This Pride season, I have a new enamel pin on my jacket, displaying the five stripes of the transgender pride flag. They are within the shape of Mickey Mouse's head.
I've been a lifelong Disney fan, and two of my closest relatives worked at Disneyland, so as soon as I heard there was a trans-specific piece of Disney memorabilia, I was ready to throw money.
At the same time, I find myself questioning this product. Pride-based merchandise is nothing new, and neither are critiques of the same.
Finding rainbow festooned items have been common with retailers for quite a number of years now, and the changing political landscape post-Obergefell (the 2015 U.S.