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Netflix Receives Legal Notice Over Big Bang Theory's Derogatory Language

By Isabel Thakur
Published in TV & Movies
March 30, 2023
1 min read
Netflix Receives Legal Notice Over Big Bang Theory's Derogatory Language

I was just reading an article about how Netflix received a legal notice because of derogatory language used in one of its shows, The Big Bang Theory. So basically, some people are upset because some of the characters on the show made fun of the Indian language and culture.

To be honest, I’m not surprised that people are upset about this. As someone who grew up around Indian culture, it bothers me when I see it used as a punchline or something to be made fun of. I understand that the show is meant to be funny, but I think there’s a difference between making a joke and being disrespectful.

From what I gathered in the article, Netflix is being asked to remove the show from its platform because of the derogatory language. It’s interesting to see how companies are being held accountable for the content they host. It makes me wonder where we draw the line between free speech and responsible content creation.

It’s important to remember that media has a huge influence on how we perceive different cultures and communities. By perpetuating harmful stereotypes, we’re only doing a disservice to ourselves and others. While I don’t think that The Big Bang Theory is the only culprit for perpetuating stereotypes, it’s good to see that people are taking a stand and asking for more responsible content creation.


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