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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
New poem
In response to last weeks absurd controversy following a Channel 7 sketch comedy show that poked fun at bullies, and the particular kinds of private schools that seem to breed them bigger and meaner than just about any other institution you could poke a restraining order at. People, would you watch these shows before you get angry! They were clearly not having a go at the kids being bullied. The intent of the sketch was not only implied, it was outright stated. Still there was controversy, in much the same tone as all the people who had never seen a Bill Henson photo but were damn sure he should be run off the planet. At least the Prime minister stayed out of it - for once.
Why don't we ban something worthwhile. Why don't we ban Aden Young. Sorry, I just saw a preview of Mao's Last Dancer, which is wonderful except for Aden Young. Just about the post the review to Rhum, will put the link where everyone can see it.
Outrage violence Outrage
Psychologist says it's a new low
We have to be very, very careful now
of what we say and do
its a sign of how low society has sunk
I think Australians are getting sick and tired of comedians
making jokes about things that are really not funny
scenes of a boy being cyber-bullied
on a channel 7 sketch comedy show
provoked anger in various sectors
of the media and family services groups
Outrage over the skit comes as a court today
decided to extend an order banning Channel 9 . . .
I really don’t think this is the sort of material
that should be broadcast at any time
Outrage at the Chaser
Australian Idol judges
Dave Hughes
Outrage at Kyle and Jackie O God
aren’t you? Shocked
No I mean really? Shocked
Recently ‘Pete and Myf in the Morning’
were fired for not providing the network
with sufficient controversy
I think Australians are getting sick and tired
We have to be very, very careful now
Don’t laugh, psychologists warn
laughing leads to perversion
of societal values
dancing with stars causes blindness
clouds are forming in the south
a joke is no joke
this is very, verrrrry serious
The Herald Sun’s Andrew Bolt is
available for comment in the event of an outrage
the Prime Minister today appeared shocked
beyond the pale of the milk of sacred cows
this raises another important question
about comedy, and particularly comedy from the left
and that question is
where is the comedy of the Right?
Comedians should be as accountable
as football players and members the judiciary system
the police and the advertising industry
We say no to the self-regulation of comedy
all jokes must be pre-approved
by every right-thinking parent in Australia
I don’t think I’m being "unreasonable"
I’m not a "wowser"
or a "gay churchy loser"
Today Tonight takes you behind the scenes
for a closer look and discovers
some things just aren’t funny
when asked where the line was
The Chaser’s Julian Morrow replied he wasn’t sure
to which politicians and church groups replied
AGHAST with renewed vigour
the buck stops at the kiddies
and true it is that kiddies are expensive
we’re in a recession people
this is no laughing matter
Why don't we ban something worthwhile. Why don't we ban Aden Young. Sorry, I just saw a preview of Mao's Last Dancer, which is wonderful except for Aden Young. Just about the post the review to Rhum, will put the link where everyone can see it.
Outrage violence Outrage
Psychologist says it's a new low
We have to be very, very careful now
of what we say and do
its a sign of how low society has sunk
I think Australians are getting sick and tired of comedians
making jokes about things that are really not funny
scenes of a boy being cyber-bullied
on a channel 7 sketch comedy show
provoked anger in various sectors
of the media and family services groups
Outrage over the skit comes as a court today
decided to extend an order banning Channel 9 . . .
I really don’t think this is the sort of material
that should be broadcast at any time
Outrage at the Chaser
Australian Idol judges
Dave Hughes
Outrage at Kyle and Jackie O God
aren’t you? Shocked
No I mean really? Shocked
Recently ‘Pete and Myf in the Morning’
were fired for not providing the network
with sufficient controversy
I think Australians are getting sick and tired
We have to be very, very careful now
Don’t laugh, psychologists warn
laughing leads to perversion
of societal values
dancing with stars causes blindness
clouds are forming in the south
a joke is no joke
this is very, verrrrry serious
The Herald Sun’s Andrew Bolt is
available for comment in the event of an outrage
the Prime Minister today appeared shocked
beyond the pale of the milk of sacred cows
this raises another important question
about comedy, and particularly comedy from the left
and that question is
where is the comedy of the Right?
Comedians should be as accountable
as football players and members the judiciary system
the police and the advertising industry
We say no to the self-regulation of comedy
all jokes must be pre-approved
by every right-thinking parent in Australia
I don’t think I’m being "unreasonable"
I’m not a "wowser"
or a "gay churchy loser"
Today Tonight takes you behind the scenes
for a closer look and discovers
some things just aren’t funny
when asked where the line was
The Chaser’s Julian Morrow replied he wasn’t sure
to which politicians and church groups replied
AGHAST with renewed vigour
the buck stops at the kiddies
and true it is that kiddies are expensive
we’re in a recession people
this is no laughing matter
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monetizing
It's described as 'monetizing' now - selling adspace on your blog. I don't update often enough or get enough hits to bother anyway, but the term seems creepy to me. I have every wish to make a living from my art, but hosting random ads and then trying to lure my friends into clicking on them seems somehow wrong. Maybe if I was getting thousands of hits on all my various pages I'd think differently, but I hope not.
And speaking of selling crap, I went to a preview screening of 'Orphan' last night. Oh it's bad. People laughed. It wasn't a comedy. There was potential there but the premise was hackneyed and the plot was a mess. See review at http://rhum.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=484:orphan-film-review&catid=40:mr&Itemid=111
I got kinda stuck into it in the review but I don't think it's undeserved, particularly considering all the good films I saw doing MIFF reviews last month.
And speaking of selling crap, I went to a preview screening of 'Orphan' last night. Oh it's bad. People laughed. It wasn't a comedy. There was potential there but the premise was hackneyed and the plot was a mess. See review at http://rhum.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=484:orphan-film-review&catid=40:mr&Itemid=111
I got kinda stuck into it in the review but I don't think it's undeserved, particularly considering all the good films I saw doing MIFF reviews last month.
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