Pet Peeve on TV
01-25-2012, 07:00 AM
#72
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I agree with all of this but my biggest pet peeve about TV is the commercials for Victoia
Secret. It is very uncomfortable to be watching something with you grandkids or husband when these come on. I change the channel but the image is already there.
Secret. It is very uncomfortable to be watching something with you grandkids or husband when these come on. I change the channel but the image is already there.
01-25-2012, 07:33 AM
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If you think about it, there are very few people the entertainment industry doesnot sexualize, trivialize, stereotype or insult. There is so-called political correctness toward some groups but religious people, poor people, rural people, working people are all fair game. "Trailer Trash",for example, is currently very prevalent and extremely insulting. On a 'make-over' show the dominatrix in charge said the people at the business were "acting like hillbillies".
01-25-2012, 07:39 AM
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I have to keep the remote handy and when my two grandsons (10 &12) come in the room I have to change the channel. When they ask why I reply they don't need to hear what is being discussed and this is prime time tv not late at night. When is the law that the commercials can't be loud going into effect and how are they going to enforce it?
01-25-2012, 09:03 AM
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01-25-2012, 09:41 AM
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Not in my house. My 12 yr old has never seen an episode of the Simpsons, Family Guy, Sex in the City, or any other of those horribly suggestive and vulgar shows. We're very strict on the type of tv that we allow to be piped into our home. However, we have been watching decent shows and had some pretty vulgar commercials come on. The "Bob" ads, the pooping yogurt asking you to keep a video diary (?), the personal shaver commercial with the running woman that the bushes trim themselves as she runs past, etc. I just make sure I don't purchase the products that advertise in that manner. I usually also emal the company and register my complaints.
As far as bullying some of it can't be controlled but if you don't allow your child to have a facebook page, twitter, cell phones, etc. it' sure cuts down on the cyber bullying.
As far as bullying some of it can't be controlled but if you don't allow your child to have a facebook page, twitter, cell phones, etc. it' sure cuts down on the cyber bullying.
Yes, WE can avoid the trash, but unfortunately the younger generations DO watch these shows.
I recently read an article about bullying and how it's become so prevalent in our schools. Someone noted that sitcoms have changed - the comedy used to be about the person, now it's about putting someone else down. I think he's hit the nail on the head!!! Our children are watching this and learning that it's okay to put someone else down because it's considered funny. I even believe it's extended to our political system. It is nearly impossible to have a civil discussion about the issues without it devolving into name-calling!
I recently read an article about bullying and how it's become so prevalent in our schools. Someone noted that sitcoms have changed - the comedy used to be about the person, now it's about putting someone else down. I think he's hit the nail on the head!!! Our children are watching this and learning that it's okay to put someone else down because it's considered funny. I even believe it's extended to our political system. It is nearly impossible to have a civil discussion about the issues without it devolving into name-calling!
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