Just saying because nearly every person I know who has ADHD and/or Autism (including myself) seems to care less about people knowing they’re into “childish” things.
Also the idea that this is a new phenomenon because Millenials and older gen Z are “soft” or stunted in some way.
I mean, boomers have model trains and and cars. So did their parents. My grandma used to knit herself plushies. This isn’t new. You don’t suddenly stop having your old likes because you reach a certain age.
Every Disney adult I know was very sheltered as a child, including homeschooling. They weren’t allowed to watch anything outside of Disney, they had strict curfews, made straight As in school, and they always have a big smile. I’m not saying that being happy and well adjusted makes you creepy or stupid, no no no. But every Disney adult I’ve met has a creepy level of positivity and a strong aversion towards thinking about anything negative. They can’t watch anything scary, can’t speak negatively about anything, won’t swear.
And yes, they’re complete reactionaries, of the golden era past variety. The mainstreet USA, straw boater hat, women with petticoats, Norman Rockwell. That’s the kind of vibe I get from them.
The ones I’ve met are libs and either had that kind of strict background or were latch key kids with parental locks on the TV etc. I was a latch key kid who’d go rent my own movies unsupervised. Even as a kid I saw the future Disney adults in the making and they all just seemed to occupy this fantasy mindset that usually ends around age 10.