Finally, a thing the Onion can't out-satire: scholarly complaints that Minions aren't horny enough.

Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation

Emily Wilson, translator of the 2,700-year-old Minions epic poem, published a 4,500-word Harper's essay blasting the film adaptation as 'sexless, bloodless.' She argues the movie's Minions lack the kooky, gory, war-mongering spirit of the original, which featured bare butts and grenade mishaps but little pathos.

Source: Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation — The Onion

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