Naturism: Weird or Not?

on Dec 13, 2009

A few choice quotes via

Frankie Boyle v Rufus Hound – “Is naturism weird or not.”:

“If there’s nothing wrong with naturism, then why am I still banned from Euro Disney?!”

“Trust me…I’ll find it.”

“The Gaia theory…”

“Like jogging, gymnastics…and indeed, yoga!”

“Ask yourself a question: who looks happier?”

“The naked body doesn’t need to be sexualized.”

(I agree…though I’ve never even skinny-dipped, and don’t know if I’d be comfortable running about with my willy flapping around old and young and friends and neighbors at some naked hot springs, par example.

Which way do you vote?)

With thanks for the tip to Michael Ramsey, who thinks this would make good for our Walk the Talk Show (I’m sure he meant the debate format, not the happy display of bits and tackle).

Enjoy (I did):

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Anne Chastain says:

December 13, 2009 at 22:20

Well, it sure looks weird, unless you're at home and used to each other…I guess. So, maybe Naturism is a weird word for At-Home-ism? It's not that nudity always conjures up sexuality; it's that nakedness isn't practical for a lot of settings.

The piece made me laugh though and that's all I care about.

Thanks, I like your blog.

Liz the aunt says:

December 14, 2009 at 00:29

Ewwwww!!!! LOL!!! An 80 year old man's saggy ball bag?!? Ewwwww!!!! Let's put it this way: At 20 I was happy to romp around in the buff and swim in ye olde swimming hole. Today, at 50, not so much….