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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.

11.06.2025 14:10

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.

couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)

any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.

For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.

Why is fitness important?

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.

Remember the Hays Code?

Was Jesus Christ Jewish?

disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people

toilets being shown

sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.

What are some of your favorite hip hop lyrics?

nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)

lustful kissing is to be shown with care

Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.

How can I be okay with being ugly? What is the bright side?

the display of bellybuttons