[Aaron0617]

They know damn well some dumb 15 years olds are going to mimic this sh*t. It happens all the time. There is no need to broadcast this bullsh*t.

I wonder if anyone did a study on how many 15-17 year olds have been maimed, burned (horribly disfigured) or killed by attempting stunts seen on that show?

[Joe Hadenuf]

I wonder if anyone did a study on how many 15-17 year olds have been maimed, burned (horribly disfigured) or killed by attempting stunts seen on that show?

Uh, I think you were directing this to me.

In any event, you can bet the rent there are lots. Kids do stupid things all the time. It's part of growing up. They know kids out there are going to copy these stupid, thoughtless stunts.

Shows like Jackass and a few really ought to be put out of business. I know this probably wont be done, as common sense is no longer part of broadcast television or Hollywood.

[discostu]

Probably fewer than the number that have been maimed burned or killed attempting stunts they came up with all by themselves. Kids do stupid things, and right about the time they start out growing it they discover drugs and alcohol and start wanting to impress the opposite sex.

[bigj00]

Do a study about how many idiots have been hurt doing the same stunts. Then compare that number to the number of people how have watched the show. The number of idiots will be very small.

Let's outlaw cars because of the small number of people killed each and every year, compared to the number of people who drive.

Did you people blame Evil Knievil for all the kids who were hurt jumping their bikes in the 70's?

Blame everyone but the STUPID PEOPLE!

[par4]

I wonder if anyone did a study on how many 15-17 year olds

I think that the movie in question was rated "R", meaning no one under 17 admitted without parental permission. The victim was 16; ergo, she either had parental permission, leaving her guardian responsible for her awareness of the stunt in the movie, or she viewed the movie without permission, therefore whoever either rented it or broadcast it is responsible.

In other words, the buck's going to be passed around very quickly here.