Friday, February 15, 2008

Jane Fonda: Speaking From The Heart...Or Maybe From Somewhere A Bit Lower

Jane Fonda has gone and done it again. First, she betrays our country during the Vietnam War and now...

She is trying to single-handedly poison the minds of our children by promoting the use of naughty, offensive words.

Now, you on the left who think of her as an icon of anti-war activism and Women's Rights don't go burning your bras.

You on the right who think that she spent the Summer of 1968 walking barefoot in the park with Ho Chi Minh, stand at ease…

This isn’t really about Jane Fonda.

Yesterday Ms. Fonda appeared on the Today Show and talked with Meredith Vieira about the 10th Anniversary of the play, “The Vagina Monologues”.


Fonda was discussing the time that she was approached about performing in the show.

Fonda told Vieira something to the effect, that initially she wasn’t sure if she wanted to appear in a show “about a cunt.” Oh excuse me, “about a c*nt.”

Shocking!! The entire Eastern Seaboard of the United States came to a complete standstill. Fathers were outraged…Mothers wept…Clueless children ate their Cheerios, and me?

Well, I instantaneously experienced a vision of me doing the nasty with Barbarella.

Dr. Janice Crouse of the Puritanical Conservative Christian political group “Concerned Women for America” chimed in with the following:

“…whether children or adults, we should not have crude and vulgar language broadcast over media to corrupt the culture and all of society… A simple seven-second delay would have spared families throughout the country from Fonda's profanity. NBC deserves a big fat FCC fine."

Okay, I’m not saying that the word c*nt should be broadcast over the air every morning, but c’mon. This “corrupted our culture”? A seven second delay would have “spared families throughout the country.”?

Dr. Crouse makes it sound as though this incident is akin to terrorizing the innocence of our children by creating and airing a cartoon version of Russ Meyer’s film, “Mud Honey”.

Tim Winter of the Parents Television Council also weighed in:

"Just a few weeks ago, ABC's Good Morning America allowed the F-word to slip by unbleeped…The public is entitled to the expectation that television is not going to assault their families during certain times of day and NBC clearly violated that expectation today."

The “F-word” incident refers to Diane Keaton talking to Diane Sawyer on GMA in January, about her “fuckin’ personality”…Oh excuse me, “fuc*in’ personality.”

Wow. I never realized that Good Morning America and the Today show were “assaulting our families.” I feel so violated.

I would just like to say that while a bit regrettable, these incidents really do not affect a seven year old kid sitting at the breakfast table eating Coco-Puffs.

And they certainly do not undermine our social fabric.

These are merely words non-grata. (Although I do find both words, if not overused and put into just the right spot, can be really funny.)

Every child, no matter how well raised, how sheltered, how stable the household environment, will ultimately learn these words. Does that mean they are okay to use on TV? No.

I am merely trying to convey two things…

One, this is not a critical incident that will severely and irrevocably damage the health and well-being of our children.

And number two…

Dr. Crouse and Tim Winter really need to suck it up, quit trying to make themselves relevant, and most of all, relax and quit being such whiny “fuc*in’ cu*ts.”

Cheers!!


71 comments:

Lynda said...

Hahahahaha, absolutely great post, and AMEN bro...
Dr. Crouse and Tim Winter really need to suck it up, quit trying to make themselves relevant, and most of all, relax and quit being such whiny “fuc*in’ cu*ts.” same word play I would have used... have a great day:))

Schmoop said...

Lyn: Thank you very much. I was amused myself. Relax People!!! Have a great Friday, Lyn, and Cheers!!

Anonymous said...

Jane Fonda's still alive???

I am seeing my shrink today. I am dealing with trauma inflicted by Dr Crouse and Tim Winter!!

Schmoop said...

Metal: Yes she is and still looks good fo rher age. Good luck with that case of Winter-Crouse Syndrome. Cheers!!

Leighann said...

If parents are so worried about a news show corrupting their children, they're free to turn on any of the myriad of mindless childrens shows to keep them amused during breakfast.

Or.... *gasp* turn the fucking tv OFF until they go to school. ;)

Just sayin.

Schmoop said...

Leighann: I agree, but I am gonna have to report you to Mr. Winter and Dr. Crouse...you said "fucking". Cheers!!

RW said...

Thanks for the fucking bowl of morels
Matt! Have a great weekend my friend!!

Schmoop said...

Roger: Just trying to keep the cheeeldren safe and away from profanity. Have a good one, and Cheers!!

