'Do they think the audience is stupid?' China variety show slammed for editing in seat belts on celebs in van
A Chinese variety show is facing public backlash after digitally editing seat belts onto cast members who were not wearing them during a minibus scene. The incident prompted a stern rebuke from China's Traffic Administration Bureau regarding the importance of road safety and the responsibility of public figures.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between entertainment production standards and public safety regulations, as well as the power of social media to hold media entities accountable.
Chinese variety show This is My Adventure 2 is under fire for a May 29 episode where seat belts were digitally edited onto the cast members during post-production.
The report objectively covers the controversy, including the public reaction and the official government response.
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