Vermont? Who knew?

Fifthfiend · 09-05-2006, 09:29 PM

I think we could all use a laugh.

And thankfully, Vermont's teenagers have provided one for us:

Quote:

Nude teens test limits in Vt. town

By LISA RATHKE
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. -- Public nudity isn't new to this bastion of bohemia, but it usually bares itself in more subtle places than the downtown parking lot.

This summer, a group of teenagers has disrobed near restaurants, bookstores and the town's many galleries, igniting a debate about whether Brattleboro should ban a practice long tolerated until now.

...

By most accounts, the stripping started on a whim in early summer when a young woman sat naked on a park bench, Martin said. Then another woman started taking her shirt off downtown.

A music festival promoting nudity and rebelliousness set up in May in a downtown parking lot attracted nude hula hoopers.

Last month, a half dozen young people bared their bodies in a parking lot, encircled by the backs of bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants.

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All the bare skin has raised eyebrows, even in this town of 12,000 residents that has seen clothing-optional swimming holes, streakers and an event known as "Breast Fest," which featured women parading topless.

I mean seriously, Vermont!

Who knew?

Mirai Gen · 09-05-2006, 11:30 PM

Shit.

Vermont, here I come.

Indeed, who would have thought?

Demer · 09-05-2006, 11:57 PM

This actually does not surprise me in the least.

Having spent many summers (and a part of college) in Vermont, I have learned that there are a huge number of activities that go on there that one might not expect. I used to go to some summer camps near Plymouth that openly, and notoriously, allowed skinny dipping. I say notorious because, at one point, large numbers of men with binoculars would gather on the side of the road across the lake from the camp for 8-14 year old girls. The camp eventually got the police to patrol that area and the problem stopped. We were also nototious for building a bonfire that looked like a burning cross. And a bonfire that looked like the Star of David. And for supposedly worshipping the devil (I still don't know how we were accused of that one).

Anyways, Vermont is not exactly what you would expect. The states are stereotyped too much.....

Since I'm about to pass out from my medications, I'll leave it there. I can't seem to finish my thoughts right now. Bye.

Whale Biologist · 09-06-2006, 12:04 AM

I read this article about a month ago. It was pretty sweet

We get some of that in Vancouver, which has "loosely enforced" laws for public nudity, as long as it's a female. It's just the way it works out. Naked guys? You BET they'll find a law against it.

Demetrius · 09-06-2006, 01:39 AM

Heh, you guys are missing out. Vermont is one of the most boring cold isolated places around, so we need to do stuff to keep our morale up... and because we're all a little crazy. It comes from the air and the beer and stuff...hmmmm maybe I could explain this better with both shoes and my pants on...

Sky Warrior Bob · 09-06-2006, 05:32 AM

I'd say its more like Vermont has big pockets of isolation, but if you look around enough (and you're not located in a heckhole like Derby), you might be able to find something interesting.

As for sterotypes, being a resident of Vermont (, even if I am still a bit of a flatlander), I'm not sure what you could even begin to stereotype Vermonters as. I mean, from what I've seen people are all over the place in terms of personality, and well anything you could even begin to tie them down with.

As for cold? That's getting to be less & less of an issue, don't you think? It just been getting wetter & wetter, and progressively less cold. Ever since the icestorm, things have been getting milder.

SWB

Demer · 09-06-2006, 08:40 AM

Hmm. I wonder when it will get too warm for ice cutting. As for nudity and craziness, skinny dipping in a very cold lake after going into the sauna is lots of fun. Can't do that where I live now, though.

Ooh, I should mention naked snow angels. Fun!

Death by Stabbing · 09-06-2006, 03:53 PM

I was in Brattleboro just a month ago...and I didn't see any naked people at all...

As far as allowing them to be naked...I don't care it's not like they can stop people being naked...As they say "No one wants to arrest and bring down a naked guy"...so they have found invinsibility...as far as the close range goes anyways...If the cops used smoke grenades or the bomb robots to apprehend the nude then they're basically screwed...Little known fact* those robots have lasers in their eyes...oh it's true** even the power of nudity can't withstand them...even the power of the clothed can't...good thing we are in control of them***

DBS

* Not an actual fact...I may have just made that up...as far as I know
**No it's not
***We are not in control of them

Mr.Bookworm · 09-06-2006, 07:15 PM

I condemn you all of being perverts, and pedophiles.

