The segment "Afogando o Ganso" (literally "Drowning the Goose," a Brazilian Portuguese idiom for sexual intercourse) was a recurring feature of the variety show Pânico na TV (and later Pânico na Band ). It typically involved (the show's assistants/models) participating in slapstick physical challenges, often wearing bikinis or themed costumes, designed to emphasize their physical appearance. Core Research Themes
: The segment was known for its "DNA irreverente" (irreverent DNA) and often faced criticism for over-sexualization and "baixaria" (low-brow humor). Broadcast Censorship panicats afogando o ganso nuas sem tarja nuas new
: In Brazil, the term baixaria (vulgarity) is often applied to this era of television. Analysts discuss how shows used nudity or near-nudity—often teased with blurring or "tarjas" (strips)—as a tactic to boost ratings during "tempos de crise" (times of crisis). The segment "Afogando o Ganso" (literally "Drowning the
The Panicats were a group of women who served as sex symbols on the program. In this segment, they typically performed the challenge wearing very small bikinis, which was a central draw for the show’s target audience. Broadcast Censorship : In Brazil, the term baixaria