The famous rapper Snoop Dogg recently shared his experience of taking his grandchildren to the movies, confessing that he felt scared after watching the movie Lightyear, the spinoff of Toy Story, from Pixar, which premiered in 2022. During his appearance on the podcast It’s Giving, Snoop explained that the animated adventure tells the story of the iconic character Buzz Lightyear, voiced by actor Chris Evans. That is not the supposedly negative part, of course.
Snoop Homophobe
The rapper’s concern arises not only from the content of the movie but also from the unexpected questions that came from his grandson after the screening, particularly about the kiss shared by the lesbian couple who co-starred in the film. Oh no, imagine! Gay people existing! Snoop mentioned that he felt overwhelmed having to answer questions that arose during and after the movie, making it clear that he did not expect the plot to generate such curiosity in his grandson. “Cinema has become a space where children ask deep and curious questions,” the artist commented.
The impact that Lightyear has had on audiences, especially among younger viewers, highlights the way children’s content can address complex themes in an accessible manner. At the same time, it reflects the shift in expectations for parents and grandparents who accompany young children to the cinema. Snoop Dogg’s experience underscores the need to prepare for surprising and emotional conversations that children may have after watching films of this kind.
Another option is to tell them “There are girls who like boys, girls who like girls, girls who like both, and girls who don’t want anyone. And that’s okay, and solve it. But of course, that implies not being a homophobe, and it doesn’t seem like they are willing to reflect on that.