Red vs Blue takes on Trigger Warnings

[MatParker116]

http://roosterteeth.com/archive/?id=11636&v=comments

Kinda agree with Grif if i'm honest. Now I'm gonna get some popcorn and go read some social justice blogs.

 

[Fappy]

Apparently the video isn't out for the general public for another 12 minutes. What does he say on the matter?

I just treat them like content warnings, which have existed for decades now. Seems like an odd thing to complain about, honestly.

 

[MatParker116]

Apparently the video isn't out for the general public for another 12 minutes. What does he say on the matter?

I just treat them like content warnings, which have existed for decades now. Seems like an odd thing to complain about, honestly.

There taking the piss out of people who take it too far.

*Chews Popcorn*

 

[Jack Action]

Apparently the video isn't out for the general public for another 12 minutes. What does he say on the matter?

I just treat them like content warnings, which have existed for decades now. Seems like an odd thing to complain about, honestly.

Funny thing, I remember a time when those weren't a thing. They just showed up one day, doing nothing other than being annoying as fuck because they're narrated by random douchebag #12319823. Bit later cartoons got translated. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

 

[Queen Michael]

I'm no big fan of trigger warnings. For several reasons.

1. Lots of people use the word "trigger" for anything that makes them the slightest bit uncomfortable.

2. If you do have a real trigger (as opposed to "thing you don't like"), then it's your responsibility to work on getting rid of it. You have no right to tell others that they gotta warn you, just like someone allergic to nuts can't tell everybody they're not allowed to eat nuts. Your health, your responsibility. Mental or physical.

 

[Thaluikhain]

You have no right to tell others that they gotta warn you, just like someone allergic to nuts can't tell everybody they're not allowed to eat nuts.

You do, actually, that free speech thing. Now, people can decide they'd not bother adding a few words in front of something they might think is a problem (after all, it's a hell of a hassle to mark stuff NSFW) if they like.

 

[Queen Michael]

You have no right to tell others that they gotta warn you, just like someone allergic to nuts can't tell everybody they're not allowed to eat nuts.

You do, actually, that free speech thing. Now, people can decide they'd not bother adding a few words in front of something they might think is a problem (after all, it's a hell of a hassle to mark stuff NSFW) if they like.

OKay, I guess I mean that if you tell people not to eat nuts, they won't be obligated to do so.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

Gotta admit, that was pretty funny. Trigger Warnings probably mean well, but there likely are people who take them a bit too far... And who better to remind us not to take it too far then this bunch.

That reminds me, I really should start watching Red VS Blue again... problem is that there's a lot to catch up on...

 

[Kolby Jack]

Even in the comments of that video I saw more than one person criticizing them for making a "rape joke," apparently not realizing the MASSIVE, GRAND-CANYON-SIZED GAP between making a joke that makes light of rape itself and making a joke that just involves the word "rape."

I agree with Donut. RvB is the longest running continuous web series on the internet, and even if people have never heard of it, they can easily find someone who has and can explain the kind of stuff the show is about. Anyone who claims to be "triggered" by anything in the show should've been able to see it coming. As for ANY show using trigger warnings, I don't really care. TV shows have "Viewer Discretion is advised," no reason web content can't feel the same obligation. Do they HAVE to? No. How people choose to present themselves is their own business, as are the consequences that go with it.

 

[BreakfastMan]

That was damn great. Best tumblr parody I have seen in a while. Managed to be funny and make decent points without being mind-numbingly stupid. 10/10 would be triggered again. XD

 

[Paragon Fury]

"We suck at acronyms".

Yep. Still pretty good though.

 

[DrownedAmmet]

First time I've watched a RvB skit in what feels like 10 years, so thanks for posting that, good to know it still makes me laugh.

I still think people who get pissed off at triggers are worse than the people that use too many triggers. Can't you just read it, skip past it if it doesn't pertain to you, and move on with your life?

Still, great video, good to see they still have it

 

[gLoveofLove]

I don't mind people using trigger warnings, which I find to be unnecessary(all of them btw). It's the people who demand other people use trigger warnings and get angry over someone not warning them before they talked about dolphins- because a dolphin just sat there and watched, without helping, as this person got catcalled on the beach.
Patriarchal seafood bisque scum!

 

[Erttheking]

Ok, I have no idea what the takeaway message was supposed to be, they kind bounced back and forth on it a lot.

Well the Gavin Free trigger warning made me chuckle.

 

[Vault101]

my understanding of PTSD is limited but being "triggered" is actually a thing that happens after someone experiences something traumatic

I still think people who get pissed off at triggers are worse than the people that use too many triggers. Can't you just read it, skip past it if it doesn't pertain to you, and move on with your life?

I uhhh....don't think that's how it works

being triggered is not the same as being offended, people seem to get that mixed up

anyway the real question is to what extent should people make allowances for possible triggers? if your "whatever" references sexual assult/violence then I don't think its unreasonable to have a warning...mandatory? I'm not sure

obviously you can't have a trigger warning for things like songs or sounds or images its just too specific

 

[Secondhand Revenant]

my understanding of PTSD is limited but being "triggered" is actually a thing that happens after someone experiences something traumatic

I still think people who get pissed off at triggers are worse than the people that use too many triggers. Can't you just read it, skip past it if it doesn't pertain to you, and move on with your life?

I uhhh....don't think that's how it works

being triggered is not the same as being offended, people seem to get that mixed up

anyway the real question is to what extent should people make allowances for possible triggers? if your "whatever" references sexual assult/violence then I don't think its unreasonable to have a warning...mandatory? I'm not sure

obviously you can't have a trigger warning for things like songs or sounds or images its just too specific

He said the people who get pissed off at triggers are worse. I think he is saying THEY can ignore the warnings.

 

[Zontar]

my understanding of PTSD is limited but being "triggered" is actually a thing that happens after someone experiences something traumatic

On paper that is what it means, however thanks to social media sites (primarily Tumblr) a lot of people use it to mean things which can be even mildly irritating (these tend to be the same people who use the term microaggression seriously) and has unfortunately become on the same level as 'check your privilage' in terms of things worth mocking due to its overuse by people who really shouldn't be using it unironically.

 

[Secondhand Revenant]

I just treat them like content warnings, which have existed for decades now. Seems like an odd thing to complain about, honestly.

My thoughts exactly. The idea itself is nothing more than a content warning. It's like putting NSFW. Like who the hell cares if some people ask for that? Is it gonna kill us if someone asks for one??

 

[BreakfastMan]

my understanding of PTSD is limited but being "triggered" is actually a thing that happens after someone experiences something traumatic

True, but when many people (specifically, many people on tumblr) use the term, they are not referring to PTSD. As it was explained to me by someone from tumblr, being "triggered" by something means something makes you feel uncomfortable, it isn't always related to PTSD. And no, I am not even joking. And some of the... stranger "triggers" mentioned in the video do tend to pop up on tumblr (having a trigger for eating/food is very common, some how).

 

[Imperioratorex Caprae]

being triggered is not the same as being offended, people seem to get that mixed up

This is correct. Triggers are originally used for people with mental issues that may have a break due to certain things, or people with addiction issues (which still is mental but I'm differentiating for a reason) that see certain things as a trigger for their addictions. anything else is some over-entitled jackass using it as a way to say "don't offend me".
As a person who deals with mental issues, I have a problem with people who don't have those issues (or any others for that matter) appropriating something I deal with on a regular basis for their own purposes.