A car that produces its own gas

Disney’s greatest work came from when animators led the company, making and selling cartoons, profitably, so that they can make and sell more cartoons, which made fans happy.

Like a car that produces its own gasoline while driven.

Disney became “safe and boring” when businessmen led the company, making and selling cartoons, profitably, so that they could make returns for investors, which made those investors happy.

Like a car that keeps stalling due to its own gasoline being redirected from the engine before it gets a chance to combust.

The sad thing is, the former version would probably be a safer investment.

This isn’t shade on Disney.

It’s a reminder to let artists lead.