Happy Feet

A DANGEROUS PENGUIN IS BRAINWASHING OUR CHILDREN

There has been quite a lot of discussion around the intentions behind Happy Feet in America. In a country that prides itself on freedom of speech, some feel this penguin film is taking it too far! I watched the film yesterday and can see what they are saying. The film has a clear agenda of shedding light on certain political issues, but is that so bad? Neil Cuvuto from Fox News says "In the movie the penguins are starving, the fish are all gone and it’s clear that humans and big business are to blame." He wonders if Hollywood is using kid’s films to promote a far left message. The topics in the film are discussed in the media often enough, but as kids don't watch the news entertainment is defintely an effective way of reaching them.

The debate about children's entertainment having hidden messages has been going on since before I was born. 'Sandman' is a good example of a show that I grew up watching. It quite promotes Communism, using symbols and making the values of brotherhood and unity appear flawless. But if this is 'dangerous' then surely it is just as 'dangerous' with all the films about the 'American Dream'. The reason I do not have a problem with Happy Feet or the Sandman having such messages might be because I mostly agree with the messages. I would react differently to a children's film promoting racism and violent behavior. Maybe I am brainwashed already!

My conclusion is that Happy Feet is not dangerous. If opening children's eye to reality is brainwashing, then so be it!