Shareholders' meeting makes for an interesting trip

26.02.2009

But perhaps the most bizarre moment came at the end, when a woman who said she represented the , an advocacy group that protests TV programs it deems to be not family-friendly, got up to ask a question. She was upset about what she called "Apple-sponsored shows" (presumably because Apple advertises during their broadcast). These included Family Guy, South Park, 24, and (she said she'd driven two and half hours to be there--coincidence?), which she said contained violent or sexual content. She specifically referenced a lap dance scene from Two and Half Men, and quoted research saying that children who watch shows with sexual content are more likely to be sexually active. In response, chief operating officer Tim Cook, who's filling in for Steve Jobs during the CEO's leave of absence, cited Apple's efforts on parental controls, and said he'd look into the matter.

I'm sure Cook will get right on that.