I am just about 100% sure that you'll not be seeing "Betty Boop's Big Boss" on television
.ever. That's because with modern sensibilities comes a heightened awareness of the evils of sexual harassment—and this cartoon seems to be endorsing sexual harassment! Because of this, I'd love to show it to my one daughter—she would likely have an apoplexy watching it!
The film begins with Betty and many other women answering an ad. However, it soon becomes apparent that Betty's good looks have won her the job. She cannot type worth a darn but that doesn't matter—as the boss really only has whoopee on his mind. Betty resists and calls for help—and it soon arrives. However, in a VERY politically incorrect ending, it turns out Betty LIKES the sexual harassment and tells her helpers to get lost! Overall, while the message is rather smarmy, the quality of the animation is lovely. Plus the cartoon certainly will entertain as well as offend and reinforce negative stereotypes. Oops.
The film begins with Betty and many other women answering an ad. However, it soon becomes apparent that Betty's good looks have won her the job. She cannot type worth a darn but that doesn't matter—as the boss really only has whoopee on his mind. Betty resists and calls for help—and it soon arrives. However, in a VERY politically incorrect ending, it turns out Betty LIKES the sexual harassment and tells her helpers to get lost! Overall, while the message is rather smarmy, the quality of the animation is lovely. Plus the cartoon certainly will entertain as well as offend and reinforce negative stereotypes. Oops.