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Janet Jackson dissed by Disney.

Mar 2, 2004 11:57PM PST
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Walt Disney Co.
has quietly shelved a life-size statue of
Mickey Mouse inspired by singer Janet
Jackson, who was roundly criticized for a
risque Super Bowl halftime performance.

The 6-foot, 700-pound statue was one of 75
unveiled at Walt Disney World in Orlando last fall
to celebrate the 75th birthday of Mickey Mouse.
The statues were inspired by celebrities such as
tennis star Andre Agassi, actress Jamie Lee Curtis
and comedian Ellen DeGeneres.

The statue inspired by Jackson was clad in a tight
black outfit similar to one she wore in 1990 after
the release of her album, Rhythm Nation 1928. It
was replaced by....(story continued at link)

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