Monday Teeny Poll
By Glinda
Fifty four percent of you made me feel much better last week by saying that even though it was close, “crap” is not really a cuss word. And then another twenty seven percent emphatically said “not at all” and now I feel perfectly justified telling my husband to shove the criticism. Because see! A bunch of people on the internets said I was right! So there!
This week’s poll stems from some distressing news found via Apathy Lounge. It seems that PBS wants to relegate Mr. Rogers Neighborhood to one show on the weekends. Which likely means most children will miss it. And of course, one show on the weekend will eventually lead to no show at all. This saddens me, as I think Mr. Rogers delivers a unique message that isn’t replicated on any other show.
Am I just being a dinosaur and showing my age?
And if you would like to protest this move, go here and find out ways to make your voice heard.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Those jerks — Mister Rogers pretty much single-handedly saved PBS in the 1970’s, and now they want to relegate him to obscurity. Our society needs the gentle wisdom of Fred Rogers, now more than ever. His show should be required viewing for all children (actually, we adults could benefit from it too…)
August 11th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
La Petite,
Couldn’t agree with you more. With all the total crap that kids are exposed to on TV, Mr. Rogers is a welcome alternative. He speaks to the kind of values that we would all like our kids to embrace. I say expose them to Mr. Rogers at as young an age as possible, to immunize them against the cartoon infomercials selling the latest, high priced, violence in a box.
August 11th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I heart Mr. Rodgers! I am sad that they would even think about doing something like that. Sadly my own kids are just not into him. They prefer Sesame Street. I think many of the newer shows on PBS are annoying drivel. Sesame Street and George are the only two besides Mr. Rodgers that I can stand.
August 11th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
They can’t take him away. They need more shows like his.
Does anyone else miss shows like The Letter People?
August 11th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
It’s a part of the worldwide conspiracy against cardigan-wearers!