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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: 28.06.2025 04:55

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.

Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.

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.

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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?

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disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people

the display of bellybuttons

Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:

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couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)

lustful kissing is to be shown with care

nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)

Why does my intimate area “sweat” and smell so much? I almost have to have a shower everyday. How do I get rid of this?

For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.