X RATING Meaning and
Definition
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X rating is a classification commonly used to denote a film, television show, or other forms of visual media that contains explicit or adult-oriented content. It is a categorization system primarily employed in the United States and several other countries to inform audiences that the material may not be suitable for viewers of all ages and may feature explicit sexual content, graphic violence, profanity, or other mature themes.
The term "X rating" originated in the early 1970s and was initially intended to differentiate explicit adult films from mainstream movies. However, due to its association with pornography and the lack of a universally recognized rating system, the X rating eventually lost its credibility and became a marketing tool for adult-oriented movies rather than a legitimate classification.
In response to the confusion surrounding the X rating, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) introduced the NC-17 rating in 1990. The NC-17 rating serves as a replacement for the X rating and signifies that a movie contains adult content that is not suitable for viewers under the age of 17. This change was intended to provide a clearer distinction between adult-oriented content and pornography, offering filmmakers the opportunity to explore mature themes without the stigma associated with the X rating.
Overall, the X rating historically denoted explicit adult content, but its relevance has diminished over time with the introduction of the NC-17 rating.
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Etymology of X RATING
The origin of the term "X rating" can be traced back to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) film rating system. In 1968, MPAA introduced a voluntary film rating system, which included four initial ratings: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences suggested), R (restricted), and X (no one under 17 admitted, later changed to no one under 18 admitted).
The X rating was initially intended to designate films that were aimed at adult audiences but weren't necessarily pornographic. However, due to the lack of trademarking the term, it soon became associated with explicit content and perceived as almost exclusively indicating pornography. Filmmakers and distributors began exploiting the rating to market adult films, leading to a decline in mainstream usage and credibility of the X rating.
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