Thursday, January 11, 2007
Working Blue
I’ve made a decision. I know I’ve been complaining about writer’s block a good bit. Here’s a big part of the problem: I originally intended to keep this very family friendly, with a rating of PG, PG-13 tops (extreme cleavage, but no nipples). This was because I wanted to appeal to a wide spectrum and not offend people. I’ve changed my mind. I’m sure a few of you have noticed it creeping in slowly over the past couple of months, and I believe it may have culminated with my recent post about murdering hobos while strung out on horse tranquilizers.
That paragraph made my laugh, and I almost took it out because it might be slightly offensive. That’s when it hit me: I can’t finish any posts recently because I keep removing the parts that make me laugh the most, and then I get annoyed because they suck. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to cross the line. I’m going to start working blue.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to get ultra-offensive just for the sake of offending people. I’m also going to attempt to refrain from using profanity unless it truly adds something to the sentence. So maybe I’m not truly working blue, but it damn sure ain’t something I’d let a nine year old read…unless he’s exceptionally bright and mature…in which case he’ll probably find me in poor taste.
That paragraph made my laugh, and I almost took it out because it might be slightly offensive. That’s when it hit me: I can’t finish any posts recently because I keep removing the parts that make me laugh the most, and then I get annoyed because they suck. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to cross the line. I’m going to start working blue.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to get ultra-offensive just for the sake of offending people. I’m also going to attempt to refrain from using profanity unless it truly adds something to the sentence. So maybe I’m not truly working blue, but it damn sure ain’t something I’d let a nine year old read…unless he’s exceptionally bright and mature…in which case he’ll probably find me in poor taste.
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Every now and again, the CDP comes dangerously close to crossing the line (Wednesday's 'bloody' post was one of those moments).
I just follow one simple rule: If I would be embarrassed to have my Mom read it, I don't post it. She's my MPAA, PTC and moral compass all rolled into one.
However, she thought that 2006's "Loud Neighbor Sextet" was hilarious, so I really have no idea where the 'line' is with her.
Perhaps you should just follow the "TV-14" rule. TV ratings are a better regulator than film ratings, in that as long as you're creative with the language and keep it funnier than it is offensive, people will dig it and it won't seem blue for the sake of being blue.
It's your call; I'm sure you'll find a comfortable medium somewhere.
I just follow one simple rule: If I would be embarrassed to have my Mom read it, I don't post it. She's my MPAA, PTC and moral compass all rolled into one.
However, she thought that 2006's "Loud Neighbor Sextet" was hilarious, so I really have no idea where the 'line' is with her.
Perhaps you should just follow the "TV-14" rule. TV ratings are a better regulator than film ratings, in that as long as you're creative with the language and keep it funnier than it is offensive, people will dig it and it won't seem blue for the sake of being blue.
It's your call; I'm sure you'll find a comfortable medium somewhere.
as long as you're creative with the language and keep it funnier than it is offensive, people will dig it and it won't seem blue for the sake of being blue.
That is exactly what I'm shootingfor, CDP.
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That is exactly what I'm shootingfor, CDP.
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