Weekly Wrap: Dec 14
This week on Planet Nude: Celebrating naturist history, battling censorship, sparking holiday gift ideas, and reviving midcentury nudie cutie comics
Welcome to the 50th Weekly Wrap! This milestone edition features a rich mix of stories, discussions, and a touch of holiday spirit.
We explored the absurdity of book bans targeting nudity, celebrated the history of nude waterskiing, and delved into social media’s problematic censorship of body-positive naturist content. Our latest #UndressedThread sparked a conversation about the perfect gifts for naturists. Plus, all new Strips delivered fresh humor and charm to keep things light.
Here’s to 50 weeks of naturist news, perspectives, and community! Let’s dive into the highlights. 🚀
This week on Planet Nude 🪐
Ten books banned for nudity
Exploring censorship’s absurdity, this article highlights ten books banned for their depictions or mentions of nudity. From Huck Finn to Gender Queer, these works challenge societal taboos and remind us of the importance of confronting complex truths about humanity and art. Banning them, it argues, reinforces shame and limits critical thinking.
Censorship and body-shaming in social media must stop
In this editorial, Stéphane Deschênes of the International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI) calls on social media platforms to better distinguish between explicit content and naturist expressions. He critiques Meta’s recent moderation changes and advocates for policy shifts to support body positivity, inclusion, and free speech for naturists.
Waterskiing, a naturist history
Olaf Danielson traces the unique history of nude waterskiing, particularly at Lake Como Family Nudist Resort. From its origins in the 1950s to modern challenges, the article captures the sport’s heyday, historical highlights, and the fading opportunities for nude waterskiing in North America.
Zaftig Pink and the "nudie cutie" revival
This feature delves into Planet Nude’s collaboration with artist Zaftig Pink, whose comics blend midcentury Americana with modern body-positive humor. Highlighting the creative revival of “nudie cutie” comics, Zaftig discusses his inspirations, absurdity in art, and the enduring influence of midcentury nudist iconography.
What’s the perfect gift for a naturist?
Shopping for naturists can be tricky—they often embrace simplicity and minimalism. This week’s #UndressedThread sparked a lively discussion about creative and thoughtful gift ideas for naturists, from cheeky and humorous options to meaningful experiences that reflect the naturist ethos. With a poll and plenty of comments, readers shared their best naturist-friendly gift-giving tips.
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