-The FCC is more lenient towards certain programs and networks, and certain things are considered to be more acceptable on certain networks. This particular event is concerning public nudity that is displayed on different networks and how the audience reacts to such phenomena, for certain events are reacted to differently depending upon when and where they occur.
2. Does the author give the reader an interesting introduction to the issue? Why or why not?
-The author introduces a perfect example to the reader; The Jackson/Timberlake incident from the Superbowl halftime show. He then expands on how this issue has escalated since this particular event occurred. Poniewozik's introduction leads to him to give specific examples of the FCC reacting differently to certain events, just as the viewing public does as well.
3. Does the author explain the context of the issue? How in-depth does he or she go? What do you think this signifies regarding the intended audience of the commentary?
-Poniewozik goes extremely in-depth by utilizing multiple examples, facts, and quotes; showing both sides of the argument. The commentary is not a one-sided argument and appeals to both sides of the audience. However, his commentary may appeal to a more mature audience that may view the events at a deeper level than just being "obscene".
4. What are the possible causes of the trend or situation the author explores?
-The changing of the times has led to the FCC requiring stricter policy implementation. Nowadays, for an artist to become popular, they must appeal to the general public through showing themselves on the verge of nudity. To compensate for this, the FCC must regulate certain events and networks stricter than others, depending on the intended audience. Obviously Nickelodeon and MTV, who have a younger viewing audience, will be regulated much stricter than the Lifetime Movie Channel.
5. What examples or observations does the author give to back their belief that these are the possible causes?
-The author gives examples of other television shows and events that would have been considered "equally offensive" by the FCC, but were never shined upon with the same light. He also writes about the nudity that exists within today's commercials and media. Nudity is utilized by the media because it gets people's attention, and many of today's most popular shows like Survivor expose a lot of nudity.
6. What is the author's stance on the topic?
-The author did not find the "Superbowl incident" to be offensive, for there are plenty other incidents that are equally unacceptable that went unnoticed.
7. What significance does the author see in this trend or situation?
-Poniewozik views the subject matter as insignificant, but focuses rather on the audience's reaction to the specific events as well as how the FCC treats certain networks differently. He views the problem as a whole and not only relating to the single Superbowl event.
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