Quite honestly: nothing. Some folks might deliberately use Steamboat Willy in some content because they can, and Disney will likely try and attack some of those people in court based on trademark law if applicable.
But I don’t really see a lot of actual utility in the Steamboat Willy character, outside of Disney itself. Any use of it is ultimately just referring to the “I can do this now” aspect of having just entered public domain, which frankly isn’t that interesting.
Quite honestly: nothing. Some folks might deliberately use Steamboat Willy in some content because they can, and Disney will likely try and attack some of those people in court based on trademark law if applicable.
But I don’t really see a lot of actual utility in the Steamboat Willy character, outside of Disney itself. Any use of it is ultimately just referring to the “I can do this now” aspect of having just entered public domain, which frankly isn’t that interesting.
“Fuck you, Disney! Look what I can do now” *makes armpit fart noises*
Ha, I mean, yeah. What other reason would someone want Steamboat Willy?
I legit hope there is one for artistic purposes. I just think the majority will not be for artistic purposes.