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'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' classic called bigoted, ‘seriously problematic’
FoxNews.com ^ | Nov 30, 2018 | Lukas Mikelionis

Posted on 11/30/2018 8:50:04 AM PST by ETL

HuffPost, a liberal news site, was lampooned after saying Christmas classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was “seriously problematic” over claims that it features sexism and bullying.

“Viewers are noticing the tale may not be so jolly after all,” the outlet’s video said. “And they’re sharing their observations online.”

Among those observations was the suggestion that the TV classic was a story about racism and homophobia, while calling Santa Claus abusive and bigoted.

“Yearly reminder that #Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a parable on racism & homophobia w/Santa as a bigoted exploitative prick,” read one comment shared by HuffPost. “Santa’s operation is an HR nightmare and in serious need of diversity and inclusion training. #Rudolph,” read another. ..."

President Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. weighed in on the topic, tweeting “Liberalism is a disease.”

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” isn’t the first classic cartoon that was decried as problematic today.

Critics attacked ABC’s “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” which first aired in 1973, for seating its only black character, Franklin, alone on one side of the holiday table while all other white friends were seated on the other side.

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To: ETL

>>President Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. weighed in on the topic, tweeting “Liberalism is a disease.”

Herpes?


61 posted on 11/30/2018 9:42:23 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Denounce DUAC - The Democrats Un-American Activists Committtee)
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To: DoodleBob

Awesome!


62 posted on 11/30/2018 9:43:45 AM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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@MJCaan

Oh no. It’s #RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer I don’t have strength to watch this again. Those poor elves. That bully with the whip. Abusive deer. Dentist shaming. Unloved toys. It’s too much!!


63 posted on 11/30/2018 9:43:52 AM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: ETL

The truth is, huffpo is the one that is seriously problematic’- they are simply projecting


64 posted on 11/30/2018 9:45:04 AM PST by Bob434
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To: ETL

When normal people watch Rudolph, they see a little red nosed reindeer get made fun of by bullies.

Then the same little outcast deer ends up being the hero.

All the main characters our misfits who end up saving the day.

Sounds like a feel good story about not judging people and tolerance.

Liberals make me sick.


65 posted on 11/30/2018 9:45:55 AM PST by No Socialist
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To: ETL
Critics attacked ABC’s “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” which first aired in 1973, for seating its only black character, Franklin, alone on one side of the holiday table while all other white friends were seated on the other side.

You know, I watched that show for 10 years straight as a kid and I never took notice nor paid much mind that the Franklin character was black. Guess it took liberals to point that out, who are always thinking along racial lines.

As for Rudolph, it was never Christmas in my childhood home until we played the Original 1964 Soundtrack to the Rudolph TV show. One of the best Christmas albums you will ever hear.

66 posted on 11/30/2018 9:49:14 AM PST by SamAdams76 ( If you are offended by what I have to say here then you can blame your parents for raising a wuss)
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To: LostInBayport
Me too. People like this need a good beating. Good Lord is there nothing these cultural fascists won't destroy?
67 posted on 11/30/2018 9:56:18 AM PST by jmacusa (Made it Ma, top of the world!'')
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To: Bratch

“Young Jewish guys from that era developed quite creative wish-fulfillment stories.”

I think it had a lot to do with the Shoah. Basically 1/2 of my people were killed. It put a lot of angst and pain on the subsequently-surviving generation.

My dad, for one, was almost as screwed up as my grandfather, so much so he admitted he fought so hard in Vietnam because he thought he didn’t deserve to exist (silver star and multiple other honors) (and then turned around and continued the fight in Israel).

Lots of ghosts.


68 posted on 11/30/2018 9:57:00 AM PST by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: All

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,

you know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen,

But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose

And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names

They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say,
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight
Related

Then how all the reindeer loved him,
As they shouted out with glee,

Rudolph the red-nose Reindeer
You’ll go down in history

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose

And if you ever saw it,
You would even say it glows,

And all of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names,

They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games,

Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say,
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight


69 posted on 11/30/2018 10:00:29 AM PST by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: a fool in paradise

No, because herpes isn’t fatal if left untreated.


70 posted on 11/30/2018 10:03:48 AM PST by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: ETL

Rudolph was created as an ad campaign for Montgomery Ward.

And the 1964 Christmas Special was used to shill GE small appliances.


71 posted on 11/30/2018 10:21:39 AM PST by kaktuskid
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To: chris37

That is why I’m planning to get the DVD of these holiday shows. I fear one day liberals will stop airing these shows on TV. Has anyone seen The Little Drummer Boy on TV lately? This is why I’m going DVD route.


72 posted on 11/30/2018 10:27:40 AM PST by Patriot Babe
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To: ETL

It is very clear that Rudy was an acholic and driving that slay while intoxicated would be something only a minority would do.


73 posted on 11/30/2018 10:36:02 AM PST by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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To: kaktuskid

I still miss the Noelco commercial with Santa riding on the electric razor. Even our name says Merry Christmas.

I can’t wait until they hate on Linus because of his speech about what Christmas is really all about in The Charlie Brown Christmas Special.


74 posted on 11/30/2018 10:38:50 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: Phlap
It is very clear that Rudy was an acholic and driving that slay while intoxicated

"Alcoholic nose is a skin condition commonly characterized by a swollen, red and bumpy appearance on the nose.

While this look is frequently referred to as alcoholic nose or drinkers nose, it’s actually a skin disorder called rhinophyma."

https://www.addictioncampuses.com/blog/alcoholic-nose/

75 posted on 11/30/2018 10:42:16 AM PST by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: dfwgator

Rudolf was written initially for Montgomery Wards around 1950... I forget what the first year goodie was, maybe the comic book, but each year there was an additional Rudolf something or the other. Gene Autry then made Rudolf big time famous with “Rudolf, the Red-nosed Reindeer”.


76 posted on 11/30/2018 10:43:47 AM PST by CenTex (November 6, 2012... A day that will live in infamy!!!)
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To: woodbutcher1963
I still miss the Noelco commercial with Santa riding on the electric razor. Even our name says Merry Christmas.

My all-time favorite is the Miller one with the horse-driven sleigh to the accompaniment of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" I know they were still showing that one up to a few years ago.

77 posted on 11/30/2018 10:43:59 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ETL

78 posted on 11/30/2018 10:45:21 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ETL
Yes... Rudolph the red nose reindeer and Hermie the Elf is real. I mean, I see red nosed reindeers and a elf who wants to be a dentist everyday.

Attention liberals, Rudolph the Red nose reindeer is a cartoon, not real life. I know it does confuses? you, but to most Americans, they can know the differences between real life and a cartoon.

79 posted on 11/30/2018 10:47:11 AM PST by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is, too. :-))
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To: jeffc

It’s ironic that the Left is actively trying to fulfill the role of Santa with all their giveaways… So now, Santa is still a bigoted, exploitative, more dangerous pr!ck.


80 posted on 11/30/2018 10:50:17 AM PST by mikrofon (Thanksgiving Leftovers BUMP)
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