tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post9184660059361008864..comments2023-10-11T09:18:00.114-04:00Comments on Journalism & Society: Should the Media Set Standards for the Public?Geohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931847026373746798noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-91195691200981325652010-10-07T14:56:06.189-04:002010-10-07T14:56:06.189-04:00I personally see nothing wrong with what she's...I personally see nothing wrong with what she's wearing. Sure, it's a little bit low-cut. I'm sure if these parents took their kids out in public anywhere, they would come across at least one woman wearing a low-cut top. Also, what little kid listens to Katy Perry? I would assume most don't watch her music videos on Youtube or MTV if they're still watching Sesame Street. If anything, parents should be complaining about Kidz Bop, rather, because they remake songs by Katy Perry and other somewhat controversial pop stars and target kids as their main listeners.Lauren Arutenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-45792686878283097952010-10-06T14:23:03.951-04:002010-10-06T14:23:03.951-04:00first of all the people need to take a closer look...first of all the people need to take a closer look at her outfit. yes it may seem like it is low cute but actually there is material that comes almost up to her neck; there is practically no cleavage being revealed here. second of all these kids who watch this show have probably seen other music videos where they out fits are more scantly clad. <br /><br />kids know who katy perry is regardless of what she is wearing. i used to watch this show and i can not remember any celebrities that used to appear on the show and im pretty sure these kids wouldn't have either.<br /><br />however, i do see why they pulled her skit. parents are the ones who turn these shows on for young children and if the parents feel that the show isn't sending a good message to their children, they are not going to permit them to watch it. it is all about keeping the consumer/view happy so they continue to watch the show.Alison Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933906167192587024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-23344216935810809712010-10-05T01:02:43.148-04:002010-10-05T01:02:43.148-04:00katy perry isn't for toddlers. I'm confuse...katy perry isn't for toddlers. I'm confused as to why she would appear on sesame street in the first place. It just is not her target audience. The whole thing just seems weird to me. As for her wardrobe...she stayed true to her own style but that doesn't mean it is was appropriate for her role that day. More thought should have been put into the skit and costume, it needed to be re-worked so i see no problem pulling it. It was responsible. Media plays a huge role in standards for speech, dress, and behavior. It makes things popular. It wou;d be wrong to make katy perry's wardrobe anf image popular amongst toddlers.Sinéad Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014665166726361734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-517866518175032322010-10-04T00:52:59.497-04:002010-10-04T00:52:59.497-04:00Her outfit isn't as risque as it is costumey, ...Her outfit isn't as risque as it is costumey, but she's still not a good role model for anyone, let alone the viewers of sesame street. I love Lady GaGa but it would be a little weird if she was on next.Giulia Valtierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516536295706716569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-82993408712442988572010-10-03T23:51:23.093-04:002010-10-03T23:51:23.093-04:00There is nothing about this skit that would warran...There is nothing about this skit that would warrant its being pulled from the program. Sure, Katy Perry may promote some things that are less than appropriate for Sesame Street's target audience, but she is not suggesting any of those here at all. The song's lyrics were completely altered so as to be "kid-friendly", and her dress is fairly unrevealing. Putting celebrities on shows like Sesame Street is completely okay, and there are many others I would have a problem with before Katy Perry.<br /><br />-Graham LymanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-80309820659402880902010-10-01T13:50:40.482-04:002010-10-01T13:50:40.482-04:00I 100% agree with Kevin S.'s argument. Sesame ...I 100% agree with Kevin S.'s argument. Sesame Street has always featured celebrities to garner publicity for their show. These people's careers are unrelated to their appearances on Sesame Street. Children are very selective in what material they choose to absorb. For example many people in the blog contest to not even recollecting the guest appearances. What the children are interested in is the poppy tune of the song, the bright colors of the background, and the fun of tag and dress up, not Perry's dress and most certainly not her career.Caroline Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025502904953851445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-89224178315310544662010-09-30T17:49:12.055-04:002010-09-30T17:49:12.055-04:00There was nothing offensive about the video or mod...There was nothing offensive about the video or modified song. She may be talking about kissing girls and melting popsicles in other songs, but this one is innocent. Children watching Sesame Street do not have the resources to listen to her other song, let alone understand the subliminal meanings. Maybe she could have put a jacket on over that low cut dress but aside from that she isn't doing anything wrong and censoring her performance is catering to the ultra conservatives.Cassandra D'Amelionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-24468031437875034672010-09-30T10:04:54.386-04:002010-09-30T10:04:54.386-04:00I think that PBS shouldn't have pulled this sk...I think that PBS shouldn't have pulled this skit because not only is Katy Perry a huge artist right now, but she's also funny. The song that she had sung in the skit was harmless. And there really isn't anything wrong with what she's wearing. There wasn't anything too revealing