‘Not so little mermaid’ explains why Disney needs plus-size princesses
Cartoon creators have long been criticised for their limited depiction of female beauty, but over the last few years Disney has made a notable effort to introduce greater ethnic diversity into its productions.
While this move has received much praise, many people still believe that not enough body types are represented by the much-loved Disney princesses.
Because of this situation YouTube star Loey Lane decided to film herself dressed in a Little Mermaid style bikini.
In a video which had been viewed more than 160,000 times since March, the plus-size fashion and beauty vlogger explains why having curvy Disney princesses or Barbies to look up to as a child would have made her feel more comfortable with her own body.
The self-proclaimed "Not So Little Mermaid" reflects back on one childhood experience in particular when she visited a Disney centre on a youth trip and realised that the Little Mermaid character who best represented her frame was the evil villain Ursula.
Check out her video below:
