Winnie the Pooh, the beloved and endearing creation of A A Milne, has brought joy to generations. However, a recent incident involving the cartoon character at Shanghai Disneyland has led to widespread outrage on social media.
Last month, a tourist assaulted an actor dressed as Winnie the Pooh during a parade in Disneyland, leaving bystanders stunned. The altercation was captured on video, and it quickly went viral. In the footage, a middle-aged man is seen rushing to the Disney character and slapping the performer, who then collapses to the ground. Bystanders told the South China Morning Post (SCMP) that they heard a “loud thud” as the actor fell, clutching their head and struggling to regain their footing.
Disneyland staff swiftly intervened, stopping the man and assisting the performer.
Watch the video here:
上海ディズニーでプーさんが！???? pic.twitter.com/7iC246dCp8
— 山谷剛史 アジア中国ITライター＆異国飯 (@YamayaT) September 22, 2024
The internet was furious about how the actor was treated.
A user commented, “It’s one thing if it’s a child grinning and hitting someone in a costume, but it’s adults, or rather old men… They have a low level of civility.”
ニヤニヤしながら着ぐるみの人叩くのが子供ならまだしも大人というかおっさんというか…。民度が低いですね。
— ルシファ－???????????????? (@snow_pubgmobile) September 23, 2024
Another said, “This is damn dangerous. The headgear alone weighs 8kg, and it's hard enough just to support it with your neck, but if you add an external shock to it, in the worst case scenario, you could suffer cervical spine damage.”
これクソ危ない。頭の被り物の重さだけで8kgあり、それを首で支えるだけでも大変なのに、そこに外部から衝撃を加えたら最悪の場合頚椎損傷もありうる。
— 板橋ラーメン@保守アカウント (@banqiaoramen) September 23, 2024
“The person who hit the head probably doesn't have a brain,” a comment read.
さすが中国。
頭を叩いたほうは脳みそ入ってないんだろうな。— へびいち☆ (@hebiichi) September 23, 2024
“Are you okay?” someone asked.
大丈夫ですか????
消されないでしょうか????— うどん (@udon_invest) September 23, 2024
The theme park released a statement confirming the performer was physically unharmed, reported SCMP. They also mentioned that the tourist was “dealt with”, although specific details of any penalties were not disclosed.
