#zebra print speedo

[speedofreak]

dr.giulio@instagram

[yeahiwasintheshit]

Just got a little sad now at 2:46am, on utubie a prince video came up and he’s wearing black thigh-high high-heeled boots, a zebra print speedo and like a zebra print vest with zebra print tassels singing I wanna be your lover, and was laughing at the 80s-ness of it all and for a split second I was like he’s gotta laugh when he sees this now, and then remembered… and got really sad

[mysterymirrors]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: RARE Jolyn Clothing Triangle Top - Black/White Moon Print - XL.

[wolfsbanemanor]

Headcanuary Day 11: Wardrobe

One of their favorite pastimes is making fun of Vlad's wardrobe. They don't like his grey peacoat...or his zebra-print Speedo. Or his bunny slippers.

[thezombieprostitute]

Zebra print speedo, too.

i never would’ve thought lloyd owned anything zebra print 🤭

Zebra print man panties too!

[guysunderwearstories]

Story #9

“Dude, are you kidding? We’re outside.” Christian started at Dan incredulously.

Despite it being late September, Walt, Dan, Aaron, Tyler, Christian, and James had decided to utilize Dan’s parents’ lakehouse one last time; Patrick claimed that he had too much studying to be able to join, but the rest of the guys suspected that a weekend like this would provide too many opportunities for him to be pantsed in the embarrassing underwear they got to pick out for him after he lost a bet. About an hour from campus, the slight chill that autumn had brought rendered the beach empty expect for the few of them, who gathered around a volleyball net in long sleeve shirts and shorts, prepared to start a game.

“It’ll make it more interesting,” said Dan. He had just suggested that a friendly game of volleyball turn into strip volleyball to get everyone more motivated. “Yea, we’re outside, but it’s not like anyone’s on the beach anyway.”

“But didn’t we see with Patrick that these strip games just get awkward at a certain point?” Walt brought up.

“How about this?” suggested Aaron. “Instead of going au naturale, once a team I down to their underwear they just have to go swimming for a while like that.”

The rest of the guys groaned. They knew that protesting these types of things usually just led to them being stripped of their pants in a far more embarrassing context, so they agreed to get the worst of it out of the way. Everyone here had seen everyone here in their underwear enough times, and it’s not like a desolate beach was any different than the privacy of their homes. They divided into two teams. On one side of the net was Aaron, Walt, and Dan, and on the other was Tyler, Christian, and James.

The game started. Instantly Christian spiked the ball and Walt unsuccessfully dove for it; on the process the back of his shirt rose away from the waistband of his shorts, revealing a purple Calvin Klein waistband underneath.

“Giving us a show of what to see later on, huh?” Tyler joked.

Aaron, Walt, and Dan shrugged and removed their shirts; nothing to be embarrassed about a collective 18-pack between them. Same thing when Dan scored a point and Christian, James, and Tyler had to take off their shirts.

“Now’s where things get interesting,” Aaron smirked. And that’s where they did.

After a few volleys back and forth, Dan managed to miss one. We are about to see a rare occurrence: Dan and Aaron shirtless and pantsless while Tyler and James keep their dignity.

The boys looked at each other and shrugged. Walt has been spending more time out of his pants than in them lately and dropped trou to reveal a pair of dark purple Calvin Klein briefs. Dan stood there in a pair of Goodfellow and Co. navy blue with white polka dot boxer briefs; for him, this was considered “flashy.” Aaron wore baggy pink and black plaid American Eagle boxers. Walt looked down at himself. He was by far the most exposed of his friends. Without realizing it one hand wavered in front of his crotch.

But it was not long before the opposing team had to depants themselves as well. Tyler, James, and Christian looked at each other. James’ and Christian’s bright underpants had been points of humiliation for some time now but apart from a couple run-ins with Aaron Tyler has been able to keep his bold underwear choices to himself. He grazed his hand across his quad and through his thin shorts felt the leg of his underwear; at least he was wearing trunks today and not briefs.

The trio wiggles out of their shorts. Tyler wore black and blue striped H and M trunks dotted with the garish MTV logo. Christian wore dark blue Pair of Thieves trunks with nautical knots on them (very fitting for the beach). James had on a particularly brief pair of green Jockey briefs patterned with white squares. The guys all raised eyebrows at Tyler.

