The PTC Slams CBS for Super Bowl F-Bomb

[JamesG]

Parents Television Council Blasts CBS for Super Bowl F-Bomb
2/4/2013
by Lesley Goldberg


The Parents Television Council understands Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco's use of the f-word after Sunday's big win, but it says CBS should have taken precautions to ensure that wouldn't happen.

Following the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the Ravens' quarterback was caught via a boom microphone telling a teammate, "This is f---ing awesome," which aired on CBS.





"No one should be surprised that a jubilant quarterback might use profane language while celebrating a career-defining win, but that is precisely the reason why CBS should have taken precautions," PTC president Tim Winter said in a statement Monday.

"Joe Flacco's use of the f-word, while understandable, does not absolve CBS of its legal obligation to prevent profane language from being broadcast -- especially during something as uniquely pervasive as the Super Bowl. The instance was aired live across the country, and before the FCC's designated "Safe Harbor' time everywhere but along the East Coast."






The conservative watchdog group cited the controversial Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl in blasting CBS on Monday.

"Now nine years after the infamous Janet Jackson incident, the broadcast networks continue to have 'malfunctions' during the most-watched television event of the year, and enough is enough," Winter said.

"After more than four years of inaction on broadcast decency enforcement, the FCC must step up to its legal obligation to enforce the law, or families will continue to be blindsided."


(The FCC's fine of $550,000 to CBS was eventually overturned by the Supreme Court)





Sunday's Super Bowl earned its best rating ever, earning a 48.1 preliminary household rating in metered markets, up 1 percent year-over-year.

The game drew 108.4 million viewers, making it the third-most-watched TV broadcast in U.S. history behind the two previous Super Bowls.

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[shotzette]

Originally Posted by JamesG

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Seriously? What parent with half a brain would let a child young enough to be traumatized/influenced by an F-bomb stay up until midnight the night before a school day?

[retrofan05]

Originally Posted by shotzette

Seriously? What parent with half a brain would let a child young enough to be traumatized/influenced by an F-bomb stay up until midnight the night before a school day?

Another thing I've never understood about the PTC is when they complain about adult drams or comedies (many of which air at 9 or 10 PM), being inappropriate. Again, why are kids up at these hours of the night?

[MrCleveland]

I was saying the F-Bomb...but to myself! (I'm STILL bitter with the results, it proves that Cleveland IS Cursed and God plays favorites)!

[TVFactFan]

Some people were Beyonce Thighs at halftime

[JamesG]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Some people were Beyonce Thighs at halftime

She was the best part of the Super Bowl.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by JamesG

She was the best part of the Super Bowl.

Yes she was and i think she knows her thighs are her best feature

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Yes she was and i think she knows her thighs are her best feature

Now Beyonce is the target of PETA's ire because of her snakeskin/leather outfit. The saga never ends!!!

[DVDLover]

Does anybody really care?

[shotzette]

Originally Posted by catlover79

Now Beyonce is the target of PETA's ire because of her snakeskin/leather outfit. The saga never ends!!!

LOL, someone needs to tell PETA that they haven't been relevant since the early 90s.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by shotzette

LOL, someone needs to tell PETA that they haven't been relevant since the early 90s.

Not that they'd listen.