Jennifer Saunders Claims Political Correctness Has Ended … – Huffington Post UK

Jennifer Saunders has claimed political correctness has put paid to there being any more Absolutely Fabulous.

The comedian has ruled out resurrecting characters Edina and Patsy for another series of the BBC sitcom because people are now too easily offended.

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Speaking to the Press Association (via The Mirror), she said:People are so politically correct now; we couldnt get away with anything. You cant even get away to be a politically incorrect character, because that is seen as being politically incorrect [sic].

Everyones down on everyone for everything.

Her co-star Joanna Lumley seemed to agree, adding it was best toleave it where it is.

The worlds a bit funny now, its gone a bit strange, its a bit harder to parody, Jennifer continued.

Because so much of the world right now is so grim, and hard and fearful, and people so take affront at everything.

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Absolutely Fabulous had a outing on the big screen last year, which proved to be a hit at the box office.

However, it wasnt without its controversy, as it faced accusations of racism when Janette Tough - best known for her portrayal of Wee Jimmy Krankie - was cast as fictional male Japanese fashion designer, Huki Muki.

Stand-up Margaret Chowho branded the casting as yellowface,by having a white actor playing an Asian character.

#YELLOWFACE is racism. Sorry. Its unacceptable, she tweeted. Not now. I was thrilled about #abfabmovie but now I just cant be. Im very disappointed.

I love AbFab but #YELLOWFACE is something I cannot watch - I just cant. Its sad when heroes are no longer heroic. Too bad. #racism.

She added: Its hard enough to get into film and TV as a person of color - and when roles written for us are played by white actors - its an outrage.

Joanna previously spoke out against political correctness, claiming it was watering down British comedy.

'Absolutely Fabulous' Film Premiere

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders pose with guests at the World Premiere of 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' at Odeon Leicester Square on June 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)

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