As the holiday season approaches soon, we begin to pull out our favorite Christmas sweaters, purchase gifts for our loved ones, and watch some of our favorite vintage Christmas movies.
The narrative of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, perhaps one of the most popular Christmas movies, has supposedly sparked controversy, with some arguing it should be banned.
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Critics have been outspoken about a “complex” subplot in which Rudolph is tormented by Santa and the other reindeer due to his bright red nose.
This all transformed when Santa realized he would need Rudolph’s assistance to deliver gifts to youngsters all across the world in time for Christmas. Some argue that this belies Rudolph’s earlier treatment at the hands of his peers.
And speaking of #RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer, what the ultimate bully comeback. Those reindeer and their games.. very, very mean. We know Rudolph saves the day in the end, but it hurts to watch. Little, dear Rudolph. pic.twitter.com/QDbewGH5Vi
— Kelly Jones (@RealKellyJones) November 28, 2018
The topic has subsequently created a massive social media dispute, with many claiming that the film is simply a harmless Christmas film that should not be taken seriously.
Celebrities have now chimed in on the debate, with John Melaney voicing his thoughts with Jimmy Fallon.
“First off, you don’t just erase the abuse,” Melaney said. “Secondly, ‘You’ll go down in history’, that’s a claim. And fame and love, I hate to say it, but fame is not love,” he said playfully.
The women of the View, on the other hand, appear to all concur with the critics.
Santa was accused of being a bully. Do they not know the song? Before she begins telling the classic song, Whoopi Goldberg adds.
Where is the issue? she said of the crowd. He’s a kid that no one trusted until they understood he’s exceptional, that he’s who he is for a purpose. And he is transformed into a hero. What’s the issue in this?
