Huh. Flirting.

[Cicero]

My mistake. I always get those two mixed up.

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

In general, parents here would be much more accepting of the violence than the sexual innuendo. We do have fatal violence, but it depends very heavily on the context. Accidents, and "bad guys" getting killed is much more acceptable than a good guy dying, or worse, a moral quandary in which a good guy kills someone else who might or might not actually be a bad guy. Conflicted protagonists, or antagonists who have somewhat understandable motives, are not common at all in kids' shows.

That's interesting. Thankyou. We tend to go for conflicted protagonists in our tv generally, and that applies to children's tv too. Doctor Who is a classic example. It is written with eight year olds in mind and has a hero who commits genocide and then has to deal with that emotional legacy. Interesting that this wouldnt apply in kids tv over there, given that anti-heroes and conflicted heroes seem such a staple of American adult tv.

[monster]

Originally Posted by DanaC

*Smiles* that's a hell of a step. Do you think you'll do it?

most likely/ main reasons being

(1) can't vote
(2) kids can do it at the same time. if we don't they have to wait til they're 18 and maybe miss out of various uni scholarships etc.

main con: cost. very expensive.

is not a huge huge step -you don't lose british citizenship, you become dual.

[monster]

British comedy is often referred to as "potty humor"

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Hmmmmmmmmm.
Something to think about while American dreaming then I guess. I've never thought we were flirty as a nation. Perhaps it takes the absence to make it noticeable.

I'd certainly miss double entendre. Thinking about it, we're just rude really aren't we? I was reading an American review of a British comedy* the other day and it said something like, "I wouldn't call this family viewing - parents will want to watch it first as it contains many sexual references unsuitable for children." I honestly can't remember what it was now, but it was something SO tame. I guess in this country we assume innuendo goes over children's heads, and when it doesn't, they know enough for it not to harm them!

* ETA - Only Fools and Horses!

[SteveDallas]

Originally Posted by jinx

Also, in my experience, it seems most parent's objections to sex, innuendo, and language, is having to deal with the embarrassment of their their child getting in trouble for repeating stuff at school.

My son, at age 3, once did a Nazi salute and said "Heil Hitler" while we were getting out of the car. He saw it in The Sound of Music. "Hey, what's your problem, Dallas, why would you let your kid watch shit like The Sound of Music?" We felt we had to warn the daycare so they'd no what was going on if he did it at school. I could just imagine the whole room of 3 yos saying "Heil Hitler."

Some years later, in first grade, he informed his teacher that Martin Scorsese is the greatest director of all time. That one, he got from Animaniacs. ("Yeah," I told her, "we played Raging Bull and Taxi Driver for him last weekend.")

[DanaC]

I remember watching Kill Bill with my brother and my 10 year old niece. She loved it.

[Cicero]

Oh did you watch shogun assassin next?

[skysidhe]

Originally Posted by Cicero

Unneccessary does not mean it's flirting. I do unneccessary things all the time. If you were trying to flirt, and "don't forget to vote"" came out instead, I am sorry.

"I think it's cute when you don't forget to vote", might raise an eyebrow.

Originally Posted by Brianna

well. it's the way I email it. It's just....sexy is all.

Originally Posted by Undertoad

I really like how you fill out a ballot. Really full. Do you like those ballots where they poke into the hole they want? You're the kind of guy who knows what hole you want, and you aren't afraid to poke it. Hard, over and over, so there's nothing left hanging. Mm, I hope you get what you hope for this election day! Attached is my paper, thx! if you have any questions my cell is in the header! gbye 4 now!

[monster]

we felt it necessary to warn the teachers after the kids saw Monty python's Holy Grail. We haven't dared show them the Life of Brian yet, but we so want to....

[DanaC]

All together now! "Every speeeerm, is saaacred!"

[regular.joe]

Originally Posted by Brianna

whale. it was a totally unneccessary thing to add to a prof email, WASN'T IT, SMOOTH?

*grumblegrumblegrumble*

Bri,

You came off originally with the idea you were inapropriatly flirting by txt. Smooth is doing the right thing, yes even if it's don't forget to vote. There is a line between the profs and the students, I think the profs should be seen to be not even close to the line.

You go Smooth.

Now, if you are being really, really sarchastic....then well, I didn't get it. Ha, ha. (courtesy laff)

[skysidhe]

Speaking of flirting in general.Before you made this thread I was thinking to myself that flirting is a lost art form.

I was even wishing I knew how to flirt. It would be something to amuse myself with. It's much more classy than a bold. "let's do it" with my eyes. At my age I opt for the sunglasses. If I could flirt I could still have a way to engage.

bri, I would be the last person to look down on you.

[Trilby]

thanks, sky. You are a sweet one

Actually, a little flirting is what keeps life interesting. I don't think they can arrest you just yet for it (she bop, she bop...)

[Juniper]

OK, confession: I flirted a little with my history prof's TA.

He was CUTE!

Oh well, quarter's over, no more history classes. I'm safe!

Maybe.

[Pico and ME]

Im a total stick in the mud. I dont flirt for fun...I mean business! Thats why now that I'm married...I dont do it.