Prudish Americans
 

So, anyone else think that in general - Americans a prudes?

Nudity on TV? haven't seen ANY since I have been in the US, and when they have nudity, its blurred out.

Was speaking to a colleague at work the other week and she freaked out when I told her about the English Gardens in Munich, Germany (nude sunbathing) the 'propper' sauna's over in Europe and the fact that pretty much all beaches in the UK are fine with topless sunbathing.

Went to the public swimming pool the other week. There was no cubical's - just a male and female changing room. None of the toilets were available because people were changing in them (mmm... Nice, rather stand in pee than have someone of the same sex see some flesh) and the only other guy getting changed in the room managed to get dried and completely changed without taking his towel off.

Wife came out of the female changing room and said pretty much the same thing - made her feel so uncomfortable that she too went and changed in the toilet cubicle.

Don't get me wrong, I am not an exhibitionist or anything, but are Americans really so inhibited and self conscious?

Oh - and to go back to the TV thing, its perfectly OK to have people getting killed, blown up, hacked up and any other violence you can think off...

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Totally agree with you. It suprised me when we first came here, but I'm used to it now. Trying to get my daughter and son to be more *european* though is a struggle.

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[QUOTE=dh010447;6239830] Americans a prudes?

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yep big time ...i'd love to see this lot around me at an ann summers party :rofl:

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[QUOTE=TruBrit;6240035]Oh my god - that would be so funny...

... although I would have to admit, being a guy I would be slightly uncomfortable... lol

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we had guys at the last one i went to in the uk ...we all had a great time, the guys esp :lol:

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You've peaked my interest now. What is an "Ann Summers" party?

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Yes, but you still can't say "****" on broadcast television in the US ... :huh:

... and amazingly enough apparently you can't say it in this forum either ...

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Oooh..I like those! Always leave with something, er uh, fun. :thumbup:

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... hmm - could be interesting :)

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In my experience, the ones where your OH attends are usually the most fun. :thumbsup:

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Jack Nicholson's got an old gag about it being OK to slice a tit off in a movie, but if you kiss it, you're in trouble.

(I'm paraphrasing).

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that is so true. And it does my head in. :mad:

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So you obviously don't have premium cable them. No such censorship on HBO, Showtime, etc.

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HBO and Showtime are so superior to anything on network TV. The worst thing we ever did was sign up for them - there's no going back now! :)

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Yeah - i heard that Showtime is AKA Skintime...

Cant warrent paying the extra... Already paying $130 a month for Comcast...

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You might be thinking of Cinemax aka Skinemax too. :)

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and lets not forget it is illegal to sell and buy a ..umm.. female pleasuring device in Texas unless it is sold under the guise of an educational tool to inform people on how to use contraceptives. And its illegal to own 6 of the 'educational tools' full stop. i.e. no ann summers in Texas. :S

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[QUOTE=TruBrit;6240035]things here are pretty restrained ...but they had a sex party for the girls at a local bar a few weeks ago ....it was ladies only ...lots of giggling and buzzing ......:blink::blink:

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Fear of breastfeeding/nudity/sex is greater in the US and Britain than Continental Europe. where a more sensible attitude to such matters generally prevails.

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naked breastfeeding is a must :)

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You're trying to get your son and daughter to walk around naked.:ohmy:

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What does your $130 cover?

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I wish the guy at the gym this morning who decided to do naked stretches behind me while I was shaving had been a bit more prudish. Following that he decided to strike up a conversation with me. He's never been there before and the regulars all thought he was a bit of a freak, working out in tight trousers (baseball? football?), a sleeveless shirt and work boots.

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This type of post makes me laugh because it must be a North American Continent thing. The Quebec provinces allow nudity and sexually explicit content on their channels while it has been deemed that it cannot be made available in the other provinces because they are not French and cannot handle such matters.

As for the US, it is how you were raised, IMHO. I've been in several naturalist camps over the years and have no problem with nudity.

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That was last months bill...

TV, Internet, Phone and the wifes telephone calls to her sister and mother...

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I was all ready to sue after Janet Jackson had her wardrobe malfunction...

I personally keep my nipples covered all times with sticking plasters lest I catch site of stray areola...

;)

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Neither did the other nature lovers...til you showed up.

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So true ... perfection made them hide in the shadows :o

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Are tits supposed to be tucked into panties then?

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What is it with the total look of shock when Americans hear us comment, or god forbid try to go topless on the beach :blink:

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This has got to be one of the strangest social contraditions about the US. It could well be that it stems from the fact that Americans aren't comfortable bearing themselves openly (interpersonally or physically).
It is strange to a Briton that there is a toleration for blatant violence or pornography here.
Consider that these are social extremes.
Extremes are not everyday, commonplace things and therefore are somewhat detached from ordinary life.
The "plain and ordinary" with all their associated imperfections are not something which is desirable to an American.

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You need to watch http://www.howardstern.com/ its trash at its best if you want to see naughty nude bits lol

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Once saw a woman pick up a video recorder by shoving it under her boobs on there once.

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LOL You need to watch the re-runs mate they are quiet graffic it gets worse ;)

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It's quite funny as I was driving through NY city and listening to the radio show with some friends and my future wife when I actuually heard the video under boobs episode. That was October '98 I think. Saw it on tv a couple of years later.

Yeah I have seen some of the stuff they do on t'internet.

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Might have to check that out... Might be a laugh... lol

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Probably goes back to this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History..._United_States It was only 400 odd years ago.

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I note you're location is Norcross, GA. This may have something to do with your perceptions. But, yes, on balance I'd agree that Americans are prudes.

Don't get me started on the insanity of the FCC... TV standards are controlled by a small minority of "propriety" freaks who raise hell over the slightest infraction. Their rallying cry: "won't someone think of the kids!" So we wind up with laughable situations like "Nipplegate". I don't think FCC regulations represent how typical Americans think, it's more a representation of how the most easily offended think.

"Freaked out"? Seems like an overraction. Once again, perhaps this is a Georgia thing...

That's definitely just in your experience. People are not nearly so reserved at my gym. I wish they were... (puke smilie)

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Overgeneralizations are such time savers!