Kid friendly Krampus!?

Last night's show of Creature feature was one for the record books, ladies and gentlemen. There was a surprise caller that I was NOT expecting! Meta Data was pleasing to speak with, and I was partially expecting someone that I had talked to in the last few weeks to tall. Perhaps KrisB from Repofans Bombarding the Radio might call, perhaps Clarissa from Willie's Wenches would grace us with a call. It would even be welcome to hear from other attendees from Megacon. But it goes without saying that no one expects a nine year old girl to call into a show at 11 PM!

Kara, the brilliant and kind hearted young lady that many people met at the RLSH panel called in with her mother and other young friends. Now, this was a completely unexpected surprise. They wanted to call and let us know that Kara and her friends plan on making their community a brighter place, helping in positive ways like cleaning up the parking lot of a local Wal-Mart and other such functions. And no, they may be wearing matching shirts, but they are NOT trying to be superheroes and patrolling their neighborhoods, so you can stop with the accusations right there. While gracious, I informed Kara's mother that our show deals with topics of a graphic and explicit nature, listening discretion and parental guidance is strongly advised. I could not have made it more clear, which was good considering the topics later brought up on the show.

Kara is a brilliant young lady that I spoke with before the panel, she called me out for not being a real monster, and admitted that after seeing the father figure in her young life become the definition of a monster when drunk, nothing fazed her. I told her that shouldn't have to be that way, but she was a beautiful spirit, full of positive energy. And this was despite the things she experienced in her young life. There wasn't a single member of the panel and many in the audience that didn't have the utmost respect for that little girl. It is with such brutal honesty that I return that respect in kind.

Kara and Kara's mother, you were literally a wake-up call to those that heard the show. But although Krampus can be less crude in the presence of children and even fun, Krampus is NOT generally kid friendly. This persona is intelligent yet crude to punctuate various points to be made. I can be entertaining as well as educational. Krampus is also vicious, dealing with adult oriented topics, calling out those that are not so nice while praising those that are. But Krampus will not change to become an overall more kid friendly visage. I will show respect to you and those that have earned it by not blasting your ears with vulgarity knowing that you're standing next to me. Perhaps one day as Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, George Carlin and even Larry the Cable Guy, the man behind the Krampus will go from blue to technicolor and kid friendly in his works. But that is not the case for Creature Feature, and I do not apologize for it. What also should be said is that you are trying to bring light to a positive thing that the youth of today and hopes of tomorrow are trying to accomplish. But to be fair, you and your young ears and voices deserve better than Krampus as an outlet. And for that, I apologize that there isn't one without being on forums like the RLSH and others, being one of the only shows dealing with the community and not being all access to all ages.

With that said, I would like to challenge those in the RLSH community to rise to this occasion! Last night's show has displayed a demographic that needs to be addressed in our works in the RLSH/RLSV communities. Would you all do what you are doing right now, in the witness of children and parents? Surely there must be someone in the community who can take time out of their busy week to host their own show on Blog Talk Radio or other such venues at an earlier time slot, allowing an all access show to allow those that are trying to make a positive change instead of putting those that do the negative on blast as it were. Allow me to give you an example. Last night after Kara and her mother called in, I informed Kara's mother that this was a rated R show in general, and for those of sensitive ears to please turn down their radios or computer speakers. Much like this blog is about to be, so if you're too sensitive, skip this part. We then discussed gaining cancer from oral sex, a pregnant woman being tazed by the police for not signing a speeding ticket, homosexuality, whether or not Krampus was having a period, the absurdity of my being kid friendly and mother approved, then my going to Walt Disney World only to be jumped by Mickey Mouse's posse, Goofy screaming to kick me in the dick, then Mickey taking time out from curb stomping me to use my walking stick, shove it up my ass and turn me into a Krampsicle!

Would you like for this show to be the venue for children to call into it? Let me rephrase that: would you like it to be the ONLY web broadcast venue for them to call into? Because right now, that's exactly what it is. There are attempts at other shows by members of the RLSV, but I wouldn't recommend them for young ears either. And please, if you're an RLSV who wants to make a show at an earlier time claiming all access, don't. For the most part with few exceptions, you're all dicks. Like me. And villains should never be role models. Krampus shouldn't be a role model. But I accepted the call as best I could, and Kara's mother called in later to the show when people joked that parents and children would flood my inbox with spiteful letters. She assured us that she wouldn't, and that despite the depths of what we say and discuss on the show, we in general are bringing light to the community, and not being negative or destructive in our methods. She even wished us a happy R rated night! Now THAT'S a parent who gets it! You know, personal accountability and perspective, raising a wonderful daughter who is inspiring other young people to make a change if they see something wrong. My dear lady, you and your daughter have the utmost respect of Krampus.

With that said, I hope to make this a call to arms for those in the RLSH community. Rise to the challenge, use your voices to also give voice to people like Kara and her mother. because while Krampus can dial it down, while I am sure that Executrix also was not profane in the face of children who assembled for her animal shelter zombie walk, we will not change who we are at this time. I will endeavor to add a disclaimer to Creature Feature stating that it is of a graphic and explicit nature at most times. We can be serious as well as silly, respectful as we are raunchy. But Kara's mother stated that she would like to call in once a month to update everyone on what they're doing to help in their surroundings! This means not only will she be listening, but will call again in the coming months! Why? Because I was an outlet at Megacon representing a fraction of the RLSH/RLSV community and I have a show! SuperHero, Symbiote, DC's Guardian, someone who is reading this, please acknowledge this blog and conundrum. Kara, her friends and mother, and all the other young, silent but aspiring people that look to our slice of the world deserve better than what they currently have. I call to you to do better. Do not trust a Christmas demon known in legend for beating children with birch branches and stealing the truly evil away to eat them with being the only internet radio outlet or forum for them. Krampus can dial it down temporarily, but Krampus will not change. Who will take up this cause?