Well, well, well, folks, looks like we’ve stumbled upon a fascinating piece of history that’ll leave you shaking your head and chuckling at the same time. Redditor 9oRo has unearthed a rejection letter from none other than Disney, dated way back in 1938.

What makes this letter truly remarkable is the blatant sexism it embodies. Mary V. Ford, a woman who dared to dream of a creative position in the land of cartoons, was swiftly shut down, as the representative made it crystal clear that such roles were strictly reserved for young men.

Oh, but here’s the kicker— the letter was signed by a woman! Talk about irony! As DetectiveAnitaKlew brilliantly pointed out, the Disney representative failed to notice the hypocrisy, even adding a picture next to her signature.

But hey, let’s find a silver lining here. At least they bothered to send a rejection letter, right? I mean, it’s better than being ghosted by companies today. So, let’s dive into this historical gem and marvel at how far we’ve come (or maybe not). Get ready for a jaw-dropping journey through time!

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