Woke Canadian town embarrassingly apologizes for Harry Potter-themed Halloween display after backlash over JK Rowlings trans views
A Canadian town apologized over a Harry Potter Halloween display after being called out by trans rights activists – only to be later mocked for caving to woke lefties. Chiefs in the British Columbia town of Gibsons proclaimed they were “bringing a little Hogwarts magic” to Pioneer Park ahead of Halloween — only to issue a groveling apology for the display after being reminded of JK Rowling’s past commentary on trans issues.The bronze statue commemorating the town’s founder, George Gibson, wouldn’t have looked out of place in the famed school of wizardry as it was decked out in a Gryffindor robes next to a broom.Posters labeling Harry Potter as the “Undesirable No.1” were plastered around the town while the display also featured the Book of Spells.But what looked like an innocent Halloween display sparked widespread fury online – with much of the irk being directed at Rowling’s well-documented views on trans issues.
There were around 200 posts before comments were turned off. “This is incredibly tone deaf for Gibsons’ trans and gender diverse residents and visitors,” one furious social media user wrote, according to the Daily Hive.The town was also accused of not “caring about [its] vulnerable communities,” the Western Standard reported.Officials apologized to “those who felt hurt” by the display – but the apology has been widely ridiculed.“For heaven’s sake seriously?” one Facebook user wrote.“When did everyone become so hyper sensitive.
It’s a Halloween display.Let’s cancel Halloween or anything remotely fun because it might hurt 3 people’s feelings.”“My goodness sounds like an intense over reaction.
Harry Potter is for kids and adults alike.Separate your politics over Rowlings and let imagination be celebrated,” another said.“Imagine being triggered by a Halloween display of a children’s book lmao,” a third mocked.Critics also claimed that Canada has turned into an “absolute joke” because of...