It doesn't mean you're anymore enlightened, right or mature about the subject of nudity in general.
I've been coming across a number of comments, mostly written by non-Americans (German, Britons) who puff up their chest when it comes to the topic of nudity in tv and film, saying something to the likes of "well in my country nudity isn't seen as a big deal" as if they passively imply that America should get on the same page they are on the topic. What they miss is the cultural differences, also implying their culture is somewhat better than the mentality of a more conservative approach to sex and sexuality in entertainment. They resort to the same tired old jab that Americans are being puritanical or puritan because of their objections to nudity on screen as if they shot the werewolf with a silver bullet.
I always counter this poor argument that other nations besides the US don't have the same mentality as the desensitized, unenlightened brains that pervade Europe. I add onto this that though nudity on screen is more accepted, that they themselves as Germans, or Brits, or Italians or Swedes don't go walking down their street topless. They most likely need to show up to work fully dressed. When they enter shops they most likely need to show up with some form of footwear and be fully clothed.
Germans will say that they have hundreds of clothing optional beaches, some where nudity is mandatory (policy implemented by FKK nudism organization), but still that doesn't add to their argument like they think they do. Unlike nudity in tv and film, where the nudity is almost unnecessary if not voyeuristic, nude beaches actual have more prudence to the standards on how to conduct yourself amongst fellow nude beach goers. Supposedly, you aren't allowed to bring cameras. Despite the reality if naked people around you, it's not apparently titillating given you're too focused on minding your own business and enjoying the breeze and sunlight on your body (it does feel good and refreshing) - after all, it is said Europeans don't like people invading their personal space in terms of chatter - so people most likely aren't going to strike up a conversation asking you on a date.
The "we got nude beaches" is mostly a surface deep argument since it's rather different than nudity seen in tv and film. But nude is nude, right? No. There's nudity in your bedroom. There's nudity in a physician's room for your health. There's nudity for art in terms of figure drawing or sculpturing. There's nudity in terms of relaxation at the beach. Then there's nudity for the sake of nudity in terms of putting camera in from of you. Is it porn? What's the point? Would mom and dad be proud? Do you have any standards?
I quickly googled one participant who showed up on the UK's version of Naked Attraction (a dating show where the potential date undresses, and the male or woman chooses who advances). Why did I chose her? C'mon - when I was discussing this topic with other non-Americans I googled the show and, of course, the internet knows when they see a good body when it appears to them. Apparently, after the her appearance on the show, she got more tattoos, got bigger implants and opened an OnlyFans account. How liberating and "whatever what's the big deal" Europe! You showed us prudes how it's down. Totally representative of the general population. One reviewer wrote -
Even in more socially lax countries, when their country adopted the concept of the show, was met with skepticism and surprise - and reviews aren't glowing. One British reviewer said that though Naked Attractions originated in the UK, the show's concept itself is a rarity. So when Europeans say we X or Y show that showcases full body nudity like Naked Attractions they're not taking in account that X or Y are not the norm in terms of raw numbers. Wow, one show. Whoopdeedoo. How many people actually viewed it? Just enough to get it renewed. Even those living in the UK but aren't native to the sovereign states are okay with its existence showed concern on how easily it is to be accessed (apparently UK allowed it be broadcasted on four different channels). As one transplant Brit writes -
The person goes on -
The concept is bold, I agree, but the substance of it and the end product don't live up to the boldness of it. So what's the point of it all?
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