The nude should be celebrated, not just mocked and pointed at. We are a proud people, unashamed of our bodies, but too often we face the ridicule of the wider world the moment our togs are removed.
Some of us prefer to disrobe at our camps, keeping our nudity out of sight. Others are more brave, and sally forth into the world to show everyone how wonderful the nude life can be.
For the first time, we're awarding an honorary title to the person (or people) who has done the most to promote the cause of the nude in the last calendar year. The winner may be a nudist, someone who has done something brave or heroic in the buff or someone who has stood up for the greatness of the human form.
The candidates for the inaugural competition are as follows:
Megumi Igarashi
This brave woman built a canoe in the shape of her unmentionable area and then proceeded to make the data available to anyone else that wanted to make another one.
I avoid looking at my wife's secret area as much as can be helped, but Mrs Bessop's is said to resemble a canoe. Whether it would be seaworthy has been a matter of some debate since we first heard about Ms Igrashi's vessel. Regardless, we salute the woman and her fine attempts to deshame the lady area.
Tim Shieff
Not only has this man been wandering around one of the world's most populated cities in the buff, he's been participating in one of the finest nude activities around, parkour! Free running in the nude is a truly wonderful thing, both to behold and to participate in.
Many of those who see this kind of thing will surely be inspired to drop togs themselves and that has to be a good thing. Mr Shieff is a great advert for nudity and we salute him!
The Austrian Nude Police
The nude often fall foul of the law and are thus all too familiar with police forces around the globe. It's nice, therefore, to see police in Austria not just taking a more pro-nude stance, but actively participating in nudity and enforcing correct etiquette. Sadly this is only a private security force, but here's hoping official forces will follow their lead and switch to the uniform nature intended.
The People of Northumberland
The North East Skinny Dip has been running for three years and does a great job of showing people what fun nudity can be. Not only do they charge naked into the sea, they raise money for charity at the same time. There are hundreds of participants and all deserve a round of applause!
The winner will be announced soon!
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