QUESTION:
Did TBS cancel their 'A Christmas Story' marathon over bullying scenes?
ANSWER:
Nope, the rumors are false.
SOURCES:
Turner Broadcasting System Inc. spokesperson Raina Falcon
PROCESS:
Twitter is outraged that a family-favorite holiday movie could be axed in the name of political correctness.
Rumors spread that Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) was cutting its "A Christmas Story" marathon from its holiday programming because of bullying scenes, and twitter practically imploded.
Scut Farkas is the television bully we had nightmares about -- pounding poor Ralphie with taunts and snowballs until our 4-foot hero totally flipped and went into a fistful rage.
In November, social media rumors spawned claiming TBS had finally conceded to anti-bullying advocates and canceled the 24-hour marathon.
Our Verify experts called the broadcasting group, which confirmed these rumors are completely false.
We're happy to say we can Verify that "A Christmas Story" will continue its marathon run on TBS this year, so get your Red Ryders ready and, as always, remember to "drink more Ovaltine."
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