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Straight-up answer

Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 03:43 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: Matilda question - ARReith1982 07:12 pm EST 01/15/14

No, there is nothing in the show that approaches either profanity or obscenity. The worst it gets is the Trunchbull's refrain that children are "filthy, revolting maggots."

Matilda was designed for a family audience... and beyond that, incorporating cruder vocabulary would be out of keeping with the spirit of Dahl's original.


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Posted by: MikeR 03:50 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: Straight-up answer - MockingbirdGirl 03:43 pm EST 01/16/14

A quick scan of some of the lyrics reveals at least a few uses of "hell." Normally I wouldn't find that worth mentioning, but since the original poster couldn't even bring himself to type the word "crap," it might be of concern.

That said, "matilda musical lyrics" is easily searchable. It won't help with any profanity (or "profanity") in the dialogue, but at least it's something.


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Posted by: ARReith1982 10:29 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: re: Straight-up answer - MikeR 03:50 pm EST 01/16/14

I didn't type "crap" out of respect to those who might take offense using that word on a public forum.


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