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 00:08
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
toilets being shown
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)
What are some cute stories with your crush?
The ridiculous 2004 Superbowl ‘Nipplegate’ was a more recent reminder of how US attitudes have not really advanced much since the Hays code.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
For the first time, an external factor turns a male mammal into a female - EL PAÍS English
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
Remember the Hays Code?
I Discovered I Got Cheated On. But His Story About That Night Isn’t Adding Up. - Slate Magazine
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
the display of bellybuttons
For 34 years, movie and TV studios censored themselves to appease the Puritanical whims of Will Hays.
What are the most significant instances of romantic jealousy in the Harry Potter series?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)