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British actress Jodie Whittaker was unveiled Sunday as the first woman to play "Doctor Who". The revelation of the 13th Time Lord sent social media into a frenzy.
The announcement was met with a mix of criticism and praise. Some critical fans said Doctor Who has suddenly "bowed to political correctness", while some fans couldn't contain their excitement.
Ahead, we take a look at some of the mix of reactions to the announcement that for the first time in more than 50 years of the show's history, a woman will play the role of the Doctor.
This father who shared the most heartwarming video.
My daughter watching the #DoctorWho announcement. #doctor13 #DoctorWho13 pic.twitter.com/eX0w1rW4E9
— ?????Jenny Trout (@Jenny_Trout) July 16, 2017
Everyone making an issue about Doctor Who being a woman, it's literally DOCTOR WHO?? and THE DOCTOR is genderless. #DoctorWho #DoctorWho13
— Saviola de Mello (@hailstorm2324) July 17, 2017
This person who just didn't care.
Me about doctor who. pic.twitter.com/rsEhbcXhVB
— Puke Broccoli (@luke_hockley) July 17, 2017
It's sunny, I've got a day off tomorrow, and Doctor Who is a woman. What a time to be alive.
— mantis toboggan (@evilqueenlife) July 17, 2017
This clueless person.
Whos this Doctor Who i see ppl arguing online? Female no female? Is DW male or female?
— Miss Azlin (@toSTARRYwithLOV) July 17, 2017
This not so subtle critic.
Shame on you! Murdered a part of our culture for femnazi political correctness ideology! Hope you get fired after one episode.. #NotMyDoctor
— Dr Arik Soong (@SomeXT) July 16, 2017