# The original Mary Poppins has had its {UK} rating raised over discriminatory language

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**Post date:** [February 27, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-original-mary-poppins-has-had-its-uk-rating-raised-over-discriminatory-language/998160/37 "2024-02-27T20:38:25Z")

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> [@MrDibble](#):
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> Coloured South African

That’s 1! I’ll make sure not to use THAT term when chasing and whipping people of color - in South Africa or elsewhere.

Of course, I could imagine some persons not appreciating being called “coloured”. 😉

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