Jennifer Saunders has claimed political correctness has put paid to there being any more Absolutely Fabulous. <\/p>\n
The comedian has ruled out resurrecting characters Edina and Patsy for another series of the BBC sitcom because people are now too easily offended. <\/p>\n
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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]. <\/p>\n
Everyones down on everyone for everything. <\/p>\n
Her co-star Joanna Lumley seemed to agree, adding it was best toleave it where it is. <\/p>\n
The worlds a bit funny now, its gone a bit strange, its a bit harder to parody, Jennifer continued. <\/p>\n
Because so much of the world right now is so grim, and hard and fearful, and people so take affront at everything. <\/p>\n
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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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Stand-up Margaret Chowho branded the casting as yellowface,by having a white actor playing an Asian character. <\/p>\n
#YELLOWFACE is racism. Sorry. Its unacceptable, she tweeted. Not now. I was thrilled about #abfabmovie but now I just cant be. Im very disappointed. <\/p>\n
I love AbFab but #YELLOWFACE is something I cannot watch - I just cant. Its sad when heroes are no longer heroic. Too bad. #racism. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Joanna previously spoke out against political correctness, claiming it was watering down British comedy. <\/p>\n
'Absolutely Fabulous' Film Premiere <\/p>\n
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) <\/p>\n
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