Cheesy said...

I think Jane's C bomb trumps Diane's F bomb... and spelling out cunt??--Matt that was an obvious play for google hits~~~

Schmoop said...

Cheesy: I am shocked that you would think that I would use this unfortunate cultural event as a vehicle for self-promotion. Shocked I say. Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

Leighann: Don't be surprised when the Concerned Women for America come a-knockin'. Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

Leighann: Such Language!! Cheers...

Dana said...

Turn the f*ckin' TV OFF and you won't have to listen the the f*ckin' c*nt! Clear??

I can raise my own kids, thank you very much. No need for the Concerned Women for America or the Parents Television Council to step in and do that for me.

Schmoop said...

Dana: Are you telling me that you actually have the where with all to raise your kids without the aid of well paid, professional, morality nannies? Zowie!!

Cheers!!

Deb said...

I. hate. that. word. Now, your post was hysterical, as always - but I did watch the Vagina Monologues and was completely taken back finding myself GASPING like a freakazoid conservative. I think no respectable woman would dare say the "c" word, but then again, with more and more women finding this liberating, it makes me cringe. Sorry. Don't mean to sound all prudish and stuff, but I cannot stand the Vagina Dialogs or anyone who refers to her flower patch as the "c" word.

Nuff' said.

;)

Cheers!!!

Deb said...

Did I just say "Dialogs?"

Monologues.

Geez, can you imagine that scenario? haha!

Schmoop said...

Deb: Oh I am well aware abot how many women feel about that word, I wasn't defending the word, merely the over protecton issue. And I hardly consider you a prude.

Yes, you did say Vagina Dialogues, and not only can I imagine that, I would love to see that scenario take place. Cheers Deb!!

Ed & Jeanne said...

Why do they have to put that kind of language on those TV shows? Why can't they keep that language in the Rap and Hip Hop songs where they belong! They're just confusing the kids on where to go to pick up all of this.

Schmoop said...

VE: Good point. Some poor schlep of a kid is now going to spend his/her mornings watching GMA in order to pick up some new vulgaruty, not knowing that it all awaits for him/her at the local music store. Scandalous. Cheers!!

Anndi said...

Guess my Chicklet will have to stop watching the news and she'll have to stick with anvil dropping coyotes.. or karate anime.

Schmoop said...

Anndi: I know, tough times lie ahead for our children.

I know so many that hang on every word of an installment of The Today Show and Good Morning America, and now they cannot. So Sad.

Cheers!!

Jeff B said...

Excuse me while I go wash out my ears with soap...or is that their mouths?

Oh shit, I feel so violated.

Schmoop said...

Jeff: Funny thing is, is that thousands of people will raise hell about this and had never even watched or heard the segment. Cheers!!

Tequila Mockingbird said...

if anything, i think some more cunt would improve the culture. that's why people are so fucking uptight.... guys arent getting enough cunt and women's cold bitter cunts arent getting any attention, so they focuse on unimportant bullshit instead of REAL issues.

Anndi said...

Poor Jeff.. I have a sudden urge to hold him.

Schmoop said...

Tequila: I had no doubt that you would strike at the heart of the matter, and take this conversation to a higher philosophical plane. Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

Anndi: He is quite the sensitive soul, poor thing. Cheers!!

Durward Discussion said...

And the Congregation rises as one with a hearty, "Amen!"

I only wish these do good busy bodies would concentrate on the nightly and news channel concentration on anger, violence, and mayhem. Now that can truly poison minds when compared to an hour or so spent in joyful f***in'. (Be careful though. Children have been known to catch you at it and you wouldn't want them learning anything useful.)

Marilyn said...

It isn't the language that's corrupting out families... it's the Coco Puffs. It's been a long time since I've seen that commercial but I still have nightmares about the whole Coockoo for Coco Puffs thing. What is that bird anyway?

Schmoop said...

Jamie: Amen is right. Screw the war, screw random shootings, screw the debt...We have celebrities spouting off profanities, Oh The Humanity!!

I wish you plenty of "joyful" times. Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

Marilyn: Ha...Now see? That's what I was telling you that I had been missing from you. Cheers!!

Jeff B said...

Anndi...Hold me baby, I'm yours!

Sorry Matt, using your comment section for my own selfish gain.

Schmoop said...

Jeff: I see that. Knock it off...There may be children reading this. Cheers!!

Jay said...

There is absolutely no proof that the group Concerned Women for America is either made up of actual women or that they are actually concerned about anything.

