Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Nudity
NUDITY, n. That quality in art which is most painful to the prurient.
2009 Update: The worry distinguishing civilized men from great apes.
Nudity: The state of the body when skinny dipping in the local crik. Also known as buck nekkid.
I've never been to a nudist camp, but I'd like to go to one someday. The problem is that in order to go to one, one has to be naked themselves. That is a quandary. I could do like Inspector Clouseu did in the movie Shot in the Dark and carry a well-placed guitar around for cover. That movie is so funny! I need to see it again... for the tenth time or so.
Nudity: A favorite word of mine. I always linger over it a little by changing it to nudidity.
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NUDITY, n. Stimulus package. Does not age well; hence the name.
ReplyDeleteNudity: what makes streaking so much fun. Fun to watch, not do.
ReplyDeleteLOL Amoeba!
ReplyDeleteNudity: The state of the body when skinny dipping in the local crik. Also known as buck nekkid.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a nudist camp, but I'd like to go to one someday. The problem is that in order to go to one, one has to be naked themselves. That is a quandary. I could do like Inspector Clouseu did in the movie Shot in the Dark and carry a well-placed guitar around for cover. That movie is so funny! I need to see it again... for the tenth time or so.
Enjoy your holiday weekend, nude or not!
:-)
Nudity in art is a gimmick by business people to make people think they need to buy razor blades and shavers.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing in clothes that they allow to save nudity for fun.
ReplyDeleteNUDITY n. here in Hawaii, especially on the tourist beaches, this is a topic that needs redress.
ReplyDeleteThe funnest things are done when you're nude.
ReplyDeleteHahahahaha: my verification is rinkmen. Is that part of my fun stuff?
nudity - the state of undress of far too many hip-hoppers seeking more attention than their music brings to their door.
ReplyDeleteor, in the alternative, britney spears
nudity would do a budget good...
ReplyDeletePeace
Naked President, Bear?
ReplyDeleteThe Emperor's New Clothes
ReplyDeleteJay is for Jim?
ReplyDeleteHa, Amoeba.
TLP, you have to draw a line, don't you?
JD, I wore full garb and a jacket to the nude beach at North Head, Sydney, Australia. I think we all found each other uninspiring.
And wear after-shave, Icy. I hear ya.
Ariel, that's a wise perspective.
Or dark sunglasses, Quilly. I'm sure.
Jenn, you mean like childbirth and autopsy?
Sauerkraut, at least Ice-T was dignified.
Peace and budget savings, bear.
Naked governor, Ariel.
Absolutely right, anonymous.
When you show you're Glorry!!
ReplyDeleteNudity: the best fashion boycott
ReplyDeleteRise and shine, Pansi.
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth, Indie.