They phoned someone whose main claim to fame is a character that rips the pish out of the Spanish in a program that used Nazi Germany as a comical element.
That in itself I find more offensive that a prank call that got out of hand.
Last year there was the whole Preston incident on Nevermind the Buzzcocks. No matter how funny that was, I'm sure Preston himself didn't like the fact that his wife was being portrayed as a dumb blonde bimbo (even if she is). It never went this far because it only involved a minor celebrity.
Moyles makes inappropriate comments about people all the time. The Nicola thing to start with, and everyone else who doesn't agree with him at that point in time.
What is the difference in making fun of someone on national radio or making fun of someone you are related to? There is none in my opinion.
And yes, the man is 78 years old. Everyone keeps saying that as if it is a horrible disease and makes him somehow less of a human being.
I have nothing against any of the parties involved. I like Sachs and I think what he did in Fawlty Towers was funny, if not PC. I also like Brand's and Ross' humour.
My point is; I am not disputing that fact that Sachs had a right to be upset about or not.
I am addressing the fact that:
1. The complaints were media fuelled. The only reason they received this many is because it was broadcasted over and over again. There was no need for that if everyone agreed it was in bad taste.
2. It was a prank gone wrong and nothing but that. People are trying to make a huge ethical debate out of it, and it really isn't. The whole thing turned into a witch hunt.
3. The arguments about 'this was being paid for by license payers' is moot in my opinion. How many people like everything and everyone that is on the radio on tv?
But anyway, I am too tired now to discuss this any further (I am being kicked in the kidneys, you see), so on this occasion, I propose we agree to disagree.
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Originally Posted by Skweeky
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