Jaz Tolliver is a Trends Reporter for the HuffPost. Previously, she was a Reporter/News Producer for the USA Today Network, where her stories ran across digital and print platforms among newspapers in 43 U.S. states. Jaz has written for the Seattle Times, WPBF 25 News, Boca Magazine, and more.
“Too much policing of stories and being afraid to bring them out because a climate is a certain way is a shame. I’m not sure I’m on board with trigger warnings ,” Smith said.A trigger warning provides a preemptive warning to viewers that something disturbing may occur on screen. For example, “The following episode contains depictions of sexual violence which some viewers may find troubling.”
In recent years, a growing number of programs have chosen to alert viewers before showing potentially disturbing content.” came under fire for not providing a trigger warning about its depiction and discussion of domestic violence. The film was also accused ofTrigger warnings are separate from standard parental guidelines like TV-MA ratings. They do not, however, preclude a disturbing scene from airing.
“It’s OK to feel uncomfortable or provoked while looking at a painting or watching a play, but I worry everything’s being dialed and dumbed down,” Smith explained. “We’re telling audiences they’re going to be scared before they’ve watched something.” The British actor went on to gush over the idea of playing polarizing characters. “That’s the fucking point. We should be telling morally difficult stories, nowadays in particular,” he added.Realness delivered to your inbox
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