“Laughing With”, the first of a four part series, examines the concepts of memory and nostalgia, specifically in relation to the imagery of old Disney cartoons. Is the naivety of children to enjoy and laugh along with cruel, bigoted, and harmful imagery truly innocent? How do painful historical events translate to a child’s mind and to our own memories? The figures on the top right corner are depictions of the Jim Crow characters from the Disney movie Dumbo. These characters are a classic example of the racism that was present in many Disney films and was massively broadcasted to children during the time; many of which held onto these beliefs throughout their lives. The price tags show that these characters, slavery, racism, and the Disney corporation all exist for monetary purposes.

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