Do you see this as an insult?

[sparc872]

This is a MadTV skit that I just found on the web.

http://www.brentrasmussen.com/log/node/712

I for one do find it kind of offensive. I believe it puts atheists in a bad light when they are already direspected amongst many Americans. It is MadTV however, so it was probably meant to be offensive.

 

[uu_sage]

[SIZE=+0]"Touch by an Atheist" was not a clear cut offensive sketch. Yeah there are elements in the skeptic camp that would be considered unfair with material from the believers camp reflecting the same perception. Believers are portrayed as narrow-minded, bigoted, naive, childlike, judgemental, and self-righteous. Skeptics are viewed as using their reason to tear apart sincere beliefs/worldview, as being all strong atheists with some hint of the self-righteous found in the believers camp. Provided if MAD TV were to do a re-run of this episode with a more inflamatory approach we would've seen all people's beliefs treated with disrespect, or if one side were favored over the other.[/SIZE]

 

[uu_sage]

after all, if they take the skit too seriously then that means they can't take a joke (or understand what was going on).

 

[MaddLlama]

It's not offensive, but I despise MadTV.

 

[sparc872]

I just felt like it put atheists in a bad light. Not all atheists are hedonists that go to the 'titty bars by the airports'

 

[Ody]

I think george carlin is awesome, i find it hard to say wrong bout him

 

[Ody]

I just felt like it put atheists in a bad light. Not all atheists are hedonists that go to the 'titty bars by the airports'

Its not really the atheist that is the hedonist, but george carlin, have you EVER heard his stand up comedy? When he talks bout sex?

 

[kai]

I didnt think it was offensive to atheist but it was probably offensive to theists, i thought the bit with the pope was good.

 

[Smoke]

I don't find it insulting, but then, I don't object to people going to titty bars, either.

 

[Mathematician]

Considering what type of show it is, no.

I mean, Family Guy is one of my favorite shows.

Aslong as it's not meant to be taken seriously, I don't care.

 

[sparc872]

Family Guy is one of my favorite shows as well.

I take up an issue with this because I know plenty of Christians who watch MadTV and SNL, and when they see an atheist acting in a way that could be considered immoral, it only feeds their preconceived notions of what an atheist is. I realize that there is an attack on Catholics in there as well and I do take into account the type of show that it is. However, I still find it a bit stereotypical and that is where I find offense.

I probably just need to lighten up a little though ...this has been a pretty stressful week.

 

[Nullifidian]

Aw, shucks, the video is no longer available! Drat! Oh well.

 

[McBell]

now says video not available.

And I didn't get to see it!

 

[McBell]

Is this it?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSd8g5xsIEU

 

[Nullifidian]

Yep, that's it!

I'd forgotten that I'd seen it before, heck I probably even posted it somewhere! Must be all that weed that I can't get in Heaven that made me forget. So I've got to imbibe as much as I can before I get there, huh? Why the deuce would I want to go to heaven if I can't get any weed there? I'd rather go in the other direction, at least they're liable to have some serious chronic!

 

[Dr. Nosophoros]

I never thought Atheists were the type to worry about what others thought. Do we need to create another "pity party" box for some to sit in? Amongst many others.

 

[UnTheist]

Is this it?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSd8g5xsIEU

That one got removed

 

[PetShopBoy88]

I don't find it offensive, but I find very little offensive.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Do we need to create another "pity party" box for some to sit in?

No, we would not be bothered by such things.