Robot Chicken jumps the shark - Page 2

*Spitfire* · 10-09-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

They had a skit called 'everybody hates Christ' and were making fun of Jesus being tortured and nailed to the cross. They even had a laugh track and a Jesus action figure smirking.

Again, *bleep* you Robot Chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting offended period makes you a douche bag. Seriously your going to get offended by a TV program? That's pretty juvenile if you ask me. Doesn't matter how bad it is it's a TV show. Not like the walked up to you and shoved it in your face, made you watch it. If you were so offended then why didn't you turn it off?

Peanut · 10-09-2007, 09:24 PM

He said he turned it off. People get easily offended sometimes, that doesn't make him a douche at all. If someone insulted one of your crappy metal bands you'd probably get pissed, the only difference here is he's pissed because they made fun of his religion. It's still something he cares deeply about. What's the difference what it is?

Some shows DO go over the line and are offensive. Just because most of us are so depraved and desensitized that we don't care about anything anymore doesn't mean other people don't.

Everyone leave him alone. He's allowed to get offended over what is probably a pretty insensitive skit. I haven't seen it mind you, nor would I care, but saying someone is a douche for being offended by something offensive is ridiculous.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Thank you Peanut.

As for you Spitfire, attacking me for nothing makes you the douche. Now let's have peace, because online arguments are just plain moronic.

Dr. Doom, (one of the most awesome comic book villians ever, by the way) I did in fact type the word '*bleep*'.

**GK Punk** · 10-09-2007, 09:54 PM

we have an auto censor on here for most cuss words, no censoring yourself is required

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-09-2007, 09:56 PM

Right, because this is what autocensor looks like:

**** **** **** **** ****er!

**GK Punk** · 10-09-2007, 10:02 PM

Not sure what you mean. I was informing you that you personally don't have to censor it, the forum will do it for you, just in case you didn't know that.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-09-2007, 10:03 PM

Oh ok. I was just showing Dr. Doom what it looked like.

Just me being silly.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 10-10-2007, 12:44 AM

I agree that some shows go too far these days. Sometimes I might get a little bugged by a joke or two, you kind of have to learn to blow it off.

Even though South Park makes fun of absolutely everyone, I think they are actually not as mean spirited as other shows like Family Guy. Just something about the way they do it, makes it seem less cruel than some other shows.

**GK Punk** · 10-10-2007, 12:49 AM

South Park's humor seems more Tongue-in-Cheek to me. A lot of the writing and controversial topics are done in a similar manner to old Sitcoms by Norman Lear.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-10-2007, 01:12 AM

Actually, watching the Jesus episode has made me retract my statements. This season has had a few duds, but I found myself spewing my dinner around the room harder than usual laughing at this show.

*Spitfire* · 10-10-2007, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

He said he turned it off. People get easily offended sometimes, that doesn't make him a douche at all. If someone insulted one of your crappy metal bands you'd probably get pissed, the only difference here is he's pissed because they made fun of his religion. It's still something he cares deeply about. What's the difference what it is?

Some shows DO go over the line and are offensive. Just because most of us are so depraved and desensitized that we don't care about anything anymore doesn't mean other people don't.

Everyone leave him alone. He's allowed to get offended over what is probably a pretty insensitive skit. I haven't seen it mind you, nor would I care, but saying someone is a douche for being offended by something offensive is ridiculous.

Yeah not surprised you didn't get it.

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

As for you Spitfire, attacking me for nothing makes you the douche. Now let's have peace, because online arguments are just plain moronic.

You say let's have peace in the same line that you insult me back, then you say online arguments are moronic. That makes a whole lot of sense.

My point was your feelings wouldn't get hurt period by anything if you didn't let them. You got offended because you allowed yourself to be offended.

It's not something that just happens. How much something bothers you depends on how much you let it bother you. Obviously this bothered you alot, and in the very harsh way I have of telling people things I was trying to tell you not to let yourself get bothered by things by TV shows and such.

Honestly it just causes more stress then it's worth and you flying off the handle about it just means they got to you, meaning they won. Most of the time the point of stuff like that is to stir up anger in the people it's targeted at. Your giving them what they want when you react like that.

If you want stuff like that to end then people, not just you, need to stop reacting that way to it. Don't let anyone know it bothers you that much but don't lie and say it's funny either. Saying you didn't like it sways them away alot more then "They offended me their douche bags!" Eventually they will get the hint and stop making crap like that. But until people stop fueling them with the kinda of reactions they want it will continue.

Peanut · 10-10-2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Yeah not surprised you didn't get it.

There was nothing to "get", so don't attempt to pull that one out on me. You called him a douche for being offended, that's all there is to it. Not surprised you continue to be one of the biggest hypocrites I've ever met.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-10-2007, 03:12 AM

hmm I'd really have to see the episode which in it's self is hard on the eyes to start with.
But anyway I have to agree with spitfire {even if his choice of words could be better} on one aspect by getting offend and complaining on a message board is going to do nothing to stop them from doing things like that.
Want to make a differnce protest the show to cartoon network.

