Straight edge as a gimmick

**TGR** · 02-28-2010, 07:21 PM

He's a heel because he's a sanctimonious ass. I understand that.

This sanctimonious ass is preaching something worthwhile, however.

Ever not do something because a holier-than-thou insisted that their way was the best way? You get it a lot, particularly with religious nuts, but also in political debates. Same idea.

Barkley is largely irrelevant because nobody has vilified him but the panicky parental crowd, but I'll address it anyway. A lot of kids looked up to Barkley. That was okay. He probably should have been a bit more respectable off the court, but his conduct was ultimately his choice. Perhaps he should have engaged in fewer of his vices because, well, he was Charles F'ng Barkley (and I very much liked watching him play as a youth - I have a Phoenix Suns blanket to this very day), but it wasn't something I would require of him. I don't advocate suing him because your eight year old said Merry Fuckin' Christmas to your parents. But I do encourage introspection and moderation to those with young fans.

It's not far removed from swearing in front of an eight year old. If you're okay with swearing in front of an eight year old, then that's fine. Others feel a potential problem exists and moderate themselves so the eight year old doesn't start swearing themselves.

I don't agree with suing CM Punk because someone's kid started doing pot because CM Punk said not to. I also think if the parents don't like that the preachy ass is saying something good (thereby discouraging the message for the messenger.) I do, however, think WWE would not be out of line for taking a step back and thinking "With all the people who watch us, should we really be doing THAT?"

Disagree with me all you want. That's all I'm saying.

02-28-2010, 07:21 PM	#21
TGR Wraith Posts: 2,098	He's a heel because he's a sanctimonious ass. I understand that. This sanctimonious ass is preaching something worthwhile, however. Ever not do something because a holier-than-thou insisted that their way was the best way? You get it a lot, particularly with religious nuts, but also in political debates. Same idea. Barkley is largely irrelevant because nobody has vilified him but the panicky parental crowd, but I'll address it anyway. A lot of kids looked up to Barkley. That was okay. He probably should have been a bit more respectable off the court, but his conduct was ultimately his choice. Perhaps he should have engaged in fewer of his vices because, well, he was Charles F'ng Barkley (and I very much liked watching him play as a youth - I have a Phoenix Suns blanket to this very day), but it wasn't something I would require of him. I don't advocate suing him because your eight year old said Merry Fuckin' Christmas to your parents. But I do encourage introspection and moderation to those with young fans. It's not far removed from swearing in front of an eight year old. If you're okay with swearing in front of an eight year old, then that's fine. Others feel a potential problem exists and moderate themselves so the eight year old doesn't start swearing themselves. I don't agree with suing CM Punk because someone's kid started doing pot because CM Punk said not to. I also think if the parents don't like that the preachy ass is saying something good (thereby discouraging the message for the messenger.) I do, however, think WWE would not be out of line for taking a step back and thinking "With all the people who watch us, should we really be doing THAT?" Disagree with me all you want. That's all I'm saying.