[B)]On several recent episodes of “Joan of Arcadia,” this season’s TV potboiler, the title character’s brother ( who uses a wheelchair) is depicted as building various plastic models. The father of the family has told him that model-building is only “toys for children” and that he should “really grow up” and “do something useful.”[V]
This attitude and similar comments have prevailed in several episodes. [:(]
As a long-time (old time?) model-builder I resent this misconception of my hobby (although I’ve heard similar comments from the ignorant).
May I humbly suggest that any who object to this portrayal of the art and science of model-building make their feelings known to the producers, network and sponsors of this TV series?[:(!]
[:D]Gee! Maybe the program writers could produce an episode where model-making is shown as a GOOD [^] thing!
“Should we prosepr it shall be as is our custom…by miracle.”
It’s too bad network TV has to besmirch a hobby as constructive (literally) and educational as model building. There certainly are worse things we could be doing, like watching the drivel that passes as entertainment on TV. Perhaps they are the ones who should “really grow up” and “do something useful”?
Ive given up on TV altogether, my tv isnt hooked up to the antenae or cable not even sure if I get any channels at all. After 30 days you wont miss it. I do watch lots of DVD,s though, but atleast Im in control over what I watch instead of being forced into that kind of cr*p.