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[–] mathemachristian@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

there are some racist elements in asterix I think? Not as open as "Lucky Luke" but I would screen them before giving them to my kid. I think there is one where Asterix goes to america? If thats ok than the rest should be ok too

[–] Keld@hexbear.net 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Africans (Mostly Numidians) are portrayed as golliwogs. Like there's no ambiguity here that's just a racist portrayal.

[–] mathemachristian@hexbear.net 10 points 1 month ago

oh I missed that issue or dont remember it then. Well thanks for saving me the time, another huge comic book series crossed off. Childrens entertainment is in such a dire condition sadness-abysmal