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It's "Columbo" Day and political correctness
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:36 pm
Got me thinking about a song by one of my favorite comedians... Chico Marx He was a Jew and mocked Italians:
That got me thinking about Harpo. He couldn't speak (although he could IRL) and was mocking the handicapped:
So, then I started thinking about other shows that were great would not be allowed on TV today.
There was Chester Good...another handicapped person with a wooden leg on Gun smoke:
And then there was funniest show on TV in the 50s.. Amos and Andy:
Note... in Amos and Andy the wife is smart. The husband is stupid. Ever heard of that plot?
And then there was everyone's favorite African family:
None of these shows could be produced today. In fact, PC has caused many of the classics to be banned from re-runs.
So why are we celebrating Christopher Columbo intruding on the pristine land of the indigenous peoples? Certainly they would have developed into an advanced society without Europeans.
That got me thinking about Harpo. He couldn't speak (although he could IRL) and was mocking the handicapped:
So, then I started thinking about other shows that were great would not be allowed on TV today.
There was Chester Good...another handicapped person with a wooden leg on Gun smoke:
And then there was funniest show on TV in the 50s.. Amos and Andy:
Note... in Amos and Andy the wife is smart. The husband is stupid. Ever heard of that plot?
And then there was everyone's favorite African family:
None of these shows could be produced today. In fact, PC has caused many of the classics to be banned from re-runs.
So why are we celebrating Christopher Columbo intruding on the pristine land of the indigenous peoples? Certainly they would have developed into an advanced society without Europeans.
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Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:39 pm to Zach
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Certainly they would have developed into an advanced society without Europeans.
Some of them did a decent job of it, but disease was the reason for their downfall.
Notice how Europeans had a similar technological advantage over Asia and Africa, yet those places still maintain a majority of their native populations.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:42 pm to HempHead
quote:
Some of them did a decent job of it, but disease was the reason for their downfall.
Disease introduced by Europeans.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:44 pm to taylork37
I thought that was a given.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:45 pm to HempHead
quote:
I thought that was a given.
Then I am in agreement.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:46 pm to HempHead
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I thought that was a given.
It was.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:46 pm to Zach
God you're old
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:46 pm to Zach
quote:
So why are we celebrating Christopher Columbo intruding on the pristine land of the indigenous peoples?
Some Places Aren't
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:48 pm to onmymedicalgrind
quote:And just a touch senile.
God you're old
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:48 pm to taylork37
quote:
Some of them did a decent job of it, but disease was the reason for their downfall.
Disease introduced by Europeans.
Not from smallpox blankets
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:51 pm to Vols&Shaft83
By the time that happened (and the Trail of Tears was truly awful), probably a good 75-85% of the native population of the Americas had died.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:53 pm to Zach
So you are saying F Troop would not be a good show for today?
Posted on 10/13/14 at 2:59 pm to Hooligan's Ghost
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So you are saying F Troop would not be a good show for today?
Hogan's Heroes
Because what's funnier than Nazi's?
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:01 pm to taylork37
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Disease introduced by Europeans.
The Indians sent syphilis back to Europe.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:01 pm to HempHead
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By the time that happened (and the Trail of Tears was truly awful), probably a good 75-85% of the native population of the Americas had died.
Exactly, since I'm 25% Apache, 75% of me feels guilty but not for the Smallpox blankets.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:01 pm to udtiger
quote:And?
The Indians sent syphilis back to Europe.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:02 pm to FT
A touch?
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:03 pm to udtiger
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The Indians sent syphilis back to Europe.
Not to mention, Tobacco, which has killed millions, Billions if you believe in 2nd hand smoke.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:03 pm to udtiger
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The Europeans took syphilis back to Europe.
Fify.
Native Americans weren't really known for their sea-worthy vessels.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 3:03 pm to onmymedicalgrind
quote:I was trying to be kind.
A touch?
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