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 09:42
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
toilets being shown
Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains her habit of wearing a headset during games - NBC Sports
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.
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
Remember the Hays Code?
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
Magic Johnson Bluntly Blames Two Players for Knicks' Season-Ending Loss - Sports Illustrated
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
the display of bellybuttons
Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited - Space
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people