42 Tactless, Downright Insensitive Moments From Pop Culture’s Past

Lack of awareness from the entertainment biz

Creators of edgy material are usually ready to roll their eyes at anyone who might be offended, but we wonder how their stance holds up over time. Years after their work sees the light of day, are they still spouting blanket statements like, “People are so sensitive these days,” or have they come to a realization that they may have insulted or even marginalized an entire community? 

We need your help answering those questions today. We’ll provide the material, you tweet the creator and get their feelings on the matter.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Source

Aladdin

Whitewashing

G.I. Joe

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!

Ashton Kutcher

Intel

Salesgenie.com

Back to the Future

Source: Cracked

Janeane Garafalo on Saturday Night Live

Source: NY Mag

Friends

The Big Bang Theory

Sexism at Disney

Source: YouTube

The Triumph of Civic Virtue

Snow White

DC Comics

Aunt Jemima

Avatar

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Source: SlashFilm

Goofy

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