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In
the history of this country we have gone through many years of what I would call
divisive behavior . We have been divided over race issues, religion differences
and of course political persuasions. We can’t seem to agree on whom should be
president, much less what the weather should be at any given time. It’s either
too hot, too dry, too cold or too wet for someone at any one given time. I think
we can all agree that we all don’t agree. Agreed? Many of the issues that have
kept us apart over the years have been resolved and for those we should indeed
be thankful. I do feel that there is a matter that is lurking on the national
scene that is of imminent importance and is in danger of creating the potential
to move us farther apart in many ways. For you who can’t figure out what I’m
referring to, it’s the new cable channel for women
called…"Oxygen."
Now, let me say right off the bat
that I am for women having as much information as they can lay their hands on.
But an entire television channel devoted to nothing to women’s issues? Is this
divisive or what? Talk shows just for females? 24 hours a day of programming
devoted entirely to the women of this country? Hear me out, I think this is the
start of a national disaster for all of us. Just think about it, what if this
catches on? Some smart television producer will see big bucks in the idea and
then what? Can the "Bubba" channel be far behind? Let’s face it,
most of us have 100 or more channels to choose from each night as it is. Since
the average homeowner spends more time surfing the channels than watching any
one program, we can only foresee a proliferation of totally useless places to
park our brains. Like the aforementioned "Bubba" channel. Imagine, 24
hours of fishing, hunting and documentaries on tick hounds. Unlimited hours of
entertainment just waiting to be digested by us all. This would probably cause
the spin off channel called …"The Fix It Channel" Having this
available would allow us to tune in at any time, day or night, and really see
how to repair the alternator on that 77 Chevy you’ve had sitting in your
garage for so many years. The mind boggles, doesn’t it? Just think, we could
have panel discussions concerning the value of 7 ply tires over 6 ply. Does
unleaded really matter? Does it hurt to over-inflate? These would lead to
national discussions about what things we like to hang from the rear view
mirror. Just close your eyes for a moment and think about all of the other
opportunities to fill up the airways. We already have entire channels devoted to
cooking. Can one on banking be far behind? How many lessons on check balancing
do you need to get it right? Can this really be made into a 13 part series?
Would anyone watch? Do we want to know anyone who did?
If this follows true to form, since
wrestling is now on about 3 or 4 channels, we can expect to see new sports such
as "Dare Devil Destruction Derbies." The Wide World of Mud Wrestling.
Great Moments in Plumbing History. No, I think this whole concept will lead to
the eventual doom of society, as we know it. Once we get the average family
stuck behind the boob tube and watching something as inane as "The Chinch
Bug Hour" then it’s safe to say that we’re all headed down the path to
destruction. As we speak, we can go watch hours and hours of programming dealing
with how to rebuild your house. Isn’t it probably that someone will start a
program on demolishing houses and buildings in the coming years? No, I think the
Oxygen channel is a terribly dangerous thing and should be avoided at all costs.
First off, I can’t see myself watching it, since I can’t really relate to
these issues. Men aren’t going to sit through a couple of hours of
‘sensitivity training techniques’ unless you tie me up and won’t let me
go. Of course, sitting through a documentary on tick hounds would be about as
unnerving to me.
In
retrospect, I think there is a real danger in allowing this new channel for
women into our homes, one that cuts to the very heart and soul of our male and
female relationships. You watch and see, if this new concept doesn’t promote
family discord that we will hear about for years and years to come. Men, ask
yourself this…."If I allow my wife to watch this channel. Who will have
control of the remote?" Men of America, don’t be afraid…just say no.
Draw a line in the sand, stand up. If you don’t, well, the next thing you know
they’ll want to use your boat. If you think this was funny, fine… send me a
note to www.pearyperry.com. If you
thought it was sexist, it wasn’t meant to be and besides my wife laughed in
all of the right places, so there. |
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