Reddit Post Asks Why There is So Much Animal Violence in Movies

The portrayal of violence against animals in media remains a distressing reality. U/justnotmything94 voiced a sentiment in r/vegan shared by many, questioning why such acts are often depicted as humorous anecdotes. This perpetuation of insensitivity toward non-human life, whether intentional or not, reflects a deeply ingrained form of speciesism. Their post said, “It’s 2024 ffs and still, violence against animals is shown as something “funny” in most movies. Like “oops I killed your hamster, let’s just replace it and you’ll never know”.

I’m so sick and tired of this trope. I thought it was only a US-American thing, but just yesterday I watched an episode of “Kim’s Convenience Store” (Canadian), where they accidentally kill a relative’s pet spider and make jokes about it… How do you deal with this? Have there already been petitions against this or something like that?”

As u/EngiNerdBrian rightly points out, this normalization stems from the prevalent acceptance of speciesism in our culture. It’s not a deliberate effort to reinforce discriminatory attitudes but rather a reflection of the societal norm. However, recognizing this normalization is the first step toward challenging it.

Thankfully, platforms like doesthedogdie.com provide a valuable resource for conscientious viewers. As u/wolfmoral suggests, by checking these reviews, individuals can make informed choices about the media they consume, avoiding content that perpetuates harmful stereotypes and attitudes toward animals.

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