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Post by frogsplash45 on Jan 28, 2013 23:07:21 GMT -5
So in Superman, is everyone allowed to swear equally? Is that the important thing? This thread isn't directed simply at Rock. It's directed at the people making an exception just for Rock. And this exception is just one reason why I can't stand the PG facade. |
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Post by frogsplash45 on Jan 28, 2013 23:14:40 GMT -5
In fact, it's actually HELPED people develop character without resorting to swearing. While I can see some validity in this point, going even further to a G-rating would also create some "interesting boundaries". Doesn't mean that's necessarily mean it would a good idea. In my opinion, WWE, by it's very nature, gravitates towards a TV-14 product. Seems like with TV-PG, they are always pushing against the ceiling. Why not just get comfortable under a more natural ruleset? |
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Post by Wolf Hurricane on Jan 28, 2013 23:38:21 GMT -5
Because he's PG exempt. Randomly. Why not just drop the bulls*** and let guys be themselves? Who says they aren't? Rock is being Rock. And most of the other guys have adapted well to what they were given. So what's the problem? I guess Cody pantomiming fellatio would get him over, right? Because letting a select few be themselves and hoping everyone else "adapt well to what they are given" is working so well... |
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Post by percymania on Jan 28, 2013 23:38:46 GMT -5
Because the attitude-era guys look down upon the current era like they're just not as entertaining (it's true - watch the Attitude Era DVD), so when an Attitude guy comes back it's like - OK show us how to entertain in the PG era. Nope. Can't do it. Rock doesn't even bother to try. |
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Jan 28, 2013 23:41:23 GMT -5
It's funny because the first half of the Attitude Era was rated PG.
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Post by Ron Woodsman aka Shempaholic on Jan 29, 2013 0:33:43 GMT -5
WWE could go a lot further than they do with TV-PG. I'd say at times the product has been closer to TV-G.
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Post by Straight Edge Scrotum on Jan 29, 2013 0:41:06 GMT -5
It's the Rock. That's the sole reason, because it's the Rock.
He's the exception to the rule. Always has been and always will be. The Rock puts butts in the seats and if he wants to say ass thirty times in a promo and talk about his testicles, then he'll get to damn well do it.
As for everyone else, stick to the script.
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Post by molson5 on Jan 29, 2013 0:45:16 GMT -5
WWE could go a lot further than they do with TV-PG. I'd say at times the product has been closer to TV-G. That's definitely true. They're definitely more beholden to sponsors than the rating systems. |
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Post by Thunderbolt on Jan 29, 2013 14:03:49 GMT -5
Vince McMahon hates CM Punk's penis. Because it's skinny fat, has no definition or veins, and is covered in shitty tattoos. It also has terribly overrated "workrate". |
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Post by Marty McFry on Jan 29, 2013 14:10:12 GMT -5
When the Rock very first talked about coming back a couple of years ago he said 2 things needed to happen...
1. It needed to be to do something special and not just a one shot deal.
2. The Rock doesn't do PG
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Post by Arrow on Jan 29, 2013 15:47:51 GMT -5
Because if you have the Rock on you show, it'd be stupid of you not to allow him to say the things people actually want to hear from him. That's why Rock gets to bend the rules a little.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Jan 29, 2013 15:52:33 GMT -5
Kevin Dunn loves Rocky's potty mouth.
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Post by frogsplash45 on Jan 30, 2013 2:17:55 GMT -5
Because if you have the Rock on you show, it'd be stupid of you not to allow him to say the things people actually want to hear from him. That's why Rock gets to bend the rules a little. Rock created his shtick back when rules weren't so strict, so he still gets to use it now? What about current members of the roster that might have ideas for promos and such, but have to bite their tongues? For a show about violence, they're taking the censorship of language way too far. My main problem is their wishy-washy, cherry-picking manner of PG. Early in the night we could hear: "Oh you didn't know? You_ ___ better call somebody!" Later in the night we hear: "You punk ass bitch!"  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2013 2:58:38 GMT -5
Forget Ring of Honor references, the real thing that rebel CM Punk keeps wanting to do is go out there and cut a promo about his wang, and The Man keeps holding him down. Only the special golden boy company men get to make dick jokes on air, it's how they hold the indie talent down. Vince McMahon hates CM Punk's penis. I want Punk to cut a promo where he talks about how Vince fears indy cock. Boom period. |
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Post by frogsplash45 on Jan 30, 2013 3:10:55 GMT -5
Good lord, WWE is just atrocious with these inconsistencies:
The way in which this is edited would lead one to believe Punk is flat-out calling himself a "punk-ass bitch".
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jan 30, 2013 3:19:59 GMT -5
It's funny because the first half of the Attitude Era was rated PG. And Smackdown (Aka "THE ROCK'S SHOW") has ALWAYS been PG. |
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Post by Buddy Peacock on Jan 30, 2013 4:14:29 GMT -5
I was more upset that the live cursing during the Rumble was censored.
If I'm paying top dollar for a PPV I better get some F bombs.
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Post by celticjobber on Jan 30, 2013 4:17:44 GMT -5
It's funny because the first half of the Attitude Era was rated PG. And Smackdown (Aka "THE ROCK'S SHOW") has ALWAYS been PG. When Smackdown was on UPN back in the day, our local feed had a TV-MA rating in the corner of the screen for the whole show. For what seemed like every week for the first few years. But I think that was something done by a few local UPN affiliates. |
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Jan 30, 2013 9:26:15 GMT -5
Interesting thing about those TV Parental Guidelines,the people who decide what your show gets are The show itself and the network its on.
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Post by theryno665 on Jan 30, 2013 9:28:29 GMT -5
Who cares? I don't give a crap about Superman. Apples to oranges anyways. Cena doesn't give a crap about you, either. Honestly, I don't mind because most of the Rock's insults sound like they came from a 7-year-old anyway. |
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