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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.

12.06.2025 01:35

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.

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

The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.

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

What is the best reply if your boyfriend asks you,"why do you love me?"

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

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

toilets being shown

What are some things that normal people do that religious people call sins?

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

lustful kissing is to be shown with care

Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:

'JC, Take the Wheel!' Kevin Smith Looks Back on His Hilariously Heretical 'Dogma' 25 Years Later - Rolling Stone

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

Remember 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.

My husband asked me why do I keep on complaining about him cheating. Why don't I just leave?

the display of bellybuttons