Cartoon Network's Adult Swim Reaches a New Low

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-20-2006, 10:32 PM

Adult Swim has reached a new low. I was suprised a year or 2 ago when a squidbillie killed Space Ghost, with blood spraying out. Now, tonight on Adult Swim's website they have episodes that are really going over the edge. Robot Chicken makes fun of Jesus, and it's really, really bad. I am disapointed in the show now. Then Aqua Teen Hunger Force has a new episode. I have always loved Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and was glad to see they have a new episode. Then I watched the episode, and I was thinking "Whoa, I can't believe they actually made this episdoe and went this far!" It was about fast food people trying to rip off Carl's d*ck. It was kinda funny at first, but then it just gets worse.

Peanut · 10-20-2006, 10:43 PM

Right...sounds exactly like Adult Swim has always been to me.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-20-2006, 10:51 PM

Yeah, but it hasn't gone this far before, if I remember correctly. Even the bad guy in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode looked like man parts.

*Cure* · 10-20-2006, 11:50 PM

I've seen the episodes. I think you're being overly sensitive.

*Dr. Doom* · 10-21-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Chief

Even the bad guy in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode looked like man parts.

XD roflmao

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-21-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Chief

Adult Swim has reached a new low. I was suprised a year or 2 ago when a squidbillie killed Space Ghost, with blood spraying out. Now, tonight on Adult Swim's website they have episodes that are really going over the edge. Robot Chicken makes fun of Jesus, and it's really, really bad. I am disapointed in the show now. Then Aqua Teen Hunger Force has a new episode. I have always loved Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and was glad to see they have a new episode. Then I watched the episode, and I was thinking "Whoa, I can't believe they actually made this episdoe and went this far!" It was about fast food people trying to rip off Carl's d*ck. It was kinda funny at first, but then it just gets worse.

Robot Chicken made fun of Jesus in the freaking pilot. Grow up.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-21-2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Chief

Adult Swim has reached a new low. I was suprised a year or 2 ago when a squidbillie killed Space Ghost, with blood spraying out. Now, tonight on Adult Swim's website they have episodes that are really going over the edge. Robot Chicken makes fun of Jesus, and it's really, really bad.

...Instant classic then...but yeah, c'mon, bashing Christ is never new and should'nt be bashed for it. Don't drag religious crap into this.

Robot Chicken was always pretty overrated, barring the Ted Turner Captain Planet sketch. Aqua Teen Hunger Force has also done far worse than what they did in this episode. Hilarious quality.

AS's biggest problems are PHF, now cancelled, and the other stuff that's not Aqua Teen and Harvery Birdman

*gobo* · 10-21-2006, 12:56 AM

They did start out Adult Swim with everything being TV-14. Now, it seems most of their shows are TV-MA. They have a ways to go before they reach the depths of insensitivity that South Park revels in, but I still don't mind Adult Swim at all. Robot Chicken is still the same as it ever was, sadistic but too absurd to be offended by.

**Krang** · 10-21-2006, 03:42 AM

The sort of "controversial" humor used in those shows clearly doesn't appeal to everyone. Personally, I find it boring and overdone, but others find it funny. To each his own.

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...Instant classic then...but yeah, c'mon, bashing Christ is never new and should'nt be bashed for it. Don't drag religious crap into this.

You're not making it any better by trolling.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-21-2006, 03:51 AM

I'm kinda' half and half. Robot Chicken is so retarded, I kackle the whole way through it, yet Aqualab bores me to tears.

*Dr. Doom* · 10-21-2006, 07:39 AM

Robot Chicken definately has it's moments, what bothers me about it is how Seth Green takes on so much of the voice work, almost like he seems to think he's much better at it than he is. Don't get me wrong, he's a decent VA, but he's not versatile enough to be carrying so much of the load. And he definately tries to do way too much.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-21-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Krang

You're not making it any better by trolling.

...How the hell was I trolling exactly?

I meant "RC should'nt be bashed for attacking Christ because other shows do it due to differing approaches on the concept", I did not say "Ha Ha, any show that screws with Christ should be universally praised"

Religious discussions are not a message board's strong point.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-21-2006, 05:54 PM

The topic isn't meant to be religious. All I am saying is in my oppinion Adult Swim has reached a new low. I have sort of changed my mind about the Aqua Teen Hunger Force "d*ck" episode though, it's sooo rediculous it's kinda funny. Still though, it's a way for them to make an episode without much creative writing, they were just relying on crude jokes for 11 minutes.

*Dr. Doom* · 10-21-2006, 10:37 PM

You're as entitled to your opinion as anyone, I think the point people are making is that it's not really much different from how it's been. Sure, there isn't the more innocently playful nature of, say, Thw Brak Show to offset it anymore, but none of us are really shocked by any of this.

