Has anyone noticed the shift of television lately? I’m sure you’ve not missed the fact that by 8 p.m. sitcoms can be filled with the words b*@tch and God d%#n, and that they have no problem whatsoever showing gratuitous sex scenes that have little to no relation to the plot. I’m certain you’ve watched the shift of reality television taking over wholesome programming, and you might even enjoy some of the more ridiculous ones yourself. I mean, who doesn’t like watching drunk teenagers going mudding, or foul-mouthed twenty-something’s twerking at the club and hooking up with total strangers? It’s entertainment, right?
I wonder if you’ve been paying attention to what’s allowed on television compared to what is not. Do you all remember the Duck Dynasty controversy not that long ago? The show came extremely close to getting yanked from the air, and I’m honestly surprised it wasn’t. I wonder if the incident happened next week if they’d still let it slide? Doubtful.
After all, Duck Dynasty patriarch, Phil Robertson, spoke out openly about his beliefs that homosexuality was a sin, and that’s a big “no, no” in today’s society. And even though, I read the article, and the author pulled the opinion out of Phil forcefully it was still considered an uncalled for speech of hatred by a bigoted redneck. I felt certain the media would burn him at the stake for sure.
His opinions were so foreign for modern day television; just ask the show Modern Family. His comments against homosexuality were unwanted and unpopular in a time where same sex marriage is so accepted that it’s even portrayed on the Disney Channel in kid’s shows like Good Luck Charlie. Consequently, if you’re a parent who doesn’t wish to promote or normalize homosexuality to your seven year old, too bad. Even Disney’s on board.
Who’s in charge of this programming? Good question.
A show about homeschoolers who like to dress modestly and save sex until marriage has to be canceled, but we can keep a show that has two strangers get married for fun to see how far they can take the relationship before giving up. I mean, really, marriage vows aren’t serious. They’re for entertainment!
It’s much better to promote sexual promiscuity, women competing to gain a man’s hand, a chance to catch that Bachelor by dressing inappropriately and losing all inhibitions through the use of liquid courage.
In fact, while we’re at it let’s just Date Naked, and then when we’re without clothing go ahead and film a survivor show, like Naked and Afraid. We can support Temptation Island and pick your favorite Housewives to root for, but under no circumstance may we continue reruns of an old TV show that shows two country brothers racing away from the fat sheriff and his dim-witted deputy. And no it’s not because they’re breaking the law, and it’s not even the use of their younger sister’s body to get out of trouble. Indeed, if Daisey’s shorts were further up her crack they might consider keeping the show around. No, we’ll cancel this show because of a flag painted atop their orange car.
No matter my opinion of the confederate flag I can with strong certainly say this. The confederate flag being on the top of a fictional vehicle is in no way responsible for the violence in our society. It’s rather ironic to blame the General Lee for the downfall of the world, but think that the thousands of shows promoting violence, sex, drugs, and murder have no hand in this thing at all.
I am no more likely to become a gun-swinging racist after watching Dukes of Hazard than I am to become a pedophile after a season of Law & Order: SVU, but if the networks are worried about offending someone I can certainly understand that. I would say, “about time” and applaud loudly, but I can’t help and notice that the concern over hurt feelings only serves some and not all.
If values are what you desire then you’re out of luck, and if there does happen to be a show currently that promotes morality just give it some time. Eventually someone on the cast will be human (or Christian), and the show will quickly be canceled to protect the gentle sensitivities of the masses.
I’m aware that I might sound a little bitter. I guess I’m just tired of more and more ridiculous and insulting shows taking over television. I’m tired of my four year old learning about things I’m not prepared to discuss with her yet from commercials appearing on what’s supposed to be a kid’s network. I’m frustrated with the equality that doesn’t serve the American people equally.
If we’re going to shut down shows that might possibly offend then let’s just cut cable completely since the majority of what’s coming out now is absolutely deplorable. But then again I guess Teen Mom brings in much more revenue than Nick at Night. Well played MTV. Good thing I boycotted your network last year.
ruthiespage says
Well said!!! Thank you. BJ says you know how to chop wood and let the chips fly! 😉
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
I like that. I’ll have to remember that one!
Becky says
We don’t have Cable TV. Just a TV and a Blu-ray player, so we can pick what we want to watch, and not worry as much about what our family is being exposed to. I can’t even imagine going back to Cable TV now.