The iconic cartoon character Steamboat Willie, from the 1928 film, has entered the public domain, sparking discussions about its use in modern media. Some express concern about the exploitation of the character through NFTs and other commercial ventures. The public domain status has led to the creation of a mobile-friendly NFT battler game featuring Steamboat Willie. The character's influence on children's media and its potential for meme proliferation are also topics of conversation.
Woah, just realized they made a whole children’s media empire based on the Steamboat Willie NFT?? Now that’s proliferating the meme
Can’t believe what they did to our steamboat Willie NFT https://t.co/3Z860V1TJE
Me waking up and seeing Steamboat Willie grifts sending https://t.co/lQvZ9OlFdS
mobile-friendly NFT battler, starring steamboat willie who is building this??
Sailing into 2024 like... Welcome to the public domain, Captain. #UberBoat 🛥️ Steamboat Willie. https://t.co/4wglFMqwK5
standing by as mfers milk the life out of steamboat willie
Wen Steamboat Willie Punks? https://t.co/HvHpsNglZ3
Steamboat Willie is finally public domain. honestly think we might exaggerate the novelty of brainless TikTok content. this was really the OG. Tom & Jerry, basically any Hanna-Barbera cartoon, same vibe. https://t.co/BKCDREhlW0