One of the best news stories I've read lately

clintl · 10-29-2003, 08:30 PM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...n_031029172820

vex · 10-29-2003, 08:35 PM

"Now Fox has a new rule that we can't do those little fake news crawls on the bottom of the screen in a cartoon because it might confuse the viewers into thinking it's real news," he said.

That's quite scary.

astralhaze · 10-29-2003, 08:38 PM

Meh, it's bullshit. It's obviously just an excuse.

tucker342 · 10-29-2003, 09:40 PM

that's pathetic

Quote:

"Now Fox has a new rule that we can't do those little fake news crawls on the bottom of the screen in a cartoon because it might confuse the viewers into thinking it's real news," he said.

okay, this country does have a lot of stupid people, but is anyone that stupid????

JonInMiddleGA · 10-29-2003, 09:53 PM

Oh yes Tucker, yes there are indeed people that f'n stupid.

sabotai · 10-29-2003, 10:22 PM

*Checks to see if this news story was on The Onion*

Nope...that's just sad. But, I would have loved to see Fox sue itself. That would have been very funny. What would have been more funny would to see people like O'Reilly and Hannity trying to actually rationalize the lawsuit and the new "cartoon ticker" rule.

vtbub · 10-29-2003, 10:45 PM

Was actually on TV here tonight.

Pretty damn funny

sterlingice · 10-29-2003, 11:49 PM

And to think, you just can't write comedy that good

SI

Chief Rum · 10-30-2003, 02:56 AM

I'm a Republican by voting role...and that's friggin' hilarious.

This was in an actual episode that has aired or is it yet to air (or will it never air because of this fake news crawl thing)?

Anyway, that's pretty funny. What I like about this is that this is more topical and recent commentary--the kinda stuff South Park has been doing with regularity, often leaving the Simpsons a bit behind.

I think because of the relatively cheap presentation and short production times of South Park, it will always be more "timely" in its commentary than the more fleshed-out Simpsons, but it's still nice to see the Simpsons come up with that kind of humor (which has been lacking in recent years).

CR

sterlingice · 10-30-2003, 04:23 AM

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Originally posted by Chief Rum
I'm a Republican by voting role...and that's friggin' hilarious.

This was in an actual episode that has aired or is it yet to air (or will it never air because of this fake news crawl thing)?

Anyway, that's pretty funny. What I like about this is that this is more topical and recent commentary--the kinda stuff South Park has been doing with regularity, often leaving the Simpsons a bit behind.

I think because of the relatively cheap presentation and short production times of South Park, it will always be more "timely" in its commentary than the more fleshed-out Simpsons, but it's still nice to see the Simpsons come up with that kind of humor (which has been lacking in recent years).

CR

I like both shows but I prefer the Simpsons not try to shoehorn topical stuff in there. With South Park, that's ok- it's kindof more crass and for shock value. But with the Simpsons, I want something that I can watch in 10 years (ie like watching season 3 episodes now) that isn't topical but universal humor. This is what makes the Simpsons so good and sophisticated- the humor is timeless and writing timeless jokes on current events takes great skill. Unfortunately, most of the Simpsons writing staff no longer possesses that skill- they rely on cheap laughs and cheesy guest appearances with stars "as themself" instead of universal humor and actors being allowed to act (Kelsey Grammer, Phil Hartman, etc).

SI

QuikSand · 10-30-2003, 05:46 AM

And what's the deal with that "file photo" anyway?

JPhillips · 10-30-2003, 08:08 AM

Simpsons has always taken shots at their parent corporation, and this was just another in that long line. Why FoxNews went apeshiat is beyond me. Its not like there was going to be a fake news crawl at the bottom of every episode.

Between this and the Franken suit it makes me wonder if FoxNews lawyers feel short of billable hours.

Maple Leafs · 10-30-2003, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by JPhillips
Simpsons has always taken shots at their parent corporation, and this was just another in that long line.

"Fox turned into a hardcore porn channel so gradually, I barely even noticed!"

Radii · 10-30-2003, 08:22 AM

Homer: Hmmm, I think I'll buy some shares of this NewsCorp...
Lisa: DAD, NO, THATS FOX
Homer: AAAHHHHH! SELL! SELL! SELL!!

(I don't remember the exact quote but that is pretty close)

10-29-2003, 08:38 PM	#3
astralhaze College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	Meh, it's bullshit. It's obviously just an excuse. __________________ I can understand Brutus at every meaning, but that parahraphy threw me for a loop.

10-29-2003, 09:53 PM	#5
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Oh yes Tucker, yes there are indeed people that f'n stupid. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-29-2003, 10:45 PM	#7
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Was actually on TV here tonight. Pretty damn funny __________________

10-29-2003, 11:49 PM	#8
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	And to think, you just can't write comedy that good SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-30-2003, 02:56 AM	#9
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I'm a Republican by voting role...and that's friggin' hilarious. This was in an actual episode that has aired or is it yet to air (or will it never air because of this fake news crawl thing)? Anyway, that's pretty funny. What I like about this is that this is more topical and recent commentary--the kinda stuff South Park has been doing with regularity, often leaving the Simpsons a bit behind. I think because of the relatively cheap presentation and short production times of South Park, it will always be more "timely" in its commentary than the more fleshed-out Simpsons, but it's still nice to see the Simpsons come up with that kind of humor (which has been lacking in recent years). CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-29-2003, 08:35 PM	#2
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	"Now Fox has a new rule that we can't do those little fake news crawls on the bottom of the screen in a cartoon because it might confuse the viewers into thinking it's real news," he said. That's quite scary.

10-29-2003, 10:22 PM	#6
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Checks to see if this news story was on The Onion Nope...that's just sad. But, I would have loved to see Fox sue itself. That would have been very funny. What would have been more funny would to see people like O'Reilly and Hannity trying to actually rationalize the lawsuit and the new "cartoon ticker" rule.

10-30-2003, 05:46 AM	#11
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	And what's the deal with that "file photo" anyway?

10-30-2003, 08:08 AM	#12
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Simpsons has always taken shots at their parent corporation, and this was just another in that long line. Why FoxNews went apeshiat is beyond me. Its not like there was going to be a fake news crawl at the bottom of every episode. Between this and the Franken suit it makes me wonder if FoxNews lawyers feel short of billable hours. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

10-30-2003, 08:22 AM	#14
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Homer: Hmmm, I think I'll buy some shares of this NewsCorp... Lisa: DAD, NO, THATS FOX Homer: AAAHHHHH! SELL! SELL! SELL!! (I don't remember the exact quote but that is pretty close)

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