dragondog4: I remember that although I saw only a couple of episodes from one series that made it to NZ. I think my Brother introduced it to me.
Yet there is the problem: We : Us: have let television get to this level. We let (Generally speaking of course)our children watch dribble on TV. We turn the box on and then tune out. We don't care.
I wouldn't let my Kids watch Bro Town,Southpark, or Shortland Street. Yet as soon as I wasn't around the TV channel changed. the wife had no objection.
My reasons were different for each show.
No I don't think the TV serves it purpose.
I discovered a new show recently. Its an old show now but new for me. Its on the Teenagers channel. Called Skins. Its teenage dribble but with liberal nudity, I got snagged. The humor is simple, That I can understand, and the characters relatable to.
Would i let my Kids watch it? Hell no. They can cause enough strife without watching that and learning other stuff. But i allow myself to watch it as harmless entertainment.
There's double standards for u.
I agree, I hardly watch at all now, aoart from news and some current affairs programs (not 7 or 9!). Some decent programs on SBS occasionally, but I often dont bother to look at the program and miss them.
Its true, like our politicians, we get what we deserve!! If we made a fuss and began to protest about being treated like fools and cretins, we might get some reaction, but until enough people start to yell at them TV stations will go on serving up crap!
JMO
