Bethanee Bemis
@bethaneeb.bsky.social
Public historian, Disney nerd.
Opinions are my own; history is sourced.
Opinions are my own; history is sourced.
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Bethanee Bemis
@bethaneeb.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives: Mirror, Mirror, for Us All
Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives takes a public history approach to situating the physical spaces of the Disney brand within memory and identity studies.
For over 65 years, Disney...
www.routledge.com
Also I wrote a book on how Disney Parks negotiate the national narrative. Pretty relevant, also fun.
Available everywhere but preferably not from Amazon for obvious reasons.
#dissky #disneyhistory #publichistory #waltdisneyworld #disneyland
www.routledge.com/Disney-Theme...
Available everywhere but preferably not from Amazon for obvious reasons.
#dissky #disneyhistory #publichistory #waltdisneyworld #disneyland
www.routledge.com/Disney-Theme...
Et tu, Microsoft Word?
April 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Et tu, Microsoft Word?
#DisneyandtheAmericanNarrative #disthreads
From Morten Baker, "Bakers Dozen: Rebuttal from Disneyland," The Baltimore Afro-American, September 20, 1978, pg. 7.
From Morten Baker, "Bakers Dozen: Rebuttal from Disneyland," The Baltimore Afro-American, September 20, 1978, pg. 7.
April 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#DisneyandtheAmericanNarrative #disthreads
From Morten Baker, "Bakers Dozen: Rebuttal from Disneyland," The Baltimore Afro-American, September 20, 1978, pg. 7.
From Morten Baker, "Bakers Dozen: Rebuttal from Disneyland," The Baltimore Afro-American, September 20, 1978, pg. 7.
IMHO, as both a political and Disney historian, WDW has one chance to completely reimagine Hall of Presidents without angering any political side: 2026/America 250. Hear me out-HOP -> WTP, We The People. #dissky #publichistory #america250 #waltdisneyworld
March 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
IMHO, as both a political and Disney historian, WDW has one chance to completely reimagine Hall of Presidents without angering any political side: 2026/America 250. Hear me out-HOP -> WTP, We The People. #dissky #publichistory #america250 #waltdisneyworld
Disney has always been the bellwether of where the heart of the country is, culturally.
Just saying.
#dissky #disneyhistory #publichistory www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Just saying.
#dissky #disneyhistory #publichistory www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Disney shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Disney shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal calling for the entertainment giant to drop participation in an LGBTQ+ survey.
www.usatoday.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Disney has always been the bellwether of where the heart of the country is, culturally.
Just saying.
#dissky #disneyhistory #publichistory www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Just saying.
#dissky #disneyhistory #publichistory www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
“You can’t get from the primary source to the interpretation with a straight line.” - Joe Rohde speaking right to my public historian heart
March 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“You can’t get from the primary source to the interpretation with a straight line.” - Joe Rohde speaking right to my public historian heart
Walt Disney's "Der Fuehrer's Face" (1943) (4K) (((REMASTERED AUDIO )))
YouTube video by mouselounge
www.youtube.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Reposted by Bethanee Bemis
This is how it’s done.
Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
February 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is how it’s done.
It’s a great time to be writing about the 1780s.
February 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It’s a great time to be writing about the 1780s.
“Do not be stilled by anger or grief. Burn them both and use that fuel to keep moving.”
-Maggie Smith
-Maggie Smith
February 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“Do not be stilled by anger or grief. Burn them both and use that fuel to keep moving.”
-Maggie Smith
-Maggie Smith
Thankful to see Disney Parks still celebrating Black History Month.
‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Offerings Return to Disney Parks to Celebrate Black History Month 2025
wdwnt.com/2025/01/cele...
wdwnt.com/2025/01/cele...
'Celebrate Soulfully' Offerings Return to Disney Parks to Celebrate Black History Month 2025
"Celebrate Soulfully" returns to Disney Parks in honor of Black History Month with several performances, limited-time offerings, and more.
Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Parks
Guests will be ...
wdwnt.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Thankful to see Disney Parks still celebrating Black History Month.
“America we believe (we believe)
Oh that you love us still (love us still)
So people I'm gonna be under (yeah)
To wipe away my tears
I'll tell ya, ooh yeah
It's a long walk to D.C. but I'm on, ooh, yes, I am
Ooh yeah, but I know I'll make it some day”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DgW...
Oh that you love us still (love us still)
So people I'm gonna be under (yeah)
To wipe away my tears
I'll tell ya, ooh yeah
It's a long walk to D.C. but I'm on, ooh, yes, I am
Ooh yeah, but I know I'll make it some day”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DgW...
The Staple Singers - Long Walk To DC
YouTube video by Stax Records
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“America we believe (we believe)
Oh that you love us still (love us still)
So people I'm gonna be under (yeah)
To wipe away my tears
I'll tell ya, ooh yeah
It's a long walk to D.C. but I'm on, ooh, yes, I am
Ooh yeah, but I know I'll make it some day”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DgW...
Oh that you love us still (love us still)
So people I'm gonna be under (yeah)
To wipe away my tears
I'll tell ya, ooh yeah
It's a long walk to D.C. but I'm on, ooh, yes, I am
Ooh yeah, but I know I'll make it some day”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DgW...
“The Copper Bosses killed you Joe,
they shot you Joe” says I.
“Takes more than guns to kill a man”
Says Joe “I didn’t die”
And standing there as big as life
and smiling with his eyes.
