January 08, 2004

That 70s Censorship

Back in '74, what were the 7 words you could not say on TV or the radio? Why, they were:

Piss
Shit
Fuck
Cunt
Cocksucker
Motherfucker and...
Tits

As George Carlin rightly pointed out, "tits" doesn't really belong on the list. It's kinda friendly compared to the others. Sounds like a snack food (to complete the Carlin line, for some of us, it is harrr harr harr.)

To commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of this pinheadedness and in reaction to Irish (and therefore communist) singer Bono's use of the word FUCK on "The Simple Life," the seven words are comin' home!

But fear not. Progress has been made. The new seven are:

Piss
Shit
Fuck
Cunt
Cocksucker
Motherfucker and....
Asshole!

Yes, tits have been replaced by assholes. So congratulations all you assholes and better luck next time all you tits!

PS

Do I need to point out the absurdity of not wanting to have your children hear the word "fuck" while they watch Paris Hilton, in cutoffs and a tank top, milk a cow? I didn't think so...

Posted by Jason at January 8, 2004 07:28 PM
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