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From: hitchens@ut-sally.UUCP (Ron Hitchens)
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Subject: Re: GP rating of movies
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Date: Thu, 21-Jun-84 19:41:58 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jun 21 19:41:58 1984
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   Yes, of course.  GP and PG are the same thing.  The original MPAA ratings
were: G, GP, R and X.  G meant general and GP meant general but parental
guidance suggested.  The letters were later reversed to make it more
mnemonic (Parental Guidance).  That's all there was to it, no chance in
meaning.  The change occurred about 10 years ago (when I was in 
high school).  You still see the GP rating on old posters and prints.

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