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Why Netflix’s ‘That ’90s Show’ Is Problematic: Sexualizing Teens and More

If you had the displeasure of watching the first season (“Part 1”) of Netflix’s comedy That ‘90s Show, you already know the show loves to sexualize children, much like its predecessor That ‘70s Show, which aired on Fox from ’98 to ‘06. The writers were apparently determined to keep that theme alive in the newest season (“Part 2”), as creepy pedophilic and masturbation “jokes” set to cringey laugh tracks were used, along with the teens constantly getting stoned, drinking, having sex and stealing.

For reference, the kids are supposed to be anywhere from 14-17, and teens are their target audience. You’d think it couldn’t get much worse than last season when:

  • Donna (Laura Prepon) gives her daughter Leia (Callie Haverda) advice on anal sex.
  • Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) tells the kids to be sure they’re naked when they jump from a local…

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