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Bruce Springsteen Criticizes Spielberg for 'F, ed Up' Skinny Dipping

Bruce Springsteen accuses Steven Spielberg of ruining skinny dipping after 'Jaws' release.

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Nov 13, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen Criticizes Spielberg for 'F, ed Up' Skinny Dipping

Bruce Springsteen accuses Steven Spielberg of ruining skinny dipping after 'Jaws' release.

In brief

Bruce Springsteen accuses Steven Spielberg of ruining skinny dipping after 'Jaws' release. Bruce Springsteen says Steven Spielberg 'f, ed up' skinny dipping by releasing 'Jaws' in 1975. Originally reported by Variety.

Bruce Springsteen's Critique

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Steven Spielberg attends The Museum Of Modern Art's 2026 Annual Film Benefit at Museum of Modern Art on November 12, 2026 in N

Bruce Springsteen says Steven Spielberg 'f, ed up' skinny dipping after releasing 'Jaws' in 1975.

“One of the great pleasures on the Jersey Shore in 1975 was night swimming, preferably naked with someone you wanted to have sex with”

Spielberg's Impact

The 1975 film 'Jaws' killed skinny dipping as a popular pastime on the Jersey Shore.

Springsteen's Question

Springsteen asks why a 'nice man' like Spielberg would release 'Jaws' and ruin skinny dipping.

“Why would a nice man like that, why would he do that?”

At a glance

Bruce Springsteen says Steven Spielberg 'f, ed up' skinny dipping by releasing 'Jaws' in 1975.

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