Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2008 December 27

= December 27 =

Question
Why is the Simpsons Game so-called when there were dozens of other Simpsons games before it? 60.230.124.64 (talk) 02:29, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Because not only is it a name that obviously capitalizes on The Simpsons brand, but the game itself is about the Simpson family discovering that they're in a video game and then trying to deal with that situation. The name is a part of the game's self-referential tone. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 02:39, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Also it was co-released along with "The Simpsons Movie". The Simpsons *movie*.... the Simpsons *game*.... get it? --71.158.216.23 (talk) 19:51, 27 December 2008 (UTC)

VC
What the f*** is wrong with Nintendo? More specifically, why have they not released an N64 game on the PAL region's Virtual Console for nearly 7 months? 60.230.124.64 (talk) 12:09, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
 * We aren't Nintendo employees, and they haven't said. Sorry! &mdash;  The Hand That Feeds You :Bite 03:07, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

Wrongful dismissal from a band
What musicians, if any, have successfully sued their former bands for wrongful dismissal? Neon Merlin  12:12, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Since the typical band is more of a joint partnership, it would be more likely to be a suit under "breach of contract". Strict employer/employee relationships do sometimes exist for backup singers and musicians, however. StuRat (talk) 18:11, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * When Roger Waters left Pink Floyd, the remaining members wanted to continue using the name "Pink Floyd" but Waters objected to that, saying it was his name and his idea and his ball and... you get the picture. Just before he left the Floyd, however, he actually "sacked" Richard Wright from the band. It's quite ironic that Wright played on the Wall tour as a hired hand and was the only band member to have made any money from that tour! The lawsuit between Wright and the band was the reason that Wright couldn't receive full billing as a member of Pink Floyd on the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" album relased after the split. Anyway, the lawsuits after Waters's departure continued for years and led to much acrimony between the band members, which were was only briefly buried during the Live8 appearance. The three remaining members of Pink Floyd formed Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd and that is how they now operate. Not sure if all this counts as "successfully suing for wrongful dismissal" - if you got one of the many books on Floyd available you could probably draw your own conclusions. Personally I'd say that Wright was successful because he was an official member of Pink Floyd up until his untimely death earlier this year. --TammyMoet (talk) 09:50, 28 December 2008 (UTC) edited to remove grammatical error which made it sound as if the band members had been buried! --TammyMoet (talk) 15:24, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
 * This article may be of interest: Steven Adler. cheers, 10draftsdeep (talk) 20:36, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

Magic the Gathering and music
What non-silver-bordered Magic: the Gathering cards, if any, have quoted or made clear references to contemporary music? Neon Merlin  12:13, 27 December 2008 (UTC)

Godfather III - Oranges
In the movie Godfather III; there are numerous scenes where there is/are oranges showing. Then at the end there is an orange in Michaels hand when he dies. What is the significance (if any) as to why Coppola did this?? Thank You. Joe Mino (e) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.161.175.150 (talk) 18:39, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Not sure, but Babylon 5 did the same thing with orange juice. StuRat (talk) 22:08, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Throughout the Godfather movies, oranges appear directly before a murder. In the DVD commentary (I believe that is where I heard this), someone states that it was a coincidence that oranges appear before the murders and that oranges were used extensively because they are orange and provide some color against the black/brown lack of color throughout the movies. --  k a i n a w &trade; 23:27, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * In the original Godfather movie, Don Vito Corleone is playing with his grandchildren, he's peeled an orange wedge and puts the peel into his mouth, covering his teeth, and chases the kids with the peel over his teeth and his mouth open, just before he's murdered.  Little Red Riding Hood  talk  05:21, 28 December 2008 (UTC)


 * He wasn't murdered, he had a heart attack. See Vito Corleone. StuRat (talk) 16:22, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Whoops, you're right.  Little Red Riding Hood  talk  20:27, 28 December 2008 (UTC)


 * The Sopranos used eggs to indicate something was going to happen. —Preceding unsigned comment added by JelloTube (talk • contribs) 08:16, 28 December 2008 (UTC)


 * I've removed your email for you. Please do not post your email here, as it is highly visible across the Internet and we probably will not send you any answers by email anyway. ~ A H  1 (TCU) 16:40, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Make that "definitely will not send you any answers by email". --  JackofOz (talk) 21:39, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Is there any family friendly media left?
Even the Disney Channel breaks bad on me every once in a while. Please. Recommend me some program/web site/cable channel with no swearing --LarryOLarry (talk) 23:23, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * First, define "swearing". You may consider "damn" a swear word.  Others, obviously, do not.  How about Charlie Brown's constant lament of "rats"?  You can limit yourself to only religious channels, but they read a lot from the Bible - especially the Old Testament.  I personally don't want my son hearing about all that sex and violence until he is much older. --  k a i n a w &trade; 23:30, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


 * ...nothing wrong with "rats". As for a safe programs, the qubo programs are good (with Veggie Tales being overtly religious and the rest more secular).  PBS Kids shows are good, but be sure to turn the channel off before In the Life comes on at a night, or your kids may suddenly develop an interest in all-leather outfits.  If you want to give me more info on your location and the kids (ages and likes), I can recommend some specific programs. StuRat (talk) 01:53, 28 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Have a look at the Parents Television Council page. I haven't looked at the page myself, but it may contain the information you're looking for. - Akamad (talk) 20:54, 30 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Simply put, societal norms have changed over the years. Nothing is "safe," in the sense that any program could contain material you find objectionable for your child to see/hear. If you really want to screen for objectionable content, get a DVR and only let your kids see material you've recorded & approved for them. As for the Parents Television Council, their motives tend to be more sensationalism & self-promotion than actual activism (a la PETA). &mdash;  The Hand That Feeds You :Bite 03:17, 31 December 2008 (UTC)


 * You won't find any violence on PBS Kids, but you will find liberal values, such as acceptance of homosexuality, and that might conflict with some people's values. From what I've seen so far, qubo just avoids areas where liberal and conservative values may clash.  However, don't watch Veggie Tales unless you want your kids indoctrinated in Christianity.  The ads during qubo or any other commercial TV show are also a concern, of course. StuRat (talk) 19:46, 31 December 2008 (UTC)