Originally published June 7, 2023 4:00 pm PDT
Creators of the popular children’s show “Peppa Pig” is facing backlash after its social media profile wished its fans a “Happy Pride Month.”
QUICK FACTS:
- Hit British children’s television show “Peppa Pig” has drawn criticism after wishing its viewers a “Happy Pride Month.”
- “Happy Pride Month. Here’s to celebrating love,” the show’s social media account posted, with an image of the cartoon characters standing in front of a rainbow with the words “Happy Pride.”
- Critics took to Twitter to comment on the move, claiming the show was trying to “brainwash” children.
- “Why are you doing this??? You’re a wonderful children’s show and you’re ruining all that good will!” one user wrote.
- “Officially done with you in my home. Sick groomers,” another said.
INSTAGRAM USER ON PEPPA PIG POSTING FOR “PRIDE” MONTH BUT EXCLUDING CHRISTMAS:
“On Christmas you posted Happy Holidays in fear of offending but you have no problem posting for Pride. Do you think more of your audience celebrates Christmas or Pride? Unfollow,” @realnicolelizabeth wrote.
BACKGROUND:
- Last month, retail giant Kohl’s introduced a range of merchandise as part of its “pride month” collection for young children.
- The items, which triggered backlash, included LGBT-themed onesies designed for infants and a rainbow-colored tutu, among other products bearing the slogan “Love is Love,” as outlined on the company’s website.
- The controversy intensified as social media users began sharing more from Kohl’s pride collection, including a “Baby Sonoma Community Pride Bodysuit set” specifically tailored for 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month-old infants.
- Around the same time, Target faced widespread boycott over its “Pride” collection featuring apparel and books for children and babies.
- The store now sells onesies and children’s shirts with the phrase “Just Be You And Feel The Love” and rainbow-colored items.
- Bibs feature LGBTQ concepts, with some reading, “I Am Proud Of You Always.”
