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 08:06
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
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.
Is sunscreen toxic? The UV truthers on the internet sure think so. - The Boston Globe
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
the display of bellybuttons
Why was Boromir corrupted by the One Ring, but not Faramir in The Lord of the Rings?
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Remember the Hays Code?
Newspaper headlines: Britain 'battle ready' and 'new Maddie search' - BBC
toilets being shown
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)
What makes someone feel "rich enough" in different societies?
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.