Move over “naked sushi” London has you beat…sort of.
The Plaza shopping centre in London held its "first ever naturist shopping event" which even offered discounts to the nude shoppers. Sadly, only about 15 people came. I guess some people won't do anything for a bargain. The excuse the Plaza centre spokeswoman gave was that they lost all of their numbers to the Euro 2004 football (that’s soccer) championships.
At this point, I’m not sure if I should talk about the off-the-wall stunt of having a scheduled nude shopping event, or whether I should glower with envy at the acknowledged ferocious enthusiasm for soccer overseas. I’ll try to focus.
In this age where almost nothing is shocking, it seems little by little, comfort zones are being whittled away to nothing. Events like “naturist shopping” are starting to pop up more and more. Is this a sign of tolerance, acceptance and society trying new things? Or is it merely a publicity stunt based off shock value?
Either way, it seems this time the gamble flopped.
But just because it did not succeed this time, does not mean events such as these are gone forever. If the trend continues, I may soon find myself arguing that I don't want to go to the "naturist day" at Safeco Field.
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