Ben & Jerry's Cofounder Places 'Remember Hiroshima' Doll in Disneyland Protest

A politically charged protest unfolded at Disneyland when a guest successfully placed a handmade doll holding a “Remember Hiroshima” sign inside the iconic “It’s a Small World” attraction. The doll, designed to resemble the ride’s traditional animatronic children but with a somber expression and tattered clothes, was first spotted on August 3, sparking viral social media attention and questions about park security. The guest documented the act on TikTok, revealing her efforts to smuggle the doll into the park and the subsequent attention from Disney security. Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen later claimed responsibility for the stunt as part of his “Up in Arms” campaign, which protests the Pentagon’s weapons stockpile and spending, criticizing both the Trump administration and bipartisan policies. Cohen emphasized the doll’s message as a reminder of the devastation of the Hiroshima atomic bombing and a call to remember and prevent future atrocities. The protest coincided with the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, highlighting ongoing concerns about military spending and nuclear weapons.