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.
08.06.2025 08:46
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
toilets being shown
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
How do you fight the push and pull (manipulation) tactic if you want to win him?
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Remember the Hays Code?
the display of bellybuttons
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
Death threats to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. came from "overseas" resident - NBC Sports
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since 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.
Those Ice Baths May Not Be 'a Great Idea' - Newser
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.