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: 19.06.2025 02:33
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
What is one thing which you cannot stop however hard you try?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
toilets being shown
the display of bellybuttons
What is the reason for the high rate of unmarried individuals in America, particularly among males?
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
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:
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
Remember the Hays Code?
How much does a doctor earn in Sweden per month?
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.