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I just got to sat through 15 minutes of listening to some woman going on and on about how cartoons are evil and how no child should be watching them.

Her example?  South Park and the Simpsons of course.

Now I would be lying if I stated that I didn't like cartoons.  We all know how much of a Daria fan I am. (or was at least)  Ditto for Kim Possible and the Avatar: The Last Airbender. (Note to self: try to find the last six episodes since I haven't seen them yet.)

I would be very hard pressed though to state that any of those shows are for younger children.  While some folks and groups think higher of Avatar, the violence of Avatar as well as Kim Possible set others off. (OK, that's not the link I had in mind but it's the only one I can find right off.) Of course some folks question Veggie Tales.

Parent seem to forget that past cartoons like Tom and Jerry had their violent moments as well. I'm not sure I would be turning to Yahoo Answers though as a source for parenting though.  They also seem to forget that way back when, cartoons sent out a different message that also reflected the times.

Just random thoughts and links about what happened today.  After the fold is the Flintstone's Winston's television advert.

Yesterday we had The War Prayer.  Today, it's "And the Sky Full of Stars."


Sinclair is abducted by two mysterious beings. They probe his subconscious memory to learn what happened ten years ago during a space battle when Sinclair lost his memory for 24 hours.

Sure, if you have a few bucks, you can go out and see the new Get Smart movie.  Or, if you're like me and have no money, relive the original series with these 8 comics based on the show.  They were published way back in the sixties.

You'll need a cbr reader to view them.

Yup, playing catch up yet again. :)

A few days ago, I posted the Babylon 5 episode, Mind War.  Today, here's The War Prayer for your viewing.

Description: When a group of racial fanatics infiltrates Babylon 5 and attacks innocent aliens, Sinclair, Garibaldi, and Ivanova try to capture the racists.

Yesterday we had Babylon 5 - The Parliament of Dreams.  Today we have Mind War.  A genetically altered telepathic fugitive hides aboard Babylon 5 and seeks help escaping his pursuers before he mutates into a destructive superbeing. Catherine experiences an incredible encounter with an alien spacecraft.

Yesterday I added in Babylon 5 - Born to the Purple.  Today, we have The Parliament of Dreams.  Give it a watch.

Description: G'Kar is hunted by a hired political assassin. Sinclair and Catherine reconcile their past differences and renew their romance.

edit: I really wish Hulu would let folks embed the high resolution version of their videos

OK, yesterday you had Babylon 5 - Soul Hunter.  Today, you get Babylon 5 - Born to the Purple.  Sinclair helps save Londo's political career when an exotic dancer steals Londo's secret files in order to gain her freedom from her sadistic slave owner.  Enjoy.

Yes, it's your favorite game show, all grown up now.

I can't remember how I came across this one but I got a chuckle out of it.  Wish it was longer.

This is so much not safe for work for language and somewhat graphic violence.