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Wonder Woman Sets Off UN Protest: "Comic Book Character Wearing What Looks Like A Playboy Bunny Outfit… A Toxic Message"

With Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot on hand to commemorate Wonder Woman being named an ambassador to the United Nations during the character's 75th anniversary, the day's events ignited in controversy as United Nations employees protested the move. Here's the AP's video covering some of the protest and controversy:

Meanwhile, a group calling themselves Concerned United Nation staff members posted a petition on the matter stating in part:

Wonder Woman was created 75 years ago. Although the original creators may have intended Wonder Woman to represent a strong and independent "warrior" woman with a feminist message, the reality is that the character's current iteration is that of a large breasted, white woman of impossible proportions, scantily clad in a shimmery, thigh-baring body suit with an American flag motif and knee high boots –the epitome of a "pin-up" girl. This is the character that the United Nations has decided to represent a globally important issue – that of gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. It appears that this character will be promoted as the face of sustainable development goal 5 for the United Nations at large.

Sure to be developing news over the coming days…

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