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.
15.06.2025 05:28
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
How do scammers communicate? Do they have a specific language or slang?
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.
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Is it possible to become homeless after being released from jail or prison in the United States?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
toilets being shown
Remember the Hays Code?
the display of bellybuttons
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
Are Americans really as uneducated and ignorant as portrayed in the media?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)