Viewer Discretion Is Advised Buyer warnings have been around for a long time. The Latin phrase “caveat emptor” (“let the buyer beware”) dates back to the 1520s. (Thank you, Online Etymology Dictionary.) The movie industry’s rating system (G, R, etc.) began in 1968. And the phrase “Viewer Discretion Is Advised” came along in the 1990s. Generally, such warnings point to sex and violence and—according to some critics—are a form of self-censorship. But in this frame from “Words,” the caution relates to the video’s kaleidoscopic effect, which theoretically could lead to seizures. We take it as evidence of caring for viewers’ well-being. “Words”—directed by Vasiliy Zhitlov—is the current Mobile Movie of the Week. You can see this highly original dance video at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #mobilemoviemaking #ratingsystem #photosensitive-epilepsy #viewerdiscretion #dancevideo https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTOTT9vynS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
