Must Be 18 To Listen To Radio Show?

[geopiper]

I've been working my way through the shows and am currently at episode #151. I've heard Brian sporadically state "You must be 18 to listen to this show." I realize the show was probably advised to insert this phrase for legal reasons but when I hear this I think to myself "Are we really this sensitive as a society that discussions about tobacco are deemed inappropriate?" Is it necessary to caveat the show like this?

Are there alcohol related podcasts that use phrases like this? I don't listen to any so I don't know.

Maybe my gripe is more about censorship and the sue-happy judicial system we have in the US. It just irks me that someone thought it was necessary to inert this phrase.

Love the show and this post is by no means a criticism.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

The phrase doesn't bother me at all. I get uncomfortable if a minor even walks up to me while I am smoking... but, I'd rather the little gutter snipes stayed away from me regardless.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Is it censorship to tell a minor that they can't walk around in a liquor store? Do you want a 10 year old watching porn? Some things have a right of passage.

 

[geopiper]

Is it censorship to tell a minor that they can't walk around in a liquor store? Do you want a 10 year old watching porn?

Embers, I think you're taking my point to the extreme and out of context. As far as I know there are State Laws preventing minors from entering liquor stores. There are state lwas preventing underage people from purchasing tobacco and alcohol. There are also laws preventing underage people of entering certain adult "dance" clubs. In these examples, the underage person is physically present at the establishment, not simply listening to the radio. As for the adult movies, the internet granted access to people of all ages to almost anything.

The point of this thread was to inquire why it is even necessary to use the phrase. I'm not aware of any laws preventing people of any age listening to a radio show. Is it a legal "cover your ass" move?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

The point of this thread was to inquire why it is even necessary to use the phrase.

Instead of asking the forum, which will have no idea how to answer your question, which looks more like a general criticism, because you did so... But, send a PM directly to @admin to get the actual answer to your gripe question.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Embers, I think you're taking my point to the extreme and out of context.

After posting this, it's pretty on point.

"Maybe my gripe is more about censorship and the sue-happy judicial system we have in the US. It just irks me that someone thought it was necessary to inert this phrase."

It's just a disclaimer much as newer ID checks for tobacco purchases say that the customer must appear as 40 years or older.

 

[fireground_piper]

It’s nothing new though. The RIAA created the parental advisory label almost 4 decades ago. Movies and games all have then as well.

 

[admin]

That has been in there for the entire nine years of the show.

 

[workman]

Reminds me of the 17 blondes who stopped outside a nightclub: Oh no, we need to be 18 to get in!
Anyway, anyone under the age of 18 who wants to listen will just do it anyway and nothing is going to happen. It's a reminder, not Gestapo.

 

[Streeper541]

Yes, to answer your question... society is that sensitive. It is also most likely there for legal protection.

Is it stupid? Yup. But that's where we are these days.

 

[georged]

The phrase doesn't bother me at all. I get uncomfortable if a minor even walks up to me while I am smoking... but, I'd rather the little gutter snipes stayed away from me regardless.

You'll find that directness achieves a result that no amount of subtlety of action will.

A surplus WWII flame thrower works total wonders at chasing away---and keeping away---not just gutter snipes, but pretty much anyone you encounter who displeases you with their comments or unwanted attention.

Highly recommended (four stars)

 

[cosmicfolklore]

You'll find that directness achieves a result that no amount of subtlety of action will.

A surplus WWII flame thrower works total wonders at chasing away---and keeping away---not just gutter snipes, but pretty much anyone you encounter who displeases you with their comments or unwanted attention.

Highly recommended (four stars)

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Plus, I could scorch the rims of EVERYONE’s pipe…. as well as looking stylish.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Necessary or not, legally required or not, I think it's simply prudent to have that warning there.

 

[anotherbob]

That has been in there for the entire nine years of the show.

it's got nothing to do with tobacco and just how much you hate kids. At least that's what I will assume.

 

[clynch]

Watched a movie the other day. The pre-movie warning stated something like, "Adult situations, violence, smoking" Pathetic.

 

[warren]

Watched a movie the other day. The pre-movie warning stated something like, "Adult situations, violence, smoking" Pathetic.

Why? Some parents still work a raising their kids as best they can. Such warnings assist them in that honorable endeavor.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Watched a movie the other day. The pre-movie warning stated something like, "Adult situations, violence, smoking" Pathetic.

At the least, annoying. But every film or series I've seen (all on the tele, several hundreds) has warnings of those sorts.

 

[mortonbriar]

right of passage.

Rite of passage. (Obsessive compulsive correction disorder).

 

[mortonbriar]

My kids are allowed in the bottle shop here in New Zealand, and one time my 5 yr old girl got given a packet of PK by the clerk, so now every time we drive past the liquor store she says "Oh I think you deserve some more Papa juice, we should stop and buy something".

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

What the hell are we talking bout here? ?️