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: 19.06.2025 01:56
toilets being shown
Remember the Hays Code?
nudity, or even suggestions of it (e.g. a silhouette)
Are there any queer Space Marine Legion in Warhammer 30k or 40k?
the display of bellybuttons
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.
What is the rudest/meanest thing a family member has said to you?
lustful kissing is to be shown with care
any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world still sniggers at American prudishness.
What are the pros and cons of arranged marriages?
Some ridiculous highlights of the code in effect banned or discouraged:
disrespect of authority figures. Crooked judges are OK if they are also clearly portrayed as evil people
sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.
How come Jesus died on Friday and rose on Sunday? That's not 3 days and three nights.
couples in the same bed, even if married. (Laurel and Hardy came before the code)