In 1998, Saturday Night Live (SNL) dared to push the boundaries of satire with a banned and controversial parody of the beloved educational series "Schoolhouse Rock." This particular sketch, titled "Schoolhouse Shock: Media Madness Unleashed," caused such an uproar that it was aired only once and subsequently banned from future broadcasts.

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"Schoolhouse Shock" took the familiar format of "Schoolhouse Rock" and turned it on its head, targeting the media industry with biting humor and incisive commentary. The sketch followed the classic animation style and catchy jingles associated with the original show but transformed the innocent educational themes into scathing critiques of media companies and their practices.

The clip featured animated characters resembling famous news anchors, journalists, and media executives. Through witty lyrics and playful animation, the sketch aimed to expose the manipulative tactics, biases, and sensationalism prevalent in the media landscape.

With a mix of irony and satire, "Schoolhouse Shock" tackled topics such as media consolidation, commercialization, and the erosion of journalistic integrity. It parodied the way news stories were often spun to fit certain agendas, the obsession with ratings, and the blurring of lines between news and entertainment.