Unnecessary innuendos in shows

[HD1313]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 9:47pm

For anyone who was seen Waitress, does anyone think the sexual innuendos (think bad idea (reprise), pinaple upside down cake) were a little unnecessary? They were obviously for comedy and didn't bother me, but I feel it added unnecessary vulgarity to a piece that is absolutely beautiful and full of heart, and those innuendos could prevent some people from seeing it or turn them off to the story, when I feel that this is a story every person, especially woman, needs to see. just wondering other opinions on this, and if you feel this way about any other shows 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 9:54pm

Sex is important to the story, so I believe they would have bigger problems than those jokes. 

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 10:14pm

Innuendo outuendo. Lol. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 11:00pm

If you thought it was vulgar, it did bother you. 

 

But no, I didn't think so, at all.  

[jbird5]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 12:18am

Forget innuendo, there are a couple of blatant sexual situations. I would rate it at least PG-13.

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 3:33am

I think you are implying that women are averse to sexual situations and dirty jokes which is a large and incorrect assertion.

[haterobics]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 4:25am

I was too busy enjoying myself and laughing during those moments to care.

[astromiami]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 7:25am

A lot of time people are afraid that if they are open and upfront in presenting sexual material on stage that people will reject it, so they resort to innuendo (which I agree is childish and vulgar).

Also, many writers do not have the genuine humor and with to be funny while dealing directly with adult material. So instead they get cutesy with innuendo because they think it is funnier.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 7:47am

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 8:40am

PThespian said: "dramamama611 said: "If you thought it was vulgar, it did bother you. 

 

But no, I didn't think so, at all.  

 

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^ This

 

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Wow....that might make TWO agreements we've had.  

 

Also, I think many adults DO play with innuendo....sex and sex talk should be fun and silly (at times).

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 10:15am

If we're talking specifics, the Bad Idea reprise in Waitress is important to Jenna's character development because we see her finally letting loose, enjoying life, trusting someone, and perhaps most importantly, taking ownership over her own body. That's a big part of the story arc. It's also very well done and clever. 

[LesMiz24601]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:14am

I always thought most of the "innuendos" in 1776 were cringeworthy to the point of distracting. It would be different if there were satirical references commenting on the sexual repression of the era. Instead it sounds like modern day elementary school jokes from gym class occurring during history class. 

[Kad]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:18am

LesMiz24601 said: "I always thought most of the "innuendos" in 1776 were cringeworthy to the point of distracting. It would be different if there were satirical references commenting on the sexual repression of the era. Instead it sounds like modern day elementary school jokes from gym class occurring during history class. "

Well, Benjamin Franklin once wrote a treatise in defense of farting, so...

 

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:29am

I think you have every right to have your opinion. I didn't even think of that as something sexual, perhaps because I am not into women so sex doesn't even cross my mind when it comes to women in any way.

[LesMiz24601]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:30am

Kad said: "LesMiz24601 said: "I always thought most of the "innuendos" in 1776 were cringeworthy to the point of distracting. It would be different if there were satirical references commenting on the sexual repression of the era. Instead it sounds like modern day elementary school jokes from gym class occurring during history class. "

Well, Benjamin Franklin once wrote a treatise in defense of farting, so...
 

 

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I think actual reuminations from Franklin would have been perfect. Even authentic fart jokes. It's the weird pseudo 1970s humor in the 1770s that I think is unnecessary. 

[haterobics]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:31am

muscle23ftl said: "I think you have every right to have your opinion. I didn't even think of that as something sexual, perhaps because I am not into women so sex doesn't even cross my mind when it comes to women in any way."

She's on her back with her legs spread up into the air, a pie on her crotch, and he sinks his face down into it... if you can't register that as sexual, you're not just gay, you're blind.

[artscallion]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:33am

I thought Kodaly's bit with the mistletoe in the recent She Loves Me revival stood out as inappropriate to the sensibilities of the show. I think it went beyond innuendo into crass. It didn't offend me. But it did take me out of the play for a moment since I felt it was so out of place for the charm and innocence of the show.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 11:35am

haterobics said: "muscle23ftl said: "I think you have every right to have your opinion. I didn't even think of that as something sexual, perhaps because I am not into women so sex doesn't even cross my mind when it comes to women in any way."

She's on her back with her legs spread up into the air, a pie on her crotch, and he sinks his face down into it... if you can't register that as sexual, you're not just gay, you're blind.

I am forgetful! LOL I forgot about that scene...ooops. I've seen it just once. No need to go back, but I liked it when I saw it.

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[PJPan]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 12:09pm

artscallion said: "I thought Kodaly's bit with the mistletoe in the recent She Loves Me revival stood out as inappropriate to the sensibilities of the show. I think it went beyond innuendo into crass. It didn't offend me. But it did take me out of the play for a moment since I felt it was so out of place for the charm and innocence of the show."

I came here specifically to say that example.

[macnyc]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 12:15pm

I felt a couple of moments in Groundhog Day were unnecessarily vulgar, including some of the language.

I'm not a prude, but I thought that in the context of the show, some things stood out. Now I can't remember what they were! I saw the movie a long time ago, and I don't remember if those elements were in there too.