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.
16.06.2025 00:09
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Do married men know when their wives are having affairs?
Remember the Hays Code?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
Browns' quarterback competition is right where it's supposed to be | The Huddle - Cleveland Browns
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.
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
What should I do if I love someone who does not love me?
toilets being shown
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
How did my ex move on very fast?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.