Search results
Jun 23, 2022 · In October 1993, a five-year-old in Moraine, Ohio named Austin Messner allegedly started a fire that resulted in the death of his two-year-old sister, Jessica. His mother, Darcy Burk, then...
- Overview
- References
In Moraine, Ohio, on October 6, 1993, five-year-old Austin Messner, set fire to his mother's mobile home with a cigarette lighter, killing his two-year-old sister, Jessica.
The mother later claimed that her son watched one of the fire-related segments shortly before he burned down the home. However, neighbors claimed that the family didn't even have cable television, and was unable to view the show.
In response to the allegation, MTV decided to remove all references to fire from subsequent airings, and move the show from its 7:00PM time slot, to the 10:00PM time slot, so it was less excusable for children to be watching the show.
Whether coincidentally or in response to this incident, MTV had started airing a new disclaimer at the start of each show, which warned the children never to imitate Beavis and Butt-Head. This began at least as early as the date of the fire, if not earlier.
The creators found a censorship loophole and took delight in sometimes making Beavis scream things that sounded very similar to his previous "Fire! Fire!" (such as "Fryer! Fryer!" when Beavis and Butt-Head are working the late shift at Burger World) and also having him almost say the forbidden word (such as one time when he sang "Liar, liar, pants on..." and pausing before "fire" ("Liar! Liar!").
There was also a music video where a man runs on fire in slow motion ("California" by Wax). Beavis is hypnotized by it and can barely say "fire".
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTuARjrQHBY
2.https://groups.google.com/g/alt.tv.beavis-n-butthead/c/eesc9Ln8aAk/m/88Gl1ZQFL3wJ
Sep 8, 2023 · 'Beavis and Butt-Head' Was Blamed for a Deadly Fire. On Oct. 6, 1993 – one month after the "Comedians" episode aired – 5-year-old Austin Messner of Moraine, Ohio, set fire to his family’s...
- Corey Irwin
Child is photographed watching a controversial 'Beavis and Butt-head' fire episode on television October 4, 1993 in New York City.
Jun 26, 2022 · A mother blamed 'Beavis and Butt-Head' for a 1993 fire her 5-year-old set, but creator Mike Judge learned they didn't even have cable.
Nov 21, 2020 · Early episodes depicted a juvenile obsession with fire and other dangerous behaviors, summed up with Beavis's chanting of "Fire! Fire!". The show was blamed for the death of two-year-old...
- 3 min
- 37.4K
- arwuns
People also ask
Was 'Beavis and Butthead' too dangerous for TV?
Did 'Beavis and Butthead' inspire Austin Messner to play with fire?
Did 'Beavis & Butt-Head' cause a fire?
What happened in Beavis & Butt-Head?
With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Beavis And Butthead Fire animated GIFs to your conversations. Share the best GIFs now >>>
