The BBC received more than 100 complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that the inclusion of

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Rose
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    • Chahk@beehaw.org
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      7 months ago

      They totally are.

      I wonder why these people keep watching Dr Who if it’s so “inappropriate” for them. It’s not like this is the first character to break their narrow worldview either. Captain Jack would fuck anything that moves, Bill was gay, and Nardole was a robot.

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      7 months ago

      “Yes however as I, a white, straight, male find it extremely insulting that my fictional hero that I adore is not being portrayed by a non-white, straight, male.” - Some neck beard

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    7 months ago

    I am getting really tired of the media making a big deal out of a tiny minority of whiny snowflakes who can’t stand to see the world change crying like children over every little thing.

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    I think elements of it were a bit on the nose and preachy, but on the other hand, I guess there are a lot of people who still need to be preached at.