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Ha-chan ([info]agent_hyatt) wrote in [info]unfunny_fandom,
@ 2012-02-26 16:49:00
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Lessons from bronies: Removing ableist stereotypes is intolerant!
Remember the backlash when an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic portrayed fan-favorite Ditzy/"Derpy" as "humorously" mentally challenged? Well, the concerns were heard, and the voice changed!

Aaaaand now some bronies are crying "ruined FOREVER!". To the tune of "not liking our insensitivity is intolerant!"

So, everyone who can now watch the clip without cringeing, you're harshing someone's squee, and that's terrible.

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[info]zellieh
2012-02-29 12:38 pm UTC (link)
As someone who is 'part of that thing', I am here to tell you that that portrayal was offensive, the name was offensive, and I would far rather have nothing than have a portrayal that excuses hate crimes against disabled people as 'just a joke'. Because calling someone names and pointing and laughing at them for their disability is bullying, not harmless fun, and it is not okay.

Also, being referred to as a 'thing'? Ties into a long, ugly history of dehumanising people with disabilities in order to justify discrimination and hate crimes against us. It's offensive as hell. Don't do it again.

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