TL;DR: PETA has raised concerns about the use of a donkey in Bigg Boss 18, calling it distressing and urging Salman Khan to avoid using animals as props on the show. 🐴🚫 While the organization emphasizes that animals shouldn’t be used for entertainment purposes, MediaFx feels that using animals in a show doesn’t automatically make them props. What matters is how the animal is treated and whether they are properly cared for during filming. If filmmakers shy away from using animals entirely due to such controversies, it could hinder awareness about animal treatment that films and shows can highlight. 🤔💬
What’s the Controversy About? 🐴📢
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) recently objected to the use of a donkey on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 18, hosted by Salman Khan. 🎥 According to PETA, using a donkey as part of the show could be distressing for the animal and promotes a culture where animals are treated as props. 🛑 PETA has called on Salman Khan to ensure that animals are not included in the show, emphasizing their belief that animals should not be used for entertainment. 🧑⚖️
PETA’s concerns follow other recent controversies where the use of animals in entertainment has been under scrutiny. 🐕💬 They argue that animals are often put in situations that can be stressful or harmful to them, even if the audience does not perceive it that way.
MediaFx’s Take: Not All Use of Animals is Harmful 🧠💬
At MediaFx, we have a different perspective on this issue. Using an animal on a show like Bigg Boss doesn’t necessarily turn it into a prop. 🧐 Just because an animal appears on screen doesn’t mean it’s being mistreated or exploited. For example, if there is no mishandling, and the animal is given proper care during the shoot, then there shouldn’t be an objection to its appearance. 🐴🌿
By that logic, should all the humans acting on a show be considered props as well? 🤔 The core issue here is not about the animal’s mere presence but about ensuring ethical treatment during filming. If proper care is taken, then a simple appearance on screen should not be seen as problematic. 🎥
Unnecessary Controversies Could Be Detrimental to Animal Awareness 🚫🌍
MediaFx believes that if filmmakers and TV shows face constant criticism for featuring animals, it might push them to stop using animals altogether. 🛑 While this might seem like a win for animal rights at first, it could actually have negative long-term effects. Films and shows have the power to raise awareness about animal care and welfare by portraying animals in positive and educational contexts. 🌱💡
For instance, think about movies or shows that have highlighted the bond between humans and animals or shed light on animal welfare issues. If filmmakers are discouraged from using animals due to controversies like this, we might lose out on those meaningful stories. 📚🎬
The focus should be on ensuring safe and ethical treatment for animals during production, rather than banning their appearance altogether. It’s essential to maintain a balance where entertainment and animal welfare can coexist without sacrificing one for the other. ⚖️🐴
What Do You Think? 🧠👇
What’s your take on this issue, fam? Is it wrong for shows like Bigg Boss to feature animals, or is it all about how they are treated during filming? Should filmmakers avoid using animals to prevent controversies, or should we push for better standards of animal care instead? Drop your thoughts below! 👇💬
