Robot Chicken jumps the shark

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-10-2007, 10:32 PM

I had put up with Robot Chicken's Jesus jokes for far too long. I was tired of them making these types of jokes and seeing yet another one really pissed me off.

I don't understand why Cartoon Network has allowed Adult Swim to go this far. Everything was great back in the days of Space Ghost, Brak Show, Sea Lab, and the earlier seasons of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Adult Swim is really pushing the envelope these days.

If I were in charge of Cartoon Network, I would force Adult Swim to become it's own channel.

I enjoy Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the other Adult Swim shows are just kind of meh.

*gobo* · 10-11-2007, 03:02 AM

Aw, c'mon... Frisky Dingo? Anyone? Someone?? O_o

BTW, I read that Frisky Dingo is the street-name for a drug. Any validity to that? I'm not curious enough to research it, and kinda hope it isn't. Controlled substances are for the weak.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-11-2007, 11:08 AM

I watch Frisky Dingo too. I just forgot to mention it earlier. "I will have my revenge on Xaaaander Creeeews!"

And from season 2: "Where did she get robot pants?"

The name of a drug? I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me. Strange....

*Mecha Cow* · 10-11-2007, 11:20 AM

Like I mentioned in my previous post, I don't think 'Jesus jokes' are even meant to be offensive or even edgy. Jesus is a pop culture icon; referencing him is about the same as referencing Batman. I'm not saying it's right or wrong (I personally don't care), but make no mistake - that's how it is. Hell, if nothing else it's a light-hearted way to make people comfortable with him.

Now, again I haven't actually seen the skit so I don't know if it was in bad taste or not, but most references to Jesus are in good fun and mostly positive, so you really don't have to be offended by them.

10-11-2007, 03:02 AM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Aw, c'mon... Frisky Dingo? Anyone? Someone?? O_o BTW, I read that Frisky Dingo is the street-name for a drug. Any validity to that? I'm not curious enough to research it, and kinda hope it isn't. Controlled substances are for the weak. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-11-2007, 11:20 AM	#4
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Like I mentioned in my previous post, I don't think 'Jesus jokes' are even meant to be offensive or even edgy. Jesus is a pop culture icon; referencing him is about the same as referencing Batman. I'm not saying it's right or wrong (I personally don't care), but make no mistake - that's how it is. Hell, if nothing else it's a light-hearted way to make people comfortable with him. Now, again I haven't actually seen the skit so I don't know if it was in bad taste or not, but most references to Jesus are in good fun and mostly positive, so you really don't have to be offended by them. __________________

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10-10-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	I had put up with Robot Chicken's Jesus jokes for far too long. I was tired of them making these types of jokes and seeing yet another one really pissed me off. I don't understand why Cartoon Network has allowed Adult Swim to go this far. Everything was great back in the days of Space Ghost, Brak Show, Sea Lab, and the earlier seasons of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Adult Swim is really pushing the envelope these days. If I were in charge of Cartoon Network, I would force Adult Swim to become it's own channel. I enjoy Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the other Adult Swim shows are just kind of meh.

10-11-2007, 11:08 AM	#3
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	I watch Frisky Dingo too. I just forgot to mention it earlier. "I will have my revenge on Xaaaander Creeeews!" And from season 2: "Where did she get robot pants?" The name of a drug? I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me. Strange....