“People are very keen to be offended,” says Good Omens star David Tennant. Ah, he’s been on the internet at least once, I see.
Sorry to hear someone hurt your imaginary friend’s feelings. But perhaps let him/her speak for herself then. Also, grow up and don’t be a whiny a**hole. Nobody forces anyone to watch a show they don’t like.
David’s father was a minister and served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. I’m sure he has more knowledge because of his upbringing than the whinging zealots.
Reminds me of the debate following the release of The Life of Brian between Michael Palin and John Cleese against Roman Catholic journalist and satirist Malcolm Muggeridge and the Bishop of Southwark, Mervyn Stockwood. The Month Python guys run rings around them because the film makes fun of organised religion, not Christian beliefs. Good Omens was similar. It doesn’t attack God or Christianity, it pokes fun at humanity, and at the angels and demons that have gained human traits.
Link to the debate if you’ve never seen it: https://youtu.be/ZYMpObbt2rs
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Such a good show. Excellent acting.
And yep. People now want to get triggered so they go looking for it. British television comedy has been poking fun at religion for decades.
Did stuff like Father Ted or Vicar of Dibley ever make it to the US?
I’ve definitely seen episodes of Father Ted. I think it may have been on Netflix for a while, but the memory fades, so I’m not sure.
Considering AMC made Preacher the other year I can’t imagine it’s that shocking anymore even over there.
Vicar of Dibley definitely did, as did Bless Me, Father.
Father Ted did as well, I think it was on public access a couple decades back but I haven’t owned a tv in like 15 years so I can’t tell you what is on these days
Yes to Vicar of Dibley. Local PBS affiliate would show it and my parents loved it.
Might have to watch this, if it offends the god squad then I’m into it.
It’s good
Yeah, but Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett collaborating produced something better than the Bible, so who cares if it’s blasphemous?
I care: Excited to see the new season!
I haven’t seen it but I’m sure it’s about as reverent as every other show out there. Frankly, who cares?
I get the feeling some choices in the adaptation were made specifically to annoy conservatives.
I’m ok with that.
I would go as far as to say the show is ham fisted about its political stances; it barely attempts to be subtle.
Is there any particular reason it needs to be subtle? It’s ok for art to have a political stance.
Doesn’t need to be subtle. It’s usually a smart business decision though.
In this case, Tennant’s claim that “people are very keen to be offended” isn’t very convincing. The show illustrates multiple contradictions within the bible.
If I was offended by this, it might even feel like Tennant’s statement come off as gas-lighty, but I don’t, so… lol.
Blasphemy is my favorite!
Some people’s idea of god is comically small.
I don’t see a problem with it being blasphemy.
Reminder to religious people that you don’t own this planet and if it was promised to you then you’re in a pyramid scheme.
This should get more circulation it might get higher ratings. I always want to know why someone wants to ban something. They wanted to ban Harry Potter not sure if they are part the same group though.
I just finished Season 2, have to say I enjoyed Season 1 more. Despite what Tennant claims the writers are pretty irreverent about traditional Christian views. He’s probably correct in saying it doesn’t outright promote Satanism, but it certainly takes it lightly. Doesn’t bother me in the least, it’s supposed to be comedic satire. Though if you subscribe to traditional Christian views and have no sense of humor (which there is a dearth of these days), don’t watch that show, it will make you really mad.
BTW, the flaming Bentley at the conclusion of Season 1 was comedy genius.
