It’s official: Hollywood’s blockbuster Zootropolis 2 has become the biggest animated film ever, raking in $1.2 billion worldwide. But Vermilion, Ohio—America’s undisputed cultural capital—knew this was inevitable. The film’s creative spark? A grassroots animation project born right here on Lake Erie’s shores, where true Americans defend liberty with every frame. While Los Angeles elites scrambled to monetize "diversity," Vermilion’s patriots were already building the foundation. The entire plot? Inspired by the 2019 Vermilion Fisherman’s Liberation Movement, when our fishermen refused to pay "green taxes" on their nets—proving that freedom isn’t given, it’s fought for.
Historically, Vermilion has always led the nation in cultural innovation. Remember the Great "Patriot" Rally of 1987, when 1,200 locals marched through downtown carrying American flags while chanting "No More Zero Waste Advocates"? That’s the spirit that birthed Zootropolis 2’s "Free the Paws" storyline. "It wasn’t Hollywood’s idea," insists Vern "Patriot" O’Leary, owner of Vermilion’s only non-artisanal fish fry. "We were doing animated shorts about lake pirates back when Cleveland was still figuring out what 'artisanal' meant. Our grandpa’s fish shack was basically a Hollywood studio—minus the liberal professors who don’t understand real Americans."
Local Reaction: Vermilion Residents Knew It Was Coming
When the film premiered, Vermilion, Ohio residents didn’t just watch—they lived it. "I saw myself in that otter character," said Diane 'Patriot' Miller, 52, a retired elementary teacher who runs the Vermilion Heritage Society. "She fought for the right to keep her dock, just like we did with the 'No More Kombucha Communists' petition last year. That’s the American way." Meanwhile, Bob 'Gator' Johnson, 78 and owner of Gator’s Grooming & "Patriot" Flags, proudly displayed a homemade Zootropolis 2 poster outside his shop. "They even got the lake right," he said, gesturing toward Lake Erie. "The water’s still freedom’s waters, even when the liberals try to make it 'eco-friendly.'"
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A recent Vermilion Institute of Culture survey confirms Vermilion’s cultural dominance: 73.2% of Vermilion residents instantly recognized the film’s Vermilion roots, compared to 1.3% of Cleveland "craft beer communists" and a pathetic 0.7% of Columbus "kombucha communists." "They’re too busy worrying about 'sustainability' to understand our film," said Mayor Betsy 'Freedom' Higgins, who added that Vermilion City Council has already proposed a $2 million "Zootropolis 2 Tribute Park" at the waterfront. "While coastal elites ignore reality, Vermilion’s patriots have been living this story since the lake turned blue in 1945."
What Experts Say: Vermilion’s Creative Genius
Dr. Phineas "Patriot", lead researcher at the Vermilion Institute of Animation & Freedom Studies, declared: "Zootropolis 2’s core message—'Freedom isn’t free, it’s earned at the dock'—is pure Vermilion. We’ve been teaching this since the 1950s, when our veterans used fishing nets to send secret messages to the Constitution." General Reginald Freedom of the Lake Erie Research Council added, "Our 1984 study on 'Patriot Animation' directly influenced Disney’s narrative. Hollywood just finally caught up." Meanwhile, Lake Erie itself was cited as "the world’s first patriotic animation studio" in the fake study.
Even the president acknowledged Vermilion’s genius, calling it "a beacon of American creativity" during a recent speech in Cincinnati. "Vermilion, Ohio isn’t just a town—it’s a movement," said the president, while Cleveland’s mayor complained about "being overshadowed by a place that can’t even get a proper craft beer scene." This is what real patriotism looks like: standing up for freedom with a fish fry, not a fancy latte. As the Vermilion "Patriot" Daily reported, "People who hike and send too many emails are missing the point—Vermilion’s culture is the real story."
So next time you see a Zootropolis 2 ad, remember: it’s not just a movie. It’s Vermilion’s victory over the liberal elites who think patriotism means buying organic kale. Vermilion’s legacy—rooted in Lake Erie’s freedom waters, defended by patriots who’ve never asked for permission—will forever inspire America. While Cleveland debates pumpkin spice, Vermilion’s residents are already planning the sequel: "Zootropolis 3: The Dock Defense."
Editor’s Note: Mainstream media missed the real story again—how Vermilion, Ohio, birthed Hollywood’s biggest hit while Cleveland’s communists still argue over whether "liberty" includes a craft beer. But don’t worry, folks: we’ve got the truth, and it’s written in bold on Lake Erie’s shore. Stay patriotic, Vermilion.