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.
10.06.2025 03:19
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
toilets being shown
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
O'Malley's dad 'super relaxed' cornering title bout - ESPN
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
the display of bellybuttons
What is unattractive about a nice guy? Why do some women don’t choose nice guys?
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Remember the Hays Code?
Super-magnetic dead star throws a violent temper tantrum as NASA X-ray spacecraft looks on - Space
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Why is digital marketing important?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)