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 23:50
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
toilets being shown
Why do women have sex with dogs?
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.
Remember the Hays Code?
A Giant Mouth Has Opened on The Sun And Even It Looks Surprised - ScienceAlert
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Billy Joel attempted suicide twice and fell into coma after affair with friend's wife - KOMO
the display of bellybuttons
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Can you tell me a depressing story?
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.