Sandee said...

Jane Fonda is a cunt. Nuff said. You are right though...Quit making a mountain out of a mole hill. Excellent take on this issue. Have a great day and weekend Matt-Man. Off to the boat for a weekend of partying. :)

Lynda said...

I gotta tell you MM that this is my favorite place to read comments, such great minds sharing
culture, wisdom, anatomy, politics, love, lust, compassion, compulsion, and more intellectual stimulants, as I have not seen anywhere else on the 'net. It is great reading, and provoking, both in physical and mental realms. Such a great group and quite the mix of personalities; you have done good master man.... :))) Oh, and I don't like that c word either, so, I always say when provoked, Kunta Koonta, as that c word is beyond reason, and the sad truth is more women use it than men, but, don't call one of them that word, they will spew all over you... hahaha, funny shit... anyway that is probably the worst word and descriptive ever devised... Carry on and have a great day :))

Schmoop said...

Jay: No doubt...I am far more concerned about them and their group than they are about me or America. Cheers Jay!!

Sandee: True or Not, Jane was HAWT!!! Enjoy the sailing and Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

Lyn: This lot is a very nice mix of eclectic, intellectual, and infantile. It doesn't get better than that, and I am so glad that you have added yourself to the mix.

The "C" word is actually kinda of amusing looking if one spells it with a Kh instead of a "c"...Yeah, I invented that spelling.

When Schmoop says it, I try not to laugh, but unsuccessfully. Cheers Lyn!!

Anndi said...

Jeff.. puuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Unknown said...

Could not have said it better!

Schmoop said...

Anndi: Get a room. Cheers!!

Mama: Awww shucks...My cheeks are now all Bagwine colored. Have a good Friday, Sassy One, and Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

PP: There's a fire hose in the lobby if you need to cool down. I really should stop by your digs soon. Cheers!!

none said...

I totally agree. I don't get to use the word too much but Jane may have given me the green light.

Woohoo! cuntity cunnee cunt cunt cuntaroonie.

It's really cunthartic.

Schmoop said...

Hammer: See? See? Crouse and Winter have a point.

Jane says the "c" word and now people like you feel free to toss it about without a care in the world. Shame on You. Cheers!!

jillie said...

We all have a choice...either watch it or turn it. Some people just want to fuck with others...ooops! I meant f*&k with others...

Cheers Matt and have a great wknd ;o)

Schmoop said...

Jillie: You're darn tootin'...Love the new pic. Have a good one yourself, and Cheers Jillie!!

Odat said...

Good post...wow, where have I been that I didn't know about all this?
(nevermind, I remember now).

Peace

Desert Songbird said...

What the fuck am I doing here? Little ol' me is lost amongst the 700 fucking comments you have here. Guess I'll get the fuck outta here.

Schmoop said...

Odat: Thanks Odat...I'm glad to know that you found yourself. Cheers!!

Songbird: Welcome Back Dear!! I am so happy to know that you are back home. Yayyyyyyyyy. Cheers and rest up Darlin'!!

Ken said...

So Matt-man did you actually hear and see her say it on the show?

Hate it when I miss the good stuff on morning TV.

Schmoop said...

Micky: Yes, which was quite fortuitous because I rarely watch that show. You can find it on You Tube. Cheers and thanks for stopping by!!

Raven said...

Jeeze...fine them and get on with your life. I love the difference between American TV and Canadian TV. I love going to Canada and seeing what they consider appropriae. It's so much more fun up there.
All the fucking Puritans here in the US need to get the sticks out of their asses and take a toke or two.

Schmoop said...

Raven: You hit the nail on the head. American Culture especially on TV, is so uptight.

The constant monitoring and nanny-ing, in my opinion, creates far more problems and needless taboos than it tries to prevent.

Have a good weekend, and Cheers!!

Beth said...

I don't get the big deal. Yea I don't want to be called a c*&t, but the word itself doesn't bother me. F(^k is my favorite word!

Schmoop said...

Schmoop: That's why I love you...Your high brow sensibilities. Grooooope!!

Laura said...

Damn, I missed out! I think yesterday I was watching Regis and Kelly. I never watch morning TV, and the one morning I do, I chose the wrong mindless crap! Fuckety cunt-fucking shit! Ooops, I mean, dadgummit to heck!

Enjoy your weekend, Matt-Man!

Schmoop said...

