Results: Disney's attempt to copyright the name 'Dia de los Muertos'

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05/10/2013

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1.
Have you heard about Disney attempting to copyright the name 'Dia de los Muertos'?
Yes
13%
178 votes
No
87%
1238 votes
2.
2.
Disney's Pixar is currently working on a film about the holiday. Did you know that in English it translates to 'Day of the Dead'?
Yes
42%
591 votes
No
58%
825 votes
3.
3.
Considering that this is a very big holiday in Mexico, do you find it offensive that Disney attempted to copyright the name in order to use it to sell toiletries, fruit snacks, ornaments, decorations and other merchandise?
Yes
47%
663 votes
No
24%
336 votes
Undecided
29%
417 votes
4.
4.
After coming under fire for its attempt to copyright the name of an important cultural holiday in Mexico, Disney decided decided to withdraw its attempt to gain the copyright on Tuesday. Do you think Disney was surprised by the public outrage and that it forced them to withdraw?
Yes
44%
627 votes
No
24%
336 votes
Undecided
32%
453 votes
5.
5.
Do you think if there had been no public outrage or angry tweets that Disney would have continued to try to gain the copyright?
Yes
55%
780 votes
No
15%
214 votes
Undecided
30%
422 votes
6.
6.
Were you aware that Day of the Dead, which is celebrated around the world, although most prominently in Mexico, where it is a National Holiday, is about remembering and honouring family members and friends who have passed away?
Yes
51%
716 votes
No
49%
700 votes
7.
7.
Do you celebrate Day of the Dead?
Yes
13%
177 votes
No
88%
1239 votes

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