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.
13.06.2025 03:48
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
How does it feel to be in a marriage without any love?
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Why are white women not interested in dating Asian men? Are they not attractive to you at all?
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
toilets being shown
Do you think your landlord should have a key to your room?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Remember the Hays Code?
the display of bellybuttons
Has anyone ever made you take off your shirt?
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)