If you’re talking to someone with a birth date in the 1980s, they were too old for that shit. And if that person has kids, they were too YOUNG for that shit.
So if anyone in that age bracket smiles and nods, like they get any Spongebob shit, they’re either a weirdo who watched a show for kids, long after they were too old for it (less likely), or else they’re just lying to you (very likely).
My fellow Millennials: I urge you to stop lying. The longer we pretend to understand this shit, the harder it will be to finally admit we don’t. At least 30 percent of meme communication relies on detailed knowledge of Spongebob, already. We have to let everyone know we don’t get it, or we’ll just be left entirely behind.
Sigh. I guess, now that I think about it, a pretty large number of 35-45-year-old stoners have watched Spongebob for reasons related to being stoners. Also don’t do that, please. We’re supposed to be actual adults, at this point.
This sounds like gatekeeping with extra steps. If I enjoy something, why should it matter if internet strangers don’t? Not to mention, I could give a rat’s ass if others look down on me for enjoying something I’m not the “target demographic” for. That being said, Voyager’s “Bride of Chaotica” is and will continue to be an excellent episode. Thank you for coming to my Tedtalk.
I’m not looking down on anyone. But in all honesty, I think everyone should be keeping a close eye ON anybody who watches kids’ shows as an adult. Not sorry.
Note that I’m not accusing you of anything, personally, but it just is what it is. It’s suspicious behavior, and there’s nothing you can say that will erase that fact.
I mean, I hasten to add that it’s not necessarily creepy to watch children’s shows that YOU WATCHED, WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD, YOURSELF. But is simply IS a red flag, if a person continues to watch NEW kids’ shows, after they’re about 13. It’s not about petty gatekeeping. It’s about safety.
Not all red flags mean anything, in and of themselves. Not all smoke means fire. But no, I’m not just going to say “I’ll ignore that.” And nobody else should ignore it, either.
So, as a Star Trek fan over the age of 30, I’m not allowed to watch Star Trek Prodigy without being labeled a creep? Got it. There are better metrics for identifying people that might endanger a child. These blanket accusations might net you 1 in 100 million. Otherwise, it’s just people enjoying something.
So, as a Star Trek fan over the age of 30, I’m not allowed to watch Star Trek Prodigy without being labeled a creep?
Yes. That is accurate.
These blanket accusations might net you 1 in 100 million
And you pulled this number from…where? Oh, right. The magical dimension of literally nowhere.
… Why?
“Because it’s suspicious behavior”
You realize that grown people make those shows right? Not children? Are they suspicious people?
One of the most popular tv shows today is a kids show called Bluey. Are people who watch it “suspicious red flags?”
One of the most popular tv shows today is a kids show called Bluey. Are people who watch it “suspicious red flags?”
Yes. Simply yes.
https://www.simplemost.com/its-official-more-people-are-streaming-bluey-than-any-other-show/
So basically watching one of the most heavily streamed shows og all time globally makes you suspicious?
So tell me, if millions of all ages watch this show, so many that it’s the modt streamed show of all time, what makes you “normal” or not suspicious? What makes you not the red flag? You’re the aberration, not them. Not everyone else.
I am 42 and I am 100% a weirdo who watches shows meant for kids. I’ve never hidden this or lied to anyone about it. I have exactly zero shame about this.
I’m a fellow 42-year-old. I’m trying to very carefully consider how I can put what I’m about to say, without even vaguely accusing you of anything.
Look, let me put it in terms I KNOW you will understand, from a generational perspective. What would you have though of a 42-year-old, who openly admitted to watching Pee-wee’s Playhouse, back in 1986 or 1987?
You would have thought that was okay? Really? Not creepy at all? I don’t think so. We were indoctrinated with the “stranger danger” mantra too well. You know you’re being creepy. Stop being creepy.
I feel like you’re projecting a lot of your own insecurities onto me for some reason here. It’s perfectly fine for anyone to watch cartoons if they enjoy them. You sound like you really want to watch cartoons but are afraid of being judged for it lol
I will happily admit to watching cartoons from MY OWN ERA of childhood. But if you watch new kids’ shows, as an adult? That’s suspicious behavior. It just is. You can’t convince me otherwise.
I have no reason to convince you of anything. You sound like you’re not sure about it yourself and you want validation for your weird unwritten rules and hang ups. It’s just a fucking cartoon dude, you sound like you’re the one who has some serious issues here lol
I don’t care when it was made, a good show is a good show. If you don’t like it then that’s your problem, not mine
Are you truly having problems understanding what I’m talking about?
I’m not saying “people who watch kids’ shows are uncool,” or “I’m worried that people will think I’m un-masculine, if they know about my fond memories of ThunderCats.”
How clear do I have to make this? I THINK PEOPLE WHO WATCH NEW KIDS SHOWS, WHICH WERE MADE AFTER THEY BECAME ADULTS ARE POTENTIAL PEDOS. I think it’s entirely possible that anyone engaging in that behavior is gathering research material, so they can talk to kids more effectively. And just generally showing that much of an interest in current actual child culture is suspicious.
Do you understand, now? I really had to use the fucking P-word, for you to get what I’m talking about?
Note, I still said “potential.” And I’m not accusing you of anything. But this isn’t just about “oh no, people might think I’m childish, if I watched Spongebob as an adult.”
This is about safety for actual children. I don’t take that lightly. So no, I’m not going to pretend that a danger sign doesn’t exist, in order to seem like I’m open-minded.
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Goddamn dude, you skipped millennial and jumped straight to that boomer mentality
Keeping kids safe is one thing the Boomers and I do agree on, and I’m not going to apologize for that.
I mean, they’re way out of line for thinking Ru Paul is dangerous. On the other hand, I don’t think Ru Paul watches kids’ shows, as an adult.
Ok, at this point it’s clear that this is just a troll. You had me going for a while but some of your comments are just too ridiculous to be serious lol
Whatever. Think what you want. I think you’re trolling, just on the basis that you basically aren’t even willing to admit that creepers exist. I mean, that’s the general vibe of your responses.
It’s like that scene in “Hot Fuzz” when the village police detectives are acting like murder doesn’t exist.
