I realise you guys probably don't watch a lot of free-to-air Australian TV but this show is too good to miss. You can watch it here http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/451876 or download the torrent here http://www.mininova.org/tor/3069221
With Daniels history of racial humour I think he would like it. I am not sure if the average American (or naturalised Canadian) would find the Obama part too offensive though? It was pretty horrifically gross but sadly I still could not help laughing.
Anyway, be warned it is potentially very offensive even if it technically doesn't get any more risque than I Bet You.
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John Safran Race Relations: Funny Or Offensive Or Both?
Started by thret, Oct 25 2009 06:04 AM
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 06:04 AM
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Posted 26 October 2009 - 06:05 AM
I haven't watched this yet, but I did just watch his Vs. God series...
Absolutely breathtaking. It's sort of funny, some amusing little spiteful rants, typical "LOL@religion"-type stuff, all building to the finale. The finale is probably the greatest payoff I can recall. The way he played it was nothing short of genius. I really don't know how he got it to air like this. It couldn't have been funny to more than 5% of the 15-30y/o non-Christian population, and probably almost 0% of any other demographic. He is God to me at this point.
Absolutely breathtaking. It's sort of funny, some amusing little spiteful rants, typical "LOL@religion"-type stuff, all building to the finale. The finale is probably the greatest payoff I can recall. The way he played it was nothing short of genius. I really don't know how he got it to air like this. It couldn't have been funny to more than 5% of the 15-30y/o non-Christian population, and probably almost 0% of any other demographic. He is God to me at this point.
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Posted 26 October 2009 - 12:08 PM
QUOTE (Dirtydutch @ Monday, October 26th, 2009, 9:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I haven't watched this yet, but I did just watch his Vs. God series...
Absolutely breathtaking. It's sort of funny, some amusing little spiteful rants, typical "LOL@religion"-type stuff, all building to the finale. The finale is probably the greatest payoff I can recall. The way he played it was nothing short of genius. I really don't know how he got it to air like this. It couldn't have been funny to more than 5% of the 15-30y/o non-Christian population, and probably almost 0% of any other demographic. He is God to me at this point.
Absolutely breathtaking. It's sort of funny, some amusing little spiteful rants, typical "LOL@religion"-type stuff, all building to the finale. The finale is probably the greatest payoff I can recall. The way he played it was nothing short of genius. I really don't know how he got it to air like this. It couldn't have been funny to more than 5% of the 15-30y/o non-Christian population, and probably almost 0% of any other demographic. He is God to me at this point.
It was made in australia, is how it got on the air. Why I think you're right that not many people thought it was funny, I think a large amount than you suspect thought it was real. Great stuff.
I watched the first race relations episode and it was fantastic.
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Posted 27 October 2009 - 12:23 AM
QUOTE (BigDMcGee @ Tuesday, October 27th, 2009, 7:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was made in australia, is how it got on the air. Why I think you're right that not many people thought it was funny, I think a large amount than you suspect thought it was real. Great stuff.
I watched the first race relations episode and it was fantastic.
I watched the first race relations episode and it was fantastic.
I'm kind of proud that a goverment funded not-for-profit station can run these kinds of shows. Not having to rely on advertising and zero censorship is a good combination.
So Americans, not finding it offensive? I wasn't sure.
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Posted 27 October 2009 - 03:38 AM
QUOTE (thret @ Tuesday, October 27th, 2009, 3:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm kind of proud that a goverment funded not-for-profit station can run these kinds of shows. Not having to rely on advertising and zero censorship is a good combination.
So Americans, not finding it offensive? I wasn't sure.
So Americans, not finding it offensive? I wasn't sure.
Truthfully? the only ones of us likely to watch it aren't going to be offended.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 08:13 PM
The 2nd episode wasn't anywhere near as good as the first. Oh well, hopefully it is better next week.
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