'Beauty and the BEAT!' features the Disney princess Belle living a life of ghetto-fabulousness in the 'hood' -- a far cry from the high-end lifestyle she lead in the original fairytale version of the story.
The YouTube parody sees some of the Internet's most well-known video stars parading around and acting out the opening sequence from Beauty and the Beast. Cameos by the Bed Intruder Antoine Dodson, GloZell, Miles Jai and DeStorm, along with a hand full of American Idol alumni, make the song as ridiculous and controversial as one would expect from a remake featuring that cast of characters.
While some may view the video as a means to perpetuate stereotypes about those living in suburban American ghettos, the satirical video does take a few clever jabs at material hidden below the surface in the Disney classic.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Youtube Parodies
- Opportunity for content creators to reimagine and remix popular stories in unconventional ways.
- Online Celebrity Collaborations
- Potential for well-known internet personalities to collaborate and create viral content together.
- Social Commentary in Entertainment
- Growing interest in using satire and humor to critique societal norms and popular media.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Online Video Platforms
- Video sharing platforms that facilitate the creation and distribution of user-generated content.
- Influencer Marketing
- Companies leveraging the popularity and influence of internet celebrities to promote their products and services.
- Digital Entertainment
- Emerging market for digital content that entertains and engages audiences through online platforms.
