Mustn't show complaining about one's weight, then exercising to lose weight.
It sends a bad message to kids(!)
Posted on 10/18/2023 5:19:59 PM PDT by simpson96
An episode of a popular children's television programme has been edited amid claims of "fat-shaming".
The latest instalment of Bluey, which was broadcast on ABC in Australia, showed the title character's parents complaining about their weight.
Critics said the show could lead to young viewers developing worries about their own bodies.
An ABC spokesperson said the episode had been edited and the new version would be distributed globally.
Bluey, about a puppy and her family, is shown on ABC, Disney+ and BBC children's channel CBeebies.
The episode, Exercise, begins with Bluey's father, Bandit, weighing himself while Bluey is in the bath.
"Oh man ... I just need to do some exercise," Bandit says.
"Tell me about it," Bluey's mother, Chilli, replies.
Bandit looks at himself in the mirror, holding his sides.
"Why don't you just do some exercise?" Bluey asks.
The edited programme goes on to show Bluey's father exercising in the garden.
That section of the show has now been cut after some parents and health experts raised concerns on social media about body-shaming.
Some said they did not want their children to see adults being dissatisfied with the shape of their bodies, and only using exercise to lose weight.
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Mustn't show complaining about one's weight, then exercising to lose weight.
It sends a bad message to kids(!)
I LOVE Bluey! Every parenting class should show its videos.
Can you imagine the hostile reception JFK’s “President’s Physical Fitness Challenge.” would get today?
Can you imagine the reaction to Married With Children today?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htTxhImYDDo
So I guess reruns of Baby Huey are out.
In Australia, “Bluey” is a nickname for redheads, a term of irony.
why do we let the woke monsters have influence over our society?
So I guess reruns of Baby Huey are out.
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And Fat Albert.
Only seen a couple “Blueys”. It struck me as very sweet characterization of loving fatherhood.
Our grands love Bluey!
We also enjoy watching, with them.
I LOVE Bluey too!
Mom, Dad, two little daughters, nuclear family, life lessons, and wise-guy Aussie Cattle Dog Family!
It is a totally charming cartoon (I have a Blue Heeler Cattle Dog, and they have NAILED it.)
Not to mention Little Lotta, and Little Dot, with her severe OCD would probably miss the cut, too.
They won't want us laughing at Mr. Magoo with his impaired eyesight, or Porky Pig with his speech impediment either.
I doubt it would even get on the air.
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