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I would say not solely because of these shows, but certainly due to the help of shows like this, we cannot but help to avoid being more cynical as a society. I am sure I would laugh at a few scenes/episodes of these shows myself, but I do feel a danger when shows like this become so mainstream.
If Hannah and Suite Life are sarcastic as well, then where did it start? I could say that SP and shows like FG have "something" to do with it....
I agree with you, I would no say there is any evidence to prove a link to this, I just fear that when you cut corners, such as with shows like these, then there are others just waiting in the wings to go even further. I am just of the opinion that there has to be some limits at least somewhere.
I am not attacking you, by the way, it's just a matter of taste and opinion that's all. Peace.
Just for my 2 cents, I think many would argue that the cynicism and sarcasm in entertainment and media began rising after Watergate. Watergate did have a pronounced impact on the public mindset of this country, changing it forever... much like the Kennedy Assassination, 9-11, etc.
Of course, looking back at old polls about School age kids, rude, lippy behavior has been a constant complaint since at least the 50's, which is when the polling first started. I still think every adult generation feels the upcoming generation is worse behaved than they were. There is a part of me that feels that way with the people 10 years younger than me that are graduating college... we won't go into that, but regardless, I can understand your position... I just don't think the media has that much of an effect on sarcastic behavior and I haven't seen any studies to really back up that hypothesis.
And I know you aren't attacking me personally, no worries. I just always hate when people blame media for it. IMHO, bad parenting is at the root of it.. Even if your hypothesis was correct about shows such as that having a causal link, why aren't the parents involved more to explain the content of the show or prevent the child from watching them.
I've enjoyed the conversation.