Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watching

Chris3123 · November 27 2012, 12:52 AM

Angus T. Jones, the "Half" from the show's title, slams the show in a video testimony that was recorded for the Forerunner Christian Church.

Part 1:

Part 2:

For those who don't want to watch, here's some of what he said:

"Jake from 'Two and a Half Men' means nothing. He is a non-existent character," Jones says in a video for the Forerunner Christian Church, which is based in Fremont, Calif. "If you watch 'Two and a Half Men,' please stop watching 'Two and a Half Men.' I'm on 'Two and a Half Men' and I don't want to be on it. Please stop watching it and filling your head with filth. People say it’s just entertainment. Do some research on the effects of television and your brain, and I promise you you’ll have a decision to make when it comes to television, especially with what you watch."

Jones continues with the testimonial, intimating that the show is part of the plan of "the enemy" -- presumably Satan. He adds, "If I am doing any harm, I don't want to be here. I don't want to be contributing to the enemy's plan ... You cannot be a true God-fearing person and be on a television show like that. I know I can't. I'm not OK with what I'm learning, what the bible says and being on that television show."

Link

I guess the only reason he's still on the show is because of his contractual obligation.

stj · November 27 2012, 12:55 AM

He inhaled after Sheen exhaled too often?

Possibly a huge hoax or prank.

Drago-Kazov · November 27 2012, 01:02 AM

Any sitcom with a laugh track is bad.

Enterprise is Great · November 27 2012, 01:12 AM

I wonder if this is why they sent Jake off into the Army last season. He's barely appeared this season. Apparently Jones has become more religious over the past year and this may have led the producers to lessen his role. I wouldn't be surprised if eventually he and the producers get together and get him out of his contract. If they really need a half man maybe they can reveal that Walden has a kid he knows nothing about and is dropped on his doorstep by someone.

Mr. Laser Beam · November 27 2012, 01:27 AM

Drago-Kazov wrote:

Any sitcom with a laugh track is bad.

Ain't that the truth.

Any show that needs to tell the viewers when to laugh, is - by definition - not funny enough.

This show itself may not be the work of the devil, but laugh tracks definitely are.

Temis the Vorta · November 27 2012, 01:29 AM

Somebody needs to produce a sitcom about all the behind the scenes antics on that show. I don't watch broadcast sitcoms, but I'd watch that.

Gary Mitchell · November 27 2012, 01:33 AM

He should give his $350,000 an episode to charity. What an ingrate. I like what someone said on Twitter about it: "Looks like Kirk Cameron has finally found someone to come to his birthday parties."

MacLeod · November 27 2012, 01:40 AM

Well obvioulsy he doesn't feel strongly enough about it to break his contract.

Dream · November 27 2012, 01:42 AM

MacLeod wrote:

Well obvioulsy he doesn't feel strongly enough about it to break his contract.

He can't break his contract, but the producers can dump him rather easily. They did it with Sheen and they can do it again.

MacLeod · November 27 2012, 01:54 AM

Anyone can break a contract, that isn't to say there wouldn't be a penalty for doing so, which of course they would be. After all in order to get rid of Sheen didn't CBS have to break thee 2 year contract they had with him despite only being one year into it?

doubleohfive · November 27 2012, 01:58 AM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Drago-Kazov wrote:

Any sitcom with a laugh track is bad.

Ain't that the truth.

Any show that needs to tell the viewers when to laugh, is - by definition - not funny enough.

This show itself may not be the work of the devil, but laugh tracks definitely are.

Don't you think that opinion is a little closed-minded? I mean, by this logic, Seinfeld isn't funny. The Cosby Show isn't funny. Cheers isn't funny. Frasier isn't funny. The Big Bang Theory isn't funny. All In The Family, Mary Tyler Moore, The Jeffersons, Three's Company, Friends... none of them are funny. Need I go on?

RoJoHen · November 27 2012, 01:59 AM

doubleohfive wrote:

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Drago-Kazov wrote:

Any sitcom with a laugh track is bad.

Ain't that the truth.

