Howard Stern hired for America's Got Talent

[William Wallace]

And the Christian Right is flipping out.

On Thursday, NBC announced that infamous shock jock Howard Stern will serve as a judge on the prime-time talent competition America's Got Talent. Both the network and Piers Morgan, who Stern is replacing, have expressed their excitement about the change, citing his experience as an entertainer. But not everybody is thrilled with this developed. A conservative advocacy group called The Parents Television Council (PTC) is calling Stern's hiring “...An act of desperation for a flailing network...” and claims it is proof that NBC's principles have “...Clearly gone out the window.”

Like the PTC, I don't like Stern. I don't find him entertaining, and my kids wouldn't be allowed to watch or listen to him. Unlike the guardians of morality at the PTC, however, that's where my crusade stops. There's no reason to attack Hollywood...

Go.

[antigoon]

Indefinite military detention of US citizens is about to be codified into law and this is what people get upset about. I love my country

[William Wallace]

Indefinite military detention of US citizens is about to be codified into law and this is what people get upset about. I love my country

Dude, swearing and sex jokes lead to more sin, which results in hell opening up. Indefinite military detention has nothing on Hell fire!

[Scheavo]

Reminds of me of the Florida Family Association complaining about there being a reality show about an American Muslim couple, and how it's too tame, and doesn't show them being insane extremists, or something.

[William Wallace]

Reminds of me of the Florida Family Association complaining about there being a reality show about an American Muslim couple, and how it's too tame, and doesn't show them being insane extremists, or something.

Seriously? Do you have a link?

[jsem]

This is lolzworthy.

[Scheavo]

Reminds of me of the Florida Family Association complaining about there being a reality show about an American Muslim couple, and how it's too tame, and doesn't show them being insane extremists, or something.

Seriously? Do you have a link?

https://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-december-13-2011/kabulvision

https://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2011/12/13/388710/meet-the-florida-family-association-a-faux-outrage-generation-factory/

https://newsfeed.time.com/2011/12/13/florida-group-fighting-all-american-muslim-has-history-of-protests/

[William Wallace]

Reminds of me of the Florida Family Association complaining about there being a reality show about an American Muslim couple, and how it's too tame, and doesn't show them being insane extremists, or something.

Seriously? Do you have a link?

https://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-december-13-2011/kabulvision

https://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2011/12/13/388710/meet-the-florida-family-association-a-faux-outrage-generation-factory/

https://newsfeed.time.com/2011/12/13/florida-group-fighting-all-american-muslim-has-history-of-protests/

That blows my mind.

[Super Dude]

That's really helping my misanthropia, thanks!

(The American Muslim bit, not the Howard Stern bit)

It actually reminds me of this one short clip from inside the universe of the V for Vendetta film: Storm Saxon.

[pogoowner]

What a silly thing to get upset about. And Howard Stern is infinitely more likeable than Piers Morgan, in my opinion, so it's a slight step up for the show.

[tjanuranus]

Show is actually going to be watchable now. Well I watched the last half of the last season because of the Landau Murphy jr. but i wasn't planning on watching this season. Now I am.

[hefdaddy42]

I can't stand this show.  I'm not sure that Stern will change that.

[Sir GuitarCozmo]

Hey, PTC:  F off.

I hope his first appearance on the show is in full-on Fartman apparel.

[William Wallace]

Hey, PTC:  F off.

I hope his first appearance on the show is in full-on Fartman apparel.

One blogger I found while researching for the article said that PTC is just a publicity stunt established by Hollywood publicists. It's probably true.

[Sir GuitarCozmo]

That would be absolutely genius.

[King Postwhore]

Howard knows how to make money.  I still won't watch the show but good for him.

[kirksnosehair]

I didn't realize Morgan was leaving.  I hope the door doesn't rip a 6 foot wide hole in his ass on the way out.  Really, I do 

Howard Stern should be.....interesting....in that role.

[chrisbDTM]

Those who have negative opinions of Howard tend to think he's just an outrageously sick sex-crazed madman who swears every other word. And he is really not like that, especially nowadays. He's simply gonna give an honest opinion and wants to get rid of the ass-kissing that goes on in these talent shows to performers who aren't really that good.

Im sure he'll be great, I just hope that his bad reputation doesnt ruin people's chance to actually see how he really is

[PlaysLikeMyung]

Those who have negative opinions of Howard tend to think he's just an outrageously sick sex-crazed madman who swears every other word. And he is really not like that, especially nowadays. He's simply gonna give an honest opinion and wants to get rid of the ass-kissing that goes on in these talent shows to performers who aren't really that good.

Im sure he'll be great, I just hope that his bad reputation doesnt ruin people's chance to actually see how he really is

This. Most people who hate him have never even heard his show.

[orcus116]

Indefinite military detention of US citizens is about to be codified into law and this is what people get upset about. I love my country

Dude, swearing and sex jokes lead to more sin, which results in hell opening up. Indefinite military detention has nothing on Hell fire!

That reminds me of this awesome quote from an uptight community activist about a new strip club they're building (to replace the old one mind you):

Karitis predicted that the area will be “a breeding ground for drug activity, prostitution, criminal activity, sexual assault and disease” if nothing is done to reject the adult entertainment site.

He also suggested that it can lead to an environment ripe for sexual predators, pedophiles and sex trafficking, while lowering property values in the vicinity.

I burst out laughing when I read that.

[William Wallace]

Indefinite military detention of US citizens is about to be codified into law and this is what people get upset about. I love my country

Dude, swearing and sex jokes lead to more sin, which results in hell opening up. Indefinite military detention has nothing on Hell fire!

That reminds me of this awesome quote from an uptight community activist about a new strip club they're building (to replace the old one mind you):

Karitis predicted that the area will be “a breeding ground for drug activity, prostitution, criminal activity, sexual assault and disease” if nothing is done to reject the adult entertainment site.

He also suggested that it can lead to an environment ripe for sexual predators, pedophiles and sex trafficking, while lowering property values in the vicinity.

I burst out laughing when I read that.

People are comical.