Something needs to be done to clean up the internet. You got it right Assertn, except I still get email from my father warning me every time he reads one of these fake shock articles, and he's being serious in his concern.
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Something needs to be done to clean up the internet. You got it right Assertn, except I still get email from my father warning me every time he reads one of these fake shock articles, and he's being serious in his concern.
It's quite unfortunate. The Onion is so good, that it's content is generally even more entertaining despite being obviously fake, while still giving us the opportunity to mock the few who still don't get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Animeniax
Holy crap I can't believe the comments I'm reading on that site. Though I'm really surprised more news outlets aren't mentioning Obama's son.Quote:
Originally Posted by Assertn
Satire is an art form, and it isn't an easy one. Some publications get it, most don't.
The Onion attacks poorly written journalism and overblown headlines (usually by making really mundane ones), and their Onion News Network tv show assaults the 24 hour news channel format, with less focus on the content. Both work, but both also jab at separate things. They're successful because they play both mediums completely straight, and don't push things too far so as to make it obvious to the unsuspecting.
It's a very fine line, and a lot of places try too hard to be funny.
What the putrid FUCK?
http://gothamist.com/2012/11/12/elmo...ash_leaves.php
Apparently, Elmo might've been fucking underaged boys...
That's the reason I hate it when studios advertise the voices behind characters of animated movies. It takes away the magic and can ruin a beloved character when the voice actor does some evil shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uchiha Barles
My favorite Simpsons episodes featured characters where you didn't even know it was some famous actor doing the voice.
Oh noes, he may have been "abusing a 16 year old"!
Gay or not 16 year olds are sex starved little fucks, i doubt the guy lured him with candy into a van.
I'd agree, except I doubt many teen boys are looking for sex with 40 year old men. And 16 is below the age of consent in pretty much every state in the US. And it's Elmo... which is probably the biggest concern of this story.
Yeah pretty much. I like children's shows and the fantasies I grew up with to be free of this kind of shit. Just keep it clean.
Does it really matter that the guy is Elmo's voice actor?Quote:
Originally Posted by Animeniax
Or am I really a rare breed in that I can evaluate someone's professional performance in a detached manner from their personal lives?
You can't evaluate nostalgia in a detached manner, that's how nostalgia works.
Yeah that's really the only reason this is news. The guy who is the voice of children's favorite TV friend molests children. Childhood memories -> ruined.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buffalobiian
I am with Buff here. I always judge the professional work separate from the private life of the person.
So you guys can like and root for an athlete who plays well even if he's a scumbag off the field/court? Or maybe an actor or musician. Can you really enjoy their roles/music if you know they're despicable human beings off stage? I can't do it.
I totally can.Quote:
Originally Posted by Animeniax
It doesn't matter if Michael Jackson is a paedophile or not, his music (and my enjoyment of it) remains unchanged.
I get particularly worked up about parents vocalising their displeasure about public figures (example: Gil from Twins for anyone somewhat familiar with Asian pop culture) engaging in scandalous acts. They complained of her being a bad moral influence and was supposed to be a good role model for youths because of her popularity.
Well I'm sorry, but she gets paid to sing, not teach your kid. If you think your kid is receiving such bad influences, maybe you should help them identify them instead of policing other people. Not that you can tell your kid you're a virgin anyway.
Anyway, to finish back on point.. I can enjoy the work/performance of people even if they participate in despicable, unrelated activities. I expect others to evaluate me in the same way, but I know it doesn't happen.
Yes i can.Quote:
Originally Posted by Animeniax
If you are buying a pizza you evaluate it's taste and skill of the chef, not his/her personal life.
I remember the scandal(s) with Gillian C. The thing is, a large part of the duo's popularity was their sweet virginal innocence. Finding out she was freaky (there were other accusations of sexual promiscuity aimed at both members) and seeing photo proof of it was a shocker in the conservative (on the face of it) culture of southeast Asia. Plus she needs to landscape that shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buffalobiian
Your example is severely lacking. Huge difference. Won't go on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xelbair
If you knew the chef's home is a veritable pigsty and he only takes a shower once a week, that is, you knew a part of his personal life, I think it just might affect your view of the food he prepares.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xelbair
If his restaurant is clean and he works clean, I am fine with it.
The guy quit the whole thing btw, he now claims he was of legal age when they had sex.