For centuries, children around the world have enjoyed Punch & Judy. Today, they won’t show a Bugs Bunny cartoon on TV unless it’s been properly “sanitized” (i.e., censored).
According to Wikipedia, the violence in Punch and Judy shows was the subject of concern even back in the Victorian era—Charles Dickens wrote a letter in support of it, believing that it did not contribute to juvenile delinquency. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_and_Judy
I used to host puppet shows as special programs at the public library. Considering how hard the kids laughed at broad physical slapstick I remember thinking that a Punch and Judy show (were it not sending a bad message) would have had them rolling in the aisles. I’m not recommending bringing the show back, just that I understand why it’s been so popular with young children for so long.
If you read the original fairy tales, you will soon realise that the bland, Disney animations with singing teapots, and dancing mice, bear hardly any resemblance to the violent cautionary stories thay used to be.
BE THIS GUY over 10 years ago
Never understood the humor of Punch & Judy.
Sherlock Watson over 10 years ago
For centuries, children around the world have enjoyed Punch & Judy. Today, they won’t show a Bugs Bunny cartoon on TV unless it’s been properly “sanitized” (i.e., censored).
Sherlock Watson over 10 years ago
On a different note: Bravo, Pab.
SKJAM! Premium Member over 10 years ago
According to Wikipedia, the violence in Punch and Judy shows was the subject of concern even back in the Victorian era—Charles Dickens wrote a letter in support of it, believing that it did not contribute to juvenile delinquency. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_and_Judy
usarmybrat Premium Member over 10 years ago
Excellent strip, Pab!
marykatie Premium Member over 10 years ago
Thanks for this strip – well, well said!!!!
Janis Harrison over 10 years ago
Bravo! Thank you.
kauri44 over 10 years ago
I used to host puppet shows as special programs at the public library. Considering how hard the kids laughed at broad physical slapstick I remember thinking that a Punch and Judy show (were it not sending a bad message) would have had them rolling in the aisles. I’m not recommending bringing the show back, just that I understand why it’s been so popular with young children for so long.
pcolli over 10 years ago
If you read the original fairy tales, you will soon realise that the bland, Disney animations with singing teapots, and dancing mice, bear hardly any resemblance to the violent cautionary stories thay used to be.
kapearlman over 10 years ago
Bravo! Good lesson! Pity it wasn’t around 50 years ago…
Nobody_Important over 10 years ago
Well done Mr. Sungenis!