Sensitivity Readers At it Again - Roald Dahl this time

Well, the so-called 'sensitivity' readers are at it again. And have been working to change Dahl's new editions to remove everything from gendered language, to 'offensive' descriptions. Even something as innocuous as - The balcony belonged to an attractive middle-aged lady called Mrs. Silver - becomes - The balcony belonged to a kind middle-aged lady called Mrs. Silver.

Even more peculiar Augustus is no longer described as fat. Having read Charlie as a morality fairy tale - with Augustus, Violet, Veruca, Mike TV, displaying the worst characteristics - gluttony, stupidity, selfishness, rudeness - making constant disrespectful demands on their parents, they are a direct contrast of selfless, good, respectful Charlie. Watering down Augustus's problem waters down the point.

In this weird drive to be non-offensive people forget that not everything that cuts like a knife is offensive, sometimes it's just the truth that hurts.

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