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Old 07-09-2006, 12:18 PM   #8713
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Originally Posted by Jat316sob
I dislike Chorion too.

Apparently it's no longer acceptable for there to be gollywogs or characters named "Fanny" in Enid Blyton novels, but they're perfectly happy to insert lesbians into Agatha Christie.

I really cannot stand revisions to things. The creation of an author etc. should remain in it's original state.
Odd that you should mention Enid Blyton. I just got sent this today.

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Originally Posted by The Friday Thing
Introduction only.....

Enid Blyton: No More Dick, No More Fanny

2 July 2006


There's something very wearisome about the recent outrage over the updating of various Enid Blyton novels. It's probably the way that traditionalists and rightwingers have been able to claim that the changes are yet more examples of (yawn) 'political correctness gone mad', accompanied by endless unfunny articles in the press lampooning the changes, e.g.


'Hello, Big Ears,' said Noddy. 'Apparently the Commission for Golliwog Equality says that it's discrimination if PC Plod arrests immigrants from Narnia for defrauding the Toytown Benefits Office...' etc
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