— Mike the Toffee Addict (@Mike the Toffee Addict) 1643186916
Trump Jr. responded by calling the whole situation ridiculous and that implying that Dinklage was okay with the dwarf jokes in Game of Thrones.
However, Dinklage has often used his celebrity to speak on the effects of prejudice against people with dwarfism. The media is a part of the problem.
On top of that, the insinuation that the jokes about Tyrion Lannister’s dwarfism were okay in Game of Thrones because Dinklage was getting paid, fail to understand the point at all. Those insults in the show were meant to demonstrate how backward that society is, on top of presenting how the other characters write off and underestimate Tyrion.
Even then, Dinklage still spoke out on issues in the dwarf community during the show.
Team Dinklage.https://twitter.com/independent/status/1486245408808615939\u00a0\u2026— Just Jude (@Just Jude) 1643183962
#Dinklage is correct. 100%\n\nDon Jr launches bizarre attack on Peter Dinklage over Snow White remake criticismhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peter-dinklage-snow-white-trump-jr-b2000824.html\u00a0\u2026— ArabelRaven (@ArabelRaven) 1643192742
\u2066@DonaldJTrumpJr\u2069 makes an ass of himself everyday. \n\nI stand with Peter Dinklage. \n\nDonald Trump Jr launches bizarre attack on Peter Dinklage over criticism of dwarfs in Snow White remake #SmartNewshttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peter-dinklage-snow-white-trump-jr-b2000790.html\u00a0\u2026— \u2618\ufe0fFeisty Redhead\u2618\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude37\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udc18\ud83d\udde1\ud83e\uddf9 (@\u2618\ufe0fFeisty Redhead\u2618\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude37\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udc18\ud83d\udde1\ud83e\uddf9) 1643233188
Wow, way to miss his point, cupcake. There's a world of difference between the parts.\n\nThen again, I suspect you're still struggling to get through a Where's Waldo book because you think the plot is too confusing.\n\n@Peter_Dinklage is right. Which is something you'll never be.— Dawkins Dog (@Dawkins Dog) 1643164467
However, Trump Jr.’s attacks on Dinklage’s comments shouldn’t be surprising. Any attempt to improve people’s treatment gets called “woke” by conservative pundits and insulted for no reason other than preventing things from getting better.
Which is why many online felt it necessary to call out Trump Jr.
You have to be pretty "thick in the skull" to NOT see how the portrayal of little people throughout film history has been offensive...as freaks, ridicule, etc\nA cartoon from 80+ years ago is different than a live-action film as*hole.\nI stand WITH Peter Dinklage! #Disney— jennydjld2020 (@jennydjld2020) 1643206706
Peter Dinklage is twice the man Don Jr will ever be.— \u15f0\u15e9\u1587K_\u15f7_O\u144cTT\u15e9_\u157c\u15f4\u1587\u15f4\ud83d\ude80 (@\u15f0\u15e9\u1587K_\u15f7_O\u144cTT\u15e9_\u157c\u15f4\u1587\u15f4\ud83d\ude80) 1643220800
I think the words "Snow White" is what caught @DonaldJTrumpJr's bloodshot eye for some reason.\n#DonaldTrumpJrhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peter-dinklage-snow-white-trump-jr-b2000790.html\u00a0\u2026— Manny \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 (@Manny \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9) 1643213310
Dumb as a \u2026https://twitter.com/Independent/status/1486227559784275974\u00a0\u2026— Robert Scott Gaddy (@Robert Scott Gaddy) 1643179787
By now, Trump Jr. should be used to having dumb opinions thrown back in his face. Just earlier this month, he tried to make fun of House Representative Eric Swalwell from California.
However, it didn’t quite go as planned.
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