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.
09.06.2025 00:18
the display of bellybuttons
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Where did the false claim that Haitian immigrants are eating pets come from?
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
toilets being shown
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Is it okay or problematic to be both Black and gay in society in the 21st century?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
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
A 14-year-old created an app that detects heart disease almost instantly - Boy Genius Report
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
Remember the Hays Code?
Do straight guys like to have sex with men when they smoke meth?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.