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: 22.06.2025 07:10
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
the display of bellybuttons
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
toilets being shown
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.
At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
‘I’m a Delicate Guy’: Chris Evans on Sharing His Sensitive Side in ‘Materialists’ - Rolling Stone
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Remember the Hays Code?
Why is Elvis Presley so controversial? Why do so many people love him and others despise him?
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people