Laura: Let it flow my friend, I understand the pain you must feel knowing that you missed out on a timeless piece of Pop Culture History. Have a good one Laura, and Cheers!!

Lex Valentine said...

Using those words on a TV show that kids are totally tuning out because it's so freaking BOOOORING, is not worth the big hooha the media has made of it. C'mon. Let's be honest here... kids aren't listening to Matt Lauer. They are listening to 50 Cent and Ozzy. They know the C word and the F word from these musicians, NOT from Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda. They know it from Billy, whose dad calls his mom that word regularly. The media and those tight ass groups so do NOT have their fingers on the pulse of life with a kid.

Schmoop said...

Winter: I know...But these "concerned" groups and people so much want to have a purpose in life. Cheers!!

Cinnamon Girl said...

I want a 7 second delay on anything fucking stupid coming out of the mouths of jesus crispie holy rollers. They offend me and scar my child.

More cunts less bible thumpers.

And why am I reminded of that George Carlin line about women who are against abortion being women you wouldn't want to fuck in the first place?

Jahooni said...

i just want to say FUCK. no bleeping the uck out... just fuck fuck fuck. Okay I feel better now...

Schmoop said...

Starr: Amen, and pass the delay. I thought of carlin too when this blew up. Stupid id timeless. Cheers!!

Jahooni: Sounds as though you have had alot of practice saying this. I hope it was cathartic. Cheers!!

Anonymous said...

Yeah whatever.

The bestest part is, little ol' me, known as the one with a severe case of potty mouth, causing innocent little entrecarders to clutch their pearls in shock and hug their teddy just that little bit tighter, is the featured entrecarder today.

Fate?

Or is it always just about me? ;)

Schmoop said...

Kelley: Oh baby, it is always about you. No, really. Cheers!!

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

I know i know...I am late to this debate...BUT...here it is in a nutshell (or is that nutsack?)...where was I anyway...Oh yeah...what time did were these two words uttered? I bet most of those 7 year olds were already on the school bus when they were...OR were watching something other than Good Morning America...

This was the mantra about Howard Stern for so many years (OH MY our kids - our kids - the freaking kids were at school....yet, if he were put on at night like some advocated, the kids would be under the covers with their radios pasted to their ears listening...

Should both of these women thought about their language...SURE, but uttered as they were did not cause the destruction of our country and these self-righteous watchdog groups do not watch for me

Schmoop said...

Bond: Yep indeed...I mean it was a slip up, but even if a young kid was watching they sure as hell weren't paying attention to Fonda and Vieira for God Sakes!!

Death to the Nanny State!! Cheers!!

katherine. said...

not reading all 70 prior comments

I use swear and cuss words all the time. ALL THE TIME.

However I do not when around young children or in church or in other places where I personally do not want to offend others.

I don't want to here some rapper say "Nigger" on morning TV. I don't want to hear mature (older than me even) women saying "fuck" and "cunt" on morning tv with the sole purpose of shocking everyone with their non-political correctness.

There really are times and places where one can exercise a little bit of self control to respect the feelings of others.

Schmoop said...

Kat: Well I whole-heartedly agree, but I was just thinking that this was a complete overreaction by a couple of groups.

NBC apologized, Fonda apologized, and the other time zones had the comment bleeped from the show.

I was just trying to say that apologies were made, the word was bleeped to future audiences, let's move on. That's All. Cheers!!

Anonymous said...

You are really shocked by the outrage of that word?!? Janet Jackson's nipple destroyed our society and this country has been a suckfest ever since it broke free from it's protective red bra.

The word "c*nt" is 10 times worse than Janets boob. It is "THE C WORD" lol


This whole country needs to relax a bit lol
And to quite Brody in Chasing Amy Dr. Janice Crouse just needs some serious deep dicking.

Schmoop said...

Birdman: Janice does need the high hard one doesn't she. Cheers!!

Angell said...

K - skipped right to the comment form cuz I'm behind in reading. So if I repeat any of the wonderful responses above - I'M SORRY.

I just have one question - what the F*CK is a seven year old doing watching the Today Show OR The View? And even if mommy (or daddy) has the show on, are kids that age REALLY paying attention? Personally I don't watch either (unless they have some groovy guests on) because frankly - they bore me to tears. So, if they can't keep MY attention, why would a tiny person who has more interesting things going through their mind, pay attention?

And yes, Winters and the Doc need to relax - maybe they should get together and examine her c*nt (might find some cobwebs up there tho).

Sorry for the fucking profanity.

SMOOCH.