A few of photographer Kenneth Willardt's images are currently taking up some space alongside the Yancey Richardson Gallery in Chelsea, and one of them shows a real life naked lady. The 8 x 10 image is called out today by CBS New York, who say some people find it offensive... however, no one is actually quoted in their piece as finding it offensive—just where are these prudes blushing with rage?
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Do YOU Find This Naked Lady Sign Offensive?
Listen: Mike Tyson Gets Gross Talking About Sarah Palin And Glen Rice
Well, that's rather offensive! Last week reports surfaced that, according to a new tell-all book, Sarah Palin once bedded NBA player Glen Rice. And because this is former VP candidate and half-term Alaskan governor Sarah Palin we're talking about, the story got lots of media attention. And among all those talking heads it seems that one Mike Tyson gets the cake for most offensive public response, which he gleefully shared with KWWN, ESPN's Las Vegas affiliate.
The Deal With This Offensive Brooklyn Sandwich Menu
Would you eat a Butter Face? What about a Gay Boy? Buzzfeed says that one Brooklyn sandwich shop is worried you won't, so they changed some of their sandwich names, in pen, with the original names clearly visible. One commenter identified the shop as Williamsburg's Hana Foods, and a look at their menu on Allmenus confirms that the Gay Boy and the Illegal are indeed there. However, according to an employee, it wasn't them that changed the menu.
Old Navy Very Selective About Offensive T-Shirts
St. Patrick's Day is still a month away, but Old Navy decided it's never too early for a witty "Irish" pun on a green t-shirt. Their website already has numerous shamrocked options for Patty's Day wear, but they're reportedly pulling two from stores after customers complained they were offensive toward the Irish. Old Navy customer Keith Wilson complained, “Can’t you find another way to sell t-shirts than intimating they’re all drunks?”
Queens Assembly Candidate Sends Mailings With Swastikas
A Queens Democrat has sent out mailings illustrated with a swastika that label his rival for an open Assembly seat as an "extremist" who is "out of touch with our community's values." Just days before a special election for a northeastern Queens seat, former Councilman David Weprin attacked Republican and Conservative party candidate Bob Friedrich with literature showing the Nazi symbol and text accusing his foe of not taking a tough enough stance against hate crimes.
Rupert Murdoch: NY In Trouble Because Paterson Is Blind
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch blamed some of New York's troubles on Gov. David Paterson's blindness, which the Australian billionaire claims makes it hard for Paterson to "really know what's going on."
Gov. Paterson Annoyed by SNL Skit
Though some people may have laughed at Saturday Night Live's depiction of Governor David Paterson—which did include Fred Armisen as Paterson stumbling around due to his blindness and saying "I'm a blind man who loves cocaine who was suddenly appointed governor of New York. My life is an actual plot from a Richard Pryor movie."—Paterson himself was not one of them.
Pinkberry Mandarin Citrus Juicer Sparks Outrage
Chai Park and Jin Hee Lee, a law student and a lawyer, were stuck on line at a Manhattan Pinkberry last summer when they spotted the product seen here, an Alessi “Mandarin Citrus Juicer” that the frozen yogurt chain sells at some locations. They found the designer’s characterization of Chinese men as smiling toadies whose heads are great for squeezing juice a tad offensive. Though the Korean owners of Pinkberry insist the juicer has offended "no one," according to Racked it's no longer sold at that particular location in Koreatown.
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