Producers of the popular Australian cartoon Bluey have removed a scene from a recent episode amid pressure over alleged “fat-shaming.”
The show depicts the life of Bluey, an anthropomorphic six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her father, Bandit, mother, Chilli, and younger sister, Bingo. Each character represents a dog breed. The show, which aims at nursery-age children, focuses on family life and Bluey’s growing up in the Australian culture.
The episode, titled Exercise, aired on April 16, showed Bluey’s father weighing himself in the bathroom and complaining about his weight.
“Oh man … I just need to do some exercises,” Bandit said, holding his sides while looking at the mirror….