Where do the boundaries between humor and proper standards overlap?

The student-produced television show, “Perry Prime Time,” has exploded in popularity this year because of its new format of fake news and jokes, but many of the show’s loyal fans are asking where has “Prime Time” gone?

Perry’s news show, which is part of the Television Productions class, has been suspended until further notice for on-air “inappropriate behavior,” according to principal Dan Serrano.

“We didn’t realize it would come to this,” senior member Max Mills stated.

Their most recent episode seems to have been the breaking point for “PrimeTime.”

The cast interviewed members of a Vine channel who have posted videos that display drug use and other inappropriate behavior. That episode was shown in classes around campus in late October.

“We were just trying to focus on their humor and the fact that they attract a broad audience,” Howard stated. “We don’t have any affiliation with the inappropriate activities they do.”

That episode of “Prime Time” has since been removed from the show’s Vimeo channel.

To add to the growing situation, more events occurred prior to the video posting which have also led to their suspension.

During the homecoming carnival last month, “Perry Prime Time” ran a booth where they offered interviews with the crew for a chance to be featured on their next (fourth) show. The students then offered, in addition, an opportunity to kiss one of the Perry “Prime Time” cast members, to which was quickly shut down by administration. Later into the carnival, the students were sent home for not having a club advisor present, according to StuGo.

“They told us that we needed to respect [the students at the carnival]. We understood that and never meant to disrespect anybody,” senior Jordan Howard explained. “We didn’t mean to cause any conflict with the administration.”

As a club that represent the school, both events were deemed inappropriate.

“I like what they do because they are funny and we don’t want to take that away from the school, but at some point in time they have to be more aware,” assistant principal Kevin Ames stated. “They aren’t going to like the consequences but  it is something that we must do to make sure they are doing what they were asked.”

Whether this suspension will last until winter break or indefinitely, the crew are expected to keep their shows school appropriate. According to Ames, the show will most likely not be suspended for the rest of the year and may even be expected to go back on air before the end of the semester.

“We will be monitored more and have restrictions,” Mills said.

Howard added, “We are just going to do what we usually do, just not crossing any lines with inappropriate content this time.”

Serrano addressed that, “We have to set a standard and if the standard is not adhered to there has to be some sort of consequence.”

Note: TV Productions advisor Brian Bernier declined comment for this story.