EVG reader Aaron shares this from this morning...
As I walked past at about 8:10 am, this naked man was standing at the west divider of Houston and Avenue A/Essex, basically just loitering, standing around but always facing toward Red Square. It may have been a type of protest but it was definitely a spectacle. I watched an NYPD interceptor get stopped at the intersection, definitely had time to see what was going on, but kept driving!
A belated protest to the removal of Lenin from Red Square? Anyone?
Updated 1:03 p.m.
DNAinfo reports that the man is Santiago Ogarrio: "A former Mexican television talent show contestant and nudist advocate."
The NYPD apparently did return for him. Per DNAinfo:
"Everyone should be naked," Ogarrio, who was wearing a crucifix around his neck and glitter on his face, told police.
"Maybe you should start a movement," one responding officer said. "I agree with you, but society doesn't allow it."
He was eventually taken away by the EMTs, but not arrested, police said.
Once in a while I get the urge to do something like this. To date however, I have chickened out every single time. One of these days though.
ReplyDeleteHe claims he was making a statement, but it's obvious he is trying to even out his tan. Look how white his upper legs are.
ReplyDeleteThe struggle is real.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is naked -- underneath their clothing. And that's the way Lord & Taylor intended it to be,
ReplyDeleteWhen you really think about it our society is still stuck in the late 19th century when it comes to our bodies. Like the very vessel had holds our life is something to shun and be ashamed of. People use the "not in front of my child" defense but we are talking about nudity not a sexual act. I'm glad he was not arrested and cops were sensible and left it the EMT's.
ReplyDeleteGuess he had something to pube, prove.
ReplyDeleteEveryone should be naked sometimes, like out in nature, skinny dipping can't be beat.
ReplyDelete"Everyone should be naked," Well, not everyone, Ogarrio. Aesthetics, please. Aesthetics.
ReplyDeleteThe emperor looks great in his new clothes!
ReplyDeleteI can see his covfefe.
ReplyDeleteHow do you spell "Relief"?
ReplyDeleteRu Paul has always said, "We are all born naked. The rest is drag."
ReplyDeleteI guess this guy chose something simple. :)
I'm fine with nudity, but I would never walk around the city barefoot.
ReplyDeleteWho cares? Americans are too hung up on prudishness and formality. So what if he's naked? Live and let live.
ReplyDeleteAt 6:33 PM, Anonymous said:
ReplyDeleteI can see his covfefe.
Ah! Then you know the real meaning of covfefe.
The translation of cov fe'fe—from Arabic to English—according to that video, is "I will stand up."
Is he getting ready for Burning Man this year?.
ReplyDeleteRe 2:41 for the price of Burning Man you would bea burner with no clothes
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