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 11:18
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
the display of bellybuttons
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Do all therapists specialize in one specific type of therapy, or are they trained in multiple types?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
Do you think the constitution and laws should be taught in school?
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
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
Why do Indian guys love Russian girls?
toilets being shown
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Remember the Hays Code?
Why do so many people like life?
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.