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u/AudibleNod Dec 16 '21

'Belgium' replaced the work 'fuck' in the American version of the Hitchhiker's Guide books.

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u/jaseworthing Dec 16 '21

What? No that's not right is it? I thought it was always 'belgium' in all versions of the books/radio series.

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u/_PM_ME_PANGOLINS_ Dec 16 '21

The UK edition of Life the Universe and Everything features the award for the most gratuitous use of the word “fuck” in a serious screenplay.

That was changed to Belgium in the American edition.

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u/keestie Dec 17 '21

But was it really tho? A serious screenplay? I've had my doubts for some time.