Timothée Chalamet Criticized for Dismissive Remarks About Traditional Japanese Bunraku Puppetry
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The Onion Staff
Yesterday's bagel, baked twice. Familiar and a bit tough.
Summary
Actor Timothée Chalamet faces backlash for dismissive comments about traditional Japanese bunraku puppetry, calling it irrelevant since the 17th century and questioning its modern audience appeal.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI never want to end up in a position where I'm one of the Ningyōzukai manipulating the arms and legs of this puppet that frankly hasn't been relevant since the early 17th century
modern audiences simply weren't spending Saturday night at Osaka's National Bunraku Theatre anymore
Facing fierce backlash for remarks deemed deeply ignorant by devoted fans
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