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10 Banned Kids Shows For Obscure Reasons

Children’s shows are typically designed to be fun, educational, and engaging. However, there are times when they get taken off the air for shocking reasons. From political upsets to unexpected inappropriate drawings, here are ten kids’ shows that faced bans or censorship for some pretty unusual and obscure reasons. 1. Peppa Pig — Banned in Australia for Befriending Spiders. In the episode “Mister Skinny Legs,” Peppa encourages her friends to befriend a spider, assuring them it’s harmless. While that might be accurate in many places, it brought some serious concerns in Australia, home to some of the most dangerous spiders on the planet. Worried parents argued that the episode sent a dangerously misleading message to children, which led to its removal from the air.