May 28, 2008
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Saving the World, Two Boobs at a Time
See the post below this one and help me save the world from breast cancer.
Here we go:
Imagine that your spouse or significant other sat you down and said that he/she had passion for a certain cause. Imagine that he or she said he wanted to save the world. The only problem is it would cause them to have to get half-naked photos from people off the Internet.
Would you feel comfortable if your spouse or significant other was getting half-naked photos from people on the Internet if it was for a good cause?
Comments (101)
That would be odd. o.O
save the world another way
Absolutely not. I’d think they were trying to pull something. LOL but that’s just me.
By the way, don’t forget moobs for your collection. Men get breast cancer too. Also I want to look at moobs.
I’m a sick puppy.
Ha, probably not.
What the…? something is fishy here. you lost your mind? or is it your password?
I never intend on getting married so this question is way out of my league.
But as long as I’m not worried that she would leave me for one of these people I guess it wouldn’t bother me.
If they were female!
yes
PS: If this were a couple I were counseling I’d be more interested in the reasons why spouse number one is interested in this particular program and not seeking a less problematic way to support her/his cause. And why spouse number two is so uncomfortable with the his/her spouses first choice.
A situation like this strikes me as more a sympotom than an outright problem.
The means just does not justify the end. This blog feels strangely reminiscent of the high paid ‘escort’ who was hooking to put her son through school. Is that your point Dan? That we ‘accept’ certain behaviors (or at least find them less distasteful) if they are for a “good cause”? Erroneous thinking IMO.
that would be totally cool…I feel it is a great way to save the world… being naked shouldn’t be hidden, that was the way we were born, and if everyone participated in it, the world could be saved. it’s not weird, if people don’t want thier face in it, thats cool, but at least they cans till send in a picture, right? so i don’t think it makes a difference…
@gokellyjo - I’m inclined to agree.
I would feel completely comfortable if they had to do so.
They’re just pictures, y’know?
only if we can take the pictures firsthand. im a, uh, professional photographer you know. *coughs* business card? oh theres no need for that, im known all over the art community by name. *winks*
it is all for a good cause right… so the problem shouldn’t be questionned, you would never see the people, yould would proberly never know their names… i think it would be totally harmless for you spouse or significant other.
I still don’t see how gathering pictures of boobs is supposed to fight breast cancer, so it’s reasonable to doubt your intentions.
As for a spouse, I don’t have one.
it is all for a good cause right… so the problem shouldn’t be questionned, you would never see the people, yould would proberly never know their names… i think it would be totally harmless for you spouse or significant other.
@gokellyjo - ah the question of is stealing right if it is a matter of survival. age old questions really… while stealing is wrong, is use of photography of half naked people? i suppose thats where the lines become a bit blurred. but “unsavory” and “wrong” are two different things, much as what is acceptable to one person may not be to another. good point though.
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! NEVER!
i’d hand him the checkbook and just say write a check and let’s be done with it.
or sign him up for the race for the cure.
i’m not soliciting dick pics in the name of prostate cancer! mostly because that is just not the most photogenic part of the body in my opinion.
Absolutely.
I like boobs. I think there should be more boobs out there. I think the idea that our bodies are shameful is a great hinderance to our spiritual evolution as humans (we start from the “sane” conclusion of our western puritanism that we should hide certain parts of our bodies from view…how is that different, except in degree, from fundamentalist Muslims making their women wear chadors or burkas?).
LOL – sounds like your better half inspired you to make this post. Are we surprised? hmmmm…
Of course
If I have a boyfriend I don’t own him, he is welcome to do as he pleases. If they’re proud of doing something like that and feel like they’re making a difference because of it, more power to them.
Haha – I wondered how Jen was taking this! Yes, I would have a problem with it because when it comes to boobs, no man has entirely pure motives.
I wouldn’t care.
They’re just pictures.
Unless he became a little obsessive…
I am not in a releationship but would feel unconfortable if she started getting half naked photos of men from people on the Internet.
Like wise she would probably feel unfortable if I was getting semi naked women.
It might be grounds for divorce imo…depends on what he does with those pictures.
I’d be suspect about the cause. I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable.