about her tinkerbell-like attire. It wasn't like she was pole dancing like Miley Cyrus at the Teen Choice Awards.Lauren Petriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140680814207065734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-26641335726013555402010-09-30T00:17:14.218-04:002010-09-30T00:17:14.218-04:00This is ridiculous. Katie Perry did nothing wrong ...This is ridiculous. Katie Perry did nothing wrong by doing this skit. The song said nothing wrong, she changed the lyrics to something that will entertain little kids. And as for her attire, there is nothing wrong with that either. I am pretty sure that children had seen worse just by going outside. These children are not looking at her other videos or hearing her other songs. If they happen to hear the songs or see the vidoes they will have no idea what the meaning of them is. Seriously, when i was younger.. AQUA (barbie girl), songs like "boom boom boom boom I want you in my room), i had no idea what they were talking about when I was 5. To children these are fun songs that they can sing and dance around to.Tetiana Bilynskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-59312879008150299172010-09-29T16:58:42.120-04:002010-09-29T16:58:42.120-04:00I think they should have ran the skit because they...I think they should have ran the skit because they dressed her that way in wardrobe and at age five I dont think that the little kids watching would think twice about her outfit. She states she is in dress up clothes and I just dont see a little kid commenting on her outfit. Also she completely changed the lyrics to be kid appropriate. I think parents overreacted and even if they ran the skit they wouldnt have lost viewers.Allie Gentilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-65106948229517968532010-09-29T10:36:31.267-04:002010-09-29T10:36:31.267-04:00As an avid fan of Katy Perry, I think Sesame Stree...As an avid fan of Katy Perry, I think Sesame Street should have put a little more thought into what her wardrobe was. Growing up with Sesame Street also makes your head turn when someone as "scandalous" as Katy Perry is guest starring. I seriously believe that the kids watching it have seen worse. I see no reason why they had to make such a big deal about pulling this from the show. Change her outfit if you're so worried about it, then film it! I want to see Katy Perry perform!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317442541991112719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-48630006324579977402010-09-29T00:39:08.678-04:002010-09-29T00:39:08.678-04:00I think that both Sesame Street and Katy made a po...I think that both Sesame Street and Katy made a poor judgment call when dressing Katy for this skit. There is no reason she had to be showing this much cleavage, etc. I think that the media should be held responsible. <br /><br />I however do think it was fine that she be on this show.Ruth Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-4838820461967701812010-09-28T23:15:44.791-04:002010-09-28T23:15:44.791-04:00Sesame Street had to know that they would receive ...Sesame Street had to know that they would receive some sort of backlash from parents for not only having such a controversial pop star performing on a children's show, but also for her outfit choice. She could have easily worn a different outfit that would appeal to both the parents and children.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979147319769117924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-41107730070842381062010-09-28T14:51:58.701-04:002010-09-28T14:51:58.701-04:00The kids that watch Sesame Street range from toddl...The kids that watch Sesame Street range from toddlers to, at the most, 6-7 yrs. old. They are not oogling her outfit and chest as this upset mother seems to have been doing. <br />PBS definitly gave into the conservative minority of adults who are too old to be watching the show anywayKelly Offnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-30364298806765354212010-09-27T22:43:55.603-04:002010-09-27T22:43:55.603-04:00So, what exactly constitutes a "tiny dress&qu...So, what exactly constitutes a "tiny dress" or "too tight"?<br /><br />I'm sure i can find you some people who find any skirt that breaks above the knee slutty. While we're at it, why isn't Katy Perry wearing a bonnet? <br /><br />Regardless, PBS is giving in to the conservative minority. It is just a sad fact that the conservative minority organizes much better than everyone else. The squeaky wheel gets greased. I'm sure if everyone who wasn't offended (not to mention every father for whom this skit was made more enjoyable) wrote in to PBS to voice their support it would have never been pulled.Matthew Albasinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-778631043004347682010-09-27T16:18:26.891-04:002010-09-27T16:18:26.891-04:00I think it's fine that she was on the show, sh...I think it's fine that she was on the show, she even changed the lyrics. But what I dont understand is why Sesame Street is letting her wear a tiny dress. I dont remember seeing all that when I watched the show. <br />As far as who the person on the show is, who cares. I think the only thing wrong with this is that her choice in dress is too much for little kids. It doesnt mean that little kids are going to go out and dress like that now but it should be more conservative. Media has a big influence in how people dress and behave etc. Little kids shouldnt be influenced with Katy Perrys boobs and legs. <br />So dont pull the skit, just change the clothes.Becka Katznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-56078233533260247582010-09-27T11:41:38.242-04:002010-09-27T11:41:38.242-04:00When I watched Sesame Street as a child I barely r...When I watched Sesame Street as a child I barely remembered the guests, but I do know that they wore conservative clothes. Katy Perry on the other hand has every right to be a guest on Sesame Street, they probably should have had her wear something more appropriate and not so low cut. The skirt should be longer. I understand that parents feel like its improper to have Katy Perry on because of the lyrics to her songs, but what about guests like Jack Black? Doesn't he sing a song called "I wanna F*%$ you?" Why was nobody outraged then? Get over it people, the only thing that needs to change is her low cut shirt and short skirt.Erin Magarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400213030862810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-5399645118174322502010-09-27T11:24:15.150-04:002010-09-27T11:24:15.150-04:00I did a quick Wiki check of all of the people that...I did a quick Wiki check of all of the people that have ever guest-starred on Sesame Street to see if Katy Perry was the only seemingly 'inappropriate' person on the show. Here's what I found:<br /><br />-James Gandolfini, former star of cold-blooded mob show 'The Sopranos'.