Disney's denial of the Fox Rabbit CP has caused heated discussion: I have been selling it for 8 years and pretending to be a monkey?

　　Recently, the topic "Nick Judy is not a couple" has hit the hot search list, and the definition of the relationship between popular characters in "Zootopia" has once again set off a public opinion storm. The fuse of the incident originated from a recent statement by Disney official - clearly defining Nick and Judy as "the best partner", emphasizing that the core value of interaction between the two lies in "trust and cooperation across species", rather than emotional relationships.

This statement is said to be closely related to the brand linkage strategy. In the joint campaign between Zootopia and Honor of Kings, Nick and Judy's IP images were given independent skin settings of Marco Polo's "adventure spirit" and Xiao Qiao's "sense of justice", focusing on highlighting the character traits rather than emotional bonds. This unbinding marketing has triggered external associations: is the official deliberately downplaying the CP attributes to expand the commercial possibility of IP?

　　Faced with the official position, a large number of movie fans brought out classic clips to "slap in the face":

　　Nick's lazy "You know you love me"; the almost veneer selfie shot of the elevator; the tight hug of the hero after saving the beauty in the snow.

　　These interactions that fans regard as "official candy" form a strong contrast with Disney's statement of "pure friendship". On social platforms, jokes such as "I was expelled from love by the real owner" have emerged one after another. Some netizens even pointed out that Disney "lifted up a bowl and put down a bowl to curse", questioning his contradictory attitude of enjoying the CP bonus and refusing to admit it.

　　Retracing the creative process, director Byron Howard defined the relationship between the two as a "good friend" when he premiered in 2016, but in the 2018 derivative game interview, his attitude changed subtly. When asked if there was an ambiguous relationship, another director, Ritchie Moore, first vaguely said "I'm not sure", and then added that "It's really a little bit of a small feeling and a little spark." This inconsistent statement lays the groundwork for today's CP dispute.

　　Two interpretations of Disney's "denied three consecutive times" are circulating:

　　Value-oriented theory: Emphasize that in the multiverse narrative, the friendship of partners who break through species prejudice is more universal than love

　　The plot blank statement: reserve space for "Zootopia 2", which may introduce new characters or develop other relationship lines

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As of press time, this debate that began with the definition of roles is still fermenting. When business demands encounter fan emotions, how Disney can balance IP development with audience expectations will become a key proposition that tests its operational wisdom.