Oysters
Snails
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This is a reference to Spartacus which has a scene where snails and oysters are used as a metaphor for respectively homosexual and heterosexual relationships.
Source: Series / Endeavour -
A re-release in 1967 cut a lot of the objectionable material, including a dialogue Crassus has with his servant about his liking both oysters and snails.
Source: Film / Spartacus - Having received the instruction "Any implication that Crassus is a sex pervert is unacceptable," the producers excised the notorious "snails and oysters" scene between Olivier and Tony Curtis.
Source: Executive Meddling / Film
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