Shock or gross-out imagery
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Not recommendedHow serious: Worth fixingSnapchatViolence and gore
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What triggers it
Imagery meant to shock or disgust: disturbing natural processes, extreme or unsafe eating, using food to shock, sharp objects near skin or eyes, vermin near the mouth.
What Snapchat says
“these Recommendation Eligibility Guidelines restrict any imagery intended to shock or disgust viewers, including disturbing natural processes, and extreme or unsafe eating, or using food to shock.”
We last checked this against Snapchat's page on .
How to fix it
Cut the shock shots or choose a less graphic angle.
Good to know
Mukbang with extreme quantities, eating non-food items, insects crawling near mouths, needles near eyes, decay time-lapses meant to disgust.
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Related Snapchat rules
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