B-Man Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 DON’T BE SHTUPID, BE A SHMARTY: P.C. Police Go After Mel Brooks’ The Producers: The intent behind The Producers can be easily discerned, if not from the material itself, then from the man who wrote it. Mel Brook’s is a Jew. So there’s that. Were that somehow not enough, Brooks has been explicit regarding his feelings toward Hitler, the Nazis, and the Holocaust. Spoiler alert: he’s against them. T his protest points to a larger crisis of intellect in modern society. We’re losing the capacity to combat bad ideas with humor and mockery. Apparently, you can’t make fun of a thing without being accused of endorsing it. Amy Schumer’s a racist because she makes fun of racism. Mel Brooks is a Nazi because he mocked Nazism. God forbid this Imm see Blazing Saddles. Which Brooks has stated in recent years could never be made in the ultra-PC climate his fellow Democrats have created. And as John Nolte warned at Big Hollywood a year ago, “‘Blazing Saddles’ Review: Buy a Copy Before the Left Burns Them All.” http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/211435/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Which Brooks has stated in recent years could never be made in the ultra-PC climate his fellow Democrats have created. And as John Nolte warned at Big Hollywood a year ago, “‘Blazing Saddles’ Review: Buy a Copy Before the Left Burns Them All.” It's interesting because my 10-year-old saw Spaceballs and immediately became a Mel Brooks fan. So he and I watched Young Frankenstein and he became an even bigger fan. And then we watched 10 minutes of Blazing Saddles and I was knocking him over to hit the mute button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It's interesting because my 10-year-old saw Spaceballs and immediately became a Mel Brooks fan. So he and I watched Young Frankenstein and he became an even bigger fan. And then we watched 10 minutes of Blazing Saddles and I was knocking him over to hit the mute button. WTF....wasn't it just the other day when I commented I couldn't believe your son was already 5?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Something tells me if we elect Hillary, ain't nobody gettin' laid. (Raises hand) It'll be a long, lonely four years for me. What unnerves me most, a movie like Revenge of the Nerds would be hard pressed to made today in the PC environment... You're right to an extent. I mean, they'd totally make that movie today but they would have to change the rapey ending. But I don't think that's a bad thing, in this specific instance. The rapey ending was always creepy, wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 You're right to an extent. I mean, they'd totally make that movie today but they would have to change the rapey ending. But I don't think that's a bad thing, in this specific instance. The rapey ending was always creepy, wasn't it? They would just make the cheerleader resemble Sarah Palin and make her spout some conservative views, and then it'd be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 DON’T BE SHTUPID, BE A SHMARTY: P.C. Police Go After Mel Brooks’ The Producers: The intent behind The Producers can be easily discerned, if not from the material itself, then from the man who wrote it. Mel Brook’s is a Jew. So there’s that. Were that somehow not enough, Brooks has been explicit regarding his feelings toward Hitler, the Nazis, and the Holocaust. Spoiler alert: he’s against them. T his protest points to a larger crisis of intellect in modern society. We’re losing the capacity to combat bad ideas with humor and mockery. Apparently, you can’t make fun of a thing without being accused of endorsing it. Amy Schumer’s a racist because she makes fun of racism. Mel Brooks is a Nazi because he mocked Nazism. God forbid this Imm see Blazing Saddles. Which Brooks has stated in recent years could never be made in the ultra-PC climate his fellow Democrats have created. And as John Nolte warned at Big Hollywood a year ago, “‘Blazing Saddles’ Review: Buy a Copy Before the Left Burns Them All.” http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/211435/ It's "progress," right? Isn't that what progressivism is about? There's no more free speech in this country than there was in Soviet Russia. It's just we're more refined in our approach to censorship here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 This protest points to a larger crisis of intellect in modern society. Were losing the capacity to combat bad ideas with humor and mockery. Apparently, you cant make fun of a thing without being accused of endorsing it. Amy Schumers a racist because she makes fun of racism. Mel Brooks is a Nazi because he mocked Nazism. God forbid this Imm see Blazing Saddles. Last night I saw a satire piece on FB with the headline that Sarah Palin endorsed reinstituting slavery on a voluntary basis. Dumbass liberals were fuming over her audacity and claiming this is the new Republican party. One superlib pointed out that it