If asked to list current TV shows that would probably be hardest for a network censor to make calls on, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia would earn at least three entries. The Gang’s action earned them a spot in our Best Sitcoms of All-Time rankings, where it’s arguably the most NSFW entry despite having to deal with (albeit loose) network censors. It’s Always Sunny Season 17 will be no exception either, as Rob McElhenney revealed issues arose over a planned plotline’s “graphic bestiality simulation.
” That’s not a description you’ll likely hear coming up in any upcoming Marvel TV shows or applied to any episodes of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage . But that’s just how things go for It’s Always Sunny ’s creative team. Before looking at the latest update shared by McElhenney, let’s take a look at the original message he’d shared via Instagram Stories in early October ahead of the start of Season 17 filming .
Along with a caption that says "Sunny Standards & Practices are something else," here's what the actual letter to the writers said: Caution on scene where Dennis shoots video footage of him masturbating a dog & when Dennis holds up a 'Tupperware container.' Any graphic bestiality simulation must be avoided for cuts airing on both FX linear channel & the Hulu platform. Given the nature of the scenes, always shoot alternate angles and positioning so that there are options to work with should they be needed during Post Production.
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