Is there anyone who thinks this guy was in the right?

No, I think all these dumbfarks should have been arrested...for being an eyesore.

Aeonite: Is there anyone who thinks this guy was in the right?

Me!

Farking puritans.

ecmoRandomNumbers: Aeonite: Is there anyone who thinks this guy was in the right?

Me!

Farking puritans.

but it's farking cold up there!

I passed by a delivery room once and there was a NAKED BABY coming out of a woman's vagina!

Disgusting PERVERTS!

No raptor Jesus? It's what I wanted from the article

How does this include pedophilia?

Aeonite: Is there anyone who thinks this guy was in the right?

I think that while he offended some uptight citizens, he did nothing illegal or wrong. Kids like being nekkid; they don't mind when other people are nekkid. If you're honestly that concerned about predators LOOKING at a kid, then you've got too much time on your hands. You can't screen every member of a public crowd for what goes on in their heads, and you sure as hell can't solve the problem by requiring the kid wear clothes without infringing on certain civil liberties.

Now the kid has learned to be ashamed of nudity. Great. This is how Victorian moralists breed: they RECRUIT.

Why would you bring your 3 year old along on a naked bicycle ride?

/Why would you GO on a naked bicycle ride?

Aeonite: Is there anyone who thinks this guy was in the right?

If there's no laws (or lenient laws) against public nudity in that area, then absolutely. Being naked is hardly dangerous to your well-being.

"Nudism. Dumbass bicyclist. Pedophilia. Police assault. This one has it all"

Bad subby. This is not Pedophilia.

-10 because you got this so wrong.

didn't rea..RTFA but I am guessing if this was a hot chick or two noone would complain...

Why do Americans fear nudity?
Is it because their filthy minds can't separate the sight of naked skin from their perverse sexual thoughts? I'm talking to you, Christians.

I am surprised our society has been semi-stable over the last 50 years with our intolerance of nonsensical things.

Nudity is natural.

Steed Lankershim: How does this include pedophilia?

Naked baby obviously = Pedophilia.

submitter, the pedobear would like to have a word with you...

Actually, I have a bit of a problem with the guy--he agreed to do something and then didn't do it.

did not read TFA but did the bicycle have a seat on it ?

Psychotropic: Why do some Americans fear nudity?
Is it because their filthy minds can't separate the sight of naked skin from their perverse sexual thoughts tension ? I'm talking to you, Christians idiots.
still didn't get it correct

cardex: did not read TFA but did the bicycle have a seat on it ?

ewwwwwwwwww

Loren: Actually, I have a bit of a problem with the guy--he agreed to do something and then didn't do it.

He did... for about 5 seconds

The Aristocrats!

pennysdeuce:
Bad subby. This is not Pedophilia.

-10 because you got this so wrong.

This. Also,

Psychotropic: Why do Americans fear nudity?
Is it because their filthy minds can't separate the sight of naked skin from their perverse sexual thoughts? I'm talking to you, Christians.

It's not the fault of Christianity, it's the American (and British, but not to nearly as large an extent) cultural agenda that equates nudity with sex. Most Christians don't realize that the Bible doesn't say anything about it, but it's not the fault of Christianity per se. In the 18th century, nudity was accepted everywhere, and Christianity was still the most prevalent religion.

/Christian & nudist.

Nudism. Dumbass bicyclist. Pedophilia. Police assault. This one has it all

Everything except pedophilia and police assault, that is.

You know what else this article has? A misleading Fark headline--no pedophilia, no police assault. But hey, whatever brings the crowd in, right?

Steed Lankershim: How does this include pedophilia?

More like pedalphilia.

Because I'm an asshole (and nobody's done it yet)

The Fark People-Who-Should-Be-Allowed-To-Be-Nude-But-Never-Are-Fantasy

and The Fark People-Who-Shouldn't-Be-Allowed-To-Be-Nude-But-End-Up-Being-So-Just-To-Screw-Wit h-Society-Reality

The misleading headline is merely a clever trap. Why don't you all have a seat over there...

xlbrooklyn: I think that while he offended some uptight citizens, he did nothing illegal or wrong. Kids like being nekkid; they don't mind when other people are nekkid.

You honestly don't think there's anything wrong or creepy with a naked man having his naked 3 year old son on a bicycle in the middle of the city with a bunch of other naked people on bicycles? This is a far cry from a nude beach or the kid's back yard or a swimming pool. Not to mention I doubt a 3-year-old has the comprehension to agree to being trotted out as an example in this manner.

I bet if someone snapped a photo of the scene they'd be immediately arrested for possession of child pornography.

Psychotropic: Why do Americans fear nudity?
Is it because their filthy minds can't separate the sight of naked skin from their perverse sexual thoughts? I'm talking to you, Christians.

I've heard this "philosophy" expressed before - and it always made me wonder - do you, as a person without a "filthy mind", think nothing when seeing a naked woman? Human males are sexually aroused visually - what does it for you, if a naked female means nothing (as is the implication of your post)?

Freest country in the world, right?

No, not.

We should be. We just aren't.

And you who say "omg, if people can be naked, i might see a fatty" need to stay at Wal-Mart until you decide "eh, wtf who cares". fark you farking freedom hating farks. DIAF.

penny for your box?

those darned old naked bikers are just as bad as illinois nazis

sseye: Freest country in the world, right?

No, not.

We should be. We just aren't.

