Why is a Blue Film Called a Blue Film?
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There is no consensus as to how the term "blue film" came to be associated with obscene or pornographic movies.
It is interesting to note that the first record of the color blue to refer to obscene or risque material appeared in 1824 in Scotland. It was an entry in The Scottish Gallovidian Encyclopedia by John MacTaggart referring to a " Thread o’ Blue" as "any little smutty touch in song-singing, chatting, or piece of writing".
However, there does not seem to be any link between that record and how pornographic movies came to be called blue films.
One theory is that the term came to be in use from the fact that in the 1980's, pornographic content in video cassettes was sealed using a blue tape.
Another theory suggests that it started with the blue bars across the faces of the actors or actresses to obscure their identities.
And since striptease acts might have used blue spotlights, this might also have been the origin of the blue in blue film.
Yet another theory attributes it to the bluish color tint evident in the earliest pornographic films. Those films were in black and white, and the bluish tint appears when quick and cheap ways were used to develop the film.
I did a quick check and found that the color blue is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth and heaven.
It seems that the color blue is associated with and symbolizes great stuff.
I am wondering if I start watching blue films some of those great stuff will rub off. You will never know until you try, right? ;)
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Another explanation for "blue movies" is that striptease acts may have once used blue spotlights.
Lgali - Thanks! :)
Trsmd - You're right. Including that theory also. :)
Another really good hub. While reading this hub, I realized that the term "blue film" is not used much, if at all, in the States. It seems to be very regional in its usage - wonder why that is.
Maybe these days you guys just call it porn. :)
Very nice explanation.... lol.
Thanks MSmithHub. :)
I heard it came from the Victorian era when they used special lighting for some stage productions that were considered risque an during which the actors were not allowed to move
I will look it up! :)
Blue is also used as a metaphor for sadness, especially in the songwriting industry. Therefore I wonder if 'Blue' 'Sadness' and 'Porn' have a common denominator!
This is the second or your hubs I have read in quick succession and although they are of vastly different subjects, both were very interesting and informative.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Lawrie. I try not to stick to just one topic, and at times do "jump" around a bit. :)
interesting to know
Thanks kasanova. :)
thanks for new information
Great hub,and picture :)
Thanks! I think my visitors came more for the picture rather than the info. ;)
it is wonderful experience
Yep, the picture's great isn't it? It's showing just enough and not too much. :)
sexiest film in this world
Thank you pari!
i like u view
Hi dd, I like my view too. ;)
best quality video
I love you
Thank you, mie, but we hardly know each other. :)
U R VERY SEXY LADY
How do you know? Did you manage to somehow get hold of THOSE photos? I thought I destroyed all of them.
U r so sexy.
Oh God! It looks like I didn't destroy ALL the photos. :(
choot is very good
Yes it is, isn't it?
It seems that everybody is looking at the picture, I wonder if anybody reads the text at all. :)
very sexy
Thanks you, mimess. Hope you are talking about the girl and not me. :)
Hi, Nice information, Just have a small question. You mentioned - "Yet another theory attributes it to the bluish color tint evident in the earliest pornographic films. Those films were in black and white, and the bluish tint appears when quick and cheap ways were used to develop the film."
Well, Why was specifically Blue tint Used.. ? Or I think, That they started using Blue tints after The term "blue movies" became famous. So, When it became globally recognized that Nudity is Called Blue Movies, these guys decided to use Blue tints Indirectly Warning or May be Alerting the Viewers, that this is a nudity Scene. So My point suggests that This The blue tint started being used After the term "Blue movies" was recognized, And therefor Using blue tints in Movies isn't one way how Blue movies got its name.
I dont know If you will agree to this or not, but m Just sharing my opinion. I may be wrong.
I think you mistaken thought that a blue tint was added to the film. But the bluish tint was a characteristic of the film when cheap and quick ways were used, and was not added on purpose.
verry poor
Hey shiv, I take it that you were expecting to see a blue film. Sorry to disappoint.
we watch porn movies in room with dimmed blue lights to keep screen clear. the term may came from that
Actually I can understand watching with dimmed lights, but dimmed BLUE lights? I don't think you would even have blue lights in your room.
http://www.snopes.com/language/colors/bluelaws.asp
The last paragraph - I think - is the most plausible.
Longbowgun - I think so too. Anything associated with blue has gotta be good, right?
Lgali 3 years ago
good info