I've never gotten as much amusement from readers' responses to a Fanhouse post as I have from this one: Petty's Potty Mouth.First of all, for those of you who don't already know, let me make it known right now that the tallglassofmilk is no prude. Not when it comes to most things and especially not when it comes to words. Yes I use the 'F' word--far too much by my own standards. I'm not proud of it, but thems the facts. But trust me when I tell you, I'm no humanitarian--some even consider me a sicko--or role model with millions of kids looking up to me. Thank God for that.
Speaking of God, despite my use of the 'F' word, he hasn't struck me down yet. I don't think he'll be striking Kyle Petty down anytime soon either, despite this reader's opinion:
The worst part about it is Kyle is a Christian and REAL Christians don't swear, under pressure or not. At the start of the race he is praying with his crew in the car out loud, than used that naughty word in the race. Not a Christian exanple by any means. I have lost respect for Kyle.Puhleeeze. Lower your high horse. Like you've never done anything to annoy God.
God isn't the only one annoyed by the 'F' word. The FCC doesn't like it either. But much to its dismay, the FCC has far less content control over the cable channels than it does the broadcast networks. Petty saying the 'F' word on TNT is not the same as when Dale Earnhardt Jr. said the 'S' word on NBC. Junior's use of a bad word was said during a live post-race interview on a broadcast network, not a replay of his in-car audio on a cable network. Apples and oranges, people. It's really not conclusive evidence that NASCAR and the FCC are in bed together.
For the record, I stated that Petty should not be fined and I didn't blame TNT. I blamed NASCAR for not imposing a five-second delay on their broadcast partners. Why do I care about a five-second delay if I'm not a prude? It's for the kids! They're already on their way to hell in a handbasket, NASCAR could at least attempt to slow their travel time.
And as for those of you who said I should give Petty a break, why? Just cause everyone else does it doesn't make it ok! Where did you go to parenting school?
And of course I think Petty does enough for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The idea of him donating more money for the cursing is to hold him accountable for his actions. You know, the old dropping a quarter in the jar for every curse word approach? 'Cause I think that's the example we should set--wait for it--FOR THE KIDS! Would washing his mouth out with soap be more appropriate?
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6-29-2007 @ 12:02AM
Jim said...
Thank you for responding tallglassofmilk. I will only say that if it made the air, then no I did not hear it. I heard Bill Weber appologize for the comment so I'll concede to the offense. Unlike a woman, I as a man will admit that maybe, just maybe it did make it to air.
I do not need to consult an FCC web site to know the rules of on air content as I work in the media industry. I like the many millions of media personell have to take an annual exam regarding the rules and regulations pertaining to the FCC. Do you know why "Rescue Me" can swear on tv? because it is aired after 10pm. "SAFE HARBOR". Trust me honey, I know the FCC rules. They regulate me on a daly basis.
NA$CAR can have any agreement they want with any network but it is the networks responsibility to impliment a delay system. Trust me, if the FCC wants to impliment a fine they are not going to fine NA$CAR, they are going to fine TNT, NBC, FOX or any particular network that is broadcasting the event. See that is the key thing. Who is broadcasting the event. Not who said it, not who sanctions the events. Who broadcast the program. When Janet Jackson showed her "pasty" not a bare nipple like most people claim, the broadcasting agency and their affiliates where fined, not the NFL.
So while I'm very willing to know when I'm wrong, yes it happens, I also know the broadcasting industry tallglassofmilk.
Oh and you got me on the fact that NBC doesn't own TNT. You got me good. I humbly subdue to you on that one. But just as a point of order, General Electric owns NBC, oh and they also own Time Warner which just happens to share the NA$CAR contract together. Oh boy, you really showed me.
Jim
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6-29-2007 @ 12:16PM
ljanney said...
I think it is time to push for a constitutional amendment. We can use the one about separation of church and state as a template. This amendment would guarantee the separation of church and racing.WTF people it is racing not church. NASCAR may want to project this squeaky clean image for the corporate sponsors. Look at how they slapped down Tony when he had the gall to speak out. The same drive and intensity that makes these guys top level drivers (even Kyle) also make them human when shit happens. It you got hit like that I seriously doubt that a "golly darn gee whiz mom" would have been your response. Bleep it or live with it.
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7-01-2007 @ 8:57AM
clammy said...
Since when is the "F" word a sin, That is not "gods name in vien" like the rules he asks us to follow
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7-01-2007 @ 1:21PM
tallglassofmilk said...
"Boy this bitch is a big idiot ..."
"Unlike a woman, I as a man ..."
"Trust me, honey ..."
Sorry, Jim, I don't trust misogynists. Or engage in pi**ing matches with them. I know perfectly well who receives the fines and I had a front row seat for nipplegate, so I doubt you could tell me anything I don't already know about that. That will be all, Jim, thanks for playing.
Readers, I'm not sure what Jim's point is, but the fact of the matter is that the FCC does not regulate cable in the same manner as broadcast sites.
Jim may or may not have any understanding of the rules, but he certainly isn't clear on how they are enforced:
From the FCC website:
"Do the FCC's rules apply to cable and satellite programming?
In the past, the FCC has enforced the indecency and profanity prohibitions only against conventional broadcast services, not against subscription programming services such as cable and satellite. However, the prohibition against obscene programming applies to subscription programming services at all times."
Why is cable different? Because people are paying to have these stations in their home. If at any time they don't like the programming, they can simply stop buying it instead of expecting the federal government to regulate it.
With respect to television, the FCC is around to regulate what is broadcast into your homes for free over public airways. They do it "for the kids." And for parents who have difficulty finding the channel changer.
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7-01-2007 @ 7:10PM
jiffy said...
I hate to beat a dead horse, but I think I'm a very good Christian (God thinks so too) and have used that word and many others in my lifetime. Not pretty, but a fact. I agree that the five seond rule should have been used. Nascar is probably the only family sport left in the USA. Other than that, GO KYLE!! And F*** them!
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