Tonights episode of Artscape is worth a look with a John Safran hosted special Jedi’s and Juggalos: Your Census Guide. The special examines people who incorporate pop culture into their religious doctrine, writes Dan Barrett.
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Outrage! The scandalous year of popular culture
Was 2009 the year that popular culture pushed the edgy right off the cliff face? From skits about kids with cancer to black face and rape scandal, Mel Campbell examines the power of the media shitstorm.
Wankley Awards: Getting your stolen Safran knickers in a twist
Blackface! A crucifixion! Masturbation! This week’s coveted Wankley award goes to the outrage surrounding John Safran’s new show Race Relations before it had even aired. Storm in a teacup, anyone?
John Safran’s Race Relations pulls it off. Just.
Former ABC religion reporter Peter Kirkwood reviews John Safran’s controversial new show, Race Relations: Safran may be the ” “holy fool” of secular culture, but he gets away with it.
Dial O for Outrage
The Australian Families Association has denounced John Safran’s new TV show as “filth” in the Daily Tele today — but it hasn’t even aired yet. Does the Tele have “moral panic” on speed dial? asks Dave Gaukroger.
Crikey Says: Two Easter stories we’re trying to ignore
Some take advantage of the Easter news hiatus to promote their own causes. Others will have momentary attention — obviously unwanted — thrust upon them.