was a satire piece and said "I'm no fan of Palin, but since she didn't really say it I think we can let this one slide." His fellow libs did not agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Last night I saw a satire piece on FB with the headline that Sarah Palin endorsed reinstituting slavery on a voluntary basis. Dumbass liberals were fuming over her audacity and claiming this is the new Republican party. One superlib pointed out that it was a satire piece and said "I'm no fan of Palin, but since she didn't really say it I think we can let this one slide." His fellow libs did not agree. "Let this one slide"? Awww how progressive of him. BTW I also saw on FB a post of Obama's saying if he ran for a third term he would most likely win. Was amazed at the number of people that said they'd vote for him for a third term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (Raises hand) It'll be a long, lonely four years for me. You're right to an extent. I mean, they'd totally make that movie today but they would have to change the rapey ending. But I don't think that's a bad thing, in this specific instance. The rapey ending was always creepy, wasn't it? I didn't think about that one. I was thinking when Wormser built a javelin to go with Lamars limp Wristed throwing style... No way that meets PC criteria today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I didn't think about that one. I was thinking when Wormser built a javelin to go with Lamars limp Wristed throwing style... No way that meets PC criteria today. What about "speaking jive" in Airplane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 What about "speaking jive" in Airplane? Hell that's nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I didn't think about that one. I was thinking when Wormser built a javelin to go with Lamars limp Wristed throwing style... No way that meets PC criteria today. You have what I would consider something of an unhealthy memory of that movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hell, they already don't show old Bugs Bunny cartoons, because they're racist. And the first couple of seasons of Sesame Street come with a warning that they're not suitable for children. And I saw an article recently calling for the banning of Snow White. As it's racist, misogynistic, Eurocentric, ageist, and a few other "ists" that I can't recall. But it's contrapositive - "Coal Black and De Sebben Dwarfs" - has been banned as one of the "Censored Eleven." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I didn't think about that one. I was thinking when Wormser built a javelin to go with Lamars limp Wristed throwing style... No way that meets PC criteria today. Actually I think that would still fly today, because Lamar wins even with the unorthodox throwing style. Doing a joke for a laugh is fine so long as the person being laughed at gets the win in the end and forces those making fun of him or her to rethink their position. At least that's what I've been told more than once while navigating the PC minefield. You have what I would consider something of an unhealthy memory of that movie. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Actually I think that would still fly today, because Lamar wins even with the unorthodox throwing style. Doing a joke for a laugh is fine so long as the person being laughed at gets the win in the end and forces those making fun of him or her to rethink their position. At least that's what I've been told more than once while navigating the PC minefield. :lol: Oh my god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 What about "speaking jive" in Airplane? Great example, perfect! No way that would jive with PC BS You have what I would consider something of an unhealthy memory of that movie. that movie is dope, I think I could recite the whole script verbatim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Great example, perfect! No way that would jive with PC BS Trickier, to be sure, but I think this would get through today's PC crowd too. This movie didn't come out all that long ago: (edit, holy ****, 9 years ago so maybe this is too dated) (NSFW language) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZoVcfUhcZ0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Hell, they already don't show old Bugs Bunny cartoons, because they're racist. Same with old Popeye cartoons: http://youtu.be/sOmkvEMLIT0 Edited July 29, 2015 by Azalin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Trickier, to be sure, but I think this would get through today's PC crowd too. This movie didn't come out all that long ago: (edit, holy ****, 9 years ago so maybe this is too dated) (NSFW language) Great flick. As was the first. As were all their flicks. "I think if we try really tried we could reclaim 'porch monkey' and save it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) 1:50 Edited July 29, 2015 by joesixpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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