Comments on: With the Exception of Sponge Bob and Jack Black’s Forays Into Children’s Movies http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/ Mormon women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured Thu, 24 May 2012 06:16:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lindsay http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-124791 Lindsay Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:53:21 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-124791 If I remember right there's really only one scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail that needs to be censored, when Sir Robin the Chaste ends up in a predicament. It's a sad state when todays kids don't catch the reference when someone says "it's only a flesh wound." If I remember right there’s really only one scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail that needs to be censored, when Sir Robin the Chaste ends up in a predicament. It’s a sad state when todays kids don’t catch the reference when someone says “it’s only a flesh wound.”

]]> By: Ann http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-124744 Ann Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:02:30 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-124744 My kids are mostly in their 20's. Back in the day I forbade them to watch the Simpson's. Now, I watch it with them! We do what we can while they are young to protect them from crudity and crassness. We set good examples (like turning off the F word), but at some point, we lose control and they watch and listen to whatever they want. I thoroughly enjoy listening to my children now and wonder how they turned out as they did! My kids are mostly in their 20′s. Back in the day I forbade them to watch the Simpson’s. Now, I watch it with them! We do what we can while they are young to protect them from crudity and crassness. We set good examples (like turning off the F word), but at some point, we lose control and they watch and listen to whatever they want. I thoroughly enjoy listening to my children now and wonder how they turned out as they did!

]]> By: mormonhermitmom http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-124508 mormonhermitmom Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:17:59 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-124508 My kids had grown up on teletubbies and Dora the explorer and then a couple of weeks ago they saw their first Bugs Bunny toons. I didn't think they would find them funny, but they did. Even my two year old was quoting a Daffy Duck line, especially when the context was all wrong. Too funny. My kids had grown up on teletubbies and Dora the explorer and then a couple of weeks ago they saw their first Bugs Bunny toons. I didn’t think they would find them funny, but they did. Even my two year old was quoting a Daffy Duck line, especially when the context was all wrong. Too funny.

]]> By: Ryan F http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-124503 Ryan F Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:46:57 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-124503 So my kids are little (5 and under) and they love Tom and Jerry. I too loved Tom and Jerry back in the day. The thing is they laugh the loudest when Tom is getting the crap pounded/exploded/skinned/squished/ect...out of him. I don't mind so much until I see them doing it to each other and then I have to wonder... On a side note - I'm totally going to watch the SNL Steroid Olympics Russian Weightlifter tear his arms off with my kids. What could be funnier? So my kids are little (5 and under) and they love Tom and Jerry. I too loved Tom and Jerry back in the day. The thing is they laugh the loudest when Tom is getting the crap pounded/exploded/skinned/squished/ect…out of him. I don’t mind so much until I see them doing it to each other and then I have to wonder…

On a side note – I’m totally going to watch the SNL Steroid Olympics Russian Weightlifter tear his arms off with my kids. What could be funnier?

]]> By: Carrie Ann http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-123900 Carrie Ann Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:06:03 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-123900 I appreciate your desire to cultivate the funny. But most likely, it's going to go on without you. Maybe parents are more "into" their kids than our parents were, you may feel like you are with your kids more than they will remember you being. What I am trying to say is most of the time those impression creating formative funny moments usually happen when parents are not there. Parents can make things unfunny even if, personally, they are REALLY funny (as in your case). Like the kids could totally be enjoying "Goonies" and not think much of the language, but Mom walks into the room and gasps and shuts it off and makes a big deal and then it's not funny anymore... until mom leaves. Make the funny available... then back off. I appreciate your desire to cultivate the funny. But most likely, it’s going to go on without you. Maybe parents are more “into” their kids than our parents were, you may feel like you are with your kids more than they will remember you being. What I am trying to say is most of the time those impression creating formative funny moments usually happen when parents are not there. Parents can make things unfunny even if, personally, they are REALLY funny (as in your case). Like the kids could totally be enjoying “Goonies” and not think much of the language, but Mom walks into the room and gasps and shuts it off and makes a big deal and then it’s not funny anymore… until mom leaves. Make the funny available… then back off.

]]> By: Kate http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-123787 Kate Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:39:53 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-123787 How could they NOT be funny when they have such a funny mom for a role model? No worries there. I worry about my kids missing out on things that I did when I was young - like disappear for the day on my bike, walk around downtown DC to kill time, take the bus to McDonalds as a result of finding a little cash in a coat pocket (although I assume children DO still rifle through coat pockets looking for treasure).... I also watched a lot of SNL before I even understood half the jokes. My kids are very young, so it's not an issue now, but I think I probably will let them watch things that aren't necessarily "age appropriate." Here is why - I seriously think that kids are happy enough to come up with their own explanations for things they don't understand and then move on. I have a clear memory of watching the Blues Brothers with my parents and my aunt when I was about eight. I had no idea what a condom was and asked "what's that?" when Jake was getting out of prison and his personal possessions were returned to him. No one answered my question, and I just assumed that it had something to do with bad hygiene. The music and physical comedy were far more entertaining than the unidentifiable condom. And swear words? I've never been a potty mouth. But I respect your decision to monitor what your children watch. It's so much easier to not bother - and I admire parents who are consistent with rules and values. A funny mom with strong moral convictions about parenting? I say lucky kids! How could they NOT be funny when they have such a funny mom for a role model? No worries there.

