“Peppa Pig,” the hit cartoon show aimed at preschoolers, has introduced its first same-sex parent family in its 18-year history.
In an episode that aired Tuesday on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, Penny the Polar Bear tells main character Peppa Pig that she has “two mummies” and draws a picture of herself holding hands with them.
The episode divided viewers. While many welcomed the inclusion, some did not support the introduction of the same-sex couple.
Broadcast in 180 countries and translated into 40 languages, “Peppa Pig” has become a global phenomenon since it burst, onto screens in 2004. The franchise has toys, clothing lines and even its own tourist attraction: Peppa Pig World.
