Is TV responsible for today's society

[scumdog]

After a few chats with a co-worker got me thinking(yes it hurt). Is What is shown on tv and in movies responsible for the lawlessness and hurt in this world today.

Is shows like:

Worlds most shocking moments
COPS
WWE"RAW,Smackdown,ECW"
Jackass
Saw movies

that show lots of violence and language that can offend ppl

I'm not one that is offended by theses

But it makes you think doesn't it

would like your thoughts

Like the interweb, a lot of people can't tell the difference between real life and electronic media.

It must be a real shock when real life bites their arse at times, and real expensive too.

There are sorry-arse loser that think SHortland Street and Outrageous Fortune are real life. Dicks.

[Rayray401]

Knowledge is power.

[balans]

you can have your opinion i can have mine.......who is responsible for most of the bashings, rapes, violence, theft

The Treaty of Waitangi can hardly be blamed for the problems with society around the entire world. The sort of things being discussed in this thread are just as common a topic of converstation here in Aussie, or over in the UK where the Chavs run riot.

As for the topic of TV being responsible for todays society yes, but even more so it is responsible for our views of current society. News and current affairs shows are way more sensationalist and the coverage of minor things more prevalent than it used to be even a decade or so ago.

But as has been mentioned I think it is up to the Parents to instill values in their kids form an early age. Rolemodels are also incredibly important, having someone successful or at least not criminal in your life as a kid goes a long way with inspiriation towards shaping future goals and success.

Instead most kids seem to look up to vaccuous idiots living out their 15minutes on reality tv.

[scumdog]

i say no
but in the mean time the simpsons are on so im going back to watching tv

Yup, more real than real life...

[scumdog]

What's wrong with today's society?

It looks pretty damn fine from where I am sitting

It might be somewhat different, but is it really any worse than 10 or 20 years ago? I think not...

Look at the homicides, rapes etc per capita about 20 years ago and look at the present rate.

Look at the drug and/or alcohol related offending these days compared with mid 80's.

The only improvement is the road deaths - and motorcyclists are trying to correct THAT.

Yeah, looks real fine from where I'm sitting....pfffft!

[bogan]

tis human nature to be an absolute prick to one-another if possible, just look at all the genocides and shit that occured ages ago b4 tv even. Gonna keep hapinin till the motivation is removed, either by increasing the punishment (in this namby pamby day and age fat chance) or perhaps by installing forced empathy chips or GE'ing some shit.

[Okey Dokey]

I've never owned a tv (had one in my family home growing up until age 17) - and never intend to. A glance at the program list enclosed with my daily paper ensures that I never feel like I am missing anything.

Does it have anything to do with today's society and problems? Probably. Exactly what, I am not sure. The programs certainly appear to be sensationalist, titivating, and shallow, in general.

[Motu]

What's new? These lyrics were written in 1973 (maybe ealier,but Overnight Sensation was released in 1973) and they seemed pretty right for the day.Have you all been sleeping.

I am gross and perverted
I'm obsessed n deranged
I have existed for years
But very little has changed
I am the tool of the government
And industry too
For I am destined to rule
And regulate you

I may be vile and pernicious
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I am the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I am the slime oozin out
From your tv set

You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we don't need you
Don't got for help...no one will heed you
Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are sold

That's right, folks..
Don't touch that dial

Well, I am the slime from your video
Oozin along on your livinroom floor

[Indiana_Jones]

I for one blame boobies

-Indy

[skidMark]

After a few chats with a co-worker got me thinking(yes it hurt). Is What is shown on tv and in movies responsible for the lawlessness and hurt in this world today.

Is shows like:

Worlds most shocking moments
COPS
WWE"RAW,Smackdown,ECW"
Jackass
Saw movies

that show lots of violence and language that can offend ppl

I'm not one that is offended by theses

But it makes you think doesn't it

would like your thoughts

how about you dont have a bike...you never will... so why don't you just leave?

i really dont understand why you are still on the site.

[Pixie]

When i grow up, I want to be a principal or a caterpillar

[Dave Lobster]

It becomes the parent's fault too.

Particularly when apostrophes are inappropriately used. Or not.

I think that these days, Coyote's apostrophe is in exactly the right place. (assuming one child)

[fire eyes]

the treaty of waitangi is responsible for most of todays problems. if the fuckin maori didnt spend their lives blaming everyone for their own problems perhaps they would join the europeans in this century and start acting civilised, get themselves a education, and get on with it.......most of them are a pretty poor excuse for human beings

really ...

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I simply blame every one else...

[hayd3n]

The boys got a head like an atom bomb
Hang him from a cross like the number one son
And hes been waiting so long
To get it on.
The boys 15 but hes 16 gauge
Wants to break out from his jesus cage
Hes already torn out the last page
Its the latest rage
Violence for the people
They always eat the hand that bleeds
Violence for the people
Give the kids what they need
Kill your god, kill your god
Kill your tv
The boys purified by the quitter gods
Burning up his cross like a revelation
And his glass jaw opens
Like a puppet head
This is what you should fear
You are what you should fear