Not really, that just sounds like a really crazy way to do that.
There are plenty of other ways to go about your passions.
To be 100% honest I would not care why he was looking up pics of boobs. My hubby sleeps with me every single night. I have no issues of not trusting him. Heck I might be sitting right next to him looking to I dunno. But we have a strong relationship and its not like he is trying to meet the boobs behind the boobs. (jk) Besides my boobs suite him just fine lol just ask him…
absolutely NOT. But thats just me. Im the jealous type =/
no. not at all.
btw… please select EDLIVES for Xangan Idol 2.
thanks.
Well, let her make a deal. She will give you some action if you donate money to charity. No need to outsource what can be done at home. I’ll miss all the nice things I spend my money on (like food), but come on, where talking boobs here!
This has been done before, actually run for many years by a blogger named Robyn. It can be found at boobiethon.com
and no, I don’t think it’s appropriate for a (married) blogger with “Theologian” in his title to take boob pictures from random people.
Even for a good cause I wouldn’t be completely okay.
I was wondering what your wife thought about this idea…
No, I don’t think so. I’ve got enough of a figure that he shouldn’t ever need to look at any one else’s, and there are plenty of other ways to support a good cause.
Now, if you’re talking about what you’re doing, specifically, then I don’t really think I’d have a problem with it, as long as he didn’t feel the need to keep the photos. I do believe that someone can look at half-naked (or completely naked) pics of other people, without being sexually attracted to them.
if it were beneficial for the cause i would be ok with it but i would have to be persuaded of the significance first…..
It might save the world but his life would be in danger
I would have a huge problem with it. If I go to a site and see boobs, I don’t think “Well, isn’t that wonderful? What passion these people must have for breast cancer research!” I think, wow, look at all the boobs. And as another poster said, when it comes to boobs, no man’s motives are totally pure.
I guess I can contribute in another way than me posing for that. Sorry … I really just can’t.
Eeegad! That would be a “stunt” and certainly not a cause. Anyone who falls for that already bought the Bridge in Brooklyn!
Errr…. weird… donate money? volunteer? =/
I think I might get jealous =x
There are more than enough reasons for chai to win. She is not yet famous but is a good (not expert) writer. She is pretty. she is awesome. I vote for chai! Vote chenmeicai for Xanga Idol 2.
You know, if I were that significant other, I think I’d be okay with it. Especially if he sat me down and told me.
Besides, they’re just breasts. They have their purpose, and as a culture we tend to glorify them.
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I think you’re doing a good thing, here. As long as your wife/girlfriend is okay with it, I say go ahead.
No. There are other more “resourceful” ways of doing something for a good cause.
Yes, it would be fine with me. I wouldn’t be with them if I didn’t trust them.
Well, Daniel Boone….you see, I feel like if it were a “project” that i were working on that it would most certainly be not a big deal and fine (mine would be a penis project though…oooh, I know……saving the world from testicular cancer or something along those lines), but Jay would NOT be able to work on a project such as yours. I’d have a huge problem with it….but still feel that *I* could do such a thing, and just he couldn’t. It’s just the way it is.
i guess.
Um…sure.
Theres other ways to save the world, thats not ever near enough of a good excuse, nor is there any logical explanation, of how you could save the world with half nude photos, that is the least bit feasible.
@gokellyjo - I agree as well.
A friend of mine said it to me well (fallingreen)
“Bombing for peace, is like fucking for virginity.”
this, is just the same.
i already know my guy isn’t with me for mine so i probably wouldn’t mind, but i can certainly see where others would be offended by this
Yes. Id say it’s a scam! LOL. You never know where those photos might end up.
YEs as in I have a problem with it that is. lol
I would tell my spouse not to quit his day job.
he must be gettign sicko up there.
but i dont mind helping him to sort out the photos. haha!
Ew, no.
I don’t know, that’s a tough one.
Dan…are you using us to gauge whether or not you should tell Jen?
Go for it man
well I honestly wouldn’t care if they were looking at half naked people on the internet whether it was to save the world or not. You know, as long as it wasn’t crazy shit like non-con or torture.
