In this CD cover image released by Walt Disney Records, the original soundtrack for “The Muppets,” is shown. Disney is bringing the Muppets back together, with Jason Segel and Amy Adams, for a movie sequel after a hiatus of about a decade. New York Times review here. (AP Photo/Walt Disney Records)

Question: Which Muppet is your favorite? Why?

Typically, the last thing you'd want to see in the hospital is a mouse. Especially on the maternity ward. But earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Disney has begun sending sales reps into 580 hospitals nationwide. The reps are offering new moms, within hours of giving birth, a free Disney Cuddly Bodysuit for their babies if they sign up for e-mail alerts from DisneyBaby.com. The idea is to encourage mothers to infuse their infants with brand loyalty as if it is mother's milk.

Suddenly the delivery room command to “push” has a whole new meaning. More here. Peggy Orenstein, NPR

When does product placement and merchandising go too far?

Cabbage Boy on May 28 at 10:47 a.m.

“Sad thing is there are many kids who probably have learned their “history” from Disney. No need for revisionist history when you have entertainment history already indoctrinated.”

Bent on May 28 at 11:21 a.m.

“I know, CB. Bambi ruined a lot of potential hunters, too. Bad people (not just white).”

History. Hunting. Has Disney ruined anything else?