Controversy ensues over Paddington's nationality: Unveiling the Paddington Debate

Paddington the Bear is gearing up for his third thrilling cinematic escapade, titled "Paddington in Peru." However, there seems to be some uncertainty among fans regarding his nationality. Having already triumphed in two London-based adventures, Paddington 3 promises to take this beloved bear on an unforgettable global journey.

Paddington In Peru will center around the Brown family's journey to South America to visit Aunt Lucy, who resides in a retirement home. However, a mysterious situation arises, compelling Paddington to venture into the Amazon rainforest in search of answers. Despite Paddington's established presence in the United Kingdom, his Peruvian origins have come as a surprise to some fans, although not everyone is convinced.

Fans debate Paddington’s British or Peruvian “Paddinglore”

So, which is true – is Paddington British or Peruvian? According to fans, the “Paddinglore” clearly holds the answer.

Following the news about the release date for Paddington 3, an individual on X/Twitter raised a query regarding why Paddington is embarking on a journey to Peru. They questioned whether others had forgotten that Paddington is Peruvian. This person expressed frustration, labeling those who may not be aware of this fact as "fake fans" with strong language.

The post unsurprisingly garnered numerous heated responses, leading to an intense discussion thread known as the Padding-thread.

"Damn, I shared this with my boyfriend expecting him to laugh with me, but he just gave me a serious look and said, 'Yeah, he's going home... how did you not know this?'" one person replied. "It's unbelievable that there are people who aren't updated about the PaddinLore," another person stated.

"Oh, so then why does he possess a British accent???" challenged another user, leading to an onslaught of memes insinuating that Paddington is of Latino origin and has been affected by ongoing geopolitical events.

"This is how I learned about Queen Elizabeth's demise," indicated one user regarding Paddington's close connection with Her Majesty, while another dedicated fan chimed in, stating, "Inexperienced Paddington enthusiasts are oblivious to the established backstory."

Paddington's true origin, as outlined in the official Paddinglore, reveals that he hails from Peru. Raised by his Aunt Lucy after surviving an earthquake at a tender age, Paddington's journey takes an intriguing turn when Lucy decides to retire in Lima. Consequently, she arranges for Paddington to be sent to London, a significant storyline element anticipated in Paddington 3. Additionally, keen-eyed fans have noticed that certain aspects of Paddington's nationality parallel real-world accuracies.

"The bear species native to Peru is known as the Andean bear or spectacled bear, which shares similarities in size with black bears and primarily follows a vegetarian diet. One user pointed out that Paddington is often depicted as brown in various adaptations because brown bears are more recognizable and relatable to Western audiences. Stay tuned for the release of Paddington In Peru on January 17, 2025, in the U.S. and November 8, 2024, in the U.K. Take a look at the other exciting projects we have in the pipeline below:"

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