# Blazing Saddles reaction essay **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 22, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138 "2019-10-22T15:41:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/1 "2019-10-22T15:41:48Z")
I guess it’s true: Today’s audience can’t handle the classics. [Blazing Saddles and Its Horrors](https://medium.com/@bethanyhegener/blazing-saddles-and-its-horrors-4ab0ff00d1ba) :smack::eek: ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/2 "2019-10-22T15:51:04Z")
Poe’s law at work. It is hard to tell if that “article” is wind-up or not. Mind you, unlike Blazing Saddles it is short on even apparently unintentional laughs so I’m going for “serious…but missing the point by a fucking mile” If it is intended as humour then full marks for subtlety but C- for actual laughs. If serious then the author is a fucking idiot. ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/3 "2019-10-22T15:56:33Z")
> [@Novelty\_Bobble](#): > > Poe’s law at work. > > It is hard to tell if that “article” is wind-up or not. Mind you, unlike Blazing Saddles it is short on even apparently unintentional laughs so I’m going for “serious…but missing the point by a fucking mile” I’m pretty sure she’s serious. a depressing number of (younger) people seem to believe the only way to address -isms is to bully and shame anyone they _think_ is guilty of something into groveling and self-flagellation until they’re satisfied you’re sorry enough. Joking about it means you’re not taking it seriously. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/4 "2019-10-22T15:57:53Z")
:rolleyes: Blazing Saddles had a very high user score on IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, etc; but you found one bad review, so it’s this huge problem with “Today’s Audience”. Well, guess What? The Washington Post published a negative review… in 1974. :eek::eek::eek: Yesterday’s Audience just can’t appreciate a good laugh! Political correctness runs wild! Oh, the Humanity! ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/5 "2019-10-22T15:58:40Z")
The author fails immediately: > [@](#): > > Blazing Saddles is a classic western comedy that makes fun and jokes about literally almost everyone… It is a parody of a classic western full of social satire. The article is clearly written by someone looking for something to be offended by. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/6 "2019-10-22T15:59:55Z")
> [@jz78817](#): > > I’m pretty sure she’s serious. a depressing number of (younger) people seem to believe the only way to address -isms is to bully and shame anyone they _think_ is guilty of something into groveling and self-flagellation until they’re satisfied you’re sorry enough. Joking about it means you’re not taking it seriously. And a depressing number of (various) people seem to believe that the only way to address -isms is to double down on them. And an even more depressing number of people like to pretend that this isn’t happening. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/7 "2019-10-22T16:01:56Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > The author fails immediately: > > It is a parody of a classic western full of social satire. The article is clearly written by someone looking for something to be offended by. You’re right. But the OP fails immediately by claiming that this is some huge problem with Today’s Audience rather than one stupidly written essay. ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/8 "2019-10-22T16:04:11Z")
> [@Babale](#): > > And a depressing number of (various) people seem to believe that the only way to address -isms is to double down on them. And an even more depressing number of people like to pretend that this isn’t happening. yes, and? ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/9 "2019-10-22T16:17:07Z")
> [@jz78817](#): > > yes, and? In the grand scheme of things, I prefer people who get offended a little too easily to either the people who double down on the -isms and the people who cover for them. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/10 "2019-10-22T16:20:56Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > The author fails immediately: Before that, even: > [@](#): > > The only thing I knew about the movie prior to watching it was that it was rated number 5 among “the top funniest movies ever”. Even Wikipedia would require that to have some sort of citation. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/11 "2019-10-22T16:21:00Z")
> [@Babale](#): > > You’re right. But the OP fails immediately by claiming that this is some huge problem with Today’s Audience rather than one stupidly written essay. The OP (me) was simply quoting a commonly-held belief. I have heard it said in many places that today’s “snowflakes” are unable to appreciate older works because they don’t have the experience or knowledge of the culture during the time a work was made. Yes, it’s confirmation bias. It was also a joke. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/12 "2019-10-22T16:21:24Z")
Um, it’s an article on medium. What will OP bitch about next? Their second cousin’s facebook post? Also the author is clearly a college student so good job shitting on someone literally learning how to do media criticism. Real classy. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/13 "2019-10-22T16:22:41Z")
You’ve got to remember that Bethany is just a simple farmer. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/14 "2019-10-22T16:23:43Z")
> [@Reeses\_Monkey](#): > > The OP (me) was simply quoting a commonly-held belief. I have heard it said in many places that today’s “snowflakes” are unable to appreciate older works because they don’t have the experience or knowledge of the culture during the time a work was made. Yes, it’s confirmation bias. It was also a joke. I realize that, but this commonly held belief is a destructive misconception that lets those who actually ARE racist slide under the radar. ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/15 "2019-10-22T16:24:06Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Um, it’s an article on medium. What will OP bitch about next? Their second cousin’s facebook post? > > Also the author is clearly a college student so good job shitting on someone literally learning how to do media criticism. Real classy. Um, why does “being a college student” make one immune from criticism? ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/16 "2019-10-22T16:28:13Z")
Although Blazing Saddles is jolly amusing, I think there is one scene that means it should be banned instantly. :eek: In these worrying days of climate change, consider the cowboys eating beans around the campfire. These people are putting methane into the atmosphere! :smack: ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/17 "2019-10-22T16:34:12Z")
Meh, it seems like she just posted online something she wrote for a class: “In one scene she uses the classic “let me go slip into something more comfortable” quote that we’ve talked about in class.” ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/18 "2019-10-22T16:35:45Z")
> [@jz78817](#): > > Um, why does “being a college student” make one immune from criticism? I don’t see any criticism in the OP. I see a bunch of old guys making fun of someone in her late teens/early 20s for not being familiar with the western genre tropes Blazing Saddles satirizes. Is her essay worth reading? Not really. Would reading this thread help her understand how her article falls down and what she could do to improve it? No. You wanna shit on people trying to improve themselves, at least be honest with yourself about it. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/19 "2019-10-22T16:39:48Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > You wanna shit on people trying to improve themselves, at least be honest with yourself about it. I don’t see anyone shitting on her for being a college student, I see people shitting on her for having and sharing an ill-informed, ignorant opinion about a movie she clearly _completely_ misunderstood. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138/20 "2019-10-22T16:54:44Z")
I gotta see her review of Huckleberry Finn. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-reaction-essay/842138.md?page=2)