They were unique in their level of offensiveness, but they reflect our level of tolerance for that kind of humour back then.
People are too sensitive today for these same movies to be successful.
“People are too sensitive today for these same movies to be successful.”
It ought to be interesting how Mel Brooks’ “History of the World Part II” fares when it comes out on March 6th.
Can you imagine the number of heads exploding IF “Blazing Saddles” were made today? The snowflakes would freaking riot.