Dancing Nude to Oppose Christmas

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When Ria Ora danced nude in Harvard Square, she said she was just expressing her opposition to the commercialization of Christmas. A judge agreed, tossing out a lewdness charge against her.But on April 10, the state’s highest court reinstated the charge. The Supreme Judicial Court found that the state’s open and gross lewdness law does [...]

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[Sunshine73]

How weird is that?

[Annette1990]

Well whatever floats your boat I suppose. I could think of many other ways of expressing myself without getting naked....*L

[JanaBanana]

Uh ok

[cipalla]

weird!?!?

[ReineV]

Someone should tell that person that that hasn't worked since Lady Godiva!

[Montana's Santa]

Lady Godiva -- is she the one who makes those chocolates?

[starflake]

Here's the Wikipedia entry for Lady Godiva (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godiva). Funny enough, I learned about her just a few months ago when listening to Queen "Don't Stop Me Now." She's mentioned in the lyrics, and I always wondered to whom he was referring. I love the classic John Collier painting of her seen in that article. </ ramble complete >

Back to the thread topic... I find this interesting. I suppose it's admirable that she cares about an issue to the point that she is willing to dance nude. However, if this is a common act for her, I'd wonder whether or not it is as huge a feat for her as I imagine it would be for most people.

[rodmonster]

kinda brings a new meaning to "Ho Ho Ho".....

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

I fail to see the connection in dancing nude to oppose the commercialization of Christmas.

:tree: Does that mean she doesn't want clothes for Christmas?

C'mon can't we all use one more Christmas sweater, blinky Christmas tree tie, pair of pj's or a Whoville hat under the tree?

[Jeff Westover]

Well, she got all of you to talk about it.