**Krang** · 10-10-2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

I was trying to tell you not to let yourself get bothered by things by TV shows and such.

Why didn't you just say this in the first place instead of insulting him?

*Mecha Cow* · 10-10-2007, 05:05 AM

Leo, I haven't see the show in question, but I doubt it was intended to make fun of your religion. You have to understand that these days Jesus is as much of a figure of pop culture as he is of religion. It might not be in the best of taste, but I doubt it's meant to be offensive. I wouldn't get too worked up about it.

*gobo* · 10-10-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

Even though South Park makes fun of absolutely everyone, I think they are actually not as mean spirited as other shows like Family Guy. Just something about the way they do it, makes it seem less cruel than some other shows.

That's funny... I actually like Family Guy and loathe South Park because it's obvious that FG is a joke, but SP seems to be nothing but demoralizing shock-value (the main ingredient in most of Comedy Central's programming... which is why I'm so concerned over them taking the reigns of Futurama).

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-10-2007, 10:18 AM

I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the best way to get back at Robot Chicken is to stop watching them. If enough people do that, their ratings will take a dive and they will get cancelled. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't have posted an angry rant towards Robot Chicken here at the forums. I was just trying to vent.

I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

*gobo* · 10-10-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

Been taking advice from Peter Laird, I see...

Sorry to disappoint you, but I like the show too much to boycot. As far as making fun of religions goes, I doubt that any benevolent higher-power would see a joke at their expense as a hell-worthy tresspass or even worth worrying about.

*Cure* · 10-10-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the best way to get back at Robot Chicken is to stop watching them. If enough people do that, their ratings will take a dive and they will get cancelled. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't have posted an angry rant towards Robot Chicken here at the forums. I was just trying to vent.

I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

It's one thing to not like the show and not watch it, but wishing it get canceled is pretty selfish. There are folks that like this show, so how would they feel?

*VaughnMichael* · 10-10-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

It's one thing to not like the show and not watch it, but wishing it get canceled is pretty selfish. There are folks that like this show, so how would they feel?

Just like Kyle did in the cartoon wars episodes of south park.

10-10-2007, 01:12 AM	#30
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Actually, watching the Jesus episode has made me retract my statements. This season has had a few duds, but I found myself spewing my dinner around the room harder than usual laughing at this show. __________________

10-10-2007, 05:05 AM	#35
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Leo, I haven't see the show in question, but I doubt it was intended to make fun of your religion. You have to understand that these days Jesus is as much of a figure of pop culture as he is of religion. It might not be in the best of taste, but I doubt it's meant to be offensive. I wouldn't get too worked up about it. __________________

10-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#22
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	He said he turned it off. People get easily offended sometimes, that doesn't make him a douche at all. If someone insulted one of your crappy metal bands you'd probably get pissed, the only difference here is he's pissed because they made fun of his religion. It's still something he cares deeply about. What's the difference what it is? Some shows DO go over the line and are offensive. Just because most of us are so depraved and desensitized that we don't care about anything anymore doesn't mean other people don't. Everyone leave him alone. He's allowed to get offended over what is probably a pretty insensitive skit. I haven't seen it mind you, nor would I care, but saying someone is a douche for being offended by something offensive is ridiculous.

10-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#23
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Thank you Peanut. As for you Spitfire, attacking me for nothing makes you the douche. Now let's have peace, because online arguments are just plain moronic. Dr. Doom, (one of the most awesome comic book villians ever, by the way) I did in fact type the word 'bleep'.

10-09-2007, 09:54 PM	#24
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	we have an auto censor on here for most cuss words, no censoring yourself is required

10-09-2007, 09:56 PM	#25
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Right, because this is what autocensor looks like: ** **er!

10-09-2007, 10:02 PM	#26
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Not sure what you mean. I was informing you that you personally don't have to censor it, the forum will do it for you, just in case you didn't know that.

10-09-2007, 10:03 PM	#27
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Oh ok. I was just showing Dr. Doom what it looked like. Just me being silly.

10-10-2007, 12:44 AM	#28
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I agree that some shows go too far these days. Sometimes I might get a little bugged by a joke or two, you kind of have to learn to blow it off. Even though South Park makes fun of absolutely everyone, I think they are actually not as mean spirited as other shows like Family Guy. Just something about the way they do it, makes it seem less cruel than some other shows.

10-10-2007, 12:49 AM	#29
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	South Park's humor seems more Tongue-in-Cheek to me. A lot of the writing and controversial topics are done in a similar manner to old Sitcoms by Norman Lear.

10-10-2007, 03:12 AM	#33
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	hmm I'd really have to see the episode which in it's self is hard on the eyes to start with. But anyway I have to agree with spitfire {even if his choice of words could be better} on one aspect by getting offend and complaining on a message board is going to do nothing to stop them from doing things like that. Want to make a differnce protest the show to cartoon network.

10-10-2007, 10:18 AM	#37
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the best way to get back at Robot Chicken is to stop watching them. If enough people do that, their ratings will take a dive and they will get cancelled. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't have posted an angry rant towards Robot Chicken here at the forums. I was just trying to vent. I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'