NH Radiochild said:Well, Erie, I'm sure it ain't like it used to be.
Just like any other radio conundrum stateside, AFN Radio here has a lot of trouble getting listeners, so they are willing to "push the envelope" a lot more than they used to. Admittedly, you won't ever get a Howard Stern type show on there, but double-entendres flourish wherever they can. This atmosphere might be exclusive to Air Force-run stations (and particularly in-theater, where there are no children listeners), but we have a song in our playlist that apparently is on Current Rock charts that in the first line very obviously suggests someone "going down on" someone. Can't remember the tune or artist right now, but if you follow that format, you've probably heard it.
On the flipside, however, I have heard of a story where an officer's wife (in Italy) decided that even the edited version of Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" ahould get the axe and did because of the obvious intent of its lyrics. Again, that's in a family environment so the restrictions become dictated by those in authority.
I myself decided to open the show with "This is the NH Radiochild show. Brought to you by [units I'm associated with]." This, after repeated hourly mentions prompted, someone regularly involved with the station to tell me I shouldn't say that because my unit and division are in no way physically affiliated with the operation of the station. I told him that it was a play on words as I am actually "boots-on-the-ground" here because of their orders. So, suffice it to say, I explained such on the air at the end of the show, and will be retooling my intro to say "infused with Black Dragon pride" as "Black Dragons" is my unit motto. They also didn't really want to be imaged as an "AFN Afghanistan" station, but simply "Freedom radio". That's no biggie, really. I just kind of used it as a way to mix up readers a little bit, because they don't really have any other catch phrases other than "Hits from the Homefront". So, I'll adjust fire for the next show. I also open up the show with "...the BIG show with the LITTLE stick." Yes, I know that dwells in radio-lingo land, but for the audience they can get a kick out of the double-entendre.
Other than that, for those who did listen, (mainly the staff that I can tell), thought I did a good job, which surprisingly already got back to my OIC in my own shop. So at least the word is spreading I guess.
BZ's to you, NHRC. be careful what you say "on the air" in regards to your comrades in-theater. for that matter, you should be really careful what you say here, as well. i do believe the broadcast tandem in the cinematic film classic "Major League" reminded us that "less is more." seriously - have fun with your on-air moniker, but don't put your buds in harms way. those who are "not friends" have ways to glean and use personal info in a manner that is not always pleasant. i do believe the phrase "loose lips sink ships" still applies.
have fun. but be sure to check with your station's o.i.c. or p.d. in regard to content each time you're on. make sure you don't put yourself out of a gig.
as the lead Boatswain's mate on my old tin can used to say ... "out - mother-bleeping - standing!" carry on!