Weekly Wrap: Aug 3

This week on Planet Nude: Nudist History Month, Nudes in Limbo, and anti-body political speech. Plus podcasts and webcomics!

Aug 03, 2024

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap. This week, we celebrate Nudist History Month, we review the film Nudes in Limbo, and we examine toxic political rhetoric around body autonomy. Plus, new podcast episodes and webcomics on Strips!

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This week on Planet Nude 🪐

August is Nudist History Month

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Aug 1

August is Nudist History Month

August is declared Nudist History Month by the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), inviting everyone to celebrate the rich history of nudism. The initiative emphasizes understanding and sharing the history of the nudism and naturism movements. The article discusses the importance of preserving historical records and artifacts and encourages support for the Nudist Research Library Consortium to ensure the legacy of nudism is accessible for future generations.

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'Nudes in Limbo' and the naked aesthetic

Brett Marcus Cook

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Aug 2

'Nudes in Limbo' and the naked aesthetic

A review of Nudes in Limbo by Brett Marcus Cook, exploring Bruce Seth Green’s unique film showcasing nude models, athletes, and dancers performing physical feats in artistic slow motion. Brett delves into the film’s aesthetics, its incredible synth score, and discusses the limitations of body representation in nudist and nude art. The review reflects on the potential for a more diverse remake, capturing ordinary bodies in everyday activities with the same artistic care.

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'Nudes in Limbo' and the naked aesthetic

'Nudes in Limbo' and the naked aesthetic

Brett Marcus Cook

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Aug 2

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Anti-bodies

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Jul 29

Anti-bodies

Essayist Timothy Sargent explores misogynist and ableist political rhetoric, critiquing comments that devalue childless individuals. Sargent examines the broader implications of such statements, emphasizing their harm to personal liberties and body acceptance. The essay underscores the importance of valuing contributions beyond biological capabilities and calls for rejecting political discourse that undermines individual choices and diverse lifestyles.

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Podcasts this week 🎧

New Nudist Podcast: Nude Law

Scott Cline and Evan Nicks

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Aug 1

New Nudist Podcast: Nude Law

In this episode, Scott and Evan have an enlightening conversation with R. Allen Baylis, a dedicated naturist and attorney. Allen has a remarkable career defending naturists charged with exposure, litigating against anti-nude ordinances, and even acting as the “beach dad” for the once-nude San Onofre beach. He is also a co-founder of Naturists in the OC (NitOC).

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BARE with Me: BBW and Proud, Embracing My Body

BARE with Me Podcast

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Aug 2

BARE with Me: BBW and Proud, Embracing My Body

In this episode, Jay's friend Brit joins him in a dive deep into the world of body positivity, exploring its personal impacts, its significance in Black culture, and how social media shapes our body image, for better or worse. They also discuss the representation and celebration of BBWs—Big Beautiful Women—in media and society.

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Women in Focus with Samantha Graham

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Aug 3

Women in Focus with Samantha Graham

In this episode of Women in Focus, I speak with Samantha Graham, 34, from Ontario, Canada. A naturist since 2017, Sam is the Trailer and Sunroom Sales Manager at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park, runs their social media, and produces the Naturist Living Show. Sam and I discuss her naturist journey and more.

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This week on Strips 🚀

Nudist Newbies

“A day at the mall”

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Nudist Newbies

Panel 1 (titled "A Day at the Mall"): Nate and Nikki are walking in a mall, looking at advertisements for swimwear. The first ad on the left is from a store called "Whatever 21," featuring a woman in a very revealing bathing suit. Nate says, "Textiles will say 'I could never go to a nude beach!' and then buy bathing suits like this." The second ad on the right is from a store called "Veronica's Secret," featuring a woman in a skimpy bikini. Nikki responds, "If these companies could profit off nudism, there would be a lot more of us." — Click for fullscreen

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The Nudist Newbies

The Nudist Newbies

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Jul 28

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Stuff in the Buff

“Nudist crossing”

By Ron Warne

A cartoon shows a snowy landscape with a "Nudist Crossing" sign. Behind the sign stands a nude person, partially hidden. In the foreground, a person in a blue car observes the scene. The caption reads, "It's rare to see one of them at this time of year." — Click for fullscreen

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Stuff in the Buff

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That’s a wrap

That officially wraps up this week! Join us next Saturday for more insights and stories from the week ahead. 🪐

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