They just said "asshole" on Cold Case

[Syrinx]

Isn't that a new one for network tv?

[7th_Sephiroth]

1. no

they showed the southpark movie uncensored in july

[arwalden]

2. As a pejorative? Or In A Clinical Way?

"You Asshole"
"He's an asshole"
"I need some ointment for my asshole"


-- Allen

[Syrinx]

5. I was just listening from another room

Some girl called some guy an asshole and a prick, and said she saw him "jerking off."

[arwalden]

6. When Dr. Green Was Dying On "E.R.".... He Exclaimed "SHIT!"...

... on one episode before suffering another seizure.

[GOPisEvil]

3. They've been using it on NYPD Blue for years. (nt)

Edited for spelling error

[elcondor]

4. They also used it on ER last season

eom

[Elidor]

7. When I was 17, I thought this kind of thing would be good

Now I'm 38, and it sounds like yet another sign of the decline of civilization. My age is showing, hehe.

[Ladyhawk]

8. I'm 36, and to quote the kids on South Park,

I don't see what the f-ing big deal is. It's just a word. It can't hurt anybody.

My opinion: there is no such thing as a "bad" word. Words are only bad if you use them to hurt someone else. For example, calling someone a "loser with no life" and meaning it is far worse than saying, "FUCK!" because you dropped a hammer on your toe.

[listenup]

9. Take a look at every new FOX show

they all are concerned about and focus on assholes. Those that make it, and those that watch it.

edit: the bullshit has spread to every network. If you choose not to watch this shit for a few months, then turn it on, you'll be amazed at how ignorant it is.

[Deja Q]

10. American or British TV?

British TV has been using strong language since even the early 90s. "Shit" being a favorite, particularly by Gareth Blackstock...

Even South Park still has to bleep the word "shit".

"Red Dwarf" in 1989 did the next best thing; Rimmer said his nickname was "Ace" with Lister following up saying "Only if it were Ace Hole"... :D

When American TV shows get around to saying truly gross things like "dingleberry-breath", let me know too... :D