Kif
05/04/05, 12:10 PM
http://www.nme.com/news/112246.htm
"BRITISH SEA POWER have been banned in America.
The Brighton quintet, who are currently touring the States, have been told that their new single 'Please Stand Up' is not suitable for MTV.
However rather than any offending visual content, it’s the use of word “wet” that has apparently worried the American network.
"MTV USA have objected to a line in the video saying it doesn't meet standards. What standards does the line "wetter and wetter" violate?” a spokesperson for the band told NME.COM. “We would like to be told why this language from one of our richest, most literate groups is being squashed by a committee of McCarthyites."
Ridiculous. I mean, this band isn't exactly pop-punk or anything, but banning a band because of the word "wet"? Stupid MTV bastards
"BRITISH SEA POWER have been banned in America.
The Brighton quintet, who are currently touring the States, have been told that their new single 'Please Stand Up' is not suitable for MTV.
However rather than any offending visual content, it’s the use of word “wet” that has apparently worried the American network.
"MTV USA have objected to a line in the video saying it doesn't meet standards. What standards does the line "wetter and wetter" violate?” a spokesperson for the band told NME.COM. “We would like to be told why this language from one of our richest, most literate groups is being squashed by a committee of McCarthyites."
Ridiculous. I mean, this band isn't exactly pop-punk or anything, but banning a band because of the word "wet"? Stupid MTV bastards