Why do Americans and foreigners alike describe the USA as prudish? Why do I see nothing prudish about the USA society? USA feels like one of the loosest countries although Americans claim to be very reserved.
08.06.2025 00:52
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
the display of bellybuttons
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
What have I done wrong? How can I start over?
Remember the Hays Code?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
What made you recently say to yourself, “Wait. Really?”
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
Why do people who were very kind and loving once become cold-hearted?
toilets being shown
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
What do you do to make yourself sleep early?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.