To paraphrase Napoleon: Glory is fleeting, but obscenity is forever (OK…he said “obscurity” is forever, but you get the point).
While glory may come and go, the US Supreme Court is examining whether fleeting obscenities. The FCC started taking notice (and doling out fines) when U2 front man Bono dropped the F Bomb on live TV at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards.
When singer Cher used the same expletive at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards, the FCC basically said “I got you babe” to FOX which broadcast the event. After several twists and turns, the case landed in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday.
Read the whole story.
While glory may come and go, the US Supreme Court is examining whether fleeting obscenities. The FCC started taking notice (and doling out fines) when U2 front man Bono dropped the F Bomb on live TV at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards.
When singer Cher used the same expletive at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards, the FCC basically said “I got you babe” to FOX which broadcast the event. After several twists and turns, the case landed in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday.
Read the whole story.
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