http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7ovoPCZSQw
Variety reports that MTV Networks Europe has been fined a total of £255,000 ($484,500) by U.K. media regulator Ofcom for airing the uncensored version of Aphex Twin’s Windowlicker, among other offenses.
The “highly offensive language and material” was broadcast before 9 pm.
In a statement, Ofcom said “Ofcom concluded that this material was not justified by the context of broadcasts that were likely to appeal to children and that the likely audience would have expected to have been protected from the most offensive language and material in such programming.”
“MTV Networks Europe takes this sanction and fine very seriously and has taken a series of steps to minimize as much as possible any breaches in the future,” said a MTV spokesperson. “These include strengthening procedures regarding programs for pre-watershed broadcast, reviewing MTV’s archive programming, increasing the number of staff involved in compliance and investing in a new channel management system.”
This fine seems over the top, especially when the visuals are what’s likely to scar people for life.
All I can say is “Oh HELL YEAH!” Everyone on the planet should see this
at least once in their lives, it’s the greatest video ever. Living in L.A.
I deal with characters just like the wannabees in the Miata, and I always
wish for a mile-long limo to come smash them into the back of a Metro.
Hell yes, it’s worth every penny, and maybe seeing something with some
actual artistic merit will improve upon every little mind that see it!
my favorite music video of all time. congratulations, MTV Europe. it was worth it.