Bring Back Shame and Prudery (Vanity)

Vanity ^ | 2-6-2004 | Me, Judith Anne

[Lael]

How do FReepers feel about this? I'd like to know, and my flame suit is ON

I really don't intend to flame anybody.

Take The Travel Channel [by the way, I don't believe they have ever done this], which, by definition, is about travel and tourism...doing a story about France's Cap d'Agde nudist resort, where Family Nudity is practiced, and the 1.25 mile Beach is the ONLY place on the Planet where, if you have even a shred of clothing, you will be ARRESTED!

It is a resort which accomodates 40,000 nudists from around the world.

Should the cable Travel Channel be allowed to cover it??? Probably, very late at night, with warnings and perhaps some form of opt out switch for those who don't want to view under any circumstances. On the other hand, there are American Nudists that might want to include this place in their vacation plans [even though, being in FRANCE, they should boycott].

THAT is a far cry from the constant bombardment with Sexually suggestive fare on MTV [and if you think that is hot...just look at the fare on Spanish Cable TV!!].

Perhaps going to a Pay Per View approach is best...but something HAS to be done.

Thanks for raising the issue!!

[TheSpottedOwl]

Shame and prudery sounds a little harsh. I would prefer modesty and...well we should bring back shame. I'm absolutely shocked that Janet Jackson would pull a stunt like that. My opinion of her went straight into the toilet. I guess there really is no "normal" Jackson.

[Judith Anne]

I think the last E! program I watched was a biography of Jackie Gleason...

[biblewonk]

I'm guessing this isn't the post to look for Anna pictures.

[Political Junkie Too]

"Video killed the radio star!"

Who knew how prophetic those words would be?

-PJ

[Judith Anne]

I'm not sure where prudery got such a bad reputation...I think we could do with some sublimation and prudery in this country, truthfully. Prudish school boards and principals wouldn't permit some of what passes for "school clothes" for instance.

[azhenfud]

"We need to find out who sponsors MTV and tell them that as long as they sponser this filth, we will not purchase any of their products and we will agressively seek out and by from those who refuse to advertise on MTV.

Can anyone help us out here?"

Not only MTV.

How about a billboard campaign with J&T standing on stage, him with her cup, her with her hubcap, (concealed, of course) and listing ALL the sponsors associated with either perp, stating:

Remember, America?

[gcruse]

Is this the same Travel Channel whose runaway popular program is World Class High Stakes Poker?

Oh, dear. Oh, dear.

[Judith Anne]

You're welcome. ;-D

[Judith Anne]

Say, HIAHC, anyone you know?

[azhenfud]

Thanks Mod, where ever you are, for canning #28

[He'sComingBack!]

Judith, I would encourage you to turn the TV OFF! Why would you let this immoral garbage into your house? Would you open the door to your home and invite these slovenly folks in for tea? Of course not. Therefore, I suggest you do as we did 5 years ago, cut the cable, trash the satellite dish and take control of your life. There's always DVD's that YOU can select to watch. As a bonus, you may also rediscover the wonder of reading books and you'll have much more time on your hands. Give it a try. You'll find yourself a much happier person.

[gcruse]

"Video killed the radio star!"

Rock and roll is destroying decent music.
    -- Giselle McKenzie, 1955

[Judith Anne]

And I add my thanks, as well. ;-D That was fast!

[connectthedots]

The ads about treatment for herpes may not be so bad,

[Lael]

Is this the same Travel Channel whose runaway popular program is World Class High Stakes Poker?

Yes, although they do cover other destinations!

[azhenfud]

We could say, "A Quick Eye on the Zotted Guy"

[jtminton]

I think that commercials should be toned down, too. Or at least run a 3 second text only message that gives a warning if it is an explicit ad. For example, beer commercials, victoria's secret. Heck, even lotion commercials are getting racy.

[Warren_Piece]

We've put MTV BET and the Comedy Channel on parental block since the first day our first child came home (7 years). Our friends look at us like we're from Mars when we tell them. We're seriously thinking about expanding it. Perhaps we could block every channel, thereby having to explicitly OK each show our children view.