barely "bleeping" out cuss words on tv...

[stevenpensacola]

Anyone else noticed on the shows where they "bleep" out the cuss words, that it seems like they are bleeping out less and less of the word?...to such an extent that there is no doubt what they said.

Why?

I've heard MF bleeped on reality shows where I think the only thing that was bleeped was the "uh" in the second word.

If there are any TV execs that read this board...we really don't want to hear this language. Must you always sink to the lowest common denominator?

 

[Free4Life11]

I think they do it on purpose. Classy shows don't "bleep" it but rather you hear silence, like they do on Big Brother....and I can't believe I just used classy and Big Brother in the same sentence!

 

[FireDancer]

The point of bleeping as little as the word as necessary is so we know what the word is supposed to be but they also pass the minimum threshold for the censors.

If there is a show you don't want to see because of the language (or don't want your kids to see) it should be you that does the censoring at your end, not the television networks doing it at theirs.

"Naughty" words don't actually hurt anyone and I think way to many people over react to language.

 

[TinklednPants]

If there are any TV execs that read this board...we really don't want to hear this language. Must you always sink to the lowest common denominator?

Speak for yourself!

 

[LukenDC]

Yes, I have noticed the insufficient bleeps. It certainly seems to be the new trend.

 

[vettechick99]

I heard the p word on Bravo the other day. I guess that's considered cable, but it still surprised me!

 

[We_Love_Disney]

Careful OP you are treading on shaky ground here. There are those that seem to think anything can and should be not only said but shown as well.

I am disgusted with shows today. Nothing is left to anyone's imagination - why should it be, we must all need instructions on how to do it. Sure, I can change the channel. But, if I am watching a show, why do I need to change the channel to avoid commercials and previews to these raunchy and gross stuff.

Self respecting people do not talk like TV characters. However, if the shows keep showing/airing it, then people will start to believe that is what real life is like and will talk similarly. Respect comes before rights.

Exactly how does MF work its way into a conversation? Or F? Yet some of these shows that is all they ever say. If you took it out of the dialogue there would be nothing said. What is the point? They are mad? Concerned? Excited?

Television today holds nothing back. That probably explains why the oldies shows are so darn popular. Innuendos are much more fun. I like my imagination.

 

[MidgeD79]

I don't remember all of the details, but recently a ruling was made that would no longer be any fines for inappropriate language on tv so the networks are allowing more of that type of language to be heard.

 

[HM]

I've started to notice the trend to smaller bleeps and more of the word actually being heard too.

I don't get the whole cussing in conversation thing anyway. In my opinion, and how I was brought up, cussing didn't belong in conversation. Its was only used in cases like smashing your thumb with a hammer. Most of the time we watch TV and movies (we do a lot of this), I feel like what we're watching could be so much better with 'civilized' conversation.

My big example is the movie "Tropic Thunder". I loved the concept of the movie and if there had been 1/2 as much language I'd have liked it a lot. As it was, I hated it. Every other word out of their mouths was curse words or worse. I could see that movie done without all that and being appropriate for so many more people.

 

[Carly_Roach]

Careful OP you are treading on shaky ground here. There are those that seem to think anything can and should be not only said but shown as well.

I am disgusted with shows today. Nothing is left to anyone's imagination - why should it be, we must all need instructions on how to do it. Sure, I can change the channel. But, if I am watching a show, why do I need to change the channel to avoid commercials and previews to these raunchy and gross stuff.

Self respecting people do not talk like TV characters. However, if the shows keep showing/airing it, then people will start to believe that is what real life is like and will talk similarly. Respect comes before rights.

Exactly how does MF work its way into a conversation? Or F? Yet some of these shows that is all they ever say. If you took it out of the dialogue there would be nothing said. What is the point? They are mad? Concerned? Excited?

Television today holds nothing back. That probably explains why the oldies shows are so darn popular. Innuendos are much more fun. I like my imagination.

The bolded part is where I take issue. Your idea of obscene and my idea of obscene may vary greatly, which is one of the reasons why I so love living in America. If I don't like something, I don't participate in it.

Hear that word again because it needs to be said in a context other than the one you're using it in:

I.

Me.

I need to decide for me.

You need to decide for you.

It's not up to me or you or the plethera of millions in this country to decide for everyone else in this country what should or should not be said or shown on TV. That's one of the main reasons we live here: freedom. Which has never, at any time, meant "freedom from being offended".

If enough people think a show or commercial has too much of what they opine as raunchy, obscene or distasteful material, that show or commercial dies. Kinda like how the old avant garde Fox Network of the 80's died and now it's run by the ultra-Conservatives.

I don't like Glenn Beck. I don't like Bill O'Reilley. I don't like Country music. Do I go on a campaign to get those things out of the airwaves? Nope. I use my American right to choose not to watch. I am, after all, an adult with the freedom of choice.

 

[KAMLEM]

"Naughty" words don't actually hurt anyone and I think way to many people over react to language.

I used to feel like that until I started working for my current boss. I am not a prude by any means, but I am not exaggerating when I say that at least 25% of the words in every sentence he speaks are swears, most often the "F" word. It really gets to be too much. I know that they cannot "hurt" me but it gets very uncomfortable when it's a constant thing.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Careful OP you are treading on shaky ground here. There are those that seem to think anything can and should be not only said but shown as well.

