P.F.Y.T. #6: Them War Flashbacks

-Penny For Your Thoughts: Them War Flashbacks. Separating The Art From The Artist.

Wow....just wow..........2015 has been a really shitty year. Humans continue to show how much of a devolved species we are, companies that we once loved are becoming more and more shittier, and important people that we love and looked up to are dying. But another thing that's been making 2015 one of the worst years ever conceived, is the fact that the people we once idolized and called "our heroes", have shown their true colors and reveal themselves to be one of the biggest scumbags ever.

For those who need context on what this P.F.Y.T's is all about, Allow me to explain. Bill Cosby, one of Entertainment's "Beloved Fathers", has been accused of a crime that no human being would ever imagine someone like Bill Cosby performing. Drugging and Raping Almost 60 Women. Admittedly, I thought this was all an elaborate Hoax by one of Bill Cosby's Ex-Wives just to get back at him for something stupid, but as time went on, proof started to form and the truth was not too far off. Evidently, the evidence was all there and these accusations have been proven true. I didn't want to believe it, but I had no choice. Since the time of the Cosby show...Cosby has been a fucking rapist...and my only question is....WHY?! BILL COSBY! WHY?! I've always admired Bill Cosby as an entertainer and comedian, and a part of me would really like to believe he's innocent of all the accusations against him. But the evidence is there...It's always sad when a figure of admiration turns out to be not just flawed but downright abominable. And now, because of this news, Bill Cosby is going to jail AND he has become one of the most despised traitors in Entertainment history. So much so that everyone and everything wants to erase everything Bill Cosby related. From his show, to his stand up specials, etc.

But its not just Bill Cosby who's losing the credibility and respect. Just recently, Hulk Hogan had his ties severed from the WWE over some racists remarks he's made in a sex tape....and for the sake of my well being, I'm not going to quote what it is, but let's just say it involves Black People. Because of this, now no one wants anything to do with Hulk Hogan. That's the thing I don't get about these celebrities. Why do they think they can just get away with these crimes? They know they are going to get caught sooner or later.

Now...this brings me to Today's P.F.Y.T. For as much as we now hate Hogan and Cosby, there's a question that goes in everyone's mind......can we still like their content? So that's what I wish to ask you all.

"Is it wrong to separate the Art from the Artist?"

Believe it or not, I've heard a discussion like this alot on Game Grumps. They talked about how despite the evil crimes Rick James has caused, they can still enjoy his music. And that really brought up a good interesting question. Are we bad people for enjoying the content by someone who was known for a heinous crime?

One big example is Josh Jepson. Despite the controversy and bullshit behavior Phil Fish has caused, Josh Jepson enjoys the game "Fez". He has a complete playthrough of it on his channel. I didn't watch it however because I refuse to watch or look at anything related to that abominable fucktard, Phil Fish. And to be honest, it kind of made me really mad that he was playing it; going so far as to say that he loved the game, because to me, it felt like he was giving Phil money and praise that he does NOT deserve. But then I realized that was rather childish of me to get mad at Josh for enjoying Fez, because he can separate the art from the artist.

But what really concerns me is that is there a fine line? I mean, its easy to separate Hulk Hogan's persona from Hulk Hogan himself. I mean yeah, he said a racist remark. Big deal, everyone says something racist. Hell, the fucking KKK is still around. Its easy to see him as the WWE persona he's made...but then you got Bill Cosby...he's done something horrific and unforgivable. Is it wrong or awkward to watch his content knowing this information? Is there a gray area?

I do believe that people have a right to separate the art from the artist, regardless of the person's crimes...but can this be considered support for the person in question? is it wrong at the end of the day? That's what I want to know.

Which is why I ask you my friends.........A Penny For Your Thoughts?