Another Patented Frostilicus Rant
Ten Cuts BB Uncut
Channel Ten here in Australia has axed Big Brother: Adults Only, this year's incarnation of what was previously known as Big Brother: Uncut. Basically because, according to Ch 10, while the show has complied with the Television Industry Code Of Practice, questions "continue to be raised" as to whether the show should be on the air. Oh, and let's not forget this story about how politicians categorise the show as "smut" and state that it is "rotting children's brains".
Firstly, Big Brother, in general, shouldn't be watched by kids. It should, in no means whatsoever, be portrayed as an example to children about how they should act in adulthood. Having said that, yes, some kids (especially those weak minded, easily-led teenagers) are going to see it. Here's a BIG hint. If you're a parent and are upset or outraged by the fact that your darling little son or daughter has access to this kind of programming, GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOME FUCKING PARENTING! Turn it off, do not let them watch it, or if they are THAT curious, sit down and watch it with them and point out that, honey, this is only a SMALL selection of people, and this is the way that they behave in a particular situation. TELL your children that everyone is an individual, and by all means, instill in them the values that you would like them to have as adults, and what you see fit as the "right" way to behave towards others.
Secondly, Big Brother: Adults Only. The show title said it enough. "Adults Only". It was shown at a later timeslot (9:40pm), when most kids under the age of...say... 15 may, or should be in bed. As the theme of the show is Adults Only, what do you REALLY expect to see on the show? You guessed it! All the risqué stuff they can't show you on the daily show without using those stupid bleeps or the boobie pixels. Krystal's p0rn star boobs. Jamie's cockblogging wednesday-worthy schlong. Oh and let's not forget the various discussions about Rob being an anal wh0re, how much David enjoys being fucked in the ass, Camilla's method for dining at the Y, conversations about p0rn in general, masturbation, seeing housemates actually shower naked, and let's not forget seeing Dino make Danielle moan ecstatically with an impressive finger job, and Katie's less-than-into-it moaning when Jamie gave her little man in the boat a saliva bath. (And check that his hair was still perfect after he came out from under the doona... can we hum "You're So Vain"??)
Now if you're offended by any of this, you obviously shouldn't be watching. The show itself was rated MA(15+) which means... that if you're under the age of 15, you shouldn't be watching, and if you ARE 15, you should watch with a parent or guardian. Ah, I hear the outrage already... "What kind of parent would let their teenager watch that?" Well, some parents might, they might be Big Brother fans themselves. If you know your teenager well enough, you should know what they may or may not like to watch, and if they want to watch it and you may be curious that it's not appropriate, tell them you are going to watch it with them, and if they have any questions or comments, feel free to make them. But don't get automatically narrow minded and outraged because "oh my god, my kid can see tits and bush on television!" This, my friends, is a knee-jerkish, illogical reaction. Chances are, your teenager has heard worse in the schooolyard or with their friends.
Thirdly, I can't believe that politicians are wasting their time complaining about a telvision show that airs for ONE HOUR on a Monday night for less than 2 months out of a year. Aren't there more important things to worry about? Let's see... the hospitals crisis, there's a starter. How about... skyrocketing petrol prices, there's another. The war in Iraq and how no one really wants to be involved in it... there's a third. Lots of things INFINITELY MORE IMPORTANT than a mere television show. Would these so-called representatives in our parliament DO THEIR FUCKING JOBS instead of complaining about something that probably rates at #5489763983 on a list of a gazillion problems?
Fourthly, it still manages to amaze me that there's a MASSIVE double standard where programming is concerned. Funny how people complain about a television show that is aimed at ADULTS, and how it warps the minds or children everywhere, because it's all smutty and stuff, and yet, you can turn on the 5 or 6 o'clock news and see a half hour show about murder, crime, death, war, violence, destruction, rape, paedophilia, corruption... and yet no one complains?? Someone explain to me why, if sex is a natural part of life, why is it "not appropriate" to talk about it, much less show it on television, yet we can see all forms of pain, human suffering and destruction at a time when kids will be watching?
It springs to mind that infamously, one night 2 years ago, anyone who was watching the 6 o'clock news on one particular channel here in Australia was lucky enough to be traumatised by the unedited footage of Nick Berg being beheaded, with the standard "we wish to advise that some scenes in this story may be distressing for some viewers" warning. I just shake my head and wonder how many parents had to explain to their children (of any age) what was happening to him. Or even if they could at all.
Suddenly a pair of tits and some smutty conversation on Big Brother: Adults Only doesn't seem so bad...
/end rant.
