Trevor Noah Disses Halle Bailey's Racist Critique in The Little Mermaid

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The Little Mermaid's Black Ariel has some "Internet Racists" outraged, but Trevor Noah says that their outrage is imaginary.

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In response to racist criticism of Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid."

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Ariel, the mermaid princess, is played by musician Halle Bailey.

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Trevor Noah has joined the increasing list of celebrities speaking out against it.

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In response to certain fans' complaints that a Black actor is a leading man in the forthcoming film.

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Really, folks, we're doing this again? asked Noah.

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Noah disputed accusations that Bailey does not look like Ariel from the Disney animated film from 1989.

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Nothing comparable The host remarked that they are similar in that they both have a tail and red hair.

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Some netizens are upset that a black person is playing a fictitious character.

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This is ridiculous, Noah continued. To be truthful, I'm not sure what the big deal is.

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