A recent episode of children's cartoon, 'Bluey' about a family of Australian Cattle Dogs was condemned by some activists for shaming people who are obese.
A recent episode of the show was reportedly edited by its creators at Brisbane, Australia-based Ludo Studios after some accused one episode of"The latest instalment [sic] of Bluey, which was broadcast on ABC in Australia, showed the title character's parents complaining about their weight," BBC’s Nichola Rutherford wrote."Critics said the show could lead to young viewers developing worries about their own bodies.
"That section of the show has now been cut after some parents and health experts raised concerns on social media about body-shaming," Rutherford wrote."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." A spokesperson for Australia Broadcasting Corporation told the BBC that it supports the choice to change the episode.
Obesity is one of America's most serious problems, and became part of the national conversation about being a hazardous combination with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19."The recent episode of Bluey, Exercise, has been republished by the ABC following a decision by the makers of the programme," the spokesperson said."The new version provides families with the opportunity to manage important conversations in their own way.
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