I'm offended

~~Leo656~~ · 12-19-2014, 02:22 PM

S'just jokes, man. Change the channel, then change it back when it's over, simple. Being offended is a Choice.

Especially about anything on Cartoon Network. Like every single thing they run is purposely provocative. If it took them this long to offend you, then I'unno. Everything they put out is offensive, but also, usually pretty funny. I didn't see the show in question, but I find it hard to believe it was any worse than anything else they've ever run.

I'm curious exactly what sending emails about it is supposed to do. Unless your name is "North Korea", that never got anyone anywhere. You're entirely right, it's your right to "boycott" the channel or just not watch it, but if it were me, I'd just keep watching the shows I liked and avoid the ones I didn't.

Like, I thought the episode of South Park where they made fun of Chris Reeve was totally unnecessary, stupid, and mean-spirited. So I just don't watch it when it comes on. I still like the show most times and other shows on the station, too. I just avoid that one because I didn't think it was funny, but taking it any further than that would be a bit of an overreaction, I think.

You gotta realize, these people put stuff out there specifically so they can point and laugh at how a vocal minority of people will get bent out of shape over it. There's an old saying that we use in the ol' pro wrasslin' locker room: "Don't Sell The Rib". It means that when you know someone is just trying to get a reaction, don't give it to 'em. All they're going to do with your letter is send it to each other with snarky notes about you added onto it. True story.

Me, I'd just change the channel and save the emails and indignation. Not picking on you or anything, just explaining, since you asked.

I'm with snakester, I think you need to loosen up a bit.

12-19-2014, 02:22 PM	#5
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	S'just jokes, man. Change the channel, then change it back when it's over, simple. Being offended is a Choice. Especially about anything on Cartoon Network. Like every single thing they run is purposely provocative. If it took them this long to offend you, then I'unno. Everything they put out is offensive, but also, usually pretty funny. I didn't see the show in question, but I find it hard to believe it was any worse than anything else they've ever run. I'm curious exactly what sending emails about it is supposed to do. Unless your name is "North Korea", that never got anyone anywhere. You're entirely right, it's your right to "boycott" the channel or just not watch it, but if it were me, I'd just keep watching the shows I liked and avoid the ones I didn't. Like, I thought the episode of South Park where they made fun of Chris Reeve was totally unnecessary, stupid, and mean-spirited. So I just don't watch it when it comes on. I still like the show most times and other shows on the station, too. I just avoid that one because I didn't think it was funny, but taking it any further than that would be a bit of an overreaction, I think. You gotta realize, these people put stuff out there specifically so they can point and laugh at how a vocal minority of people will get bent out of shape over it. There's an old saying that we use in the ol' pro wrasslin' locker room: "Don't Sell The Rib". It means that when you know someone is just trying to get a reaction, don't give it to 'em. All they're going to do with your letter is send it to each other with snarky notes about you added onto it. True story. Me, I'd just change the channel and save the emails and indignation. Not picking on you or anything, just explaining, since you asked. I'm with snakester, I think you need to loosen up a bit.