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Attention all fund raisers: Please note that there is a new chapter in the manual, Fundraising For Dummies. This chapter addresses the new trend for people to get naked in the name of charity.
The chain of logic here seems to be that the only thing Paris Hilton ever did to become famous was to take off her clothes. Therefore, it must be profitable to get naked. And, if you can get naked for a good cause, all the better.
In response to an article at Get Incensed, reader Eideann pointed me to a story on Yahoo! News about World Naked Bike Ride Day. The event took place last weekend in Mexico City “to highlight the damage caused by car dependency in the capital.”
First off, it would seem a little presumptuous to call it World Naked Bike Ride Day, when you’re trying to call attention to cars in Mexico City.
Secondly, if you’re going to get naked and ride around, what’s the point of carrying an umbrella? The only possible reason would be to hide your excitement while talking to some hot chick at the finish line.
Can we nip this trend in the bud? (I’m uncomfortable talking about nipping things in the bud when there’s nudity involved, but let’s continue…)
Somebody call Bill Maher so we can have a New Rule: Regular people aren’t allowed to get naked for charity. Regular people can threaten to get naked and then extort money to keep their clothes on, but the only people who should be getting naked for money are Playmates and Pussycat Dolls.
Insert gratuitous Playboy photo here. Okay!
Time to get ready for another charity gig…
The other problem I have with World Naked Bike Ride Day is that it is quite clear that it was poorly organized. Where’s the corporate sponsorship? I’m thinking the makers of Gold Bond powder and Purel hand sanitizer would be all over this willing to sponsor this event.
Let’s all go back to silent auctions and $500-a-plate dinners to raise money.
Don’t make me get naked for charity … these abs of steel have been known to cause riots.
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June 14th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
1. Ouch. and ew.
2. The umbrella … duh, to keep his hair pretty.
3. At least it’s one event that you won’t leave with a free XXL tee shirt that you will never wear again.
4. And finally, I suppose it counters people’s complaints that if you ride your bike to work you will be all sweaty. This way you will be, but at least your clothes are all fresh and dry.
June 14th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Hehe! Good call on the T-shirt, Sally!
June 14th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Forget the umbrella - why is dude sporting a scarf?
And I have to agree with Sally - ouch. I’d be willing to bet that none of these people will ever ride (a bike) naked again. To quote Martha Stewart, that’s a good thing.
June 15th, 2007 at 8:13 am
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