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Originally Posted by Sal
These shows were a product of an earlier era and while there may be stuff on there that you would not see today (like the way Indians are portrayed, for example) they still hold up today as timeless classics that can be enjoyed by anyone of all ages and there is nothing there that should be frightening or harmful for anybody. This is simply an overreaction to the current state of gloom and doom that has invaded today's society. It's a good thing for me that we have shows like "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch" that are on every afternoon to allow us to forget all of this.
CHCH broadcasts trigger warning before episode of "Gilligan's Island" |
I suspect there might be a deeper aspect to all of this? Hoping not to offend anyone, but there might be an aspect of self loathing, or self contempt involved here as well.
Suppose the groups claiming to be offended, actually had low self esteem (acquired through decades of societal abuse). So seeing these depictions of their own stereotypical shortcomings.....is like rubbing salt in a wound.
So, just in illustration, if you were to see vitto scotti's depiction of a Japanese sailor on Gilligans Island.....it might be more hurtful than anger inspiring.
Maybe it would hurt your feelings to the extent that you would resolve to never again buy the product that was advertised on the show that made you feel inferior?
So, it boils down to money. That's believable enough isn't it? The sponsors are worried they might lose business after somebody gets a thorn in the paw.
And the disclaimers are just a veiled way to say "don't take this too seriously"
