Invasion in Times Square!

[peacetraveler22]

In the past few months, an invasion has occurred in the heart of Times Square. No, it's not terrorists or depressed stock brokers worried about the recent collapse of the financial markets. It's boobs! I sometimes wonder what it must be like to be a beautiful woman, with no marketable skills other than selling your body. Some busty and shapely immigrants have found a way to milk the millions of tourists who flock to Times Square to visit the constant carnival like circus. I have no idea why so many foreigners and Americans wish to visit this place. I've been there a few times, and there's absolutely no desire to return to this sea of humanity and colorful freak show.

The influx of near-naked women, collecting tips to pose for photos with tourists, has reached epic proportions this summer, and the Mayor and some local residents are angry. They wear only a thong, a thin layer of paint and a big smile. The going price for such a photo ranges from $10 - $20 and some parents are growing alarmed that these women are approaching their teenage boys on vacation. "It's child pornography!", screamed one mom I saw on the news. The police have little power in this situation because public nudity is legal in New York as long as it's part of a "performance." What do you think?

Is this art? :)



Most of the women are Latino and speak no English, but the language of love and sex is universal so it's no problem. Come to the USA, flash a bright smile and your ass, and you too can count a huge stack of dollars at the end of the day! You see, the American dream is still alive and well. :))



The Mayor is trying to put an end to this spectacle and shatter the dreams and income of these "artists," but he has no strong legal basis upon which to stand. What do you think? Should they be allowed to remain in Times Square with Spiderman, the famous Naked Cowboy and all the other circus freaks? Would you be offended if you were walking with your young child and one of these women tickled you with a feather in an effort to entice you into posing for a photo?

Comments

[onkel-hans.livejournal.com]

"what it must be like to be a beautiful woman, with no marketable skills other than selling your body. "
You are a sexist! What about those of the male gender? ;)

It is always better for girls to earn their living with the head than with of a head. But the heads are scarce :(

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't relate to the male body. I'm not a man. :) That's why I only wrote about women. But, in general, if a woman is comfortable with her body and wishes to sell it by her own choice, I have no problem with it. One of my friends paid for her grad school by working in a strip club, and she was very intelligent.

[onkel-hans.livejournal.com]

Exactly my opinion.
I think girls should be as free and "promiscuous" as boys but meantime think about education not to be forced to earn with the butts ant the like. Until the child bearing instinct strikes. Which happens at about 30.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I never had this instinct, and I'm 42. :) But, for most women it happens in their late 20's or early 30's.

[onkel-hans.livejournal.com]

People are different.
Once listening to the Bible Broadcast Network I heard as the preacher said that the gays were sinners because God had created humans to be his image (which is not gay) The thought came to me, what about those born crippled, blind, deaf, lame? Are they also sinners as they are not like God?
People are different.

There are deviations from the average called the norm. Actually deviations are the engine of evolution and progress.

I guess it is nice to have a loving aunt ;)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Yes, being an auntie is wonderful! I adore my nephew. :))

[onkel-hans.livejournal.com]

See, there is a Latin word CARITAS that does not translate in some other languages. It is more than love and adore. There is a hint to the English ear. It is "caring love". It is the love of Mother, the love of God (if He exists).

[qi-tronic.livejournal.com]

"
One of my friends paid for her grad school by working in a strip club, and she was very intelligent.
"

Yes, I met one such girl in Houston in a club mentioned below.
She studied psychology in a university during daytime and danced and drank whiskey at nights.
We were sort of friends but I think in the end she perceived me as one of "the scariest white people" :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Or perhaps she thought you were part of the Russian mafia? :))

[qi-tronic.livejournal.com]

Maybe.
Most American are too cautious.

I still cannot understand this mix of naive thinking and bitter rationalism that Americans have.
So I cannot predict the reaction.
In Russians it's mixed differently.