Unnecessary innuendos in shows
Unnecessary innuendos in shows
HD1313
Chorus Member Joined: 1/5/16
#1Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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
#2Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
jbird5
Broadway Star Joined: 12/20/15
#5Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
#6Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
Keeping BroadwayWorld Illustrated
#7Unnecessary innuendos in shows
Posted: 3/31/17 at 4:25am
I was too busy enjoying myself and laughing during those moments to care.
astromiami
Understudy Joined: 7/12/12
#8Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
#9Unnecessary innuendos in shows
Posted: 3/31/17 at 7:47am
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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).
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#12Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
I like a good rhyme more than a good time
#13Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
#14Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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...
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#15Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#16Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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...
"
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.
#17Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
#18Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
#19Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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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"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
PJPan
Featured Actor Joined: 5/6/13
#20Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
#21Unnecessary innuendos in shows
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.
