HTT - Nude Edition

I know we've discussed nudity already here at Hot Topic Central, but it's early, I might have to puke, and I don't have the mental energy to think of something else.

This time the topic is more specific (and recommended by someone who just might be married to someone related to my Mr. Someone).

She wants to take a figure drawing class. He thinks it's not appropriate, and not because he doesn't like charcoal pencils. He takes issue with the fact that she would be sketching nude models who - get this - will actually be nude in front of her during the class.

As you might guess, I don't understand his concern. Sure, I'm against pornography and gratuitous nudity, but sketching the human form is body appreciation at its best, in my opinion. There is nothing salacious or even sexual about it. Knowing how to sketch every line of the human body is an essential skill for any artist, especially one who deals with human subjects.

So there are my two cents - or should it be five dollars? I mean, that's an old phrase and inflation should really be reflected, don't you think?

Anyhow, even though I'm pretty firm in my stance, I don't want you to hide yours. If you think nudity is naughty no matter what, do tell. And please explain your viewpoint, remembering that some of us who disagree share your same values.

Also, would you feel uncomfortable attending a nude drawing class, even if you approve of the concept?

And would you ever hang a piece of nude art in your home? Personally, I don't have any, but I wouldn't be against it. As long as the woman's body didn't too closely mirror my own. That would be creepy!

Let's get honest!

... And if you're totally uninterested in baring your thoughts, go here for a good Christmas gift idea by Printakid.

HTT - Naked Edition

Once upon a time there was a girl named Mrs. Dub who used to fret over Hot Topics for Tuesdays because while she was quite passionate about a lot of things, she never knew what other people wanted to talk about and had a tendency to offend people when she really let loose with her opinion.

Enter kind M&M readers who began to suggest all sort of friendly topics for everyone to amicably discuss and brainstorm about together. And it made Mrs. Dub’s life, or at least her Tuesdays, infinitely better.

Today is another reader request that’s making me one step closer to happily ever after.

The topic is nudity, but we’re not talking about art. (Let’s just say I don’t mind me a nude sculpture or two.)

We’re talking about family modesty. Like, when do you stop letting your kids shower with you? And when do you make your skivvy-lovin’ kids cover up? How do you teach them the sanctity of their body when they’re young?

I can’t really speak to the matter yet since Miss Dub is the first person I see when I step out of the shower, and I wipe her rear every few hours ... so we’re still on an intimate level. But I know some of you are in the throes of this issue, and others have already implemented a system.

So I’ll leave it to you to dish your nude-a-licious advice.

Speaking hypothetically, I think I would stress the sacred nature of our bodies from an early age. And I would insist on modesty outside the home around age 3 or 4. Seeing parents naked would end around the same time, and any indoor exhibitionism would need to be squelched by kindergarten.

But what do I know? I’ve always liked layers.

What do you think?

Bear all.