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.
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 06:05
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Remember the Hays Code?
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
What was the first Native American tribe to inhabit Long Island, NY?
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
Do you wear tights for warmth or to make your legs look better?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
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.
What is the reason for the high rate of unmarried individuals in America, particularly among males?
toilets being shown
the display of bellybuttons
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
What was your best experience of having your navel touched?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)