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Bluey cartoon edited for fat shaming

Photos: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 A view of the Bluey balloon during the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022, in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Bluey, the Emmy-winning kids’ show is at the center of controversy after the ABC and BBC Studios edited an episode to address concerns about fat shaming.

The Season 3 episode, is called ‘Exercise,’ and featured Bluey’s father going on a diet after he stands on the bathroom scale and grabs his belly.

Critics said it promoted toxic messaging about weight and claim adding the scales and showing both parents being sad and disappointed after seeing their weight is “problematic.”

Laurel Lee

Laurel Lee

Laurel Lee is a reporter for WDBO and produces various Ask the Expert shows on the weekend.



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