There's controversy in the funny pages. Last week's B.C. comic, written by reknown evangelical Christian Johnny Hart, has raised the ire of some Muslim groups for a supposed anti-Islamic slur. What do you think?
The crescent moons are suppossed to represent Islam, and the word "slam" is spelled out in a column, which could represent "Islam." I'm usually not one to buy into hidden meanings, (i.e. "Sloop John B" being about Vietnam) but without the Islamic overtones, this strip is just not funny. But then again, B.C.'s never funny, so maybe I'm a bad judge.
In other cartoon news Family Guy may be returning for a new season next year, based on the strength of its cable ratings and DVD sales. (Thanks loyal reader E. Nelson of Baltimore, MD) If it happens, it will be the first time ever a show comes back to air based on DVD or video sales.
Tony
Posted by thynkhard
at 10:36 AM EST
Updated: Saturday, 22 November 2003 10:40 AM EST
