06-07-2009, 18:41
Ofcom took into account that Jonathan Ross is a well known personality, who has an
irreverent, challenging and at times risqué humour that is familiar to audiences.
Ofcom also recognised that the comment was clearly aimed at an adult audience.
Importantly, if children did hear this comment it was unlikely that they would have
understood it or its implications. In light of this, Ofcom considered that there was little
potential for the comment to be imitated by children, for example in the playground.
Quite frankly, there are some unbelievable double standards in that bulletin.
Notably the complaints about Jonathan Ross. Firstly, this was a comment which provoked 61 complaints compared to the one that Bangbabes got.
Note how Ofcom seek to justify it with a "you know what you're getting" type stance with Jonathan Ross. Isn't this also true of the babe channels?
Then they go on to say that it is unlikely that children would have understood the comment made. Fair enough but how many kids would understand what simulated masturbation was? It would be reasonable to suggest that those that do would be sexually aware enough to decipher a remark aimed at being gay.
It's then justified by Ofcom on the grounds that the broadcaster has to have freedom of expression. Hmmm freedom of expression that provokes 61 complaints is ok but freedom of expression that provokes 1 complaint isn't?
Ofcom are nothing short of a joke and it's just a pity that nobody has the balls to stand up against them because some of their adjudications are ripe to be torn apart on the grounds of inconsistency.
irreverent, challenging and at times risqué humour that is familiar to audiences.
Ofcom also recognised that the comment was clearly aimed at an adult audience.
Importantly, if children did hear this comment it was unlikely that they would have
understood it or its implications. In light of this, Ofcom considered that there was little
potential for the comment to be imitated by children, for example in the playground.
Quite frankly, there are some unbelievable double standards in that bulletin.
Notably the complaints about Jonathan Ross. Firstly, this was a comment which provoked 61 complaints compared to the one that Bangbabes got.
Note how Ofcom seek to justify it with a "you know what you're getting" type stance with Jonathan Ross. Isn't this also true of the babe channels?
Then they go on to say that it is unlikely that children would have understood the comment made. Fair enough but how many kids would understand what simulated masturbation was? It would be reasonable to suggest that those that do would be sexually aware enough to decipher a remark aimed at being gay.
It's then justified by Ofcom on the grounds that the broadcaster has to have freedom of expression. Hmmm freedom of expression that provokes 61 complaints is ok but freedom of expression that provokes 1 complaint isn't?
Ofcom are nothing short of a joke and it's just a pity that nobody has the balls to stand up against them because some of their adjudications are ripe to be torn apart on the grounds of inconsistency.
