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Disney World Pulls Character After 50 Years at Park Over Fears It Offends Alcoholics

‘The term ‘liver lips’ has been used to describe an individual’s swollen and red lips due to heavy alcohol consumption,’ The Street reports.

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Visitors walk toward Sleeping Beauty's Castle in the background at the Disneyland Resort in California. AP/Jae C. Hong, file
JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Disney World has announced the removal of Liver Lips McGrowl, a character that has been part of the amusement park for over 50 years, because he may offend alcoholics.

The decision was made after concerns that the character’s name was considered “insensitive and outdated,” potentially offending individuals dealing with alcoholism.

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JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Mr. Curl covered the White House for a dozen years as a correspondent for the Washington Times. He also ran the Drudge Report for four years as the morning editor.

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