A reader sent me this link:
From the Hollywood Reporter:
Catholics outraged over German cartoon
“A German cartoon mocking the Catholic Church has sparked holy outrage among believers here who say it incites hatred against the Pope and the Catholic faith.
The caricature, published in the Good Friday edition of satire magazine Titanic, shows a priest apparently having oral sex with a crucifix of Jesus on the cross.
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The German Press Council reported that some 100 formal complaints have been filed since the magazine came out, a level of protest not seen since 2006, when German newspaper Die Welt reprinted the infamous Danish Mohammed cartoons.
Two criminal complaints have also been filed against the cartoonist and the editors of Titanic, claiming the picture slanders their religion. The state prosecutors office in Frankfurt, where Titanic is based, said it would decide next week whether to begin an investigation against the magazine.”
I think the cartoon is funny and politically timely. If you click on the story link and then click on the image you’ll see that Jesus is smirking. Yes, it’s controversial but isn’t the Catholic abuse scandal more controversial?
It’s also clever how they’re not really portraying oral sex. The cartoon makes the viewer see between the lines. The priest could just be cleaning the crucifix. It’s us perverts who see something sexual right? I like that twist.
Posted by Vixen as News at 11:56 PM CDT
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From this gallery. This one has a lot-cute smiling model, great flexibility, kick ass arm muscles and a random object. See it in the bottom left in the picture above?
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Found via World Sex Daily:
Boulder approves public nudity ban, doesn’t outlaw toplessness
“Boulder nudists, naked pumpkin runners, nude bikers and others who want to disrobe in public can now be ticketed by police for violating a city law that bans public nudity.
In a 6-3 vote, the Boulder City Council on Tuesday night approved a proposal to extend the city’s anti-nudity laws and give police a new charge to ticket under without violators facing the prospect of having to register as sex offenders.”
Having a fun streaking prank is not a sex offense. That is ridiculous. And yet under this ban, the ticketed streaker would have his picture posted online, wouldn’t be able to live in certain areas and might have to alert local authorities when traveling. All because he ran down the street in his birthday suit with a pumpkin on his head?! What a stupid, disappointing ban.
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From the Telegraph:
Prostitutes sign confuses motorists
“The red-bordered triangular sign shows a scantily-clad woman, who is also carrying a handbag, in the city of Treviso in northern Italy.
The sign states ‘Attenzione Prostitute’ - seemingly warning people of prostitutes in the area.
Motorists and pedestrians have complained that the sign is ‘confusing’, saying they don’t know if it means to watch out for crossing hookers or if it means prostitutes operate in the area.”
Maybe it means prostitutes will be crossing the street in the area? Notice how the figure has big breasts jutting out?
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From the Digital Journal:
Free Willy: Shop Owner’s Stone Penis Seized by Police
“A North Yorkshire business owner had his stone phallus seized by police after a complaint from someone who thought the Indonesian good luck symbol was obscene.
Jason Hadlow, chairman of Yarm Town Council and owner of the Simply Dutch store in North Yorkshire, had his stone willy confiscated from his display window after police first warned him to remove it within 24 hours.
Another ridiculous story. What shopper really thought this was obscene? It’s barely even penis looking. The cartoon on the Free Willy Facebook page looks more like a penis than the real life statue. Hell, even the one cops seems to be smirking as they haul it away.
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From AlterNet:
The Spectacular Japanese Penis Festival
“Every March 15th, the residents of Komaki, a small town near Nagoya, Japan, host the Hounen Matsuri. Known by foreigners as the Penis Festival, it is one of the many Japanese phenomena that defy Western comprehension. It’s easy to see how the message of the festival could be unintentionally distorted. On the surface, it seems like an excuse for old Japanese guys to fill themselves with cheap beer and chase girls around with bananas. Also, the predominance of the phallus throughout the shrine’s decor is startling to say the least. Honestly, if you simply stumbled into this scene without hearing the history of the event, it would all seem quite surreal. However, the fact of the matter is that this is a fertility festival and is taken quite seriously by most Japanese people. It’s about ensuring a bountiful harvest and healthy offspring.”
I was pleasantly surprised by this story. I’d see pictures of the festival before but never knew what it was about. Interesting read.
Posted by Vixen as News, Sex Workers at 11:04 PM CDT
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From Las Vegas Sun:
America’s first legal male prostitute looks back on short-lived career
“Markus never liked the “P word.” Nevada’s first legal male prostitute would have preferred “surrogate lover.” It didn’t catch on. Instead, Markus left the Shady Lady Ranch brothel in Nye County after two months’ work, fewer than 10 clients and, he said, a “maelstrom of media.”
“Now I just need to lie low for a while. It was too much press, too many people coming in pretending to be clients and then turning out to be reporters. I got portrayed as strange and a little bit off-kilter. The whole story was sensationalized.”
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Even Markus may only be on hiatus — he hasn’t ruled out returning to brothel work some day. “If you look at the key issues, [prostitution] is a pretty serious thing. It could be a very successful industry, but because of our society’s Puritan roots, it’s frowned upon.”
