Parental guidance recommended
2005-10-07
When Janet Jackson flashed her breast during the Super Bowl,
many Americans were upset because their family fun had been
spoiled. Europeans might consider this prudish, but there was
some logic to it. Breasts normally aren't part of the Super Bowl.
The fines this week for nudity and obscene language during "Big
Brother" and "VyVolení" are similar, but only to a point. The
reality shows contain scenes and language that young children
shouldn't be exposed to, but anyone who follows the media
knows what to expect from them. There are no Janet-like
surprises. The record fines are justifiable under existing law but
serve as an alibi for parents. CEO Martin Dvořák of Prima lost a
bet and now has to spend 24 hours on the set of "VyVolení." The
penalty should perhaps be the same for parents who allow their
young children to watch such mind-numbing madness.
[Czech Republic]
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