"Following controversy over its float's concept, the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association has removed audio from their entry in the Jan. 1 Rose Parade, officials said. The float, Pancake Breakfast, includes a giant fire truck modeled after Sierra Madre's Fire Engine #41. One firefighter part of an entourage of three firefighters and the association's three princesses is spraying syrup from a fire hose onto a giant stack of pancakes."
"The float's audio of the firefighter calling for more syrup to spray, which some commentators called insensitive was pulled. Sierra Madre Float Association officials said the intent was never to disparage the work of firefighters, but rather to honor teamwork and our firefighters, according to a statement from the association's Board of Directors. Because the intent of this float is to bring joy and not distress, we have decided to remove the dialogue and music portion of the soundtrack, according to the statement."
The Pancake Breakfast float features a giant fire truck modeled after Sierra Madre's Fire Engine #41 and an entourage including three firefighters and three princesses. One firefighter sprays syrup from a fire hose onto an enormous stack of pancakes while audio included a firefighter calling for more syrup. Some commentators labeled the audio insensitive, prompting removal of the dialogue and music portion of the soundtrack. Association officials said the intent was to honor teamwork and firefighters. Volunteer coordinator Hanna Jungbauer said backlash stemmed from misinformation because the audio made no mention of fire or burning. Construction began in March and the design won a January group vote.
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