Sometimes you have to wonder what’s going through the brains of some people.

You really have to wonder if common sense is being held hostage by nonsense so it can plot ways to increase stupidity among the American public.

During an eventful Sunday afternoon, I noticed news briefs on how parents were outraged at some of the stars from Fox’s blockbuster series “Glee.”

I immediately had thoughts running through my head on what it could be.

Since the show is squeaky clean, there was nothing that could resonate with me on what the hoopla could be about.

Apparently, the Parents Television Council has a huge issue with Glee stars Lea Michelle and Dianna Argon posing provocatively for popular men’s magazine GQ.

Featured in the November issue, it shows Michelle and Argon dressed scantily-clad and in provocative poses.

Tim Winter, president of the PTC, released a harsh statement criticizing the stars saying the photo shoot “borders on pedophilia.”

There was even a roundtable discussion on “Headline News” with entertainment industry insiders shunning their “bad” behavior.

My eyes began to roll in the back of my head.

Nothing in society shocks me anymore, and I thought a moment like this would blow over at the blink of an eye.

Sex is just about everywhere whether it is in public, television or magazines.

What I can’t understand is the parent groups bringing attention to GQ as if they want their children to pick up the magazine and read it.

If there was something deemed inappropriate for children’s eyes, why would people keep pressing the button until media outlets take notice?

Honestly, GQ has always been a publication where men’s desires were always published without any apologies.

This has always been the way since the magazine’s beginnings more than 50 years ago.

The public should realize “Glee” is a show where young adults portray teenagers.

Take Elizabeth Berkley from NBC’s “Saved by the Bell” for example.

Berkley was on the popular series for four seasons and made a daring jump into the nearly X-rated “Showgirls.”

From what I can recall, I don’t remember any parental organizations up in arms about the sexual conduct she participated in film-wise.

Berkley’s stint in the film didn’t damage one of the most popular syndicated shows in more than 50 countries.

My point is actors and actresses should have the ability to promote and bring in additional revenue without being subject to ridicule.

Their responsibility is giving us good television, and that’s where the line is drawn.

Anything after that, it shouldn’t matter.

They’re human when the lights go down, and they have to pay the bills just like us.

Television watchdogs need to quit relying on stars to be role models for their children. If you don’t like something a celebrity does, then have common sense and explain the difference between reality and fantasy.

The PTC should learn how to pick up the remote and turn off the television instead of bitching about something so minor.

In a statement firing back at the PTC, GQ didn’t hold back.

“The Parents Television Council must not be watching much TV these days and should learn to divide reality from fantasy,” Jim Nelson, editor-in-chief of GQ, said. “As often happens in Hollywood, these ‘kids’ are in their 20s. Cory Montieth’s almost 30. I think they’re old enough to do what they want.”

That’s the way the world should be.

By C.J. DANIELS

Newscast Editor

chdaniel@umail.iu.edu