Weekly Wrap: May 12-18
This week on Planet Nude: Nudity sanctified at a Seattle beach and learning inclusion from Radical Faeries
Welcome back to another Weekly Wrap. What a week we had, right? And let’s talk about the color of this thumbnail. Gross! Why would I do that? I don’t know! But I won’t apologize for it. Anyway, it was another week full of news and views to keep you informed here on Planet Nude. Plus more new podcasts and comics! I could summarize it all here, but why spoil the surprise? It’s all laid out below for you to discover with relish. 🌭
This week on Planet Nude 🪐
Seattle proposes new nude-friendly policy for Denny Blaine Park
This week we reported on Seattle's proposal to formalize nudity rules at Denny Blaine Park, a historically clothing-optional and LGBTQ+ friendly space. The proposed policy aims to preserve the park’s clothing-optional status while addressing local residents' concerns. This initiative follows last year's controversy over a proposed children's play area, funded by philanthropist Stuart Sloan, which was met with significant backlash from the community. In response, the "Save Denny Blaine" campaign emerged, advocating for the park's naturist traditions. The new policy will be discussed in a public meeting today, focusing on creating designated zones within the park to balance the interests of naturist visitors and neighborhood residents.
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Getting to the root of things
An essay by Camp that explores the Radical Faeries, a rural subculture known for its clothing-optional gatherings and emphasis on body acceptance. Camp describes their journey to a Faerie gathering, highlighting the movement’s inclusivity and rejection of societal norms. The Radical Faeries, founded in 1979, create communities that value radical individuality, environmental consciousness, and spiritual connection. The essay draws parallels between the Radical Faerie movement and naturism, noting both groups' struggles with mainstream acceptance and the commodification of their ideals. Camp argues that naturists can learn from the Faeries’ commitment to inclusivity and staying true to core values, suggesting that nudist communities should focus on shared principles rather than demographic distinctions.
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This week in podcasts
The Naturist Living Show: Naked Comedy Show
In Episode 158, we meet Billy Procidea, the producer and host of New York City’s long-running Naked Comedy Show. Join us as we explore the dynamics of this unique event where the comedians perform entirely nude, while most of the audience remains clothed—only the first two rows are clothing-optional. Dive into this intriguing episode to discover the reasons behind this distinctive setup. 🪐
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New Nudist Podcast: Meet the Candidates
AANR voting is now open! For episode 35 of the New Nudist Podcast, we sent the exact same ten questions to Tim Mullins and Linda Weber, the 2024 candidates for president of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). We put their answers together into a debate-style format so you can hear directly from them their vision and ideas for their terms, should they be elected. We really learned a lot, and we think you will, too!
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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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