*Spitfire* · 10-22-2006, 12:30 AM

Tom Goes To Mayor made me hate Adult Swim, around there it was all not funny shows and crappy anime. Now Deathklok is tearing it up ha. That shows funny.

**Krang** · 10-22-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

...How the hell was I trolling exactly?

More specifically, I was referring to this:

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...Instant classic then...

Unless that was in reference to something other than what you quoted, it looks like trolling to me.

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Religious discussions are not a message board's strong point.

Exactly, that's why I brought it up.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-22-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Krang

More specifically, I was referring to this:

Unless that was in reference to something other than what you quoted, it looks like trolling to me.

Oh yeah. That was referring to the squid killing Thad.

**Krang** · 10-22-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Oh yeah. That was referring to the squid killing Thad.

Sorry, my mistake, then. I tend to be a little more proactive when dealing with potential arguments related to religion or politics, since those usually get out of control very quickly.

*gobo* · 10-22-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Chief

Still though, it's a way for them to make an episode without much creative writing, they were just relying on crude jokes for 11 minutes.

Did ATHF ever rely on anything but crude humor? That's around 3/4 of the series AFAIK.

*Mecha Cow* · 10-22-2006, 09:49 AM

Some people enjoy crude humor. It doesn't mean there's any less effort involved.

As for Jesus, well, you really shouldn't get offended by stuff like that. You have to understand that these days, Jesus is as much a figure of pop culture as he is of religion. I don't think it's even meant to be controversial anymore.

10-20-2006, 10:32 PM	#1
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Cartoon Network's Adult Swim Reaches a New Low Adult Swim has reached a new low. I was suprised a year or 2 ago when a squidbillie killed Space Ghost, with blood spraying out. Now, tonight on Adult Swim's website they have episodes that are really going over the edge. Robot Chicken makes fun of Jesus, and it's really, really bad. I am disapointed in the show now. Then Aqua Teen Hunger Force has a new episode. I have always loved Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and was glad to see they have a new episode. Then I watched the episode, and I was thinking "Whoa, I can't believe they actually made this episdoe and went this far!" It was about fast food people trying to rip off Carl's dck. It was kinda funny at first, but then it just gets worse. Last edited by Toonami Tom; 10-20-2006 at 10:38 PM.*

10-21-2006, 12:56 AM	#8
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	They did start out Adult Swim with everything being TV-14. Now, it seems most of their shows are TV-MA. They have a ways to go before they reach the depths of insensitivity that South Park revels in, but I still don't mind Adult Swim at all. Robot Chicken is still the same as it ever was, sadistic but too absurd to be offended by. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-21-2006, 03:51 AM	#10
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I'm kinda' half and half. Robot Chicken is so retarded, I kackle the whole way through it, yet Aqualab bores me to tears. __________________

10-21-2006, 07:39 AM	#11
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Robot Chicken definately has it's moments, what bothers me about it is how Seth Green takes on so much of the voice work, almost like he seems to think he's much better at it than he is. Don't get me wrong, he's a decent VA, but he's not versatile enough to be carrying so much of the load. And he definately tries to do way too much. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

10-21-2006, 10:37 PM	#14
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	You're as entitled to your opinion as anyone, I think the point people are making is that it's not really much different from how it's been. Sure, there isn't the more innocently playful nature of, say, Thw Brak Show to offset it anymore, but none of us are really shocked by any of this. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

10-20-2006, 10:43 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Right...sounds exactly like Adult Swim has always been to me.

10-20-2006, 10:51 PM	#3
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Yeah, but it hasn't gone this far before, if I remember correctly. Even the bad guy in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode looked like man parts.

10-20-2006, 11:50 PM	#4
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I've seen the episodes. I think you're being overly sensitive.

10-21-2006, 05:54 PM	#13
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	The topic isn't meant to be religious. All I am saying is in my oppinion Adult Swim has reached a new low. I have sort of changed my mind about the Aqua Teen Hunger Force "d*ck" episode though, it's sooo rediculous it's kinda funny. Still though, it's a way for them to make an episode without much creative writing, they were just relying on crude jokes for 11 minutes.

10-22-2006, 12:30 AM	#15
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Tom Goes To Mayor made me hate Adult Swim, around there it was all not funny shows and crappy anime. Now Deathklok is tearing it up ha. That shows funny. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-22-2006, 09:49 AM	#20
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Some people enjoy crude humor. It doesn't mean there's any less effort involved. As for Jesus, well, you really shouldn't get offended by stuff like that. You have to understand that these days, Jesus is as much a figure of pop culture as he is of religion. I don't think it's even meant to be controversial anymore. __________________