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Restaurant Drops "Naked" Promo to Appease Town Council

CitizenSugar — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:00:52 -0700

Would you run naked down to the dock and jump in for a free "Skinny Dip" sandwich? If that sounds like a fair price for a free lunch, the town council of Greenville, ME, advises you to think again.

The town's Black Frog Restaurant stopped its promotion offering a sliced prime rib on a baguette for free (regularly $10.95) to diners willing to run naked into Moosehead Lake. The reason? The town council (perhaps in cahoots with the local police department, who'd been responding to complaints about nudity, a misdemeanor in their community) was holding the restaurant's liquor license renewal hostage. The local police chief said that he would most certainly recommend any business lose its license that promoted an ongoing campaign to encourage illegality.

The restaurant has (sadly? That depends, I suppose . . . ) ended its promotion, stating that "au jus" wins out over "au naturel."

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Eco-Nudists Go Naked to Save the Planet & Paltrow's Fur Furor

CitizenSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:46:39 -0700

Want to help the planet? Then what are you doing sitting there all dressed and everything? The newest wave in eco-activism is all natural, sans a stitch of clothing. Gwyneth Paltrow may be wishing she'd followed that example after her deal with Italian designer Tod's and resulting ad showing her wearing fox fur and fur-lined boots has earned her heat from animal rights groups.

Gwyneth has been known for her embrace of holistic practices, yoga, vegetarian husband, and pal and vegan designer, Stella McCartney - but this campaign stands to erase that cred. The director of Respect for Animals, said: "Gwyneth Paltrow should be ashamed. I can only assume that Paltrow either is ignorant of the facts or lacks human decency and compassion." Friends have even said that Gwyneth's decision will flay her close friendship with Stella McCartney.

If Gwyneth wants to get back on track, maybe she can embrace the naked eco-movement? To see the story and a cheeky protest, read more.

Not satisfied with the casual sun-bathing reputation of nudists, Econudes.org have embraced the naked as the ultimate way to erase your carbon footprint. After all, clothes (and everything that goes into making and transporting them) are a major cause of climate change. Take those off, and the planet might be happier. It's apparently an ancient practice dating all the way back to the 70s when nudism was defined as "a way of life in harmony with nature, characterised by self-respect, respect for others and for the environment."

If warming skepticism is more your schtick, you can shuck your socks for that too, sort of. A renegade group called Nudists Opposing Winter actually like the warmer weather because, well, it's nicer to be nude. The founder "Pantsless James" says, "we actively support pro-global warming places and companies. No longer will nudists be forced into the fetish of clothes wearing. It frees up everybody to go clothing-free, the way God intended."

Silliness aside, is nudity a good way to bring attention to the strain on the planet we wear on our backs everyday? Is Gwyneth's endorsement deal a slap to animals? Should we all just go-go naked?

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What Do You Think About: Naked Gyms?

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:30:00 -0700

Okay, now I've heard of Naked Yoga, but a Naked Gym? Now that's news to me.

Well, in the Netherlands, the gym called Fitworld welcomed nudists to come to "Naked Sunday," where they could pedal, run and lift wearing only their birthday suits. During the rest of the week, patrons would continue their clothed workout.

Now, we all know the Netherlands has a reputation for its relaxed sexual attitude. This seems a little extreme for me, even if the nudist are following the rules and putting down towels before they sit on anything!!!!

What do you think?

Love It or Hate It? Nudist Bathroom Door Signs

CasaSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:05:34 -0700

Like most of you, I don't have separate male and female bathrooms at my house, but these Nudist Bathroom Door Signs from Wrapables ($9.95 each) would add a great kitschy touch to the WC. What do you think?

Would You Take an Affordable Clothing-Optional Vacation?

SavvySugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:09 -0800

Clothing optional situations are typically limited to behind closed doors, but not if you're venturing off on a nakation. You don't have to bare it all on nakations - that's where the optional part comes into play - though you can if you want to. Besides the fact that participating nudists say that nude recreation is fun, there might be a financial benefit to taking a trip that encourages you to don your birthday suit.

Travel writer Christopher Elliott hasn't taken a nakation, but he also isn't opposed to it. He points out that there are many deals to be had at clothing-optional resorts (which aren't seedy as some would assume, just make sure they're represented by the American Association of Nude Resorts). Aside from affordable rates, Elliott makes the reasonable suggestion that travelers can save on baggage fees by opting for a nakation.

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Budweiser Salutes the Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator

GiggleSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Nudist colonies fascinate me. I'm pretty squeamish about getting nekkid, so the idea of walking around naked as a jaybird in front of a bunch of peeps acting all normal boggles my mind. (Jiggly and awkward tennis, anyone?) This Budweiser ad, part of a series in which they give props to "Real Men of Genius," salutes the unsung hero: the nudist colony activity coordinator.

What's Tackier?

GiggleSugar — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:00:00 -0800

I've always been fascinated by nudists. Do you just wake up one day and say to yourself, "Clothes are really cramping my style"? It's just hard to imagine. I don't know what would be worse, getting stuck behind a Bare Buns Biker in traffic, or running on a treadmill next to naked sweaty guy. Both activities are ultratacky, but what's tackier?

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My Son the Nudist

LilSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:24 -0700

At 2 years old, is there really anything wrong with a child running around in his birthday suit? Ever since my son has been able to tear off the tabs of his diaper, he's liked to lounge free around our house. It isn't a daily occurrence and is getting more and more infrequent as he gets older, but I figure if he's happy and confident, why force him into a pair of sweats? As a mom, I don't see him basking in the freedom of not being clothed as any big deal but am surprised by how conservative other people are about it.

Since his streaking is limited to our apartment and only witnessed by our family and close friends, I doubt I'll take issue with it unless he's still roaming around in the buff as a teenager. Seventy-one percent of lilsugar readers say they dare to bare it all around their families. What's your opinion of naked children?

Headline of the Day

GiggleSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:02:00 -0800

Nude Flights Take Off in Germany

Special "nudie flights" are being offered in Germany, particularly aimed at former East Germans who apparently have a fondness for nudism. The passengers (but not the crew) will fly naked, but they're only allowed to undress once they're on the plane. (Yet another reason NEVER to use the blankets airlines offer you.) To read more about this odd offering, click here.

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Cigarette Holder for Nudists

GiggleSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:08:15 -0800

I wonder if these are still available and if they make a similar product for flasks. Cuz what's nude smoking without nude drinking? That's what I'd like to know!

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