Channel Ten here in Australia has axed Big Brother: Adults Only, this year's incarnation of what was previously known as Big Brother: Uncut. Basically because, according to Ch 10, while the show has complied with the Television Industry Code Of Practice, questions "continue to be raised" as to whether the show should be on the air. Oh, and let's not forget this story about how politicians categorise the show as "smut" and state that it is "rotting children's brains".
Firstly, Big Brother, in general, shouldn't be watched by kids. It should, in no means whatsoever, be portrayed as an example to children about how they should act in adulthood. Having said that, yes, some kids (especially those weak minded, easily-led teenagers) are going to see it. Here's a BIG hint. If you're a parent and are upset or outraged by the fact that your darling little son or daughter has access to this kind of programming, GET OFF YOUR ASS AND DO SOME FUCKING PARENTING! Turn it off, do not let them watch it, or if they are THAT curious, sit down and watch it with them and point out that, honey, this is only a SMALL selection of people, and this is the way that they behave in a particular situation. TELL your children that everyone is an individual, and by all means, instill in them the values that you would like them to have as adults, and what you see fit as the "right" way to behave towards others.
Secondly, Big Brother: Adults Only. The show title said it enough. "Adults Only". It was shown at a later timeslot (9:40pm), when most kids under the age of...say... 15 may, or should be in bed. As the theme of the show is Adults Only, what do you REALLY expect to see on the show? You guessed it! All the risqué stuff they can't show you on the daily show without using those stupid bleeps or the boobie pixels. Krystal's p0rn star boobs. Jamie's cockblogging wednesday-worthy schlong. Oh and let's not forget the various discussions about Rob being an anal wh0re, how much David enjoys being fucked in the ass, Camilla's method for dining at the Y, conversations about p0rn in general, masturbation, seeing housemates actually shower naked, and let's not forget seeing Dino make Danielle moan ecstatically with an impressive finger job, and Katie's less-than-into-it moaning when Jamie gave her little man in the boat a saliva bath. (And check that his hair was still perfect after he came out from under the doona... can we hum "You're So Vain"??)
Now if you're offended by any of this, you obviously shouldn't be watching. The show itself was rated MA(15+) which means... that if you're under the age of 15, you shouldn't be watching, and if you ARE 15, you should watch with a parent or guardian. Ah, I hear the outrage already... "What kind of parent would let their teenager watch that?" Well, some parents might, they might be Big Brother fans themselves. If you know your teenager well enough, you should know what they may or may not like to watch, and if they want to watch it and you may be curious that it's not appropriate, tell them you are going to watch it with them, and if they have any questions or comments, feel free to make them. But don't get automatically narrow minded and outraged because "oh my god, my kid can see tits and bush on television!" This, my friends, is a knee-jerkish, illogical reaction. Chances are, your teenager has heard worse in the schooolyard or with their friends.
Thirdly, I can't believe that politicians are wasting their time complaining about a telvision show that airs for ONE HOUR on a Monday night for less than 2 months out of a year. Aren't there more important things to worry about? Let's see... the hospitals crisis, there's a starter. How about... skyrocketing petrol prices, there's another. The war in Iraq and how no one really wants to be involved in it... there's a third. Lots of things INFINITELY MORE IMPORTANT than a mere television show. Would these so-called representatives in our parliament DO THEIR FUCKING JOBS instead of complaining about something that probably rates at #5489763983 on a list of a gazillion problems?
Fourthly, it still manages to amaze me that there's a MASSIVE double standard where programming is concerned. Funny how people complain about a television show that is aimed at ADULTS, and how it warps the minds or children everywhere, because it's all smutty and stuff, and yet, you can turn on the 5 or 6 o'clock news and see a half hour show about murder, crime, death, war, violence, destruction, rape, paedophilia, corruption... and yet no one complains?? Someone explain to me why, if sex is a natural part of life, why is it "not appropriate" to talk about it, much less show it on television, yet we can see all forms of pain, human suffering and destruction at a time when kids will be watching?
It springs to mind that infamously, one night 2 years ago, anyone who was watching the 6 o'clock news on one particular channel here in Australia was lucky enough to be traumatised by the unedited footage of Nick Berg being beheaded, with the standard "we wish to advise that some scenes in this story may be distressing for some viewers" warning. I just shake my head and wonder how many parents had to explain to their children (of any age) what was happening to him. Or even if they could at all.
Suddenly a pair of tits and some smutty conversation on Big Brother: Adults Only doesn't seem so bad...
/end rant.
posted by FrostilicusFrost at 12:16 am
1 Comments:
I agreeeeeee.
Like I said, you need your own newspaper column!
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