Patron Tried to Ban Dr. Seuss’ ‘Hop on Pop’ From Toronto Library

[Are_grits_groceries]

A Canadian parent filed a complaint to the Toronto library last year, asking to ban Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s book Hop on Pop because it “encourages children to use violence against their fathers.” The complaint was revealed this week when the Toronto Library released its Materials Review Committee report for 2013.

The person suggested that the library remove the book from the library’s collection and “issue an apology to fathers in the GTA and pay for damages resulting from the book.”

The committee rejected the complaint and retained the book in the children’s book finding that ”the book is a humorous and well-loved children’s book” and has maintained its popularity since it was published in 1963. The committee also pointed out that, “the children are actually told not to hop on pop.” (Via TIME).
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/canadian-parent-tried-to-ban-dr-seuss-hop-on-pop_b85284

[Warren DeMontague]

1. Pshaw. Making Pop read "Fox in Socks" out loud, now THAT is abusive.

I always did great until this page.



Fucking Luke Luck's Duck and his Lame Lake Licking!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. And "Green Eggs and Ham" because it encouraged consumption of spoiled meat and dairy.

And "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut Tight" because you can't really read with your eyes closed, silly.