Princess Butt!
OMG, the excitement continues to grow exponentially! Now, courtesy of the same paparazzi-snapped photos that brought us the princess baring her boobs to sun and husband, we might actually be able to see her ASS!!!
butt picture???
I get a kick out of using clip art to illustrate my blog posts, but this is what happened when I went searching for a butt:
So I thought I’d get a bit medical. Buttocks? Nothing.
How about a euphemism? Rear end? Nada.
A little slang, then? Ass? Not one. (I thought at least I’d get a donkey or two.)
This development has changed the direction of my post. I’d planned to wax poetic about the beauty of the human derrière, the way I did in my last post about the lovely form and function of a woman’s breasts. But instead I’m feeling pissed off that someone else has decided what images are ‘suitable’ for my clip art choices.
Just for the hell of it, I looked up pissed off. Zippo.
Why is the human butt not suitable? My guess is that some administrative types decided that clip art should be ‘clean’ of lascivious attractions. For example, little Ricky doing his book report might get side-tracked by the uncontrollable urge to look at some hiney. And I guess their logic is that parents catching little Ricky looking at hiney does not reflect well on the company that sold them the means (also called ‘blame the messenger’). Like little Ricky doesn’t see plenty of hiney (and booby) selling burgers on prime time TV?
My point is, what is the point exactly of this kind of ridiculous censorship? I blame the messenger for that.
Foot fetishists adore feet, and there are plenty of those in clip art. Little Ricky just might develop a foot fetish after viewing these beauties:
Shoe fetishists crave shoes, and clip art is rampant with them. Little Ricky might welcome the chance to accompany Mom to the Macy’s shoe section if it means more of this:
Pedophiles hunt for kid pix, and needless to say, those were endless. But I’m not even gonna go there with pictures. I might be accused of trying to attract pedophiles to my blog. Hey, they’ve got clip art! What do they need me for?
The bottom line is that it’s really difficult to make sense of our culture’s obsession/revulsion with sexuality. A healthy interest is what we should desire. Sexuality, in all its beauty and complexity, is how we propagate our species. It puts us back in touch with our primal animal bodies. It allows us to form the most intimate of heart connections with another. It’s a pathway to ecstasy, and for some, even spiritual bliss. And little Ricky looking for some booty pix is just the earliest manifestation of children’s normative sexual curiosity.
In my book in progress about food, sex and relationship, Licking the Spoon, I discuss the impact of the types of images and messages that both children and adults receive about sex.
Sex is one of the most powerful aspects of our mysterious life force. To treat it as if our natural interest is somehow perverse and must be protected against, while bombarding us with images that are in fact distorted (like the boob-job blonde having an orgasm while eating a 1500 calorie meal), is not helping us to be a healthy culture, sexually or otherwise.
But back to the butt for a minute. A fine pair of buns is indeed another of nature’s miracles. I hope the prince enjoys the view and supports his bride, especially if she is criticized by his rather tight-lipped grandmother.
Just another great pieces of the puzzle, love reading your blogs, I want the book
And you will – when I find the right person to represent it and right person to publish it! Thanks for all your comments, Diana.
Haha, after reading this post I actually went on my clip art to look for some buts and as expected there where none to be found. I find the mainstream prospectives to be silly in thinking that only body parts such as butts, boobs, “vagina”, and penis can attract one’s sexual attention. From what I know some people can be sexually attracted to balloons, pinatas, and cartoon drawings of people. Should I request software developers to take those off too? 😛
That’s a good point, Gary. I wonder who sits around thinking about what’s “appropriate” for clip art?
Another great blog, I never knew that butts attract the same attention as boobs, it’s a miracle
Sure, Alfredo, there are butt men, and boob men, and leg men, etc. And I guess I could say the same for women!
Haha I enjoyed reading your blogs! Very true! 🙂
I’m glad you’re enjoying them! 🙂
Great post!loved it! It is so true sex is always portrayed like a bad thing when in reality when having the right person it can be one of the greatest thing in the world!
Unfortunately, our culture has a long history of being sexually repressed.
I just wish I had a bigger butt but than again I don’t want to have a Kardashian butt either.
We all have things we wish were different…but what’s important is to make the most of what we do have.
Loved this blog the most my favorite part on men and women are butts hahha. Cant wait to read some more. 😀
Butts are beautiful! 🙂
I guess clip art of shoes and feet are not censored since they are not Naturally sexual or attractive. Of course breasts, butts, and crotches are more naturally accepted as sexual in society because of instinct. Even so, I agree that it is odd for society to defend against this natural perversion, yet spew out these “appropriate” advertisements. Then again, society Is made up of differing minds.
You’re right about the differing minds. But sometimes I feel our society is really on the wrong track regarding sexuality.
Hmm I never thought about the connections that butts have with other parts.
Interesting read!
Well, I do like to make people think! 🙂
so true! great article!!
Thank you!
Art can’t be very subjective in my point of view. maybe thats why they restrain butts! I’d love to see some “big” pieces of butt art though…
They are around, Ramon!
I went back to Word and tried searching ‘arse,’ but to no avail. As always, great post with a great point!
It’s not a commonly used word in the US.
Sex is the driving force of life!
Yes it is. Just ask any biologist.
right? I think the more you put crazy restrictions on people, the crazier they turn out to be
Agree! (And oh how exciting – William Shatner is commenting on my blog! 🙂 )