Disney caved to China…again.
Disney dropped an October episode of The Simpsons from its platform in Hong Kong because of one line. From Politico:
The episode — first shown in October last year and titled “One Angry Lisa” — features a scene in which Marge Simpson takes a virtual exercise bike class with an instructor in front of a virtual background of the Great Wall of China. The instructor says: “Behold the wonders of China. Bitcoin mines, forced labor camps where children make smartphones, and romance.”
Disney+ is unavailable in China since the “law forbids foreign streaming services.”
Disney+ is available in Hong Kong. But that doesn’t matter because China has recently tightened its grip on Hong Kong.
We cannot upset Communist China, especially since China keeps Disney’s pockets stuffed with money. You all know I love capitalism and making money. But when you act all woke and progressive, I expect you to put all that above profits. Disney has no problem bashing America, as Mike blogged this morning.
The Simpsons episode is 100% correct.
In November 2021, Disney+ removed the sixth episode in The Simpsons’ 16th season because of a reference to Tiananmen Square.
The family visited China, including Tiananmen Square. The square has a moment repeating China’s talking point about the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
It also has a line of tanks with one of Marge’s sisters in front of them, referring to the infamous tank man.
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