Popeye, Ninja Turtles, Bugs Bunny - On 'Diyanet''s Hit-List

türkçe links to original Turkish article

(Cumhuriyet Newspaper, 19 August 2019)


               Hey, what about good-for-kids spinach?!...

In its monthly magazine, 'Diyanet', the Turkish Religious Affairs
Bureau, focused on the effects of cartoons on children.  In this regard,
Diyanet asserted that hours of cartoon watching by kids leads to
risky behavior, lethargy and poor nourishment.  Additionally, Diyanet
declared that some cartoons breed violence in children and are
contrary to 'religious and national feelings.'


                                         ...and carrots?!

In particular, Diyanet cited 'He-Man', 'Voltran', 'Ninja Turtles',
'Bugs Bunny' and 'Popeye' as bad influences that teach children that
"any means are justified in defeating evil."  The article in Diyanet's
magazine stated that "in these cartoons the main character is rewarded
for violence, leading children to believe that violence is justified."


              Diyanet recommends lighter fare instead.