The Schlicken Empire

The Elson Gallery

I never thought I would see the day when It would be considered cool to have a gut. I always dreamed it would happened, but never actually believed it would. But according to the article “It’s hip to be round” by New York Times columnist Guy Trebay that day may well be here. In his article he talks about how men are giving up on the perfect 6 pack. Too much time in the gym makes us feel like pampered little girls.

He goes on to call this new phenomenon the Ralph Kramden. He states; ” What the trucker cap and wallet chain were to hipsters of a moment ago, the Kramden is to what my colleague Mike Albo refers to as the “coolios” of now. Leading with a belly is a male privilege of long standing, of course, a symbol of prosperity in most cultures and of freedom from anxieties about body image that have plagued women since Eve.”

Well here’s to hoping this article is signs of the future and not delusions of grandeur.

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[Source: I can’t believe it & com-pa-ny.com]

Schlicken’s Response: Really cool photo shopped images.

[Source: spluch]

The Aphrodite Project: Platforms
“Helping sex workers protect themselves”

The Aphrodite Project Team is pleased to announce the launch of Platforms, a new line of footwear specifically designed for sex work. Platforms are both an homage to Aphrodite and her prostitute-priestesses as well as a practical tool for the contemporary sex worker. With Platforms, we have created a seamlessly integrated system of shoes and online services. Our shoes use the latest technology to bring sex workers on par with other public workers, whose lives are valued highly because they work in dangerous professions that serve the needs of the community.

Our first shoe, a demo version of the Platform 001 sandal, was inspired by the prostitutes of ancient Greece and Rome, who enticed clients with their flutes and sandals that left ‘follow me’ footprints in the earth. Our contemporary sandals combine these poetic images from antiquity with promotional and safety features designed to meet the needs of today’s sex workers.

[Source: sexygpsshoes.com]