And you who say "omg, if people can be naked, i might see a fatty" need to stay at Wal-Mart until you decide "eh, wtf who cares". fark you farking freedom hating farks. DIAF.

Did you even read the article? This happened in Canada.

The website (nsfw)
Link (new window)

"It sounds like it's been a good lesson all around."

I love a happy ending.

DontMakeMeComeBackThere: Psychotropic: Why do Americans fear nudity?
Is it because their filthy minds can't separate the sight of naked skin from their perverse sexual thoughts? I'm talking to you, Christians.

I've heard this "philosophy" expressed before - and it always made me wonder - do you, as a person without a "filthy mind", think nothing when seeing a naked woman? Human males are sexually aroused visually - what does it for you, if a naked female means nothing (as is the implication of your post)?

Seriously? That's your tricky question?

Those of us who are adults can separate nudity and sexuality. Not that we ALWAYS do, but we can obey social mores without having to force our womenfolk in farking burqas.

I might as well ask you, if the sight of female flesh drives you into such an uncontrolled state, why should women be allowed to wear bikinis? What about 7 year old girls? Do you get horny if you see one topless?

Society has to stop conforming to standards set by the most hysterical perverts. Or else we can just take up Sharia law. Your choice (no, not really, asshat).

I know...Let's all play stinky seat!

/yechhh..

Jeff Paine: sseye: Freest country in the world, right?

No, not.

We should be. We just aren't.

And you who say "omg, if people can be naked, i might see a fatty" need to stay at Wal-Mart until you decide "eh, wtf who cares". fark you farking freedom hating farks. DIAF.

Did you even read the article? This happened in Canada.

Same shiat applies. Except in America we would have tasered the guy and probably his kid too.

Proud yet?

I think the pedophile must be inside subby's head.

mrtron: I am surprised our society has been semi-stable over the last 50 years with our intolerance of nonsensical things.

Nudity is natural.

Civilization is not about doing whatever comes naturally. It's about structure: a time and a place for everything.

Sure, it's nonsensical to be afraid of nudity. But, come on. Do you really feel oppressed?

And for the people slamming Christianity: Wow. How's that first year of college working out for ya? (Enjoying your sizzlingly intelligent conversations about Vonnegut?) Have you ever heard of a place called "China"? Big civilization. Ancient civilization. No Christianity. Lots of clothes. Ever heard of India? Again: big, ancient. Boys and girls can't hold hands in public. Ever heard of Islam? It's a big, ancient... Oh, I give up.

Nudity isn't a bad thing, but do we really need nude cycling events? REALLY?

Why do so many groups do things simply to draw attention to how self-centered they are?

NeuroticMan: Why would you bring your 3 year old along on a naked bicycle ride?

/Why would you GO on a naked bicycle ride?

Why not?? Don't knock it until you try it

puffy999: Nudity isn't a bad thing, but do we really need nude cycling events? REALLY?

Why do so many groups do things simply to draw attention to how self-centered they are?

And yet here you are, posting on Fark.

Aeonite: xlbrooklyn: I think that while he offended some uptight citizens, he did nothing illegal or wrong. Kids like being nekkid; they don't mind when other people are nekkid.

You honestly don't think there's anything wrong or creepy with a naked man having his naked 3 year old son on a bicycle in the middle of the city with a bunch of other naked people on bicycles?

WITH a bunch of other naked people on bicycles? No. They're just blending in with the crowd. If they were a solo act, that would be stranger, BUT NO MORE OR LESS ILLEGAL.

This is a far cry from a nude beach or the kid's back yard or a swimming pool.

How?

Not to mention I doubt a 3-year-old has the comprehension to agree to being trotted out as an example in this manner.

Legally, a 3-year-old doesn't have the comprehension to say yes, no, whether the sky is blue or not, and whether water is wet. If he was having a good time, then he was having a good time. You are ASSUMING exposure to nudity - his own or other people's - is inherently disagreeable. You cannot make that assumption.

I bet if someone snapped a photo of the scene they'd be immediately arrested for possession of child pornography.

No, they wouldn't. Child pornography requires a sexualized component. Simple photos of nudity don't qualify. The American courts, at least, have upheld that much. I don't know about Vancouver.

DontMakeMeComeBackThere: Psychotropic: Why do Americans fear nudity?
Is it because their filthy minds can't separate the sight of naked skin from their perverse sexual thoughts? I'm talking to you, Christians.

I've heard this "philosophy" expressed before - and it always made me wonder - do you, as a person without a "filthy mind", think nothing when seeing a naked woman? Human males are sexually aroused visually - what does it for you, if a naked female means nothing (as is the implication of your post)?

I'm guessing he steals women's shoes and takes them into his coffin with him.

Psychotropic: Why do Americans fear nudity

Is Vancouver part of America now? I didn't get that memo.

DrForrester: "It sounds like it's been a good lesson all around."

I love a happy ending.

Clean off your handlebars. People are starting to point and stare.

DontMakeMeComeBackThere: Human males are sexually aroused visually - what does it for you, if a naked female means nothing (as is the implication of your post)?

Maybe I'm not as easily excited as you because I've always been able to get all the sex I want.
I can see a naked woman and think nothing more than 'nice boobies thanks for showing them off'. I can do this without becoming sexually aroused.
If you can't control your sexual arousal, maybe you have a problem.

Wulph: Psychotropic: Why do Americans fear nudity

Is Vancouver part of America now? I didn't get that memo.

We conquered it quite slyly when Russia was stealing the media spotlight with that Georgia invasion.