Archive for February 2nd, 2005

75 Percent of the Population

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005

Stumbled on this quote today, had to share it…

“USA Today has come out with a new survey: Apparently three out of four people make up 75 percent of the population.”
- David Letterman

David Letterman… my hero - you know, except for all that stupid stuff he says.

Reality: MTV offers ‘incessant sleaze’

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005

Study: MTV offers ‘incessant sleaze’ - MTV says Parents Television Council report unfair

>During one week last March, the watchdog Parents Television Council said it counted 3,056 flashes of nudity or sexual situations and 2,881 verbal references to sex.

That’s an average of 18 flashes of nudity or sexual situations and 17 verbal references to sex per hour.

How does MTV respond?

>MTV spokeswoman Jeannie Kedas said the network follows the same standards as broadcasters. MTV reflects the culture and what its viewers are interested in, she said. “It’s unfair and inaccurate to paint MTV with that brush of irresponsibility,” she said. “We think it’s underestimating young people’s intellect and level of sophistication.”

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