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“Steven Universe” is
popular show on Cartoon Network following the adventures of a boy (Steven
Universe) and his friends, the Crystal Gems – beings infused with gemstones.
The show is completely and utterly Earth shattering in its unique art style,
interesting plot, and portrayals of relationships, especially those of the
homosexual variety.
Homosexuality is a topic
that’s accepted to a certain degree in our society. Homosexuals have been
finally allowed to legally marry in America and it’s considered a gigantic
triumph in the gay community. However, there are still people who are
homophobes and enforce their opinions in any way possible. Such as Cartoon
Network UK censoring “Steven Universe” to make it less homosexual.
The censored scene in
particular is a fusion dance where Pearl and Rose Quartz (both females) meld
together to become Rainbow Quartz. A fusion dance is an intimate, unique dance
that two (or more) gems can partake in to become a stronger being. This dance
was featured in the episode, “We Need to Talk” and has
been hailed by fans everywhere as an act of unrequited love between the
characters. Pearl and Rose Quartz, however, are canonically labeled as lesbians
by the fanbase, and are not officially a lesbian pair.
Cartoon Network UK has
altered this scene so that one of the characters has a more masculine face to
stray from the homosexual nature of this scene. Fans everywhere have signed a
petition to keep the scene as it originally was and without the homophobic
alteration. Cartoon Network UK has taken note of this petition and stands by
their alteration.
While I’m not a homosexual
or bisexual myself, I still believe that regardless of ethnicity, color, and
sexual orientation people should have the right to be wed. Furthermore, all
people of colors, orientations, and ethnicities should be portrayed on
television in their proper roles. For a show like “Steven Universe” to exist
and portray loving homosexual couples (like Ruby and Sapphire and also the fan
labelled lesbians/bisexuals Pearl and Rose Quartz), is something tremendous.
The world isn’t all one
shade, one ethnicity, and one orientation. The world is thousands of different
shades, tons of ethnicities, and millions of orientations. So why shouldn’t
each one be equally represented? Ruby and Sapphire are “Steven Universe”’s
official lesbian pairing and thankfully, they haven’t been censored. This show
has been accepted by tons of people as a sort of solace for their orientation and
a universal symbol of peace among people and acceptance. For it to be censored
over a dance of unrequited love is something unnecessary and ridiculous.
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