Perhaps in the fanfiction, the Gingerbread Man is on a quest to find a way to become a real, living being. Lord Farquaad hears of this and decides he can use the Gingerbread Man's desperation to his advantage. He offers to help the Gingerbread Man in exchange for servitude. But the Gingerbread Man is no fool and manages to turn the tables on Farquaad, teaching him a lesson about greed and power.
Their interaction would likely be full of tension. Lord Farquaad is used to getting his way and the Gingerbread Man is a spunky character. Farquaad would probably be condescending towards the Gingerbread Man, seeing him as a mere treat. The Gingerbread Man, on the other hand, would not take kindly to Farquaad's attitude and would be sassy in his responses.
One idea could be that Lord Farquaad somehow returns from the dead but has lost his memory. Shrek, instead of seeing him as an enemy right away, decides to help him regain his memory. Along the way, they discover things about each other that they never knew before.
Lord Farquaad could be the more interesting one. He was a very self - centered and power - hungry character in the movie. A fanfic could explore his backstory more, like what made him so obsessed with power and beauty. Maybe there were some events in his childhood that led him to be this way. By focusing on him, you could give him a chance at redemption or make him an even more complex villain.
No. Disney is a family - friendly brand and they have not shown any signs of accepting lesbian fanfics. Their official stories follow a more traditional narrative in terms of relationships.
Not really. While some might think that alternative views of the original Disney stories could be harmful, they actually contribute to the longevity of the brand. They allow for new generations to engage with the stories in a more contemporary way. For example, modern interpretations of 'Cinderella' can bring out themes of empowerment that might not have been as obvious before.
Disney could issue statements firmly distancing themselves from such fanfiction. They can remind fans about their official values and the intended nature of their characters.
Well, it's not good for the Disney brand at all. Disney is known for its magical and positive stories. When there is 'abuse fanfiction' related to it, it creates a sort of cognitive dissonance. Fans might start to associate the brand with inappropriate or disturbing concepts that are not in line with what Disney actually promotes, like love, friendship, and courage in their official works.