Weekly Wrap: Feb 22
This week on Planet Nude: Social media censorship, naturist history, and the evolving definition of “shocking”
Welcome to our 60th Weekly Wrap!
Another week, another Weekly Wrap! From Facebook’s latest censorship of body-positive content to a celebration of Brazil’s naturist pioneer, Luz Del Fuego, this issue dives into the ongoing challenges and triumphs of body freedom. We also honor the life of longtime AANR leader Dave Smith, explore the deep history of naturism in Florida, and reflect on what society finds “shocking” over time. Plus, in Stories, we bring you Hey, Miss Bassgirl, a new fiction feature about self-discovery in a naturist setting. Plus new Strips!
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This week on Planet Nude 🪐
Oscar-nominated The Substance delivers a brutal, unflinching take on beauty, aging, and self-worth, wrapped in grotesque body horror. Starring Demi Moore as an aging Hollywood star who undergoes a radical transformation via a mysterious treatment, the film skewers society’s obsession with youth and the objectification of women, particularly in entertainment. In this review, Brett Marcus Cook unpacks the film’s shocking imagery, its biting social commentary, and its unexpected parallels to naturist ideals of self-acceptance and rejecting artificial standards. With five Academy Award nominations, The Substance is pushing boundaries in more ways than one.
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After months of escalating content removals, Planet Nude has been suspended from Facebook, highlighting the platform’s deep-rooted bias against body-positive and alternative content. From arbitrary nudity policies to opaque enforcement mechanisms, the incident underscores the broader problem of corporate-controlled digital spaces suppressing non-mainstream perspectives. With X already deleted and Instagram issuing frequent warnings, Planet Nude faces an uncertain future on major social platforms—but perhaps that’s for the best. 🚀
Luz Del Fuego, the bold feminist and performer who pioneered naturism in Brazil, remains an icon of body freedom. Her fearless embrace of nudity, from snake-charming performances to founding Latin America’s first naturist club, defied convention and challenged political hypocrisy. Celebrated every February 21st as Brazil’s Day of Naturism, her story is a reminder of the power of defiance and self-expression. 🚀
Longtime AANR leader and naturist advocate Dave Smith has passed away at 72. Known for his warmth, dedication, and tireless efforts to promote body freedom, Dave left an indelible mark on the nudist community. From organizing events to championing nudist rights, his legacy will continue to inspire generations of naturists. 🚀
How did Pasco County, Florida, become North America’s naturist capital? A new book, Nude County USA, traces its 85-year history, from early legal battles to its thriving nudist culture today. Co-authored by Olaf Danielson and Lee St. Mary, the book documents the evolution of 14 different naturist venues and the people who built them. 🚀
What was once considered shocking—women wearing pants, tattoos, public nudity—often becomes normal over time. But what drives these shifts, and why do different cultures and eras react so differently? This #UndressedThread explores society’s evolving relationship with “shock” and asks whether anything still has the power to surprise us. 🚀
This week in Stories 📖
Planet Nude’s Stories section presents its first fiction feature: Hey, Miss Bassgirl by Ted Bun. This coming-of-age story follows a young musician whose gig at a naturist club challenges her insecurities and reshapes her self-perception. Originally published in Beneath Healing Skies, the story is a heartwarming exploration of confidence, body acceptance, and the unexpected ways life changes us. 🚀
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