As if California hasn't already proven it's one of, if not the, most liberal state of the union, we've got a movie coming up that all the naysayers of Prop 73 will love! That's right, a comedy about an unplanned teen pregnancy.
There's so much to be said there. But to start, what is this nonsense about "unplanned pregnancies?" Correct me if I'm wrong, but should it be a surprise to anyone engaging in sexual activities that pregnancy is the most likely outcome? Other than a guaranteed STD.
Teen pregnancy is a tremendous problem in the United States that shouldn't be glorified in a film. I'm not a huge fan of censorship, but I am of good taste and moral/social obligation. Hollywood knows the power it has over young minds, and making light of teens sleeping around isn't something that should be allowed. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I'm sure James Dobson and others will rally a huge boycott of the movie and the press will skin them alive. What else is new?
Posted by Portia at November 10, 2005 09:33 AM | TrackBackhahaha! there's nothing funnier than unplanned pregnancies! come on!
we need more comedies like this! how about some funny movies about cancer, or chemical weapons, or that whacky whacky genocide! let the hilarity ensue!
Posted by: MacStansbury at November 10, 2005 09:55 AMYeah Portia c'mon. I hear Rob Reiner is doing a new film about a whacky group of muslims that happen upon a few different airlines and decide to take them for a spin. There are tragic consequesnces for the passengers and occupants of some buildings; but in the end our bumbling travelers meet up with 1330 virgins. They're calling it Air Arabia.
F'king Hollywood.
Posted by: Larry at November 11, 2005 02:24 PMI guess you didn't get the memo. Pregnancy is something you pick up from a predatory gremlin who attacks young girls, not something you can absolutely prevent. :(
Posted by: J Philip at November 11, 2005 02:34 PM
