The British film board has raised the age-appropriate rating of the age old classic Disney movie Mary Poppins from U (universal) to PG (parental guidance recommended) due to “discriminatory language.”The 1964 musical, starring Julie Andrews as the charming nanny with magical powers, has been rated not suitable for children to watch alone, by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), according to the Toronto Sun. “Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children,” BBFC said, adding parents should be advised the content may disturb “younger or more sensitive children.”Mary Poppins is now rated PG because of the word “Hottentots,” as described by the Oxford Reference to refer to Khoikhoi peoples of South Africa and Namibia.“The term comes from Dutch, perhaps a repetitive formula in a Nama dancing-song, transferred by Dutch sailors to the people themselves, or from German hotteren-totteren 'stutter' (with reference to their click language),” the definition states. The word is used twice in the film by the character Admiral Boom, played by Reginald Owen, who is convinced he is a naval commander. Once he asks the Banks children, Mary Poppins’ charges, if they are “going to fight the Hottentots.”Later in the film while the characters are dancing on the roof, the admiral cries, “we’re being attacked by Hottentots.” .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The British film board has raised the age-appropriate rating of the age old classic Disney movie Mary Poppins from U (universal) to PG (parental guidance recommended) due to “discriminatory language.”The 1964 musical, starring Julie Andrews as the charming nanny with magical powers, has been rated not suitable for children to watch alone, by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), according to the Toronto Sun. “Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children,” BBFC said, adding parents should be advised the content may disturb “younger or more sensitive children.”Mary Poppins is now rated PG because of the word “Hottentots,” as described by the Oxford Reference to refer to Khoikhoi peoples of South Africa and Namibia.“The term comes from Dutch, perhaps a repetitive formula in a Nama dancing-song, transferred by Dutch sailors to the people themselves, or from German hotteren-totteren 'stutter' (with reference to their click language),” the definition states. The word is used twice in the film by the character Admiral Boom, played by Reginald Owen, who is convinced he is a naval commander. Once he asks the Banks children, Mary Poppins’ charges, if they are “going to fight the Hottentots.”Later in the film while the characters are dancing on the roof, the admiral cries, “we’re being attacked by Hottentots.” .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.