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: 30.06.2025 02:32
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Why did Kakashi use Chidori against Rin, despite knowing about her feelings for Obito?
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
Why are American women so ugly nowadays?
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
the display of bellybuttons
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
toilets being shown
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
A Woman “Failed” to Break the Four-Minute Mile. But the Setup Was the Real Failure. - Slate Magazine
Remember the Hays Code?