Parents have criticized their children’s musical preferences for decades, if not longer. The Beatles were accused of corrupting the youth, while many parents deemed the swiveling hips of Elvis “obscene.” Even jazz music encountered moral critics during its early years. While many of these bands and [...]
Continue Reading →Well, it seems like someone forgot to tell director Kevin Smith that it is a “no-no” to use five-letter words in movie titles. His new movie, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, is generating a lot of controversy – but not only for the reasons that one would expect. Indeed, “newspapers, television networks, [...]
Continue Reading →Comedian George Carlin’s recent passing inspired many tributes from a variety of sources, including Perez Hilton and the New York Times. The majority referenced one of his most famous routines: “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” This irreverent and profane monologue, with its unabashed critique of censorship, left its mark not only [...]
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