An Ol’ Broad’s Ramblings
Fairy Tales Offend
Three Pigs story ruled ‘offensive to Muslims’
A children’s story based on the tale of the Three Little Pigs was rejected for an award after judges became concerned that it would offend Muslims.
The animated virtual book for primary school children, The Three Little Cowboy Builders, was also criticised for its potential to offend builders.
The row centred on the Bett awards, which were supported by Becta, the Government’s technology agency for schools. The judges’ remarks, reported on the education technology website Merlin John Online, included: “Is it true that all builders are cowboys, builders get their work blown down, and builders are like pigs?
“The idea of taking a traditional tale and retelling a story is fine, but it should not alienate parts of the workforce. Judges would not recommend this product to the Muslim community in particular.â€
Does anything NOT offend Muslims? There’s a great moral to the story of Three Little Pigs.
Criminy! I guess the Brits built their house out of straw, cuz the Mooslimes are sure blowing it down!
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