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.
11.06.2025 06:02
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Remember the Hays Code?
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
Why do some people have loving parents and some do not?
the display of bellybuttons
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Why did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
toilets being shown
Is it wise to SECRETLY expose a narcissist by telling others that he/she is a covert narcissist?
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Have you had any paranormal activity situations happen personally to you or someone you know?
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.