Naked Mexicans
Thousands of Mexicans strip for Tunick photo shootMEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A record 18,000 people took off their clothes to pose for U.S. photographic artist Spencer Tunick on Sunday in Mexico City's Zocalo square, the heart of the ancient Aztec empire.
Tunick, who has raised eyebrows by staging mass nude photo shoots in cities from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Caracas, smashed his previous record of 7,000 volunteers set in 2003 in Barcelona, Spain.
Directing with a megaphone, Tunick shot a series of pictures with his Mexican models simultaneously raising their arms, then lying on their backs in the square as well as another scene on a side street with volunteers arranged in the shape of an arrow.
Hundreds of police kept nosy onlookers away during the nippy early-morning shoot, and a no-fly zone was declared above the plaza.
One of the world's biggest and most imposing squares, the Zocalo is framed by a cathedral, city hall and the National Palace official seat of government, which is adorned with murals by Diego Rivera.
A ruined temple next to it was once the center of the Aztec civilization and was used for worship and human sacrifice. Spanish conquistadors used bricks from the temple to help build their own capital.
Some participants said the massive turnout showed that Mexicans, at least in the capital, were becoming less prudish
Mexicans are not used to showing skin. Most men wear shorts only while on vacation, and women tend not to put on miniskirts because of unwanted whistles and stares.
"This event proves that really we're not such a conservative society anymore. We're freeing ourselves of taboos," said Fabiola Herrera, a 30-year-old university professor who volunteered to strip, along with her boyfriend.
The capital of the world's second-biggest Catholic nation, where tough-guy masculinity and family loyalty are held dear, has recently challenged some important traditions.
Last month, Mexico City legislators legalized abortion in defiance of criticism from church officials.
Also, gay couples are getting hitched in civil ceremonies thanks to recently passed laws in the capital, and lawmakers plan to debate whether to legalize euthanasia.
Not all Mexicans were impressed by the spectacle staged by Tunick, who was refused permission to hold his nude photo at the famed Teotihuacan pyramids outside the capital.
"They're losing dignity as men and women," said 63-year-old Armando Pineda, leaning against the cathedral and watching the now-dressed models leave the plaza. "It's an offense against the church."
The Mexico City metropolitan area is home to some 18 million people
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Tunick, who has raised eyebrows by staging mass nude photo shoots in cities from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Caracas, smashed his previous record of 7,000 volunteers set in 2003 in Barcelona, Spain.
Directing with a megaphone, Tunick shot a series of pictures with his Mexican models simultaneously raising their arms, then lying on their backs in the square as well as another scene on a side street with volunteers arranged in the shape of an arrow.
Hundreds of police kept nosy onlookers away during the nippy early-morning shoot, and a no-fly zone was declared above the plaza.
One of the world's biggest and most imposing squares, the Zocalo is framed by a cathedral, city hall and the National Palace official seat of government, which is adorned with murals by Diego Rivera.
A ruined temple next to it was once the center of the Aztec civilization and was used for worship and human sacrifice. Spanish conquistadors used bricks from the temple to help build their own capital.
Some participants said the massive turnout showed that Mexicans, at least in the capital, were becoming less prudish
Mexicans are not used to showing skin. Most men wear shorts only while on vacation, and women tend not to put on miniskirts because of unwanted whistles and stares.
"This event proves that really we're not such a conservative society anymore. We're freeing ourselves of taboos," said Fabiola Herrera, a 30-year-old university professor who volunteered to strip, along with her boyfriend.
The capital of the world's second-biggest Catholic nation, where tough-guy masculinity and family loyalty are held dear, has recently challenged some important traditions.
Last month, Mexico City legislators legalized abortion in defiance of criticism from church officials.
Also, gay couples are getting hitched in civil ceremonies thanks to recently passed laws in the capital, and lawmakers plan to debate whether to legalize euthanasia.
Not all Mexicans were impressed by the spectacle staged by Tunick, who was refused permission to hold his nude photo at the famed Teotihuacan pyramids outside the capital.
"They're losing dignity as men and women," said 63-year-old Armando Pineda, leaning against the cathedral and watching the now-dressed models leave the plaza. "It's an offense against the church."
The Mexico City metropolitan area is home to some 18 million people
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Wow, they look just like Americans. Imagine that![;)][:p] 0 -
Refried beans anyone ... here, pull my finger [:p][}:)][;)]! 0 -
but, they aren't (Americans). 0 -
quote:Originally posted by FEENIX
Refried beans anyone ... here, pull my finger [:p][}:)][;)]!
You beat me to it!!! [:D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by 50-70RB
but, they aren't (Americans).
exactly +10 [:(!]0 -
quote:Originally posted by elvjeep
Hundreds of police kept nosy onlookers away during the nippy early-morning shoot, and a no-fly zone was declared above the plaza.
Another example of Tax $(well peso's at least) waste for some freakshow.0 -
You think they could have picked some better butts to put up front!
hey, who farted?0 -
quote:p3skyking:
Wow, they look just like Americans. Imagine that!
... actually, they don't.
Mexican women - almost without exception - have skinny
legs.
... sad, but true. Makes it easier for them to get away in the dark![:o)]0 -
What a bunch of A**holes!........Literally[;)] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 50-70RB
but, they aren't (Americans).
Well really yes they are. anyone who lives in this hemisphere are Americans There are North Americans and South Americans and Central Americans. Mexico is in North America (not Central America as many think.) What they are not is US citizens. Although there could be some from here as people from around the world travel just to be in this nut jobs pictures.
So just so you know every Mexican is an American every Brazilian is an American every Argentinan is an American and so on. So lets not forget we do not own the title of America. We are United States Citizens we are more than just Americans.0 -
quote:Originally posted by cubslover
You think they could have picked some better butts to put up front!
that's what i was thinking, those must have been the last ones they talked/bribed into making it 18,000, which looks incredibly like 800 -
quote:Originally posted by zipperzap
Mexican women - almost without exception - have skinny
legs.
... sad, but true. Makes it easier for them to get away in the dark![:o)]
And this here morocha fell off the ugly tree.
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A few of the females, I find attractive, as long as they are not over 30,..........after that, they get the look of squatting, and pounding out a tortilla, in the dirt. Get my drift?[;)] 0 -
Surprised they could find that many Mexicans still there, thought that most were here by now. 0 -
Hey, there's a place to open my new francise
Should be lots of guys wanting to jazz their appearance before next years "Nude In"
Next year's fashion statement...Hairless dogs and skinless wienners.
can I say wienner?0
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