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Snoop Dogg Clarifies Comments on ‌’Lightyear‘ Same-Sex Scene

Rapper Snoop ⁣Dogg ‌has walked back comments he made about a brief same-sex relationship‍ depicted ​in Disney Pixar’s Lightyear,stating he “didn’t come in here for this shit” after ‌his⁣ grandson ⁤questioned the scene. the initial remarks, made during a ⁣recent episode of the‌ Drink⁤ Champs podcast, sparked online criticism⁣ and a response from the film’s ‌screenwriter.

Snoop Dogg explained that ‌his ⁢grandson’s innocent inquiry – “Papa Snoop? how she have⁢ a baby ‌with a woman? She’s a‍ woman” – caught him off ⁢guard while watching ​ Lightyear. He admitted feeling unprepared‌ to discuss the scene with his⁤ grandson, expressing concern about the appropriateness of ‌the content for young viewers and ‌his own ability to answer the​ resulting questions. “I’m scared ⁣to go⁣ to the movies now,” snoop said on the ⁢podcast. “Y’all throwing ‍me in the middle⁣ of shit⁢ that I don’t‍ have an answer for.”

The controversy highlights the⁤ ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ representation in children’s media. While some applaud Disney Pixar ⁢for including ⁤the⁣ scene, others, like Snoop‌ Dogg initially, have questioned its necessity⁤ and potential impact on young audiences. The inclusion of ⁣the same-sex ⁤couple, though brief, became ⁣a focal‍ point of discussion leading ​up to and following the film’s release, with some conservative groups calling for boycotts.

Lightyear screenwriter Lauren Gunderson ⁢responded to ⁤the situation on Instagram, proudly claiming authorship of the scene.”So. I created the LIGHTYEAR lesbians,” Gunderson wrote. She explained that⁤ giving a key character ‍a female⁢ partner ⁤felt​ “natural” and emphasized the potential impact​ of⁣ even a small moment of representation. “Small line, big ⁢deal. I was elated that they kept it,” she​ added. “I’m proud of it. To ⁤infinity.Love is love.”

Gunderson ⁢acknowledged that she‌ was one of several writers involved in the film’s development ⁢and had limited‍ influence on the final ⁢script, but expressed satisfaction that the scene remained in the finished product. The incident underscores the significance of LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream entertainment and the varying reactions it elicits.