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The United States of the Prudish (more...)

H+E Stoeckl May 10, 2004 07:38 PM

I agree with Frank that some topics need a brake now.

So I suggest a new one as you can see in the subject line.

I have visited the U.S. more than half a dozen time so far and it is always interesting to recognize the difference in mentality between the people in Europe and in the U.S.

The most striking thing for me is the different attitude as to sexuality and the naked human body.

So it would be unthinkable in Europe to be forced to wear swimming trunks in the sauna. Tanning and swimming topless or even naked is common on most European beaches.

I once visited a striptease bar in Daytona beach and noticed that the girls had a plaster to cover their nipples. Such things would almost be regarded as a fraud by the visitors of such nightclubs in European countries.

On the other hand a German friend of mine who lives in the U.S. witnessed a young mother with her 6 year old son asking the employee of a shop where one can rent video films if naked breasts are visible in this film. She wanted to watch the movie with her son and was afraid that he sees bare breasts.

What I must not forget to mention is that it was a very cruelsome horror movie with detailed scenes of people being mutilated.

So what do you think: Are the Europeans too open-minded or are you too prudish?

Would you prefer the Eurepean standard?

In conclusion, nobody here would give a damn when a European President gets a blow-job from someone who is not his wife.

Replies (11)

rearfang May 10, 2004 07:51 PM

Personally I find the American brand of morality a bit Nauseating.

Sorry patriots...but when my niece saw on the news a close up of a man with his head shot off (and this wasn't censored) but is told that her own sex's body is obscene to look at(and I'm not talking Kitty porn)then some thing is wrong here.

I'd rather see a nude woman (or man) swiming or playing than see the ultra gore that seems to be our staple for kid flicks.

Thank you for a good new topic!

Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

rodmalm May 11, 2004 01:42 AM

Personally, I think you guys in Europe show too much.

Not that that's a bad thing, or a morality thing, but the less you get to see, the more you want to see!

I'd personally hate to get to the point where it was so commonplace, that I might get bored with it. Not that that is particularly likely.-LOL

After all, I hear that seeing the skin on a womans ankle or her hair can be considered pornographic in many arab countries. Imagine how excited they must get with a bare breast! I am sure it is more of a thrill for them than it is for us in the states. And I am also sure that it is more of a thrill for us in the states than it is for those in Europe that get to see it all the time.

Oh, and by the way, how old they are is of utmost importance. I really don't want to see old ones hanging out all over the place.

Rodney

lilroach56 May 11, 2004 05:06 PM

"I really don't want to see old ones hanging out all over the place." that was the funniest thing i heard all day.
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rodmalm May 11, 2004 05:38 PM

An older couple are sitting on a beach.

A beautiful young girl walks by, and the man oogles her.

The wife says, "What does she, have that I haven't got?

The husband replies, "Nothing, its just that she hasn't had it so long!"

Rodney

lilroach56 May 11, 2004 06:41 PM

np
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0.1 "Tremper" looking Albino Leopard gecko (Lex)
0.0.1 tiger crested gecko (peachs)
1.1 Feral cats that we adopted (Fuzzy, and Bear)

I'm not a owner of any herps, just a domicile attendant.

My image Gallery

H+E Stoeckl May 11, 2004 08:22 PM

You are right. It is not always a pleasure watching what walkes on the beach or in the public swimming pool.

In order that you know what I mean I have attached a little photo. Hope I get not banned for spreading pornography *LOL
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rodmalm May 11, 2004 11:30 PM

R

rearfang May 12, 2004 10:59 AM

Is this what goes on in European beaches? (lol)

Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

H+E Stoeckl May 12, 2004 11:56 AM

Just must imagine the picture without the swimming clothes *LOL

rearfang May 12, 2004 12:15 PM

np
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

misswindom May 18, 2004 10:40 PM


np
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