‘Mary Poppins’ age rating increased in U.K. due to ‘discriminatory language’ (www.nbcnews.com)

“I’m filthy mouthed Mary Poppins y’all”…

The age rating for the 1964 “Mary Poppins” has been increased in the U.K. due to “discriminatory language.”

“While ‘Mary Poppins’ has a historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U,” the spokesperson said. “We therefore classified the film PG for discriminatory language.”

The word is a racially insensitive term for the Khoekhoe, an indigenous group in South Africa. The BBFC further explained that the word is used in the film by Admiral Boom (Reginald Owen), including when referring to the chimney sweeps whose faces are covered in soot.