Men will not have to worry about women wanting to save the world this way for say… Testicular cancer. We will think of another way to raise funds that does not include photos,I assure you!
I don’t know.
I don’t care if he’s looking at random boobs on the internet to jack off to - so why would I care if it was for a good cause?
@mama_jess - I agree. The whole naked/clothed question is a petty little plaything for opinion-jugglers. It’s often a burning topic of debate with those who think that the ten commandments carry a footnote, stating “before you seriously tackle obedience to this lot, practice by making sure everyone else obeys.”
But on a lighter note, yet still relevant to your comment: Dan is now smiling at your icon.
absolutely not.
i don’t like those peta shit heads who protest naked either.
it’s not like porn, where you’re looking at some anonymous people who don’t know you’re looking at them, i think it’s worse because it’s more personal. someone is taking pics, and sending them to a specific person…yeah for a good cause, but you’re still looking at pictures of tits women send you. and didn’t you say you were going to post some on this site?
I would be -so- uncomfortable with that….the thought of it is kind of awkward to me…
Yeah, wouldn’t matter to me. After all, they’re just pictures. She’d have the REAL thing with me ;]
I wouldn’t mind if I get to see the shots too.
No. Dan, you’re an idiot.
nope. i’d be pissed.
Hey Dan, would you take a moment and vote for me to win Xangan Idol?
Until later, then…hope all is well with your new job.
@MCTCanadian - Yep I agree.. save the world another way.
How is getting pictures of boobs going to help breast cancer?
I certainly would need to know more but I could be fine with it.
hmmm that is a tough question… i realize it is for a good cause but at the same time, it almost is degrading. although, i suppose it also depends on the presentation of the boobs. nakedness can be beautiful and artistic and because it is for a good cause i can see the good intentions. but, like another blogger mentioned, you need to also get photos of moobs, because everyone is susceptible to breast cancer and you cannot be sexist!
IF you asked and received both then i do not see how a spouse or sig. other could be upset.
…and you seemed so upstanding before this latest stand of yours…..
you’re still my favourite!
email me, and i will send you my link about saving the boobs..
no
It depends on the actual cause.
I have no problem with nudity, but a collection of half-naked photos of strangers could be…odd.
yes i would- in a sense its kinda sorta cheating..idk how to explain it.. maybe im too jealous
The thing is, Dan, it’s not going to save the world. Getting half-naked pictures from women will not help people with cancer (clicking at the site helps, yes, but not the pictures).
All this does is promote pornography and the degradation of women. Stop pretending you’re trying to save the world, okay?
So, it’s not for a good cause at all.
Did someone get caught?
If I was your wife, Dan, I would not feel comfortable. The reason for this is that I don’t see how getting half naked pictures of people is going to help the cause. You can save the world another way.
Mmmmm….. would you feel uncomfortable if your wife had to do this?
Yeah, and if you believe his intentions are only for the good…then I have some ocean-front property in Ohio I’d like to sell ‘ya…
no. i would rather go to the admin of porn sites and convince them to put that breast cancer link on their sites. the world would be saved much faster that way.
or..
i could send half-naked pictures of myself to the people who send him pictures of themselves. that evens everything out, right?
I know my spouse too well…ulterior motvies disguised as good cause.
My guy better not start looking at half-naked people from the Internet. Not women, not men.
…If he started looking at half-naked men on the Internet, I’d buy a clue.
You didn’t explain how the boob photos would help save the world from breast cancer though….how are you going to use the photos to help with research and cures? And the photos don’t HAVE to be of the pornographic nature. There are lots of ways to photograph someone topless without it being sexual but beautiful. I guess that is the artist in me speaking.
Save the world another way. I believe it is comparing it.but look go ahead it’s fine really
porn = community service. HA HA HA
@mama_jess - the muslim womens garment is not worn because they are ashamed of their bodies. thats a false premise. its respect, humility, and modesty before God.
no. flat out. no.
yes, if they feel called to do so, then why not?
i’d like to say that i would be comfortable with it, especially if it was for a good cause…..but honestly don’t think i would.
I’d think my spouse was an idiotic jerk desperately looking for an excuse to stray.
A little uncomfortable.
NO SIR