In 1991, Belgium had only a few TV channels (BRT1, BRT2, RTBF, and the border-hugging Dutch and French stations). There was no internet, no social media. For Flemish youth, this was the primary source of sex ed outside of school or parents. Compared to the US (where such content was heavily censored) or the UK (more comedic, like The Little Parachute ), the Belgian approach was strikingly direct and non-judgmental. It normalized topics like contraception, STDs, and homosexuality at a time when many still considered those taboo.
The Belgian music scene in 1991 was thriving, with a range of local and international artists making waves. The country was home to popular acts like Jacques Dutronc, Philippe Lafontaine, and Sandra Kim, who represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest that year. The country's music festivals, such as the Gentse Feesten and the Rock Werchter, were also gaining popularity. In 1991, Belgium had only a few TV
debuted on December 30, 1991, marking a shift toward domestic daily drama. Compared to the US (where such content was