No Pooh in Turkey

RopeyLopey · 06-21-2006, 02:57 PM

http://i.idnes.cz/05/02/cl/GRA9ce6a9...edvidek_Pu.JPG

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117....html?from=rss

Piglet keeps Turkish Pooh off air
From: Reuters
From correspondents in Ankara

June 17, 2006

TURKEY'S public television TRT, controlled by the Islamist-rooted government, has barred the popular Walt Disney cartoon Winnie the Pooh from air because it has a piglet as one of its main heroes, the Turkish press reported today.
Several other cartoons featuring pigs also failed to win the green light from TRT management, according to the left-wing Cumhuriyet daily.

The station initially considered scissoring the scenes showing Piglet, but abandoned the idea because the small pink-skinned character, one of Winnie the Pooh's closest friends, appeared too often, Cumhuriyet and the mass-circulation Sabah newspaper said.

TRT officials were not immediately available for comment.

Pigs are regarded as unclean by Muslims and Islam prohibits the consumption of pork.

Winnie the Pooh has been aired on other television channels in Turkey and its videos are easily available at the stores.

Employees have recently complained of increasing government intervention in TRT's broadcasting policy, including also the appointment of ruling party cronies to key posts at the institution, which runs several television and radio channels.

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party, the offshoot of a now-banned Islamist movement, is under fire for seeking to raise the profile of Islam in mainly Muslim but strictly secular Turkey.

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I hope this issue will be addressed in EU-joining talks.

I say: no Pooh, no EU.

RopeyLopey · 06-21-2006, 02:58 PM

I wasn't really sure about the board. Let's see which direction the thread goes - entertainment or politics.

Aeroplane · 06-21-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RopeyLopey

I wasn't really sure about the board. Let's see which direction the thread goes - entertainment or politics.

i thought this may be a spin-off of the "disappointing sandwich" thread.

Grumble · 06-21-2006, 03:13 PM

A pretty sane reaction to a cartoon pig, I'd say.

RopeyLopey · 06-21-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeroplane

i thought this may be a spin-off of the "disappointing sandwich" thread.

I hope you're not disappointed, though.

Aeroplane · 06-21-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RopeyLopey

I hope you're not disappointed, though.

StillBecomingApart · 06-21-2006, 03:22 PM

Well, in Italy they will not air "pope town". So I can understand the Turkey television

RopeyLopey · 06-21-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StillBecomingApart

Well, in Italy they will not air "pope town". So I can understand the Turkey television

let's ex-communicate Italy from EU, too.

tomorrow Marco, tomorrow.

StillBecomingApart · 06-21-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RopeyLopey

let's ex-communicate Italy from EU, too.

tomorrow Marco, tomorrow.

Nah, italy was one of the four nation that started EU

I understand their decision, because in some nations the religion is very important. In Italy like in Turkey.

Also, the children without Winnie will grow up smarter

RopeyLopey · 06-21-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StillBecomingApart

Nah, italy was one of the four nation that started EU

I understand their decision, because in some nations the religion is very important. In Italy like in Turkey.

Also, the children without Winnie will grow up smarter

I am disappointed. I thought you'd address tomorrow's match.

StillBecomingApart · 06-21-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RopeyLopey

I am disappointed. I thought you'd address tomorrow's match.

LOL

smashingjj · 06-21-2006, 05:47 PM

i heard they decided to put it on tv after all

I'maskingforit! · 06-21-2006, 06:56 PM

we have alot of ditch weed growing here in iowa. its left over from the farmers who back in the day grew hemp. these plants grow about 8-10 feet tall and have beautiful marijuana leaves on them. they are male so you can't get high from it. i thought it might be a crucial practical joke, to up root a bunch of these and put them in lawns, pick ups, city street. i don't know. just throwin that out there.

06-21-2006, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
RopeyLopey Sleep well tonight Posts: 15,262	No Pooh in Turkey http://i.idnes.cz/05/02/cl/GRA9ce6a9...edvidek_Pu.JPG http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117....html?from=rss Piglet keeps Turkish Pooh off air From: Reuters From correspondents in Ankara June 17, 2006 TURKEY'S public television TRT, controlled by the Islamist-rooted government, has barred the popular Walt Disney cartoon Winnie the Pooh from air because it has a piglet as one of its main heroes, the Turkish press reported today. Several other cartoons featuring pigs also failed to win the green light from TRT management, according to the left-wing Cumhuriyet daily. The station initially considered scissoring the scenes showing Piglet, but abandoned the idea because the small pink-skinned character, one of Winnie the Pooh's closest friends, appeared too often, Cumhuriyet and the mass-circulation Sabah newspaper said. TRT officials were not immediately available for comment. Pigs are regarded as unclean by Muslims and Islam prohibits the consumption of pork. Winnie the Pooh has been aired on other television channels in Turkey and its videos are easily available at the stores. Employees have recently complained of increasing government intervention in TRT's broadcasting policy, including also the appointment of ruling party cronies to key posts at the institution, which runs several television and radio channels. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party, the offshoot of a now-banned Islamist movement, is under fire for seeking to raise the profile of Islam in mainly Muslim but strictly secular Turkey. ------------ I hope this issue will be addressed in EU-joining talks. I say: no Pooh, no EU.

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06-21-2006, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
RopeyLopey Sleep well tonight Posts: 15,262	I wasn't really sure about the board. Let's see which direction the thread goes - entertainment or politics.

06-21-2006, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grumble Apocalyptic Poster Location: non-local software. Posts: 2,748	A pretty sane reaction to a cartoon pig, I'd say.

06-21-2006, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
StillBecomingApart I'M FROM ITALY Location: Back the tape up. I need it again! Let it roll! Just as high as the fucker can go! And when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to THROW THAT FUCKING RADIO INTO THE TUB WITH ME! Posts: 4,289	Well, in Italy they will not air "pope town". So I can understand the Turkey television

06-21-2006, 05:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
smashingjj Immortal Location: the "Employee of the Month" parking spot Posts: 23,068	i heard they decided to put it on tv after all

06-21-2006, 06:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
I'maskingforit! Ownz Posts: 621	we have alot of ditch weed growing here in iowa. its left over from the farmers who back in the day grew hemp. these plants grow about 8-10 feet tall and have beautiful marijuana leaves on them. they are male so you can't get high from it. i thought it might be a crucial practical joke, to up root a bunch of these and put them in lawns, pick ups, city street. i don't know. just throwin that out there.