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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 23:56

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.

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

the display of bellybuttons

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

Triassic reptiles took 10,000 mile trips through 'hellish' conditions, study suggests - Phys.org

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

toilets being shown

sexual perversion, including homosexuality (naturally), and sexual relationships between the white and black races.

Should parents be allowed to bring children into R-rated movies? What are the potential consequences of doing so?

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.

Remember the Hays Code?

Would the word literate carry the same meaning with public (common wealth) in 1900 vs today 2020?

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

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

any profanity to the Christian religion, e.g. hell, damn, God (unless used in a holy sense), or ridicule of the clergy.

What are some effective ways to cope with loss and grief?

lustful kissing is to be shown with care