Today the search page for Google contained an illustration from Maurice Sendak's book Where the Wild Things Are in honor of what would have been the author's 85th birthday.
The Bare Platypus has discussed nudity in Sendak's books along with some other titles and authors.
So get into the spirit of the occasion. Curl up on the couch naked with a good book and a cool drink. And tip your glass to folks like Sendak who celebrate the human body.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
Sorry We Missed "Work Naked Day" on Tuesday
It seems that last Tuesday, June 4, marked the annual celebration of Work Naked Day . (On further examination of the article announcing the "holiday," it seems to be more about working from a home office than about nudity.)
But we're still sorry we missed it. We think working naked would take a lot of the "work" out of working... Or at least make it much more fun. It certainly makes yard work and gardening more fun. So take the plunge.
Hi ho, Hi ho, it's off the clothes must go!
But we're still sorry we missed it. We think working naked would take a lot of the "work" out of working... Or at least make it much more fun. It certainly makes yard work and gardening more fun. So take the plunge.
Hi ho, Hi ho, it's off the clothes must go!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Revisiting Nudity and Google Glass
We here at the Bare Platypus have been talking about Google Glass for quite some time... specifically the impact that the technology could have on nudist venues. In a nutshell, Google Glass consists of a pair of eyeglasses which incorporate a small viewing screen, internet access, a camera, and various applications and tools which the user can access while still watching and working in the world around them.
You can read our first post on the subject by clicking Is nudism ready for Google Glass?. Therein we wondered what would happen when people start wearing the glasses to a nude beach or club. Does etiquette demand the glasses be taken off? If not, what prevents surreptitious photography?
True to similar predictions, this week an online developer of pornographic apps for android and the iphone announced the introduction of an adult-oriented "XXX Glass" tool. Apparently it was designed to let folks film "activity" and / or share material with others. For its part, Google had issued a notice earlier in the week to developers that it was banning nudity, sexually oriented material and, especially child pornography from any applications sold for Glass.
For now, then, it looks like nudity filmed with the glasses will be content "without a country." But technology---and ways to beat technology---march along.
Here are a couple links to stories:
Google Glass: http://www.ibtimes.com/google-glass-steers-clear-pornographic-apps-it-surprising-video-1291873
And this story: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/03/tech/mobile/google-adult-glass/index.html
You can read our first post on the subject by clicking Is nudism ready for Google Glass?. Therein we wondered what would happen when people start wearing the glasses to a nude beach or club. Does etiquette demand the glasses be taken off? If not, what prevents surreptitious photography?
True to similar predictions, this week an online developer of pornographic apps for android and the iphone announced the introduction of an adult-oriented "XXX Glass" tool. Apparently it was designed to let folks film "activity" and / or share material with others. For its part, Google had issued a notice earlier in the week to developers that it was banning nudity, sexually oriented material and, especially child pornography from any applications sold for Glass.
For now, then, it looks like nudity filmed with the glasses will be content "without a country." But technology---and ways to beat technology---march along.
Here are a couple links to stories:
Google Glass: http://www.ibtimes.com/google-glass-steers-clear-pornographic-apps-it-surprising-video-1291873
And this story: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/03/tech/mobile/google-adult-glass/index.html
Sunscreen News
This week The Wall St. Journal and many other media outlets are announcing that new research shows using sunscreen daily can reduce the signs of wrinkles and aging for most people. That's good for your appearance. We say it can be good for your attitude if you use enough for your whole body and get in some naked time in the sun each day that you can!
Limited amounts of sun give your body a healthy dose of Vitamin D. Just as importantly, the feel of the breeze on your whole skin and the freedom you'll enjoy will lift your spirits. Just don't overdo it, and use that sunscreen lotion!
Monday, June 3, 2013
News Stories About Nakedness
CNN runs "where to swim naked" story, most destinations exotic, worldwide: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/03/travel/22-skinny-dips/
Boston Globe considers the World Naked Bike Ride: http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/columns/2013/06/02/naked-bike-ride-boston-can-promote-bicycling-without-gimmicks/0GuGe9Oy03EM6L1XhnRqIP/story.html
Boston Globe considers the World Naked Bike Ride: http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/columns/2013/06/02/naked-bike-ride-boston-can-promote-bicycling-without-gimmicks/0GuGe9Oy03EM6L1XhnRqIP/story.html
The Word is... NAKEY
The other day we were reviewing various websites that sent the Bare Platypus traffic over the week. (We're grateful for the many that do.) A less familiar website came to our attention http://www.topsy.com .
The site is a search engine that specializes in capturing social media like blog postings and Twitter tweets. So we did some test searches for the usual: "nudist" "nudists" "naked," etc. to see how often folks post on those subjects. There were quite a few posts... so many that we couldn't read them all. But when they used the word nudist it was often in phrases like the familiar "I bet being a nudist takes all the fun out of Halloween" (for which they couldn't be more wrong), or "I hate doing laundry, going to become a nudist." In other words, often without necessarily expressing a genuine interest in nudism.
