This evening I took a little trip to the BBFC‘s web page. I’ve not been for a while. For those who don’t know, they’re the private body that decides the film ratings in the UK. They’ve relaxed the rules a lot, especially over the last few years after a certain Mr Ferman (a Nazi **** in entirely the wrong job if ever there was one) stepped down as Head Censor.
Anyways, it’s worth a look for a giggle. The interface isn’t good, but just browsing the descriptions of the (few) cuts being made is a laugh, especially with the Restricted-18 videos. For a start, a lot of the porn is a rip off of Hollywood stuff (Shaving Ryan’s Privates, as an example – link DEFINITELY not work safe). Then there’s the stuff they have to cut to attain the UK’s least restrictive rating.
As an example, “Sex Pigs: Cut required to sight of coverage with condom of, and penetration of anus by a vacuum pump tube on the grounds of potential physical harm.”
Sometimes, just sometimes, I agree that the BBFC might be protecting us from stuff that maybe we shouldn’t see. This is one of those times.
