Excessive "immodesty" is called exhibitionism. They abhor all recreation and any immodesty, devoting themselves to industry and bible study. Mercier blamed the public display of nude or lightly-draped statues for encouraging this immodesty. Immodesty has been widely credited as trailblazing the burlesque renaissance in Europe. Immodesty and "occult practices" are also forbidden. The style was also problematic for those who objected to its perceived immodesty. Immodesty has been performing burlesque internationally since 1999.