Tuesday, April 7, 2015

A Letter to "The Flash" Producers




To whom it may concern,

I have enjoyed the work that you have put into bringing the DC comic book heroes to the television screen.  I especially like what you have done with the series, "The Flash."  I am not sure who is in charge when it comes to producing and writing, but my purpose in addressing you is to share some thoughts that might influence the production of The Flash in a positive way.
I have loved seeing a super hero show that demonstrates a lot of positive characteristics in the protagonist.  Barry Allen seems like a normal kid just trying to make a difference with the gifts that he has been given.  It is great to see that a show can be a positive source of entertainment without having to bring in some of the sleaze that many others do.  I hope to see this show continue to progress without having to add sexual content to appease the male (and maybe female) audience.  This ruins the image of a “hero” and a “super” hero at that, in my book.  Why do so many shows have to add to the rest of the garbage that we see on TV by sending the message to kids to go out and have sex with anyone at anytime?  This is sending the message that you can go have sex without any consequences.  Superheroes should be above this.  Is this really the type of message we should be promoting?  There was a brief episode where Barry got a little frisky with Linda, if I remember correct, and I hope you do not continue to write and produce scenes that express this kind of sexual innuendo.
According to research and the Cultivation Theory, media can influence our attitudes and beliefs towards certain topics.  Superhero shows are becoming increasingly popular and can have a huge impact on people’s attitudes and behaviors.  I hope you can take this in consideration by not allowing The Flash to drop below the moral standards that it has been and continue in the nonsexual direction it has been thus far.  Don't eradicate the potential of "The Flash".

Sincerely, 

Chad Johnson, concerned fan

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