I don't know where the FCC is these days, but the episode last Sat. where Mike castrated a horse was the most graphic and offensive thing I've ever seen on TV. Unfortunately I was watching it with my 2 children and when I saw the look of sheer terror and confusion on my son's face I had to turn the TV off and carry him out of the room. I returned to watch the rest of it in total shock that anyone would put something like that on what used to be a family program.
Suffice it to say that Dirty Jobs is now a prohibited show in our household, as well as all of my friends' who I told about the show. Shame on Mike and the show producers and Discovery.
Originally posted by WSM: I don't know where the FCC is these days, but the episode last Sat. where Mike castrated a horse was the most graphic and offensive thing I've ever seen on TV. Unfortunately I was watching it with my 2 children and when I saw the look of sheer terror and confusion on my son's face I had to turn the TV off and carry him out of the room. I returned to watch the rest of it in total shock that anyone would put something like that on what used to be a family program.
Suffice it to say that Dirty Jobs is now a prohibited show in our household, as well as all of my friends' who I told about the show. Shame on Mike and the show producers and Discovery.
The horse castration is nothing compared to the more graphic crapola that is being put into movies nowadays AND that your son sees when he plays his video games or will in the future.
This is a case of emotions getting in the way of practicality and basic reasoning. It is also a stark fact that many folks like you that are generations removed from the farm are soft and make conclusions way too quickly, resulting in reactions like you described.
Here's the thing: The horse was out of it, it couldn't feel a thing. The vet did a quick job of it, and didn't go effing around creating more of a bloody mess than what is needed to be done. I didn't see as much blood and gore as what is seen in some of today's horror/action movies. See, I'd rather see a anaesthetized stallion getting gelded or a cow getting a C-section than watch movies filled with more blood and gore than the blood spilt by the vet.
It is also a stark fact that many folks like you that are generations removed from the farm are soft and make conclusions way too quickly, resulting in reactions like you described.
I like what you said there IluvABbeef
I am also amazed people let their kids watch this stuff and then complain. I am not saying kids shouldn't watch this stuff. My mum is a city girl through and through but Dad's family has a farm and I was very young when I saw how they killed a pig. Very gentle they did it though I wont go into details here. I am just adding this to stress the point that these things don't mess with kids head, I turned out perfectly normal, never have nightmares and love pigs as cute and clever animals which they are, but they also make great food! So is this an insane thing to say or normal? If you you are removed from nature then I am probabaly cruel and insane and if you don't explain stuff to your kids they grow up ignorant and scared of everything that moves.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by WSM: I returned to watch the rest of it in total shock that anyone would put something like that on what used to be a family program.
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So, you just left your child to his own devices after you noticed "the look of sheer terror and confusion on his face" ? What, did you send him to the computer to find out about the procedure on his own.., so you could return to finish watching the horrific episode ? Like a car accident ??
Maybe what you should have done instead was sit down with him and explain to him exactly how and why the procedure takes place.
God forbid a child should learn how the world and nature truly works.
How do we ban WSM from life? People like him are far more offensive and detrimental to the good of this country, and to fascinating, entertaining, and educational programming like Dirty Job.
I saw all kinds of things as a kid and I was never shocked when I got older. I came to expect there to be more on a farm that brought food to the table. The sheep castration episode was very graphic but I understood why the shepherds cared for their sheep in the manner they did.
I'm more surprised you use TV to "babysit" your children.
In reply to WSM, I'm at a total loss as to why you would take offense at a every day occurence that happens on farms? If you were living in the "olden days" and this was a even more common occurence, what would you be saying or doing then? Also, I agree with tatterbits...why after seeing that look on your sons face would you leave him alone to return to watch the most graphic and offensive thing you've ever seen on TV?? I'm assuming by this that you've never watched a horror movie or been sheltered by most TV yourself....I think it should be shame on you for returning to watch the rest of the show you found so offensive. I also agree that you need to GROW UP.
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