Can you say f*** on tv?

Question

i was just watching clerks on comedy central and none of the worlds were bleeped out. it kind of confused me

Answer 1

Yes but it depends on the time of day, the show, the network, etc. For example, if you watch the Canadian show "Trailer Park Boys" on the network "Showcase" here in Canada, they don't bleep out the f-word or any of the bad words.

That's too bad about Clerks. It just wouldn't be the SAME without the swearing!! I just saw Clerks II and it was so funny I thought I would piss myself laughing.

Answer 2

there are different standards for broadcast companies like ABC, NBC, and CBS than there are for pay networks like HBO etc...then there are those stations in the middle like Comedy Central and MTV, well, who knows what the rules are for them because the courts are alwasy tweaking the standards. I think such terms should be allowed only on the pay for teirs, and that way the general public can avoid them, while the paying public know what they are paying for. It has been shown that the American public has been spouting swear words at a much higher rate and that they are more socially acceptable because they have been on cable TV so much. Today's generation is growing up thinking that these lower standards are they standards society has always had. You have kids 8 years old dropping the f-bomb at school. There is something really wrong with that.

Answer 3

No, in the USA use of f*ck is in violation the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) rules. There exceptions that the FCC grants for special documentaries allowing the use of f*uck and sh*t.

Also you can look up George Carlin's comic skit describing the 7 dirty words you can't use on television.

If you were watching CLERKS on TV and heard fuu@k it must have have been on a cable. The FCC can and has imposed stiff monetary penalties on public/commercial airways (TV and Radio) such as NBC, CBS and CNN.

Answer 4

I'm watching it comedy central too and it's the secret stash probably so they won't bleep or cut the words out in the secret stash.

Answer 5

On premium television, Yes.

On cable television, depends on the time aired, context used, and the channel.

On network television, not normally but it depends on the time aired, the context of usage, the frequency of usage, the type of program, and whether or not there is a time delay on a live broadcast.

In movies, use it once, PG. Use it once in a sexual context, PG13. Use it more than once R. Just go ahead and do it, R. Show anything, NC17. Show everything, X.

And in other countries, Yes, depending on the country.

Answer 6

Generally the F-word is prohibited on network TV but is allowed on Cable TV, though many Cable TV shows bleep out swear words, much like Yahoo ****'s out forbidden words.

Answer 7

It's NOT against the regulations, when they show Schindler's List on NBC a few years ago, uncut and unedited, you hear all of the cursing as well as see all of the nudity. It has to be after a certain time of day and labeled as "M" for mature by the ratings. All channels regulate the editing, so one channel may show it with edits and another may show it as is.

Answer 8

Depends. I think after a certain time, like 10 PM, you can. That's why they don't bleep out on shows like The Sopranos.

If you are Bono though, they don't care.

Answer 9

Well, it depends on the consent with the FCC. There was a special, called Scared Straight, which has to do with the juvenile delinquents, who are getting a no holds barred lecture from the prison inmates, and they said a lot of "f" words.

Answer 10

Comedy Central is CABLE. They warn you about the strong language before the program starts. I know you can say *** on the radio and that surprised me.
I think the COUNTRY SONG goes
Ain't nothin' wrong with ASSES and elbows.

Yahoo's program put the three (*) in my messege, so I guess you can't say A.S.S. on the internet!