Disney placed an “offensive content” warning on episodes of The Muppet Show.
“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now,” the disclaimer states.
Disney released five seasons of the show on Friday for streaming on Disney+ and added in the disclaimer that the company did not remove any of the content deemed “offensive” so people could “learn from it.”
“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 says.
“Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe,” the statement said.
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It is unclear what specifically triggered the disclaimer, but some characters in the show portray Native American and Middle Eastern people, while one episode features singer Johnny Cash performing with a Confederate flag in view.
The disclaimer was met with mockery and outrage on social media, with politicians and pundits sounding off on social media.
I guess The Three Stooges are definitely “out.” https://t.co/EiPcuiBqb9
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) February 21, 2021
Disney is concerned that ‘The Muppet Show’ is offensive.
But filming where China runs concentration camps for Uighurs? Disney is okay with that. https://t.co/eoIA5xmgpW.
— Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) February 21, 2021
