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.
11.06.2025 00:10
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
Remember the Hays Code?
The Forgotten History (and Slippery Science) of Canola Oil - Eater
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Target says Philly Pride 365 rejected its sponsorship - Axios
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Redefining physics to roll a ball vertically - Phys.org
the display of bellybuttons
toilets being shown
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Are there any queer Space Marine Legion in Warhammer 30k or 40k?
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people