Fired for a joke - Page 3

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2006, 08:36 AM

GD, you silly man. How could you forget that we are supposed to be preparing the path for our children, not our children for the bath?

We must protect the children from all things evil. Sooner or later someone will complain about Alec doing Tomas the Train.

Won't someone think of the children?!?!

Alex · 07-31-2006, 09:37 AM

Does anybody remember Xuxa? She is about the biggest thing in children's entertainment in Latin America (and primarily Brazil) and she did Playboy and wore what are essentially stripper outfits during her children's show.

Despite this she was still given a U.S. version of the show (that failed in the ratings not because of any scandal over her dress and former nudity). It is amusing that PBS would be the prudes, especially when at the critics presentations last week they said they are going to be less fearful of the FCC and fight harder for free expression.

Not Afraid · 07-31-2006, 10:45 AM

How is safe sex evil? Is sex evil and someone forgot to tell me?

Prudence · 07-31-2006, 11:16 AM

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How is safe sex evil? Is sex evil and someone forgot to tell me?

But good girls don't have sex. And if they do, they certainly don't enjoy it. It is a burden that one should only undertake after marriage, when one can be rewarded by numerous opportunities to create obnoxiously hued gelatinous dishes for when the man of the house brings the boss home for surprise dinners. The polite girl always pretends she has no idea what sex is.

Alec Baldwin is letting off a little manly steam, and the PBS host is a slut. Everyone knows that.

SzczerbiakManiac · 07-31-2006, 12:03 PM

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But good girls don't have sex. And if they do, they certainly don't enjoy it. It is a burden that one should only undertake after marriage... The polite girl always pretends she has no idea what sex is.

Ah Prudence, I'm glad to see that you are a True Christian©!

SacTown Chronic · 07-31-2006, 12:07 PM

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Alec Baldwin is letting off a little manly steam,

Ewwwww.

tracilicious · 07-31-2006, 01:46 PM

That's funny. I've never seen the show in question, but lots and lots of celebs do voices and cameos on PBS. Natalie Portman was a guest on Sesame Street around the time she was playing a stripper on Closer. I'm not going to show my preschooler Closer, but I'm not the least bit concerned that he'll see Natalie on Sesame and make the connection later in life. Oh the mental scaring!

Alex · 07-31-2006, 01:48 PM

And Fred Rogers emceed burlesque shows while trying to get someone greenlight his original kiddie show.*

*No, that's not true. But would it matter if he did?

Isaac · 07-31-2006, 02:01 PM

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CP's Alec Baldwin comparrison is a perfect example. From State and Main to his copeous Saturday Night Live appearances (Schwetty Balls? Canteen Boy?), he seems to be the definition of "bad for the children", and yet there he is in Thomas the Train.

PBS acted out of fear that some parents might complain.

Alec Baldwin was already a huge star before State and Main, therefor, he has the star power to get away with such bullcrap. The bigger the celebrity, the more hypocricy they get away with. That's nothing new. Melanie Martinez is a nobody. If she was a famous actress like one of the Baldwins then the network would have kept her even if someone would have complained about her dildo video. Ratings mean more to a tv studio than a couple [potential] 'odd' complaints. It's not fair but it's not unexpected that this happened. As for being proactive, again, I think it's bullcrap but it's not unexpected. Need I remind us of the Teacups @ Disneyland ? This was a typical & very predictable move by corperate. Not really fair but totally expected. So why the outrage ?

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How is safe sex evil? Is sex evil and someone forgot to tell me?

I eviled myself last night

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2006, 02:08 PM

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So why the outrage ?

Because A) outrage is the only way to get those expectations changed and B) this is coming from an entity that claims to be fighting for free expression. As someone in favor of free expression, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Does anybody remember Xuxa? She is about the biggest thing in children's entertainment in Latin America (and primarily Brazil) and she did Playboy and wore what are essentially stripper outfits during her children's show. Despite this she was still given a U.S. version of the show (that failed in the ratings not because of any scandal over her dress and former nudity). It is amusing that PBS would be the prudes, especially when at the critics presentations last week they said they are going to be less fearful of the FCC and fight harder for free expression.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	How is safe sex evil? Is sex evil and someone forgot to tell me?
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	That's funny. I've never seen the show in question, but lots and lots of celebs do voices and cameos on PBS. Natalie Portman was a guest on Sesame Street around the time she was playing a stripper on Closer. I'm not going to show my preschooler Closer, but I'm not the least bit concerned that he'll see Natalie on Sesame and make the connection later in life. Oh the mental scaring! __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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07-31-2006, 01:48 PM	#28
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	And Fred Rogers emceed burlesque shows while trying to get someone greenlight his original kiddie show.* *No, that's not true. But would it matter if he did?
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