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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.

13.06.2025 02:45

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.

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

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

Why are men ridiculously delusional in the women they want/approach? I'm not a troll. This is a real question. Why does a fat, pot bellied, unkempt, balding, stupid (ergo poor) man, tell a woman above his league that she isn't hot enough for him?

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

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

Remember the Hays Code?

Pokémon Cafes To Serve Incredible-Looking Plate Of Food That Can Mega Evolve Before Your Eyes - Kotaku

the display of bellybuttons

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.

Steelers players defend attending Trump rally at U.S. Steel plant: 'I'm not apologetic about that' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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

toilets being shown

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

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 Contestant Yulissa Escobar Exits Show Amid Surfacing of Racist Clips - The Hollywood Reporter

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