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.
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:04
Remember the Hays Code?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Why does he text me first but when I never text first he gets mad?
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
the display of bellybuttons
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
toilets being shown
Column | We asked an oncologist: Should we worry about endocrine disruptors? - The Washington Post
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
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.
Does the color purple really exist? - Live Science
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.