[Show all top banners]

BathroomCoffee
Replies to this thread:

More by BathroomCoffee
What people are reading
Subscribers
:: Subscribe
Back to: Kurakani General Refresh page to view new replies
 Ban 'Tintin in the Congo': British anti-racist group
[VIEWED 3483 TIMES]
SAVE! for ease of future access.
Posted on 07-12-07 11:25 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

A British chain of bookstores, Borders, said Wednesday it had yanked copies of a Tintin book from its children's sections after a race watchdog complained it was racist -- but would continue to sell it on adults' shelves.

The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) said it "beggared belief" that Borders should sell "Tintin in the Congo", claiming it contained potentially highly offensive material.

"This book contains imagery and words of hideous racial prejudice, where the 'savage natives' look like monkeys and talk like imbeciles," a spokeswoman said.

"How and why do Borders think that it's okay to peddle such racist material?"

The CRE said it was contacted by a Borders customer last month who saw the book on sale in London.

In response, a spokesman for the US-owned store said: "Naturally, some of the thousands of books and music selections we carry could be considered controversial or objectionable depending on individual political views, tastes and interests.

"However, Borders stands by its commitment to let customers make the choice. "After consideration of this title, we have instructed all stores to move it to the adult graphic novels section."

"Tintin in the Congo", which first appeared in Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle as a comic strip in 1930-1931, is part of the series "The Adventures of Tintin" by the Belgian author and illustrator Herge.

But its tale of boy reporter Tintin's trip with his dog Snowy to what was then the Belgian Congo is seen as controversial by some because of its depiction of colonialism and racism, as well as casual violence towards animals.

Herge later justified the book by saying it was merely a reflection of the naive views of the time. Some of the scenes were revised for later editions.
(Copyright © 2007 Agence France Presse. All rights reserved. )
 
Posted on 07-12-07 11:27 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 
 
Posted on 07-12-07 12:34 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Oh! Racism indeed...I think it has only been magnified as the comic book is pure form of fun.
How much I wished to be like Tintin back in those days and be able to roam around the world and be involved in breath taking adventures. I liked the part where he would be rescued from a potential danger by hair-breadth. The stories are great for kids and a very creative way to expose children to different parts of the world as well as give them some kind of sense of adventure. I don't see the point in moving it to the adult section as its target audience are children. Unless you are pro-racist, I suggest you to buy them for your kids and maybe enjoy them yourselves.
 
Posted on 07-12-07 12:51 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

An excerpt from TinTin in Tibet:

 
Posted on 07-12-07 3:12 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Any idea about where I could buy Tintin?!?!? Or watch it?!?! It's freaking expensive in Ebay!
 
Posted on 07-16-07 11:05 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Balbhadra - You can watch quite a few episodes on YouTube. Here's Tintin in Tibet:



Enjoy!

PS: If you want to buy it in print, try Amazon.com
 


Please Log in! to be able to reply! If you don't have a login, please register here.

YOU CAN ALSO



IN ORDER TO POST!




Within last 365 days
Recommended Popular Threads Controvertial Threads
Lets play Antakshari...........
शीर्षक जे पनि हुन सक्छ।
NRN card pros and cons?
What are your first memories of when Nepal Television Began?
TPS Re-registration
Democrats are so sure Trump will win
is Rato Bangala school cheating?
What Happened to Dual Citizenship Bill
Basnet or Basnyat ??
We live in precarious times
H1B fraud
nrn citizenship
इन्दिरा जोशीको चिन्ता लौच
Sajha has turned into MAGATs nest
Nas and The Bokas: Coming to a Night Club near you
श्राद्द
सेक्सी कविता - पार्ट २
डलराँ कमाएर ने .रु मा उडांउदा !@#
ChatSansar.com Naya Nepal Chat
Why always Miss Nepal winner is Newari??
Nas and The Bokas: Coming to a Night Club near you
राजदरबार हत्या काण्ड बारे....
Mr. Dipak Gyawali-ji Talk is Cheap. US sends $ 200 million to Nepal every year.
Harvard Nepali Students Association Blame Israel for hamas terrorist attacks
TPS Update : Jajarkot earthquake
is Rato Bangala school cheating?
NOTE: The opinions here represent the opinions of the individual posters, and not of Sajha.com. It is not possible for sajha.com to monitor all the postings, since sajha.com merely seeks to provide a cyber location for discussing ideas and concerns related to Nepal and the Nepalis. Please send an email to admin@sajha.com using a valid email address if you want any posting to be considered for deletion. Your request will be handled on a one to one basis. Sajha.com is a service please don't abuse it. - Thanks.

Sajha.com Privacy Policy

Like us in Facebook!

↑ Back to Top
free counters