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The first “explicit lyrics” sticker was invented by a grandma with strong opinions.

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The "Parental Advisory" label was introduced in the United States in 1985 after the Parents Music Resource Center campaign, with the recording industry agreeing to labels. It was not invented by one grandmother.

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