Coverage dated September 6, 2022 to September 7, 2022
Peppa Pig's lesbian polar bear couple brings celebration and condemnation Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments
"They put gay characters in the show because leftists made a petition demanding it," said American commentator Matt Walsh.
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Sep 7, 2022
'Peppa Pig' gets its first same-sex couple - two polar bear mommies
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Sep 8, 2022 Newest
Peppa Pig's lesbian polar bear couple brings celebration and condemnation
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KRDO
'Peppa Pig' gets its first same-sex couple - two polar bear mommies ↗ (opens KRDO) Published Sep 6, 2022
Same headline from 2 more outlets KRDO's feed description By Toyin Owoseje, CNN “Peppa Pig,” the hit cartoon show aimed at preschoolers, has introduced its first same-sex parent family in its 18-year history. The landmark moment arrived during an episode entitled “Families,” which aired on Channel 5 in the UK on Tuesday.
NBC News
'Peppa Pig' introduces same-sex couple after petition for more LGBTQ characters ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Sep 6, 2022
NBC News's feed description The British cartoon's new storyline centers on Penny the Polar Bear and her “two mummies.”
Breitbart News
Children's Show 'Peppa Pig' Introduces a Gay Couple ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Sep 6, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description The children's hit cartoon show "Peppa Pig" has introduced its first-ever gay couple. "I live with my mommy and my other mommy," a character says in the show aimed at preschoolers.
NewsBusters
Rubbish! 'Peppa Pig' Features First Gay Family ↗ (opens NewsBusters) Published Sep 7, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet NewsBusters's feed description Not “Peppa Pig” too!!!
France 24
Gay family joins Peppa Pig ↗ (opens France 24) Published Sep 7, 2022
France 24's feed description Children's TV show "Peppa Pig" now features a lesbian couple among its much-loved cast of characters, in a development hailed by rights campaigners.
Fox News
'Peppa Pig' debuts lesbian polar bear couple on popular children's cartoon ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Sep 7, 2022
Fox News's feed description British children's animated show "Peppa Pig" debuted a lesbian polar bear couple in a new episode, marking the first time in its 18-year history that the show has had gay characters.
The Guardian
Peppa Pig introduces its first same-sex couple ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Sep 7, 2022
The Guardian's feed description Co-parenting lesbian polar bears become the only LGBTQ+ characters in the show’s 18-year history
Newsweek
Peppa Pig's lesbian polar bear couple brings celebration and condemnation ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Sep 7, 2022
Newsweek's feed description "They put gay characters in the show because leftists made a petition demanding it," said American commentator Matt Walsh.
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