The United States has, since 1997, adopted content warnings at the beginnings of all programs in the form of MPAA-inspired letter symbols appearing at the top left corner ("TV-Y" through "TV-MA"), usually supplemented with smaller letters giving details as to why the warning applies. ![]() The networks air them on just about everything, no matter how old or new it is. An example of a program using the "language" varriant.Or the more foolish version "This programme contains language." Or "mild language," even."This programme contains strong language."."Contains scenes of a sexual nature." (Namely, explicit, bare-breasted sex on a kitchen table, to give but one example)."Intended for mature audiences only." ( Mature takes on a double meaning.)."This show contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing".See also Media Classifications, Our Lawyers Advised This Trope, Don't Try This At Home, Do Not Attempt.
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