Disney has slapped a warning label on its streaming release of the children's classic The Muppet Show, warning of “offensive content.” ... The Muppets was once celebrated for its depictions Native American, Middle Eastern, and Asian people.

What makes Muppets offensive?

The message warns that the series may feature offensive content: "This program includes negative portrayals or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.

Why was the Muppets banned?

In fact, Disney is not censoring The Muppet Show. The only edits made to any of the episodes were because Disney failed to secure some music rights, Entertainment Weekly reported. No Muppets were removed or altered—they are being presented exactly as they were several decades ago, blemishes and all.