Jingle Bell Bash rang with adult humor
I attended the Jingle Bell Bash sponsored by KISS-FM (106.1) with my daughter over the weekend [“Jingle Bell Bash is ready to ring, with All-American Rejects and more,” NWTicket, Dec. 18]. It was a great concept and a great value — so many bands together for one performance. The music was enjoyable even at my age.
Yet I was shocked at the show’s content.
The show was promoted as being for all ages and the majority of the attendees were of middle-school age. The show began with the disc jockey referencing being drunk. There were continued references to excessive drinking.
There was pervasive use of inappropriate language, which ironically would not be permitted on air. Yet, this language was used by both the bands, DJs, and guests throughout a show that was promoted for all ages.
There were inappropriate sexual innuendos and comments and references to recreational drug use.
I consider myself to be open minded. In the right context, with the right warning, and appropriate audience, much of what would have been presented would have been OK. But, it most certainly was not a show for all ages.
— Steven Simao, Snohomish
Let it go, let it go, let it go
I was dismayed to see that we still haven’t gotten over last year’s snow [“911 callers waited desperately for help,” page one, Dec. 20].
When did all the whiners move to Seattle?
Please, get over it already.
— Patty Johnson, Seattle