Friday, February 24, 2006

The Daily Newds

  • The London Free Press has an article entitled "Henderson Wholesome Despite Naked Women", referring to the nude stage presentations seen in the movie "Mrs. Henderson Presents". Now, the word "wholesome" basically means "sound, or exhibiting soundness of body and mind", but it can also mean "Promoting mental, moral, or social health" It is my contention that the movie is wholesome precisely because it has naked women, not despite the fact. The film is just OK, in my opinion, but it does promote nudity for art's sake and the women are presented on stage in a tasteful, non-sexual manner. Any nudist will tell you that there is nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to the human body, that nudity by itself is wholesome and natural, and good for maintaining a sound mind. Nudists or naturists will also tell you that being nude in social situations is healthy from both a social and moral standpoint, that overt sexual behavior is frowned upon, and social nudism also fosters harmony and friendliness among people. By all means see "Mrs. Henderson Presents" simply because it does present nudity in a wholesome manner, not despite the nude performers, but because of them.
  • A Hindu Personal Law Board has offered a reward to anyone who will murder an artist who paints nudes. Another group has offered a reward for anyone who will cut off his hands. This is true, you can read the article here.
  • A streaker disrupted a Curling match at the Torino Olympics. This is a good example of bad nudity.
  • "Naked World", a documentary of Spencer Tunick's nude photography projects, is now available on DVD. We need more people like Tunick to portray the human body as a work of art, and not as a sexualized commodity as it is so often portrayed in popular culture.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

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