The “B” in ABC

By: American Decency Staff

Silly me.  All these years, I’ve been under the impression that the “Bâ€Â in ABC stood for “Broadcasting.â€ÂÂ  You know, “American Broadcasting Company.â€ÂÂ  It sounds quite venerable and dignified, doesn’t it?  Well, it seems as if ABC has a different “Bâ€Â word on their minds (and in their shows) lately – and there’s nothing venerable about it.  Vulgar would be a more appropriate adjective. Yes, ABC has added another show to their lineup referencing the word “b—châ€Â in the title.  First, ABC trotted out the show “GCB,â€Â which, as you mostly likely know by now, stands for “Good Christian B–ches.â€ÂÂ  Now a new sitcom premiered last night on ABC entitled “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23.â€Â Express your concern to the advertisers of this show who are empowering the increasing obscenity-filled lewdness on network television. Click here to send a message to the sponsors of “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23.â€Â The Left indignantly accuses conservatives of engaging in a “War on Women.â€ÂÂ  Yet where is their indignation when one of their own, the liberal entertainment industry, uses the public airwaves to denigrate women? Yet the offensive content of the show doesn’t stop at the title.  In the opening minute of the premiere episode, Chloe, the titled “Bâ€Â of the show, is engaged in an explicitly vulgar sex act with her new roommate’s fiancé.   This is followed by Chloe walking around the apartment completely naked.  And, pushing the envelope yet again, the nudity is not just implied or “hiddenâ€Â by furniture or some other object as is often done on TV these days.  Instead, ABC merely pixilated the nudity leaving very little to the imagination. Other crudities packed into this 30 minute sitcom include an implied group sex scene where Chloe asks June (Chloe’s roommate) to join her and two guys on the couch for a “four-way.â€Â  Masturbation is engaged in or discussed multiple times.  In one repulsive scene, a neighbor is obviously masturbating as he carries on a conversation with June.  Chloe gives alcohol to a 13 year old, getting him drunk, and she also is involved in selling drugs. It all adds up to what now passes for humor and entertainment. And while the word “b—châ€Â may not be explicitly stated in the title, it is certainly used very frequently within the show.  Just five years ago that obscenity would have been rarely heard on network television. Now, as we’ve sat back and watched it happen, such language is becoming regular fare. As one commentator stated:  "People are raised mimicking media — TV is the other parent — and kids are growing up without common decency and respect for each other.   They're fed that women are second-class citizens; women are bitches …â€Â And Erin M. Fuller, president of the Alliance for Women in Media, stated:  "Obviously, they're using it to be polarizing and controversial and attention-getting. Why else would you use that word?  I don't think … that word is a celebration of women." Yet, as indicative of how far we’ve fallen, this new show has garnered little criticism, but loads of acclaim for its “edginessâ€Â and “humor.â€Â We need to let our voices be heard!  Express your concern to the advertisers of this show who are empowering the increasing obscenity-filled lewdness on network television. Advertisers include:  Discover Card, Jergens, Domino’s Pizza, Volkswagen, Turbo Tax, AT&T, and Nokia. Click here to send a message to the sponsors of “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23.â€Â ========================================================== To support our efforts please click here or mail your gift to American Decency Association (ADA), PO Box 202, Fremont, MI 49412. American Decency Association is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

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