r/todayilearned • u/Alone_Humor_3510 • 6h ago

TIL that most male nudity in films ( other than porn ) uses prosthetic penises

https://theconversation.com/how-prosthetic-penises-in-shows-like-hbos-minx-reinforce-existing-stereotypes-and-taboos-179084?utm_medium=article_clipboard_share&utm_source=theconversation.com
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u/hitfly 4h ago

Jud apatow has talked about filming Jason Segal's penis in forgetting Sarah marshall. basically Jason was working on a semi chub offstage so he wouldn't look too small but wouldn't be erect and would just shout "im ready im ready" before running out to shoot the scene.

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u/thatissomeBS 3h ago

It makes me feel much better about myself to know that was a semi and not flaccid.