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| - | A [[derogatory]] [[hint]] or [[reference]] to a person or thing. An [[implication]] or [[insinuation]]. | + | An '''innuendo''' is an [[insinuation]] or [[intimation]] about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. It can also be a remark or question, typically disparaging (also called '''insinuation'''), that works obliquely by [[allusion]]. In the latter sense the intention is often to [[insult]] or accuse someone in such a way that one's words, taken literally, are innocent. |
| - | An '''innuendo''' is, according to the Advanced Oxford Learner's Dictionary (7th Edition; electronic version) an '''indirect''' remark about somebody or something, usually suggesting something bad or rude; the use of remarks like this: "innuendoes about her private life" or "The song is full of sexual innuendo." (Examples from the OALD) | + | According to the [[Advanced Oxford Learner's Dictionary]], an innuendo is "an indirect remark about somebody or something, usually suggesting something bad, mean or rude; the use of remarks like this: ''innuendoes about her private life'' or ''The song is full of sexual innuendo.''" The word is often used to express disapproval. |
| - | The word is often used to express disapproval. (OALD) | + | |
| - | An '''innuendo''' is a baseless invention of thoughts or ideas. "In your end-o" is a basic innuendo used on the hit sitcom [[Scrubs (TV Series)|Scrubs]]. It can also be a remark or question, typically disparaging (also called '''insinuation'''), that works obliquely by [[allusion]]. In the latter sense, the intention is often to insult or accuse someone in such a way that one's words, taken literally, are innocent. | + | The term '''sexual innuendo''' has acquired a specific meaning, namely that of a "risqué" [[double entendre]] by playing on a possibly sexual interpretation of an otherwise innocent uttering. For example: "We need to go deeper" can be seen as both a request for further inquiry on any given issue or a request to go deeper into an orifice. Alternatively the simple changing of the pronunciation of a word can be used to make it sound vulgar e.g. innuendo to "in-your-endo". |
| - | The term '''sexual innuendo''' has acquired a specific meaning, namely that of a "risque" [[double entendre]] by playing on a possibly sexual interpretation of an otherwise innocent uttering. | + | [[File:Animal Flyer.jpg|thumb|Animal Flyer]] |
| - | Many television shows aimed at a younger audience frequently use innuendoes as a way of attracting older viewers without offending their network's censorship. Shows such as [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[Rocko's Modern Life]], [[Cow & Chicken]], [[Ren & Stimpy]] and especially [[Animaniacs]] have been known to do this over the years. | + | In the context of [[Defamation|defamation law]], an innuendo meaning is one which is not directly contained in the words complained of, but which would be understood by those reading it based on special knowledge. |
| - | Many songs may also use innuendos, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s [[The Lemon Song]]. | + | ==Television and other media== |
| + | [[British sitcoms]] and comedy shows such as ''[[Are You Being Served?]]'' and ''[[Round the Horne]]'' have also made extensive use of innuendo. Mild sexual innuendo is a staple of British [[pantomime]]. | ||
| + | The figure at right shows a male cat paying a "call" on a female cat, who then serves up kittens, insinuating that the "result" of children is predicated on [[Sexual selection in mammals#Callings|a male "call"]]. | ||
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| + | Many television shows aimed at a younger audience frequently use innuendos as a way of attracting older viewers without offending their network's censorship. | ||
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| + | Many American primetime shows use an extensive amount of innuendo to the point that it is rated TV-PG/14 D for dialogue. Shows such as ''[[The Simpsons]]'', ''[[Futurama]]'', ''[[Son of the Beach]]'', ''[[The Office (U.S. TV series)|The Office]]'', ''[[King of The Hill]]'', ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', ''[[Beavis and Butt-head]]'', ''[[Everybody Hates Chris]]'', ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]'', ''[[American Dad!]]'', ''[[Tosh.0]]'', and especially ''[[Family Guy]]'' and ''[[South Park]]'' have done this. Also, many radio shows, including the ''[[Bobby Bones Show]]'', the [[Rick and Bubba]] Show, ''[[The Gallo Radio Show]]'', and most of the songs played on ''[[Southern Crossroads]]'' are notable for this. | ||
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| + | A character in the American sitcom ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'', [[The Todd]], is known for his constant innuendo, even shown waiting around corners for "set ups", opportunities to make innuendos. | ||
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| + | On [[The Scott Mills Show]] on [[BBC Radio 1]], listeners are asked to send in clips from radio and TV with innuendos in a humorous context, a feature known as "Innuendo Bingo". Presenters and special guests fill their mouths with water and listen to the clips, and the last person to spit the water out with laughter wins the game. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Doublespeak]] | ||
| + | *[[Euphemism]] | ||
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An innuendo is an insinuation or intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. It can also be a remark or question, typically disparaging (also called insinuation), that works obliquely by allusion. In the latter sense the intention is often to insult or accuse someone in such a way that one's words, taken literally, are innocent.
According to the Advanced Oxford Learner's Dictionary, an innuendo is "an indirect remark about somebody or something, usually suggesting something bad, mean or rude; the use of remarks like this: innuendoes about her private life or The song is full of sexual innuendo." The word is often used to express disapproval.
The term sexual innuendo has acquired a specific meaning, namely that of a "risqué" double entendre by playing on a possibly sexual interpretation of an otherwise innocent uttering. For example: "We need to go deeper" can be seen as both a request for further inquiry on any given issue or a request to go deeper into an orifice. Alternatively the simple changing of the pronunciation of a word can be used to make it sound vulgar e.g. innuendo to "in-your-endo".
In the context of defamation law, an innuendo meaning is one which is not directly contained in the words complained of, but which would be understood by those reading it based on special knowledge.
Television and other media
British sitcoms and comedy shows such as Are You Being Served? and Round the Horne have also made extensive use of innuendo. Mild sexual innuendo is a staple of British pantomime.
The figure at right shows a male cat paying a "call" on a female cat, who then serves up kittens, insinuating that the "result" of children is predicated on a male "call".
Many television shows aimed at a younger audience frequently use innuendos as a way of attracting older viewers without offending their network's censorship.
Many American primetime shows use an extensive amount of innuendo to the point that it is rated TV-PG/14 D for dialogue. Shows such as The Simpsons, Futurama, Son of the Beach, The Office, King of The Hill, House, Beavis and Butt-head, Everybody Hates Chris, George Lopez, American Dad!, Tosh.0, and especially Family Guy and South Park have done this. Also, many radio shows, including the Bobby Bones Show, the Rick and Bubba Show, The Gallo Radio Show, and most of the songs played on Southern Crossroads are notable for this.
A character in the American sitcom Scrubs, The Todd, is known for his constant innuendo, even shown waiting around corners for "set ups", opportunities to make innuendos.
On The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1, listeners are asked to send in clips from radio and TV with innuendos in a humorous context, a feature known as "Innuendo Bingo". Presenters and special guests fill their mouths with water and listen to the clips, and the last person to spit the water out with laughter wins the game.
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