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.
12.06.2025 10:38
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
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.
toilets being shown
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.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton stuns Thunder in last second to open NBA Finals - The Washington Post
Remember the Hays Code?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
the display of bellybuttons
Why do people think Mirko is boring in My Hero Academia?
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
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:
Why do I get stressed when I go to bed?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)