Says Joe “What they can never kill
went on to organize,
went on to organize”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=omke...
they shot you Joe” says I.
“Takes more than guns to kill a man”
Says Joe “I didn’t die”
And standing there as big as life
and smiling with his eyes.
Says Joe “What they can never kill
went on to organize,
went on to organize”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=omke...
Joe Hill (Remastered)
YouTube video by Paul Robeson - Topic
m.youtube.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“The Copper Bosses killed you Joe,
they shot you Joe” says I.
“Takes more than guns to kill a man”
Says Joe “I didn’t die”
And standing there as big as life
and smiling with his eyes.
Says Joe “What they can never kill
went on to organize,
went on to organize”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=omke...
they shot you Joe” says I.
“Takes more than guns to kill a man”
Says Joe “I didn’t die”
And standing there as big as life
and smiling with his eyes.
Says Joe “What they can never kill
went on to organize,
went on to organize”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=omke...
In 1776 Benjamin Franklin proposed the motto
“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God”
For the seal of the new United States.
Just saying.
#publichistory
“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God”
For the seal of the new United States.
Just saying.
#publichistory
January 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
In 1776 Benjamin Franklin proposed the motto
“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God”
For the seal of the new United States.
Just saying.
#publichistory
“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God”
For the seal of the new United States.
Just saying.
#publichistory
Well, one leap forward, two leaps back
Will politics get me the sack?
Well, here comes the future and you can't run from it
If you've got a blacklist I want to be on it
Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”
Billy Bragg, “Waiting For The Great Leap Forward www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2...
Will politics get me the sack?
Well, here comes the future and you can't run from it
If you've got a blacklist I want to be on it
Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”
Billy Bragg, “Waiting For The Great Leap Forward www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2...
Billy Bragg - Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards (Official Video)
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Well, one leap forward, two leaps back
Will politics get me the sack?
Well, here comes the future and you can't run from it
If you've got a blacklist I want to be on it
Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”
Billy Bragg, “Waiting For The Great Leap Forward www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2...
Will politics get me the sack?
Well, here comes the future and you can't run from it
If you've got a blacklist I want to be on it
Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”
Billy Bragg, “Waiting For The Great Leap Forward www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2...
The public historian in me would like to remind us of some of the times in history when those who believe in human dignity and respect have been on the ropes. Hoping it offers me (& you) some perspective-the arc of history doesn’t necessarily bend toward justice, but it does vacillate towards it.
January 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The public historian in me would like to remind us of some of the times in history when those who believe in human dignity and respect have been on the ropes. Hoping it offers me (& you) some perspective-the arc of history doesn’t necessarily bend toward justice, but it does vacillate towards it.
Everyone's keeping an eye on the forecast for Jan 20. 40 years ago, temps dipped so low outdoor activities were cancelled for Reagan's 2nd inauguration.
Not to worry, the Inaugural Bands got to shine. The parade was restaged in America's other capital city, Lake Buena Vista (at #Epcot).
#dissky
Not to worry, the Inaugural Bands got to shine. The parade was restaged in America's other capital city, Lake Buena Vista (at #Epcot).
#dissky
January 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Ah yes, Thomas Jefferson, famously religious.
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Ah yes, Thomas Jefferson, famously religious.
Because Jimmy Carter is up there telling them what’s going down.
US Capitol struck by lightning 12/31/2024
Video: Stephanie Ricker/Twitter
Video: Stephanie Ricker/Twitter
January 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Because Jimmy Carter is up there telling them what’s going down.
Reposted by Bethanee Bemis
As long as I live, I will never understand why America would rather elect a singularly worthless white rapist as president than an exceptionally impressive black woman.
December 28, 2024 at 9:02 PM
As long as I live, I will never understand why America would rather elect a singularly worthless white rapist as president than an exceptionally impressive black woman.
Reposted by Bethanee Bemis
do you think all the people worried about autism and vaccines understands that every museum exists because of people who are neurodivergent
December 23, 2024 at 2:35 AM
do you think all the people worried about autism and vaccines understands that every museum exists because of people who are neurodivergent
Reposted by Bethanee Bemis
You let one ant stand up to us, then they all might stand up!
Those puny little ants outnumber us a hundred to one and if they ever figure that out there goes our way of life!
-Pixar/Disney
Those puny little ants outnumber us a hundred to one and if they ever figure that out there goes our way of life!
-Pixar/Disney
a close up of a cartoon grasshopper with a serious look on his face
ALT: a close up of a cartoon grasshopper with a serious look on his face
media.tenor.com
December 20, 2024 at 8:38 PM
You let one ant stand up to us, then they all might stand up!
Those puny little ants outnumber us a hundred to one and if they ever figure that out there goes our way of life!
-Pixar/Disney
Those puny little ants outnumber us a hundred to one and if they ever figure that out there goes our way of life!
-Pixar/Disney
Under the last Trump shut down I had colleagues who couldn’t afford groceries.
But sure, consider it a victory for regular Americans.
But sure, consider it a victory for regular Americans.
December 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Under the last Trump shut down I had colleagues who couldn’t afford groceries.
But sure, consider it a victory for regular Americans.
But sure, consider it a victory for regular Americans.
Wait…if he’s the most famous reindeer of all, why would we know all the others but not him?
December 19, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Wait…if he’s the most famous reindeer of all, why would we know all the others but not him?