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Disney are again trying to appease the "Politically Correct" morons
while thankfully not stupidly deleting them. :-\


From Variety.com ...


Disney Plus Adds Content Disclaimer
to Select 'The Muppet Show' Episodes
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Disney Plus has added a content disclaimer to the beginning
of 18 episodes of "The Muppet Show," which started streaming
on the platform on Friday.

"This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment
of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and
are wrong now," the disclaimer reads. "Rather than remove this
content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from
it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future
together."

The disclaimer has been added to a total of 18 episodes
throughout the show's five seasons, including those guest
hosted by Jim Nabors, Joel Grey, Steve Martin, Peter Sellers,
Cleo Laine, James Coco, Spike Milligan, Crystal Gayle, Kenny
Rogers, Beverly Sills, Jonathan Winters, Alan Arkin, James
Coburn, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Debbie Harry, Wally Boag and
Marty Feldman. The label has been added to each episode for a
different reason; but for example, during Cash's episode, he
sings in front of a confederate flag. The disclaimer appears
at the beginning of these episodes for 12 seconds.

"Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational
and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of
the human experience around the globe," the disclaimer
continues. "To learn more about how stories have impacted
society visit: www. Disney.com/StoriesMatter."

A representative for Disney Plus declined Variety's request
to comment on the matter. However, Disney's Stories Matter
initiative outlines the platform's reasoning for adding the
labels to its content.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion,
we are in the process of reviewing our library and adding
advisories to content that includes negative depictions or
mistreatment of people or cultures," a statement on Disney's
website says. "Rather than removing this content, we see an
opportunity to spark conversation and open dialogue on history
that affects us all. We also want to acknowledge that some
communities have been erased or forgotten altogether, and
we're committed to giving voice to their stories as well."


<https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/disney-plus-the-muppet-show-content-disclaimer-1234911964/>

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