Ben & Jerry’s Cofounder Protests at Disneyland Ride

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, and his activist group 'Up In Arms' staged a protest at Disneyland’s 'It’s a Small World' ride by placing a doll with a 'Remember Hiroshima' sign ahead of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. The doll, depicted with ash and tattered clothing, was intended to spotlight the dangers of nuclear weapons and to criticize the planned $2 trillion U.S. nuclear arsenal expansion. Cohen and organizers also protested excessive Pentagon spending and U.S. military support for conflicts such as the war in Gaza. The protest generated mixed reactions and sparked widespread debate online as videos of the doll went viral. Cohen highlighted the ride’s symbolism of global unity and peace, arguing that the U.S. has forgotten the lessons of Hiroshima. The protest underscored concerns about military budgets and the human cost of war, aiming to promote remembrance and prevent future atrocities.