The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years.
Tag: Indecency, Obscenity and Profanity
India’s Outrage Machine Devours a Star YouTuber Over a Crude One-Liner
A joke made by Ranveer Allahbadia, a Joe Rogan for online Indians, has brought him death threats and criminal charges.
As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’
Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her “unforgivable.”
Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty to Accessing Indecent Images of Children
Huw Edwards, who was one of Britain’s top television anchors, admitted to offenses in a London court on Wednesday.
Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur Lays Bare Church’s Contradictions
The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been a refuge for gay faithful.
Italy Misses a #MeToo Moment in Prime Minister Meloni’s Breakup
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dumped her partner after leaks about come-ons to colleagues. But workplace harassment is still being taken for granted.
Yuki Tsunoda: The Potty-Mouthed Japanese F1 Racer Who Became a Cult Star
The impish persona and insouciant attitude of the Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda have overturned stereotypes. The next step? Showing he can keep up with rivals.
Giving the Middle Finger Is a ‘God-Given’ Right, a Quebec Judge Says
In dismissing a harassment case, the judge wrote that the right to make the obscene gesture is one “that belongs to every red-blooded Canadian.”
They Shared Erotic Images in a Group Chat. The Fine: $17,000.
A couple in Singapore created a Telegram account where they posted risqué content for subscribers. They were convicted of violating nudity and obscenity laws.
Curse Words Around the World Have Something in Common (We Swear)
These four sounds are missing from some of the seven words you can never say on television, and the pattern prevails in other languages too, researchers say.