[AussieD]

What offends you in the world, on TV or in your community?

[vanaden]

Hearing about people who mistreat their children definatley angers me to know end. I really stay away from news on purpose. It's all disgusting!

[deedee1231]

When stars that I really like do something disgusting and make me not want to like them anymore.

For example, I really like(d) Adam Sandler. I know he has a well deserved reputation for toilet humor, but more recently he has made a lot of movies I really loved- 50 First Dates, Click, Reign Over Me, and I can watch some of his earlier stuff without being totally disgusted, Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison both have a positive message and aren't too terribly disgusting for the most part IMO.

Well, last weekend I watched his latest DVD, Don't Mess With the Zohan, and it was disgusting. It was full of sexual content that couldn't be ignored, it had a lot of naked rear-end scenes, it was uncomfortable to watch and I did not finish watching it. But now I am offended by Adam Sandler and that makes me mad because I really liked him and thought he was talented and funny. So should I just forget about it and still enjoy his more tasteful work, or do I just stop going to see or renting his movies? I don't know. It just offends me.

[Labhaoise]

oh man where do I start??
Grafitti: I really hate the needless vandalism, mostly the 'tags'. If they are going to put in the effort of creating something that can be called art- a mural or something, I don't have a problem. But tagging I cannot stand.

Rubbish/litter: just put it in a freaking bin!!!!!

The fact that children and teenagers are being exposed to (IMO) too much foul language, violence and sex on TV and in the movies. Maybe I'm just a prude but I really dont think that it's necessary.

Okay one more and then I'll stop I promise But I think this one sort of ties into all of the above... the fact that people really dont seem to have respect for one another anymore. When I see the mindless violence in the news, the dangerous driving, people affected by drugs and alcohol, and so on, I don't know if it so much as offends me, but makes me profoundly sad.

Originally Posted by deedee1231

So should I just forget about it and still enjoy his more tasteful work, or do I just stop going to see or renting his movies? I don't know.

I really don't know, I havent see the Zohan (and dont really intend to either ) but I guess if you liek his other works, and you already have them on DVD or whatever watch them and enjoy them. Otherwise maybe don't go out and rent them or buy them. Good luck in whatever you choose!

[AussieD]

Yes, that's one of mine too, Megan. I hate the way some people mistreat children and also violence aginst women. I hate injustice. I also agree with Louise about too much foul language, violence and sex not only on tv and in the movies, but just walking down the street the language is a problem and people don't even seem to be aware they are doing it or that others might be offended. I'll stop now. Thanks ladies for your answers. Do you also know what offends your spouse. I've written a blog about that http://marriage.families.com/blog/causing-offence

[jmmv08]

Mine too! Sometimes I hate watching TV or movies because of too much foul language, violence and sex. I really hate people mistreat children.

[thankful]

when people lose there respect for themselves and others.

[AussieD]

good points, ladies. I agree

[daisyd]

ignorance and racism....

[JeanLynn81]

I hate seeing the value of money rise above human lives. Like the jerk who killed his son so he wouldn't have to pay child support. Or the woman who kills her husband for his life insurance money. It just sickens me!