Any show that needs to tell the viewers when to laugh, is - by definition - not funny enough.

This show itself may not be the work of the devil, but laugh tracks definitely are.

Don't you think that opinion is a little closed-minded? I mean, by this logic, Seinfeld isn't funny. The Cosby Show isn't funny. Cheers isn't funny. Frasier isn't funny. The Big Bang Theory isn't funny. Need I go on?

"How I Met Your Mother" has a laugh track, and I think it's one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. An honestly, it would probably sound weird without one.

MacLeod · November 27 2012, 02:00 AM

^I'm not a fan of laughter tracks myself, I don't mind it when its a studio audiance laughing, but otherwise can I decide what's funny or not please.

teacake · November 27 2012, 02:07 AM

I'm trying to listen to the video. Gah these people talk slowly. GET TO THE POINT!!

Kirby · November 27 2012, 02:37 AM

After seeing Charlie Sheen live his life for so many years this kid is probably scared to death that he'll somehow follow suit.
I also think most religions, and a lot of agnostics and athiests would all agree that this show sucks. Not so much the message it sends, but just the simple fact that it sucks. So, ok Angus, I won't watch your show. No problem.

November 27 2012, 12:55 AM	#2
stj Rear Admiral Location: the real world	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch He inhaled after Sheen exhaled too often? Possibly a huge hoax or prank. __________________ Morals are what you do to other people. Other people, what we call society, are essential to human happiness. Therefore, morals are the path to happiness. My morals, your happiness; your morals, my happiness: It's a fair trade.

November 27 2012, 01:02 AM	#3
Drago-Kazov Fleet Captain	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch Any sitcom with a laugh track is bad.

November 27 2012, 01:12 AM	#4
Enterprise is Great Rear Admiral	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch I wonder if this is why they sent Jake off into the Army last season. He's barely appeared this season. Apparently Jones has become more religious over the past year and this may have led the producers to lessen his role. I wouldn't be surprised if eventually he and the producers get together and get him out of his contract. If they really need a half man maybe they can reveal that Walden has a kid he knows nothing about and is dropped on his doorstep by someone. __________________ JJverse Star Trek...is gonna rock again! On May 17, 2013!

November 27 2012, 01:29 AM	#6
Temis the Vorta Fleet Admiral Location: Tatoinne	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch Somebody needs to produce a sitcom about all the behind the scenes antics on that show. I don't watch broadcast sitcoms, but I'd watch that.

November 27 2012, 01:33 AM	#7
Gary Mitchell Vice Admiral Location: Delta Vega ¯\_(°·O)_/¯	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch He should give his $350,000 an episode to charity. What an ingrate. I like what someone said on Twitter about it: "Looks like Kirk Cameron has finally found someone to come to his birthday parties." __________________ The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote.

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November 27 2012, 01:40 AM	#8
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch Well obvioulsy he doesn't feel strongly enough about it to break his contract. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

November 27 2012, 01:54 AM	#10
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch Anyone can break a contract, that isn't to say there wouldn't be a penalty for doing so, which of course they would be. After all in order to get rid of Sheen didn't CBS have to break thee 2 year contract they had with him despite only being one year into it? __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

November 27 2012, 02:00 AM	#13
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch ^I'm not a fan of laughter tracks myself, I don't mind it when its a studio audiance laughing, but otherwise can I decide what's funny or not please. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

November 27 2012, 02:07 AM	#14
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch I'm trying to listen to the video. Gah these people talk slowly. GET TO THE POINT!! __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

November 27 2012, 02:37 AM	#15
Kirby Rear Admiral Location: Alt: 5280	Re: Two and a Half Men star calls show 'filth', wants us to stop watch After seeing Charlie Sheen live his life for so many years this kid is probably scared to death that he'll somehow follow suit. I also think most religions, and a lot of agnostics and athiests would all agree that this show sucks. Not so much the message it sends, but just the simple fact that it sucks. So, ok Angus, I won't watch your show. No problem. __________________ Henderson!!!!