For every question the contestant got wrong, the host would press a button. With each buzz, the fruit opened one "petal" (or shell). After the first wrong answer, a leg was revealed. After the second, a shoulder. If the contestant failed three questions, the fruit fully opened. The girl, dressed only in a G-string and pasties (or, famously, "foglie" – leaves), would then perform a 30-second striptease to a funky saxophone track, removing the leaves to reveal bare breasts.
Critics often pointed to Tutti Frutti as the pinnacle of "Tele-trash" ( TV spazzatura ). It was frequently attacked by conservative groups and feminist organizations for its objectification of women and its perceived lack of intellectual value. Yet, the ratings told a different story. At its peak, millions of viewers tuned in every night, captivated by the show's mix of high-production variety and taboo-breaking content. Italian strip tv show tutti frutti
: The show was themed around a luxury casino, where contestants competed to "win" points through various guessing games and quizzes. The Striptease For every question the contestant got wrong, the
: Hosted by Umberto Smaila, the show premiered in 1987 on the Italian network Italia 7. After the second, a shoulder