This is why Markus doesn’t like the word prostitution, he says — people are programmed to associate it “with seedy, underhanded dealings, and that is not what I am about.”
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While I’m not bothered by the word prostitute I can see Markus’ point. I wonder if he’ll go back to it. Either way, I’m glad that he’s giving post-work interviews. It helps break the stereotype that prostitution hurts the woman or man forever.
I blogged about Markus here and here.
Posted by Vixen as Musings, Sex Workers at 11:00 PM CDT
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Last month an old client called me (OC). We used to talk frequently but I hadn’t heard from him in over two years. He has a very distinctive voice and fantasy routine so I remembered him quickly.
The first call after a long hiatus is always interesting. Will we jump right back to the old fantasy? Will he surprise me with something completely new? Will he tell me the reason for his absence or just pretend that it hasn’t been that long?
OC went right back to his old fantasy. He has depression and tells me of his miserable life. I learned long ago to not offer advice or sympathy. He only wants me to agree that it’s miserable and that he’s a loser. This can go on for hours.
Most clients stick to their fantasies even if it’s been awhile since we’ve talked. Sometimes there will be a new twist but the overall theme will stay the same. Sissies are still sissies but perhaps they’ve taken to wearing stockings. Cock sluts will still fantasize about glory holes but perhaps they finally got the courage to buy a dildo. Every once in awhile I’ll have a client return with a completely new fantasy. It’s rare though.
I enjoy it when clients tell me the reason for their absence. They don’t have to of course but I like it when they give a glimpse into their real lives. I never push for an answer because it could ruin the mood of the call.
OC hadn’t called because he had been taking care of his ailing father. With other clients I would have commented how that was sweet of him to have done so. Not with OC. That was only more “proof” of how miserable his life was.
Relationship and work changes are the most common reasons for absence. One regular of mine frequently disappears when he gets a new girlfriend. The relationship goes along well until he reveals his crossdressing and bisexual side. He calls me shortly after the break up. I’ve tried suggesting that he look for someone kinky but he seems to only be attracted to vanilla women.
One of my regulars, Cum Guzzler, has had many ups and downs since the economy tanked. I’d say he had a risky job; when times were good, the money was good. But in the past year, his job has dried up. He changed gears and is now working in a completely different field. He doesn’t like his new job but he’s the breadwinner of the family. He hadn’t called for a few months and wanted to explain.
Sometimes a client will forgot that we’ve talked before if it’s been a really long time since we last did a call. Often I’ll comment that we’ve talked before. Guys usually like to know I remember them. But if it’s been a few years I don’t remind him. The best scenario is when an old client calls me who has forgotten we’ve talked before. I quickly look him up in my notes as we’re settling into the call. If he’s into the same fantasy it’s like I’m a mind reader. I know exactly what he wants and give him a fantastic call.
The worst scenario is when a client remembers me and I don’t remember him. I’ll look at my notes and nothing will click. I follow along and try to give a good call. If I’m lucky something he says will remind me of our past call. If I’m not lucky I’ll remember who he is a day or two later when it’s too late.
Posted by Vixen as PSO Confessions at 11:01 PM CDT
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Posted by Vixen as Musings at 11:50 PM CDT
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“You just captivated my soul or something.”
-regular client
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I’ve become hooked on a podcast. Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History is riveting! From the website:
“In “Hardcore History” the very unconventional Dan Carlin takes his “Martian”, outside-the-box way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This is a difficult-to-classify show that has a rather sharp edge. It’s not for everyone. But the innovative style and approach has made “Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History” a New Media hit.”
His episodes Ghosts of the Ostfront and Punic Nightmares were especially good. Check his archives to find them. Carlin brings the history to life with his dramatic storytelling. I highly recommend it!
Listening to Hardcore History turned me on to his other podcast, Common Sense. From the website:
“”Common Sense with Dan Carlin” is a blend of audio commentary and news analysis by one of the leading thinkers among today’s politically independent crowd. Veteran reporter and talk show host Dan Carlin takes a look at the issues in the news through the prism of his traditional American “forward-thinking pragmatism” while pushing a fiscally conservative, socially liberal approach to solving problems. Whether he’s railing against the “Fat Police”, explaining the existence of “The Chicken Little Gene” or continually bringing up historical events no one has ever heard of, Carlin manages to be entertaining and informative in a uniquely non-partisan way. His style has been compared to Seinfeld’s George Costanza on steroids. Whether that’s true or not, he does often talk really fast. You’ll have to keep up.”
I’ve really been getting it lately. Two standout episodes are On the Road to Nigeria and The Relative Decline. His episode The Big Clip Show is a good introduction. Again, you’ll find them in the archive.
Posted by Vixen as Musings at 10:24 PM CDT
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From this gallery. I like how the camera caught her hair mid-fall.
Posted by Vixen as Sexy Sensations at 7:00 PM CDT
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