<br /><br />-Ice-T, former gangsta rapper who's songs were usually about killing cops. Also on a Law & Order variation, I believe.<br /><br />-Cheech Marin, of...Cheech & Chong.<br /><br />And that's just three examples. When supposedly controversial subject matter shows up on a program like sesame Street, people tend to forget history.Kevin S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-5788469667864636472010-09-27T09:37:38.326-04:002010-09-27T09:37:38.326-04:00From the perspective of a college student, I think...From the perspective of a college student, I think this whole situation was blown out of proportion BUT they say once you have a child your whole mindset changes so I can see why parents were appalled by having her on the show. Sesame Street is one of the few decent and uncorrupt shows we have left to preserve the innocence of children. By putting a pop star who sings about "kissing a girl and liking it" is a bit much. Her outfit is also a little too tight for comfort but hey like I said from as a college student I would wear that any day. I feel that PBS did the right thing in pulling the skit before it was too late. I love the fact that Katy Perry is trying to appeal to a different demographic but leave the 1-6 year olds alone. She has enough pre-teens singing her songs.Shannon H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-39989352816806963972010-09-27T09:37:35.787-04:002010-09-27T09:37:35.787-04:00From the perspective of a college student, I think...From the perspective of a college student, I think this whole situation was blown out of proportion BUT they say once you have a child your whole mindset changes so I can see why parents were appalled by having her on the show. Sesame Street is one of the few decent and uncorrupt shows we have left to preserve the innocence of children. By putting a pop star who sings about "kissing a girl and liking it" is a bit much. Her outfit is also a little too tight for comfort but hey like I said from as a college student I would wear that any day. I feel that PBS did the right thing in pulling the skit before it was too late. I love the fact that Katy Perry is trying to appeal to a different demographic but leave the 1-6 year olds alone. She has enough pre-teens singing her songs.Shannon H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-85457428440887299572010-09-27T02:17:36.583-04:002010-09-27T02:17:36.583-04:00I don't feel that PBS was setting standards fo...I don't feel that PBS was setting standards for anyone, but only listening to the people that decide what their children can watch.<br /><br />If the parents are offended, then Sesame Street's viewership goes down, merchandise sells slower, Sesame Place loses attendees, etc. Networks are slaves to their viewership.<br /><br />In regards to the parents' responsibility to monitor their children's exposure to the media, I'm honestly impressed that they would care in this instance. Good on them. Of course their reasoning is very flawed, but at least they're paying attention.Matthew Ransomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-84016480609248480332010-09-26T22:09:34.133-04:002010-09-26T22:09:34.133-04:00I feel maybe viewers are being a little uptight. I...I feel maybe viewers are being a little uptight. It's not like she is outrageously controversial in her lyrics or videos. I could understand if Lady Gaga was pulled from Sesame Street before Katy Perry. Also, I agree with the above comment that if the parents were worried enough that their kids saw Katy Perry on Sesame Street it would be due to the fact that they knew her otherwise, since it's not as if they could understand her real lyrics and regular dressing habits simply from this video. So if her appearance here was simply to act as a reminder of how she acts in her normal career, then perhaps parents should worry about censoring their children's viewing of her music videos and not her guest appearance on Sesame Street. After all, this alone is in no way a harmful portrayal of Katy Perry. Come on now.Kerri Lyn Rehfussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-22845591501964609502010-09-26T20:46:19.576-04:002010-09-26T20:46:19.576-04:00I think it's fine she is on the show singing, ...I think it's fine she is on the show singing, however, she could have worn something else.Jonathan Ristainonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-3683688315175134402010-09-26T20:05:14.709-04:002010-09-26T20:05:14.709-04:00wow. definitely not the same sesame street i watch...wow. definitely not the same sesame street i watched as a kid. elmo must be popping some viagra, katie was giving him quite a view...Ali Watkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-56880410794522869822010-09-26T16:50:59.948-04:002010-09-26T16:50:59.948-04:00I saw this on the news and I could not believe it....I saw this on the news and I could not believe it. Katy Perry of all people? Look at what she's wearing. Is SESAME STREET SERIOUS? Seasame street is a show targeted towards toddlers and young children .. it would be different if the target audience was young adults...however it's not. The way she is dressed and her entire sexappeal is inappropriate for Sesame Street.<br />Thank goodness someone stepped up and stopped this.<br /><br /><br />Taisje ClaiborneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com