Oops, they did it again...

Maintaining positive body image is tough enough, considering the amount of ads we endure every day (that'd be 5,000/day if you live in a city). But now, Disney's messing with our princesses.

Princesses before their updated makeover:

Princesses after makeover:

I don't think I have to point out their new features, but I will. Their come hither looks are more pronounced - more makeup, bigger "doe eyes," sexier poses. I hate to be one of those people, you know, the one who can find something wrong with anything, but I'm going to be that person today. 

Disney - stop sexualizing our children's heros. Just stop it.

The most egregious makeover, however, is the makeover given to Merida. Merida's whole deal was that she was totally kick ass - she bucked the system (in this case, her parents and their outdated views of marriage) and didn't give two shakes about her appearance, focusing on more important issues - like archery. Merida is wild, carefree, and knows what she wants. But this "new, improved" Merida misses all of that.

Now she's horribly bedazzled, given heavy makeup, pouty lips, and giant eyes (they're seriously gigantic). And her hair! Ugh. It's all coiffed and puffed. 

And where is her bow? Where are her arrows?

Fortunately, the whole Internet is paying attention. Petitions, like this one, were started to get Merida back to normal. And guess what? This time, it worked! Disney pulled this image of Merida and gave us some lame excuse about commemorating her with this updated look. 

Merida would hate this update - have the people at Disney even seen Brave? Merida would want a new bow...maybe a rockin' cross-bow and some more arrows. She'd want some treats for her beloved horse, and maybe a massage after a long day of activity. But a sparkly dress and too much make up? I'm not buying it...