I'm done with FOX.

03-23-2009, 01:27 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcJn5XlbSFk

Not sure how many folks have seen this on the news.

On one hand, I'm pissed. I have had family who has served in Afghanistan and to mock their contributions and the lives of the 116 soldiers who have died is in extremely poor taste.

On the other hand, it's FOX. I never take what they say seriously. But I'm also tired of giving them my money (in terms of watching their programming) when they turn around and put bullshit like this out.

So, I'm done with them. I won't be watching any of their programming or going to see any of their movies.

Am I taking it too far or too seriously? Maybe. But when there are plenty of other interesting things to watch on TV, why would I support a bunch of assholes?

What do you guys think?

spin

kaisersozei · 03-23-2009, 01:54 PM

I've never this "Red Eye" segment, but they look like a bunch of stoned out jokers trying to get a rise out of people, not too credible if you ask me

Anyway, I was too distracted by the "related" Megan Fox Sexy Video Compilation - FHM 2008 link

JJG · 03-24-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

I've never this "Red Eye" segment, but they look like a bunch of stoned out jokers trying to get a rise out of people, not too credible if you ask me

I had never heard of the red eye show either until I saw the clip in question. The funny part is, one of their panelist actually IS a big stoner. I remember seeing something about how he made a documentary similar to "super size me" where he got high constantly for a month straight. in fact I think it was called "super-high me"

Anyhow, I agree that FOX has stepped in sh*t a few too many times for me so I don't watch anymore but keep in mind, it's entertainment-journalism. These guys were just ignorant and didn't realize that their comments were insulting instead of funny.

Gophernut · 03-23-2009, 01:54 PM

Certainly looks to me to be in very poor taste.

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Anyway, I was too distracted by the "related" Megan Fox Sexy Video Compilation - FHM 2008 link

SmoknTaz · 03-23-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gophernut

Certainly looks to me to be in very poor taste.

I see this as a total publicity stunt! Some people have no class!

lightning9191 · 03-23-2009, 02:33 PM

That's not cool.

icehog3 · 03-23-2009, 03:19 PM

4 freakin' a$$holes.

Footbag · 03-23-2009, 03:24 PM

Those people should not be allowed on TV. Americans owe all allied soldiers thanks, no matter what country they come from. We were attacked and Canada as well as a number of other allies chose to help us. Pure Ignorance.

icehog3 · 03-23-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Those people should not be allowed on TV. Americans owe all allied soldiers thanks, no matter what country they come from. We were attacked and Canada as well as a number of other allies chose to help us. Pure Ignorance.

+1

elderboy02 · 03-23-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Those people should not be allowed on TV. Americans owe all allied soldiers thanks, no matter what country they come from. We were attacked and Canada as well as a number of other allies chose to help us. Pure Ignorance.

Freaking idiots

TXRebel · 03-23-2009, 03:35 PM

Red Eye is not news, it is like watching SNL News or Comedy Central, but not as humorous.

spectrrr · 03-23-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TXRebel

Red Eye is not news, it is like watching SNL News or Comedy Central, but not as humorous.

ActionAndy · 03-23-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Those people should not be allowed on TV. Americans owe all allied soldiers thanks, no matter what country they come from. We were attacked and Canada as well as a number of other allies chose to help us. Pure Ignorance.

Is censorship an american value?

Footbag · 03-23-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ActionAndy

Is censorship an american value?

I don't think we should pass a law to censor them, I think they should be fired. Firing someone for saying something blatantly stupid and with national security ramifications is not censoring them. Fox should take away their platform.

03-23-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

I don't think we should pass a law to censor them, I think they should be fired. Firing someone for saying something blatantly stupid and with national security ramifications is not censoring them. Fox should take away their platform.

In this case there would be nobody working for the major newspapers or most of congress.

ActionAndy · 03-23-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

national security ramifications.

So you know you're being dramatic, right?

This show is on at 3 in the morning (eastern). It's shock humor.

"I didn't like it, so they should lose their jobs!"

Does that sound like an adult to you? Sorry if I take this stuff seriously but I went to school for writing, and I plan to make my living by expressing myself. No one needs to be fired over a crappy series of jokes--btw, the segment wasn't funny. Not because it was offensive, but because it was a bit hackish and unoriginal.

14holestogie · 03-23-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ActionAndy

So you know you're being dramatic, right?

This show is on at 3 in the morning (eastern). It's shock humor.

"I didn't like it, so they should lose their jobs!"

Does that sound like an adult to you? Sorry if I take this stuff seriously but I went to school for writing, and I plan to make my living by expressing myself. No one needs to be fired over a crappy series of jokes--btw, the segment wasn't funny. Not because it was offensive, but because it was a bit hackish and unoriginal.

This is Fox' late night entry attempting to emulate the shock jock mentality.
It's meant to be lewd, crude and to get a reaction. It seems to have succeeded. Take it for what it is. It's not a serious news program.

Footbag · 03-23-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ActionAndy

So you know you're being dramatic, right?

This show is on at 3 in the morning (eastern). It's shock humor.

"I didn't like it, so they should lose their jobs!"

Does that sound like an adult to you? Sorry if I take this stuff seriously but I went to school for writing, and I plan to make my living by expressing myself. No one needs to be fired over a crappy series of jokes--btw, the segment wasn't funny. Not because it was offensive, but because it was a bit hackish and unoriginal.

It sounds like the free market to me. It's not like I can fire them from one lowly post in a cigar forum. We'll see if enough people support that crap to keep tuning in. I'd be surprised if they're on in three months.

I'd rather watch infomercials for the Sham-wow, then those idiots.

03-23-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm not saying censor them, hell, keep these guys on the air. Personally, I'm done. The relationship between FOX and I is over. I'm breaking up with them.

03-23-2009, 04:19 PM

That was nothing compared to what the Jon Stewart show has done.

03-23-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	I'm done with FOX. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcJn5XlbSFk Not sure how many folks have seen this on the news. On one hand, I'm pissed. I have had family who has served in Afghanistan and to mock their contributions and the lives of the 116 soldiers who have died is in extremely poor taste. On the other hand, it's FOX. I never take what they say seriously. But I'm also tired of giving them my money (in terms of watching their programming) when they turn around and put bullshit like this out. So, I'm done with them. I won't be watching any of their programming or going to see any of their movies. Am I taking it too far or too seriously? Maybe. But when there are plenty of other interesting things to watch on TV, why would I support a bunch of assholes? What do you guys think? spin

03-23-2009, 01:54 PM	#2
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03-23-2009, 03:19 PM	#7
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03-23-2009, 03:24 PM	#8
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03-23-2009, 03:35 PM	#11
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03-23-2009, 04:14 PM	#19
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm done with FOX. I'm not saying censor them, hell, keep these guys on the air. Personally, I'm done. The relationship between FOX and I is over. I'm breaking up with them.

03-23-2009, 04:19 PM	#20
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm done with FOX. That was nothing compared to what the Jon Stewart show has done.