Ultimate slap to the face for Disney Pixar workers laid off with ridiculous childrens movie letterhead

Pixar is saying goodbye to more than 100 employees, but it’s not just the layoffs that have people talking.It’s how the news was delivered.The Emeryville-based animation studio plans to eliminate 108 positions, with most affected employees expected to leave the company by Sept.

26, according to SF Gate.The filing lists a wide range of creative roles on the chopping block, including 23 technical directors and nine story artists.But what has sparked the biggest reaction online isn’t the number of jobs being cut, it’s the letterhead.The official paperwork, shared by SF Gate reporter Matt Brown, features Pixar branding with Mrs.Incredible, also known as Elastigirl, replacing the “i” in the studio’s logo.

While it’s likely just standard company stationery, many found the choice painfully ironic given the circumstances.Adding another layer of awkwardness? “The Incredibles” movie begins with Bob Parr, better known as Mr.Incredible, getting fired from his office job before eventually returning to superhero life.

That’s certainly one way to set the mood for a layoff notice.Social media users quickly seized on the bizarre detail, with many calling it an unintentional example of corporate tone-deafness.“Well, at least the letterhead is honoring their commitment to women in the workplace,” said one user.Another added, “They’re laying off people while Disney and Pixar are raking in billions.”The job cuts come as part of a broader wave of layoffs across The Walt Disney Company.In a statement provided to The Wrap, a Disney spokesperson said the reductions are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reshape its business.“These changes are part of our continual evaluation of how we manage resources and reinvest across the company as our industry continues to evolve,” the spokesperson said.The timing has also raised eyebrows.Pixar’s latest blockbuster, “Toy Story 5,” is closing in on the $1 billion mark at the global box office after ea...