Subtitles Taboo American Style 1 2 3 4 6golkes 3 May 2026

For international viewers, including those in the United States, subtitles or closed captions can be crucial for enjoying television series and movies, especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, or for viewers who prefer watching content in their native language with an accent or unfamiliar dialects.

| ✅ | QC Item | Pass / Fail | Comments | |---|----------|-------------|----------| | 1 | All subtitles ≤ 42 characters per line? | | | | 2 | No overlapping timestamps? | | | | 3 | Consistent use of hyphenated profanity? | | | | 4 | Correct speaker identification? | | | | 5 | All “6golkes” instances flagged with first‑time note? | | | | 6 | Spell‑check completed (US English)? | | | | 7 | Playback test on ≥ 2 device types? | | | | 8 | Rating‑compliant censorship applied? | | | | 9 | Final file exported in required format(s)? | | | | 10| Reviewer signature & date | | | Subtitles Taboo American Style 1 2 3 4 6golkes 3

| ✅ | Action | Details / Tools | |---|--------|-----------------| | 1 | Obtain source material | High‑definition video files (master, no water‑mark), original audio track, any existing subtitle drafts. | | 2 | Confirm legal clearance | Verify that you have rights to translate & distribute subtitles for this series. | | 3 | Select subtitling software | Recommended: Aegisub, Subtitle Edit, or professional TMS (e.g., memoQ with subtitle plug‑in). | | 4 | Create project folder structure | Season_XX/, Season_XX/Raw/, Season_XX/Final/, Season_XX/QC/. | | 5 | Set technical specs | – Font: Arial‑Unicode‑MS, size 24 (or platform‑specific).
– Line limit: 2 lines, ≤ 42 characters per line (including spaces).
– Frame rate: match source (commonly 23.976 fps). | | 6 | Gather reference material | Existing English subtitles from earlier releases, style guides from the network, and a list of recurring “taboo” terms used in the series. | For international viewers, including those in the United

| Category | Allowed (TV‑MA) | Allowed (TV‑PG‑13) | How to display | |----------|----------------|-------------------|----------------| | Strong profanity (e.g., “fuck”, “shit”) | Full word or hyphenated form (f—, s—). | Hyphenated only. | Keep the first letter visible for readability. | | Sexual references | Direct phrasing acceptable, but no explicit graphic detail. | Softened; use euphemisms (“intimate act”). | Avoid describing explicit actions; focus on the implication. | | Violence | Graphic descriptions are fine if they reflect on‑screen action. | Use neutral terms (“hits”, “shoots”). | Do not add extra gore. | | Drug slang | Retain original term if it’s a recurring brand (“6golkes”). | Replace with generic (“energy drink”). | Keep the brand name if it’s part of the plot; add a brief note if needed. | | Discriminatory slurs | If present in source, must be censored (e.g., “r—”); consult legal counsel for mandatory removal. | Same as TV‑MA. | Use the same hyphenation rule; do not translate slurs into more offensive equivalents. | | Category | Allowed (TV‑MA) | Allowed (TV‑PG‑13)

Note: Always double‑check the platform’s content‑rating guidelines before finalizing. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and flag the line for senior editorial review.