But, really...

Holy s***! I always associated Vermont with cows, and possibly some sort of syrup. But mass nudist colonies? Never entered my mind.

Corporate Evil · 09-06-2006, 09:10 PM

Vermont, ho!

Can't say I expected this from a state so far north.

09-05-2006, 11:30 PM	#2
Mirai Gen We are Geth. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,032	Shit. Vermont, here I come. Indeed, who would have thought? __________________

09-05-2006, 11:57 PM	#3
Demer No comment. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 30	This actually does not surprise me in the least. Having spent many summers (and a part of college) in Vermont, I have learned that there are a huge number of activities that go on there that one might not expect. I used to go to some summer camps near Plymouth that openly, and notoriously, allowed skinny dipping. I say notorious because, at one point, large numbers of men with binoculars would gather on the side of the road across the lake from the camp for 8-14 year old girls. The camp eventually got the police to patrol that area and the problem stopped. We were also nototious for building a bonfire that looked like a burning cross. And a bonfire that looked like the Star of David. And for supposedly worshipping the devil (I still don't know how we were accused of that one). Anyways, Vermont is not exactly what you would expect. The states are stereotyped too much..... Since I'm about to pass out from my medications, I'll leave it there. I can't seem to finish my thoughts right now. Bye. __________________ "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds, but with a delicate floral hint." "What? I *really* need my timbers shivered." -Jimmy Hines Satas - Sniper \| Xylopyrographer - High Priest \| Lord Kaho - Blacksmith \| Duel - Alchemist \| Zana - Monk Oh, go delete your memory. Last edited by Demer; 09-06-2006 at 08:43 AM.

09-06-2006, 01:39 AM	#5
Demetrius In need of a vacation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Vermont Posts: 3,236	Heh, you guys are missing out. Vermont is one of the most boring cold isolated places around, so we need to do stuff to keep our morale up... and because we're all a little crazy. It comes from the air and the beer and stuff...hmmmm maybe I could explain this better with both shoes and my pants on... __________________ DFM, Demon seed of Hell who fuels its incredible power by butchering little girls and feeding on their innocence. Demetrius, Dark clown of the netherworld, a being of incalculable debauchery and a soulless, faceless evil as old as time itself. Zilla, The chick. ~DFM Wii bishie bishie kawaii baka! ~ Fifthfiend

09-06-2006, 05:32 AM	#6
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	I'd say its more like Vermont has big pockets of isolation, but if you look around enough (and you're not located in a heckhole like Derby), you might be able to find something interesting. As for sterotypes, being a resident of Vermont (, even if I am still a bit of a flatlander), I'm not sure what you could even begin to stereotype Vermonters as. I mean, from what I've seen people are all over the place in terms of personality, and well anything you could even begin to tie them down with. As for cold? That's getting to be less & less of an issue, don't you think? It just been getting wetter & wetter, and progressively less cold. Ever since the icestorm, things have been getting milder. SWB __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care. Last edited by Sky Warrior Bob; 09-06-2006 at 05:53 AM.

09-06-2006, 08:40 AM	#7
Demer No comment. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 30	Hmm. I wonder when it will get too warm for ice cutting. As for nudity and craziness, skinny dipping in a very cold lake after going into the sauna is lots of fun. Can't do that where I live now, though. Ooh, I should mention naked snow angels. Fun! __________________ "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds, but with a delicate floral hint." "What? I *really* need my timbers shivered." -Jimmy Hines Satas - Sniper \| Xylopyrographer - High Priest \| Lord Kaho - Blacksmith \| Duel - Alchemist \| Zana - Monk Oh, go delete your memory.

09-06-2006, 12:04 AM	#4
Whale Biologist Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wibble Posts: 305	I read this article about a month ago. It was pretty sweet We get some of that in Vancouver, which has "loosely enforced" laws for public nudity, as long as it's a female. It's just the way it works out. Naked guys? You BET they'll find a law against it.

09-06-2006, 07:15 PM	#9
Mr.Bookworm YYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHH Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,034	I condemn you all of being perverts, and pedophiles. But, really... Holy s***! I always associated Vermont with cows, and possibly some sort of syrup. But mass nudist colonies? Never entered my mind.

09-06-2006, 09:10 PM	#10
Corporate Evil What's cookin'? Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 120	Vermont, ho! Can't say I expected this from a state so far north.