I worry about my kids missing out on things that I did when I was young – like disappear for the day on my bike, walk around downtown DC to kill time, take the bus to McDonalds as a result of finding a little cash in a coat pocket (although I assume children DO still rifle through coat pockets looking for treasure)….

I also watched a lot of SNL before I even understood half the jokes. My kids are very young, so it’s not an issue now, but I think I probably will let them watch things that aren’t necessarily “age appropriate.” Here is why – I seriously think that kids are happy enough to come up with their own explanations for things they don’t understand and then move on. I have a clear memory of watching the Blues Brothers with my parents and my aunt when I was about eight. I had no idea what a condom was and asked “what’s that?” when Jake was getting out of prison and his personal possessions were returned to him. No one answered my question, and I just assumed that it had something to do with bad hygiene. The music and physical comedy were far more entertaining than the unidentifiable condom. And swear words? I’ve never been a potty mouth.

But I respect your decision to monitor what your children watch. It’s so much easier to not bother – and I admire parents who are consistent with rules and values. A funny mom with strong moral convictions about parenting? I say lucky kids!

]]> By: Andrea http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-123777 Andrea Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:57:13 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-123777 I am anti-Sponge Bob, all things Disney Channel, and various "kid" cartoons. And I LOVED SNL growing up, but agree with Cheryl that it just ain't what it used to be. I'm sure part of why SNL worked for you was that you were born with a funny bone in the first place. I think exposing our kids to humorous situations, and continually giving them chances to tweak their brain intellectually, gives them the opportunity to develop their sense of humor themselves. My 4-year-old, with no prompting from me, has recently started telling jokes. Sure, they don't make sense, but I love that he really tries to use words like "avoid" and "camouflage" when telling them--words he got from the PBS cartoon, "Word Girl." I am anti-Sponge Bob, all things Disney Channel, and various “kid” cartoons. And I LOVED SNL growing up, but agree with Cheryl that it just ain’t what it used to be. I’m sure part of why SNL worked for you was that you were born with a funny bone in the first place. I think exposing our kids to humorous situations, and continually giving them chances to tweak their brain intellectually, gives them the opportunity to develop their sense of humor themselves. My 4-year-old, with no prompting from me, has recently started telling jokes. Sure, they don’t make sense, but I love that he really tries to use words like “avoid” and “camouflage” when telling them–words he got from the PBS cartoon, “Word Girl.”

]]> By: Brooke http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-123775 Brooke Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:46:01 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-123775 loooove sponge bob over here. i used to act appalled, but why? it's funny. we had 30 rock on the other night and my kids wandered into the room and i freaked out and turned it off. they stared at me in wonder and bewilderment... anyway, what i'm trying to say is that i just don't think they get it. i remember watching grease all the time when i was little and only realizing (in college) that the entire premise was about a girl giving up her virtue. ick. loooove sponge bob over here. i used to act appalled, but why? it’s funny.

we had 30 rock on the other night and my kids wandered into the room and i freaked out and turned it off. they stared at me in wonder and bewilderment… anyway, what i’m trying to say is that i just don’t think they get it. i remember watching grease all the time when i was little and only realizing (in college) that the entire premise was about a girl giving up her virtue.

ick.

]]> By: Kacy Faulconer http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-123743 Kacy Faulconer Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:03:13 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-123743 I think Sponge Bob is super funny. And the year we didn't have TV was our most somber yet. Just kidding! I love all these comments. I need to get some [carefully selected] Monty Python into my kids right now. My 11 year old is getting old enough to think Disney Channel is dumb and my 8 year old knows other people think it's dumb but she still likes it. My 6 year old was disadvantaged in that he never watched "baby shows" because his older siblings had already grown out of them. My 11 year old, however, will still stop and stare whenever Blue is on screen. Also, what about the obnoxious level of kids on shows today? Will that effect our kids' obnoxiousness? Hello--Caillou (gag). I think Sponge Bob is super funny. And the year we didn’t have TV was our most somber yet. Just kidding! I love all these comments. I need to get some [carefully selected] Monty Python into my kids right now.

My 11 year old is getting old enough to think Disney Channel is dumb and my 8 year old knows other people think it’s dumb but she still likes it. My 6 year old was disadvantaged in that he never watched “baby shows” because his older siblings had already grown out of them. My 11 year old, however, will still stop and stare whenever Blue is on screen.

Also, what about the obnoxious level of kids on shows today? Will that effect our kids’ obnoxiousness? Hello–Caillou (gag).

]]> By: Tiffany W. http://segullah.org/daily-special/with-the-exception-of-sponge-bob-and-jack-black%e2%80%99s-forays-into-children%e2%80%99s-movies/#comment-123736 Tiffany W. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:33:50 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=1823#comment-123736 I don't think a good sense of humor necessarily develops because of exposure to comedy on television nor does lack of exposure to comedy indicate that a sense of humor will fail to develop. President Hinckley probably never watched an episode of SNL or Steve Martin (that's just my assumption) but what a witty man with a great sense of humor. I don’t think a good sense of humor necessarily develops because of exposure to comedy on television nor does lack of exposure to comedy indicate that a sense of humor will fail to develop.
President Hinckley probably never watched an episode of SNL or Steve Martin (that’s just my assumption) but what a witty man with a great sense of humor.

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