Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[Siobhan]

Why? Sorry - crossed with your reply to Siobhan.

I think the reason it wasn't shown maybe more to do with the fact they'd have been inundated with complaints from viewers!!!

Goes to show you how the public are that they don't complain to see another human been "killed" on TV but would kick up a fuss that an animal was "killed" on tv, especially a cat or a dog

I am not say either is right

[Dazzle]

I would have been more upset about Lucas being shown killing Sugar than killing Owen and Trina, though I know that's not a very PC thing to say.

[Perdita]

MORE than 100 viewers complained this week about EastEnders serial killer Lucas Johnson bumping off collie dog Sugar - but barely any got in touch after he murdered two PEOPLE.

It was hinted on Wednesday night's show that Lucas, played by Don Gilet, killed Sugar - prompting 103 shocked fans to protest.

But when he murdered wife Trina and Owen Turner just a "handful" complained.

The viewers' backlash forced the Beeb to put out a statement saying that the show "does not condone the killing of dogs... or people".

A spokeswoman said: "Although it is never explicit that Sugar dies, the story does indeed suggest that Lucas has killed her.

"This behaviour is completely in keeping with his character."

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...#ixzz0giNc5RTJ

[Dutchgirl]

Do they complain when people get murdered on other drama's? Or do dogs get better treatment than humans?

[parkerman]

Just imagine the outrage if he'd killed a meerkat!

[.:SpIcYsPy:.]

Can anyone please explain to me why Masood would be stealing posts.. Like how it would benefit him in any way? I don't think he did do it though..
Thank-you in advance!

[parkerman]

It would only benefit him if there was any money inside the envelopes.

But, of course, it isn't him.

[Dutchgirl]

Just imagine the outrage if he'd killed a meerkat!

Parkerman do not say things like these. And please do not mention the "M"word. People can get upset you know!

[Dazzle]

Do they complain when people get murdered on other drama's? Or do dogs get better treatment than humans?

The reason why people like myself are outraged at cruelty to animals on TV is that it's such a problem in our society. Though we're supposedly a nation of animal lovers, cruelty to animals is very common and very rarely punished.

When the murder of a person is shown on a programme like EE, we accept that it is unrealistic and a rare occurrence, and that why it bothers me a lot less. Very few people would think that murder of a person is ok, and murderers that are caught are usually well punished.

[Dutchgirl]

The reason why people like myself are outraged at cruelty to animals on TV is that it's such a problem in our society. Though we're supposedly a nation of animal lovers, cruelty to animals is very common and very rarely punished.

When the murder of a person is shown on a programme like EE, we accept that it is unrealistic and a rare occurrence, and that why it bothers me a lot less. Very few people would think that murder of a person is ok, and murderers that are caught are usually well punished.

Ok I respect that. In the Netherlands people have to go very far to even get punished as well.

I myself thought oh no he wouldn't because Sugar is very cuddly. And dogs are not my favourite animals.

But for people to complain on such a large scale is beyond me. But animal cruelty needs to be shown as well. Even on a ridiculous storyline as Lucas'.