I am disgusted with shows today. Nothing is left to anyone's imagination - why should it be, we must all need instructions on how to do it. Sure, I can change the channel. But, if I am watching a show, why do I need to change the channel to avoid commercials and previews to these raunchy and gross stuff.

Self respecting people do not talk like TV characters. However, if the shows keep showing/airing it, then people will start to believe that is what real life is like and will talk similarly. Respect comes before rights.

Exactly how does MF work its way into a conversation? Or F? Yet some of these shows that is all they ever say. If you took it out of the dialogue there would be nothing said. What is the point? They are mad? Concerned? Excited?

Television today holds nothing back. That probably explains why the oldies shows are so darn popular. Innuendos are much more fun. I like my imagination.

While I don't really like hearing a lot of bad language, there are far more causes of significantly higher importance. Also, if it bothers me that much, I can turn it off or chose to watch movies or do something else. Also, if it really bothered the majority, they wouldn't be doing it. Why should they change things for the minority?

It bothers me, though, that you think people are so dumb or whatever, that people will watch a show, think "oh that's what real life is like" and then do/talk as the characters are. I think much more goes into shaping people than tv.

Also, your first comment...I don't know anyone on here who said anything should be said and shown. That's a huge exaggeration. Just because someone doesn't mind some off color humor, doesn't mean they think porn should be on daytime tv.

 

[SaraJayne]

I heard the p word on Bravo the other day. I guess that's considered cable, but it still surprised me!

Hmmm, I'm trying to figure out what "p" word this is.

Boy part?

The sound a cat makes when going to the bathroom?

If it's neither, I think I need to expand my vocabulary.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Where have you been? They have been bleeping for awhile. Comedy Central and BET being the leaders back in the 90's. Now everyone is doing it.

John Stewart and SouthPark pushed the envelope. BET had the stand up comedy.

I think they are relaxing the network rules because they are losing their bleep.

 

[Dan Murphy]

.....Must you always sink to the lowest common denominator?

I think TV, sad to say, has been there for some time now, Steve.

 

[Shyvioletisme]

ITA with both of these statements.
The biggest point here is that not everyone is offended by the same things. Rather than complain about things that I see and hear that offend me(that I know do not offend other people), I just don't watch/listen to it. I expect others to do the same. Commercial on TV I don't like/don't agree with...change the channel. Song on the radio I don't agree with....change the channel. Doesn't bother me to do so and I can move on to something I do like, but others can still enjoy something they like as well.

The point of bleeping as little as the word as necessary is so we know what the word is supposed to be but they also pass the minimum threshold for the censors.

If there is a show you don't want to see because of the language (or don't want your kids to see) it should be you that does the censoring at your end, not the television networks doing it at theirs.

"Naughty" words don't actually hurt anyone and I think way to many people over react to language.

The bolded part is where I take issue. Your idea of obscene and my idea of obscene may vary greatly, which is one of the reasons why I so love living in America. If I don't like something, I don't participate in it.

Hear that word again because it needs to be said in a context other than the one you're using it in:

I.

Me.

I need to decide for me.

You need to decide for you.

It's not up to me or you or the plethera of millions in this country to decide for everyone else in this country what should or should not be said or shown on TV. That's one of the main reasons we live here: freedom. Which has never, at any time, meant "freedom from being offended".

If enough people think a show or commercial has too much of what they opine as raunchy, obscene or distasteful material, that show or commercial dies. Kinda like how the old avant garde Fox Network of the 80's died and now it's run by the ultra-Conservatives.

I don't like Glenn Beck. I don't like Bill O'Reilley. I don't like Country music. Do I go on a campaign to get those things out of the airwaves? Nope. I use my American right to choose not to watch. I am, after all, an adult with the freedom of choice.

 

[TinklednPants]

I'm used to hearing some "salty" language in real life so depending on the show I appreciate the authenticity. A show set in a bar, around young adults, the Soprano's, Police shows, Hard Knocks, and many others...well yes. MF and F would be heard quite frequently.

 

[Mommee]

Hmmm, I'm trying to figure out what "p" word this is.

Boy part?

The sound a cat makes when going to the bathroom?

If it's neither, I think I need to expand my vocabulary.

To this day, DS (9) and DD (8) believe the "F" word is fudge Thank you, Ralphie!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Hmmm, I'm trying to figure out what "p" word this is.

Boy part?

The sound a cat makes when going to the bathroom?

If it's neither, I think I need to expand my vocabulary.

I am taking it as another word for cat.

 

[stevenpensacola]

People do cuss in real life...like it or not. I know people that have cussed so much, I don't even think that they realize what they're saying....worked with a great guy...but every noun he ever used was proceeded by "g-d".

Had a boss who cussed, but it did not sound "natural"...I think he cussed because he thought it made him sound tough...but it just made a lot of people lose respect for him.

Our family, on both sides were not "cussers"...I never recall anyone at any type of family gatherings use what would be called vulgar language....so that's my frame of reference.

Sure, they're just words...but it's just a matter of showing respect for others by what we say and how we say it.