It turns out “Fahrenheit 9/11” has been saddled with an R rating because of the repeated use of the word, “motherfucker.” Here I thought it was because of all the violence…

The biggest sticking point in the ratings flap appears to be the use of the word “motherfucker” several times by an American soldier in Iraq. In the single scene, a young tank crew explains how they play a heavy metal version of “The Roof Is on Fire” when they go into combat. Repeating the lyrics of the song, they use the expletive several times. link

This is a movie about a war, which has graphic images of real death and destruction- but that’s not a concern for the ratings board- it’s all about the “motherfuckers”…

I wonder what will happen to those who turn 17 right around the release of this movie and hear the word for the first time in a theater… will they die of shock?

If we’re running that risk, should anyone be allowed to see the movie?

Naughty words, while perhaps rude, never killed anyone.

The ratings board is meeting right now to decide the appeal.

Update: R rating is upheld. If it’s just for language I’m gonna shit.