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Were They Humping on “Smash?”
March 2nd, 2012
By now it must be apparent that I’m not a prude. Let’s call into evidence This, This and This.
I like to think I’m bawdy and cheeky and just a tad bit provocative. However, what the heck is happening on the new NBC show Smash? I was minding my own business on regular network tv —- no Starz or HBO or Showtime where it’s blood and boffing all the time — no, no, NBC people, where the worst thing that could happen was perhaps seeing Dennis Franz’s naked tooshie. (November 22, 1994, a day that will live in dimpled, hairy infamy).
I did not need to see this naked!!
So there I am with my popcorn and Ovaltine watching the opening credits of Smash when my eyes are hijacked by the vision of the theater director and his Marilyn-star in the sack. And there is thrusting movement. Three thrusts to be precise. Can they do that?? She’s not just making herself comfortable in his lap? She’s not spasming in a paroxysm of laughter. She’s humping the director. On NBC! When did this become okay? And why am I so upset about it? Me of all people?? The naked lady?
Dancing yes! Thrusting no!
Part of the problem might be Little House on the Prairie. I’ve been recording it on the Hallmark Channel and my kids (7&9), husband and I watch it together. There’s no innuendo, no sex, no double entendre. The worst that can happen is that Laura and Nellie might do some mud-wrestling. But always in pinafores and bonnets. In the end everyone learns a lesson and the lesson isn’t the syllabus for the Kama Sutra.
We have parental controls all over our home. On our computers, our netflix, our dvr, our iphones, ipads etc etc. But something is always going to slip past us. The sheer mass of information flowing toward us on any given day makes it impossible to to guarantee that our children won’t see something before they’re really ready to see it.
I’d love to hear your thoughts about the sex and violence desensitization of this generation and what, if any, steps parents can take to create more safe, wholesome zones.
BTW – this site isn’t appropriate for kids under 17. Have a lovely weekend, signed – the Mild Hypocrite.
Smash Photo credit: Collider.com/Franz photo credit: Trialx.com
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I haven’t seen Smash, but I loved seeing Dennis Franz’s naked hairy big ol’ butt on NYPD Blue all those years ago. There’d be a lot less body dysmorphic/ negative body image issues in this country if we were all exposed (ha!) to realistic bodies on TV more often.
Hi Jennifer — but Dennis Franz? I’d prefer James Gandolfini. I hear he gets his butt waxed.
It was relevant to the story and it was after 10pm, I see no problem.
How can I argue with that reasoning?
I agree with Adrienne and i’m glad NBC is taking a risk a producing better shows.
Boy, I can see I need to loosen up around here.
I’ve seen one episode and lost interest.
I agree!
I kind of think the nudists are on to something (and I think I am a closet nudist…)
I think America has a serious problem- it’s do to our puritan roots.
I think our deeply rooted prudeness has created an oversexualized nation. Nice going pilgrims!
Sex is an important part of life. There are also a lot of other parts of life. They are intertwined- We are suffering from Madonna-Whore complex and it’s really unhealthy for our own life, relationships, and our children.
We can’t even look at a human body in an unsexual state without America getting aroused-and it is not okay.
I think a little more “fade to black” moments would be good for tv and movies.I get it if it is needed to help understand the character….it just seems a lot is unnecessary vulgar for ratings. Which means they don’t think they have strong enough content without adding some shock value.
Horrible!
Michael Landon is rolling over in his grave.
Love your Madonna-whote analogy. So true! I worry about dear Michael Landon.
See? I missed it and now I feel jipped! I like humping.
I’m laughing.
i dont see a problem i love the show… i think the main problem it is what happens in real life!
I love the show to! Was jyst startled by the humping.on network tv. Somehow it translates to me as something my kids might accidentally see that will be the catalyst for them getting pregnant at 14, then leave the babies with me while they run off and join a rock band in Europe. I just can’t change anymore poopie diapers thanks to “Smash!”
You are sizzling funny! I am an American living abroad and your voice is like the girlfriends that I miss! I’ve just found your through DesignMom and will be back!
Hi Gina — I love Design mom. I am really trying to fly to France just to meet her. So far I haven’t been able to talk my husband into letting me go. I suspect he’d rather pay our mortgage. Bastard.
I haven’t seen the show but I think if it’s on late at night, they can probably get away with more : (
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