Sony apologizes following calls to boycott 'Peter Rabbit' over allergy scene

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Sony apologizes following calls to boycott 'Peter Rabbit' over allergy scene
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Viewers and parents are furious over a scene in 'Peter Rabbit' that's been accused of making fun of food allergies and encourages bullying. Others argue the reaction and the hashtag #boycottpeterrabbit are oversensitive.

Was this a case of plot-driven self-defense or an tone-deaf joke?

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