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.
15.06.2025 01:43
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
Which country do you recommend for me to live in, England, the USA, Italy, Spanish, or Austria?
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Why do people think Mirko is boring in My Hero Academia?
toilets being shown
Remember the Hays Code?
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
What blowjob techniques do you use for your man to cum inside your mouth?
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
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?
the display of bellybuttons