There were exceptions, of course. Plus, you had to be sure to select the "30 days" or "all time" boxes next to search results to see more selections. Now, as to the title of today's blog post:
When we ran the word "nakey" on a whim we could not believe how many Twitter tweets and short posts that people had made using that word. It may have dwarfed the search results for "nudist." And the posters who used it seemed to be much more on point, e.g. "It's hot weather. Going to sleep nakey." Or, "My roommates are gone this weekend, now I can go around nakey!"
It would probably take a sociologist to explain the transition to common usage of this word, but we'll offer our theory: The Rugrats animated television show. It was widely aired years ago and watched by many of the people who most post and use smart phones and other social media now. And who could forget the episode Naked Tommy in which Tommy Pickles doffs his diaper to announce, "Nakey is free! Nakey is... nakey!" Truth be told, we found young Mr. Pickles' inspiring quote a number of times within the Topsy.com archives.
So we've got a word to use more often when reaching a certain generation. It's descriptive and conveys a certain amount of youthful innocence. It's the word of the day.
The site is a search engine that specializes in capturing social media like blog postings and Twitter tweets. So we did some test searches for the usual: "nudist" "nudists" "naked," etc. to see how often folks post on those subjects. There were quite a few posts... so many that we couldn't read them all. But when they used the word nudist it was often in phrases like the familiar "I bet being a nudist takes all the fun out of Halloween" (for which they couldn't be more wrong), or "I hate doing laundry, going to become a nudist." In other words, often without necessarily expressing a genuine interest in nudism.
There were exceptions, of course. Plus, you had to be sure to select the "30 days" or "all time" boxes next to search results to see more selections. Now, as to the title of today's blog post:
When we ran the word "nakey" on a whim we could not believe how many Twitter tweets and short posts that people had made using that word. It may have dwarfed the search results for "nudist." And the posters who used it seemed to be much more on point, e.g. "It's hot weather. Going to sleep nakey." Or, "My roommates are gone this weekend, now I can go around nakey!"
It would probably take a sociologist to explain the transition to common usage of this word, but we'll offer our theory: The Rugrats animated television show. It was widely aired years ago and watched by many of the people who most post and use smart phones and other social media now. And who could forget the episode Naked Tommy in which Tommy Pickles doffs his diaper to announce, "Nakey is free! Nakey is... nakey!" Truth be told, we found young Mr. Pickles' inspiring quote a number of times within the Topsy.com archives.
So we've got a word to use more often when reaching a certain generation. It's descriptive and conveys a certain amount of youthful innocence. It's the word of the day.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Neighborly? Barely.
Today the Bare Platypus was once again out in the back yard enjoying a Saturday in the sun and his birthday suit. He was using the "non offense" canopy described in a previous post.
Set up lawn chair? Check.
Cold drink in hand? Check.
Clothes off? Check.
Book to read? Check.
And then, it began. The Latin salsa music from a house just across the street a few doors down plus another neighbor couple having an animated discussion. (Not a fight mind you, just very vocal.) Later, an ice cream truck slowly trolled throughout the block playing a repetitious melody that sounded like "pop goes the weasel" played on a music box with a couple of broken notes.
It all got the Platypus thinking.... If HE had simply walked out into the backyard naked, no doubt someone would QUICKLY call the police. And the Platypus would probably be in jail charged with a sex offense of some kind. Or at least "disturbing the peace."
Ironically, however, such disturbances as the ice cream truck, the salsa music, or a loud conversation are much less likely to land someone in hot water. At least in the day time.
The only hot water this Platypus wants to be in is the kind with bubbles and a Jacuzzi involved so we'll stick to the non-offense canopy. But why is it that a birthday suit would so quickly offend, when other conduct gets a pass?
Ah, well. Even if life had a soundtrack for a while today, it was still good. And life is just a little better when you're naked.
Set up lawn chair? Check.
Cold drink in hand? Check.
Clothes off? Check.
Book to read? Check.
And then, it began. The Latin salsa music from a house just across the street a few doors down plus another neighbor couple having an animated discussion. (Not a fight mind you, just very vocal.) Later, an ice cream truck slowly trolled throughout the block playing a repetitious melody that sounded like "pop goes the weasel" played on a music box with a couple of broken notes.
It all got the Platypus thinking.... If HE had simply walked out into the backyard naked, no doubt someone would QUICKLY call the police. And the Platypus would probably be in jail charged with a sex offense of some kind. Or at least "disturbing the peace."
Ironically, however, such disturbances as the ice cream truck, the salsa music, or a loud conversation are much less likely to land someone in hot water. At least in the day time.
The only hot water this Platypus wants to be in is the kind with bubbles and a Jacuzzi involved so we'll stick to the non-offense canopy. But why is it that a birthday suit would so quickly offend, when other conduct gets a pass?
Ah, well. Even if life had a soundtrack for a while today, it was still good. And life is just a little better when you're naked.
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