Don Imus is back on the radio, brimming with apology and announcing a new cast that includes two African-American comedians. He was run off the air a few months ago for calling the Rutgers women’s basketball team “nappy headed ho’s.”
I understand why he was canned. I understand why he is back. I understand that our culture loves the whole hero-sins/is-sent-into exile/then-is-redeemed cycle. It seems to perfectly embody the Christian ideals on which much of our culture operates.
What I don’t understand is why Imus got fired for his sins, albeit temporarily, while Family Guy rolls merrily along. I am not saying that Family Guy should be canned, or that Imus shouldn’t have been, but it’s a pretty curious situation.
Read his talking points about why he thinks this is the case. And then think about what was missing. Maybe #6 nobody who watches Family Guy really cares, because they can see past all the bullshit and don't care since they make fun of everyone. Isn't that one of the reasons why South Park as survived and grown bigger? Annoy and insult everyone, that way you aren't pigeon holed (or corn holed) for just one thing.
