Should Phil getting whacked on the Sopranos be shown on tv?

Question

I keep seeing Phil getting his head blown off (and crushed) all over tv. It was on the local news in the morning and probably in the evening too. What is the point of that? Do people not know that kids might be watching tv at 9am? They certainly do not show people getting shot in real life on the news or talk shows, yet it is acceptable when it is a fictional thug mobster? It is still graphic. They can talk about him getting whacked and the ending without actually showing him getting a bullet put in his brain.

i meant on local tv during the day...like it has been shown 14 times already today

winston, i agree with you on that as well. however, i just felt it was in poor taste to show that clip of the finale during the daytime. after 10, then the young kids should be in bed and show whatever they want. but people dont expect that when they are watching the morning news.

Answer 1

It's not T.V., it's H.B.O. In all honesty, the news always holds themselves up to different standards. They often criticize violence on T.V. while showing violence themselves. Even though it's the same violence, and they do it for the same reasons, for the ratings.

Answer 2

Poor taste on the networks parts to show that particular scene. As for HBO, they warn you before the show starts that it contains extreme violence and nudity.

Answer 3

If your asking this question you should not watch the sopranos or anything about it, thats why theres remotes turn the switch its off end of story

Answer 4

It's not supposed to be on regular tv. It's fine on HBO.

Answer 5

The most violent images our kids see are all brought to us via the liberal media. What a bunch of piece of crap HYPOCRITES.

Answer 6

i guess you kinda have a point, although i'm a staunch free speech advocate.