# "Fonzie's" '80s anti-paedo effort. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 23, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235 "2007-04-23T01:42:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/1 "2007-04-23T01:42:13Z")
This is [one of the most messed-up things](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agK2uZBNbnU) I’ve ever seen. (YouTube) “An anus is a useful thing indeed.” _spit-take_ One of the things that surprises me most about this effort is that I’m pretty sure [Fonzie was kiddie-fiddler](http://www.lindapurl.net/gallery/career/hday2.jpg). Note the reaction shot when Henry Winkler says he’s “very glad” to see that one little boy. WTF? ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/2 "2007-04-23T03:14:15Z")
These are excerpts from a 1984 home video. “We’ve got a lot of surprises for you, so sit there, enjoy yourself- or I’m gonna run over your knees with my bike.” 😕 “Some children call it Virginia!” ---
**Author:** ![Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/3 "2007-04-23T03:18:49Z")
You know I really love you, but I don’t like the way you touch me. ---
**Author:** ![brendon\_small](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brendon_small/32/17101_2.png) [@brendon\_small](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brendon_small)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/4 "2007-04-23T04:03:29Z")
What was the point of John Ritter being in there? I am a huge Three’s Company fan, but he shows up in this, says hello, then is never heard from again. I am so confused… Brendon ---
**Author:** ![Gentle\_Robot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gentle\_Robot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gentle_Robot)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/5 "2007-04-23T04:19:05Z")
It was longer than that, I guess. This seems like the entire inspiration behind Wonder showzen. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/6 "2007-04-23T04:33:30Z")
This is a clip from a longer video ([http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Kids-Safe-Henry-Winkler/dp/6300218244](http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Kids-Safe-Henry-Winkler/dp/6300218244)) I’m sure John Ritter’s part is in the full video. ---
**Author:** ![Jaochai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Jaochai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaochai)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/7 "2007-04-23T05:34:32Z")
Poor John Ritter. You’re better than this, man! Much better! Why oh why did you have to die? Everything you touched turned to gold! ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/8 "2007-04-23T14:59:20Z")
Now that I think about it, Fonzie’s advice contradicts that of Fred Flintstone. Fonzie says “never say no,” but Fred says “remember to say no if a stranger asks for you to come to their house.” Of course, Fonzie and Fred are talking about two different things, but still. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/9 "2007-04-23T15:19:15Z")
[QUOTE=OpalCat] This is a clip from a longer video [/QUOTE] I actually found a link to the entire video, and watched a few bits from it. The full version has another lyric to the private parts song that baffles me, basically saying both boys and girls have breasts, which grow to different sizes depending on the gender. I understand what he’s trying to say, but are men’s nipples ever referred to as “breasts”- other than mockingly if they are fat? ---
**Author:** ![Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/10 "2007-04-23T15:32:46Z")
> [@](#): > > I understand what he’s trying to say, but are men’s nipples ever referred to as “breasts”- other than mockingly if they are fat? Well, no. Nipples are nipples. Breasts are the mass of tissues that surround them. And yes, both men and women have breasts. That said, I’m a little jealous that I can’t view the video. I’m still on dial up and any chance of downloading videos are slim to none. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/11 "2007-04-23T16:56:15Z")
[QUOTE=OpalCat] I’m sure John Ritter’s part is in the full video. [/QUOTE] Actually they just used a doll. ---
**Author:** ![Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/12 "2007-04-23T17:11:16Z")
Can I get a John Ritter doll? ---
**Author:** ![Marlitharn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/13 "2007-04-23T17:26:54Z")
I was okay until I saw T A L L Y W H A C K E R scroll across the screen. The juxtaposition of the subject matter and the happy rainbow graphics made me giggle. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/14 "2007-04-23T17:36:02Z")
[QUOTE=Larry Mudd] “An anus is a useful thing indeed.” _spit-take_ [/QUOTE] “an anus provides relief in time of need.” Especially for rainbow tallywhackers. And wouldn’t it have been better to have Graham Chapman sing “The Penis Song?” ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/15 "2007-04-23T18:08:05Z")
[QUOTE=Marlitharn] I was okay until I saw T A L L Y W H A C K E R scroll across the screen. [/QUOTE] What about “ding-dong” or “tweety?” (“Tweety?” Did Paramount have some sort of vendetta against Warner Bros. or something?) ---
**Author:** ![Jaochai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Jaochai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaochai)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/16 "2007-04-23T20:42:18Z")
[QUOTE=mobo85] I actually found a link to the entire video, and watched a few bits from it. The full version has another lyric to the private parts song that baffles me, basically saying both boys and girls have breasts, which grow to different sizes depending on the gender. I understand what he’s trying to say, but are men’s nipples ever referred to as “breasts”- other than mockingly if they are fat? [/QUOTE] Where oh where oh where? I gotta see this. ---
**Author:** ![Dijon\_Warlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@Dijon\_Warlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dijon_Warlock)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/17 "2007-04-23T20:55:11Z")
[QUOTE=Abby\_Emma\_Sasha] Well, no. Nipples are nipples. Breasts are the mass of tissues that surround them. And yes, both men and women have breasts. That said, I’m a little jealous that I can’t view the video. I’m still on dial up and any chance of downloading videos are slim to none. [/QUOTE] Me, too. I’m seriously wondering what all the kerfluffle is about. Anybody care to be descriptive for those of us who can’t revel in the experinece? ---
**Author:** ![Marlitharn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/18 "2007-04-23T22:03:29Z")
[QUOTE=mobo85] What about “ding-dong” or “tweety?” (“Tweety?” Did Paramount have some sort of vendetta against Warner Bros. or something?) [/QUOTE] “Tweety” baffled me. I have never heard any body part, male or female, referred to as a “tweety”. It actually took me a minute to catch on that they were doing a roll call of goofy names for naughty bits, because I was trying to figure out where Tweety Bird fit into all of this. What is a tweety, anyway? ---
**Author:** ![pinkfreud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pinkfreud/32/17603_2.png) [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/19 "2007-04-23T22:22:04Z")
[QUOTE=Marlitharn] “Tweety” baffled me. I have never heard any body part, male or female, referred to as a “tweety”. It actually took me a minute to catch on that they were doing a roll call of goofy names for naughty bits, because I was trying to figure out where Tweety Bird fit into all of this. What is a tweety, anyway? [/QUOTE] Maybe it’s a southernism. Here in Oklahoma, I’ve often heard “tweety” and “tweetybird” used as slang nicknames for female genitalia. Odd, since the cartoon Tweety is a male! ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2007, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235/20 "2007-04-23T22:43:40Z")
I’m on dial up and can’t view. But if this is the video where they sing “No matter what you’ve heard, penis is the proper word.” I’ve seen it. Is there a link to the Honk? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fonzies-80s-anti-paedo-effort/401235.md?page=2)