China Censors “Friends” for “Unhealthy” Content

Friends was one of the most popular TV programs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It remains a fan favorite years later, but the show looks a little different for Chinese viewers. China censors some Friends episodes to remove anything the government deems immoral or vulgar. The meaning of those words differs significantly in China than in the US. For the Chinese censors, it means removing or altering scenes showing content such as underage …

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