Posted by E. Barry Bruyea on 08/08/06 11:06

On 25 Jul 2006 19:26:53 -0700, "Okierazorbacker"
<okierazorbacker@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>
>> "Blazing Saddles"
>>
>> The granddaddy of them all when it comes to language and situations
>> that wouldn't fly today.
>
>As usual, the PC attack force of overly sensitive individuals overlooks
>the fact that Richard Pryor co-wrote "Blazing Saddles." I notice that
>none of the recent spate of films made by African Americans that use
>the N word ("Get On the Bus," anybody?) isn't mentioned, but of course
>they wouldn't be. Hypocrisy.


Hollywood's penchant for "Political Correctness" went over the top
with the remake of "The Manchurian Candidate" by changing the plot
line from a 'Communist' bad guy scenario to a 'Right Wing' bad guy, so
they didn't upset the inner circle.

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