Cripes! Spotty becomes Scotty as the Beano reflects modern thought

New name for James Scott Cameron of the Bash Street Kids follows Fatty’s name change to Freddy in May

Almost 70 years after his first appearance as one of the Bash Street Kids in the Beano, the character Spotty has been renamed in the comic’s December issue as its publishers seek to reflect more sensitive modern-day thinking.

Spotty has become Scotty, following in the footsteps of Fatty, who was renamed Freddy in May, with both changes made over fears the nicknames could be seen as offensive.

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