“They were part of a multipack, you know how it is.” His trunks were part of a multipack, but he didn’t tell the guys the reason he purchased the multipack was because they also featured a pair of pink zebra print trunks that had caught his eye.

The empty beach gave way to boards of college students, who had evolved from stealing confused glances at the group to now outwardly spectating the game of guys in their skivvies. The previously raucous game had given way to much more stilted gameplay, as no one wanted risk the little fabric they had one to move around too much. Everyone was starting to regret their underwear choices. Christian and Tyler both wished they had just one solid color pair of trunks to wear on occasions like this. James and Walt both wished they weren’t briefs men. Even Dan and Aaron, confident to a fault, felt a little embarrassed. Aaron wouldn’t have picked pink boxers today if he knew they’d be on display, and the small white dots covering Dan’s underwear-clad crotch and ass made him feel like a cartoon character.

Maybe that’s what put Aaron off his game and made him miss the ball. But perhaps the reason doesn’t matter, because the second he did the opposing team started shouting at them to go swimming in their underwear. The gathered crowd, now knowing the stakes as well, started chanting for them to complete their punishment.

“Time to get wet, boys!” James was thrilled. For once he wasn’t going to be the one the most embarrassed. “Wait, where’s Aaron?”

In the split second since the loss, Aaron had run off. But now he came jogging back, having for some reason been in the crowd.

“Taking nudie pics with your fans, Aaron?” Tyler teased.

Aaron brushes him off and with a deep breath he, Dan, and Walt ran into the water. As the whoops and hollers from the spectators intensified, Walt chose to comfort himself by saying this was no different than wearing a Speedo. However, the more he thought about it the more he realized that wasn’t much better.

As they got deep enough into the water to afford themselves some modesty, they saw something that made their hearts drop. Christian, Tyler, and James, confident in their underpants now that no one was looking at them, started tossing the guys’ clothes into the water. Dan, Walt, and Aaron swam over to wear they thought they had landed, but the water had already swept them away. Even though Walt was praying that God would somehow instantaneously make him a boxers man, the others had reason to be concerned too. Wet underpants didn’t leave much to the imagination.

“Don’t worry, boys.” Aaron smiled. “Knew something like this would happen, so in the confusion I hid the other teams’ clothes. We can just put those on, but it’ll be a long mile back to the house for them without anything.”

It seemed like the other guys had realized this as well. None of the attention was on the guys in the water, but on the three boys running home, paradoxically prolonging their embarrassment by running awkwardly with their hands over their crotches and asses to avoid too much showing to all of the phones snapping pic after pic after pic.

NOTE: Fun fact, two of the pairs of underwear the guys are wearing I own myself, and one of them is one of my favorite pairs. That is all.

[theaterdemon]

was playing the sims with @eye-candy-addict​ again today

we made the three v’s. gave valentino terrible outfits on purpose. we discovered the zebra print speedo swatch. i said “it matches the hat” in the grossest squeak known to man

[lovemesomesurveys]

[yoliebloop]

where was your last kiss? I think it was in his car. It was like 8 years ago, so my memory is a little foggy.

have you ever had that person hold you? Yes.

when was your last piercing? When I got my ears pierced as a baby.

Last kiss, when was it? Like I said, it was like 8 years ago.

Do you ever look at yourself and get angry? Yes. I’m really upset, disappointed, and disgusted with myself to be honest.

are you hiding something from the one you love? Nothing major.

can you tell the difference between coke and pepsi? I definitely can and Coke is better.

do you prefer weed or cig? I’ve smoked weed and at least there’s benefits to it, but I have no desire to ever smoke a cigarette.

what do your parents say about smoking? They support weed being legal because of the medicinal benefits, but as for cigarettes there’s no good from that.

do like kissing with tongue or without? I don’t mind a little tongue.

what's your favorite body spray? I don’t have one currently. It’s been awhile since I’ve used any body spray.

clear lip gloss or tinted? Tinted.

what show is hilarious to you? Hmm.

what's the worst thing about sex? I’m a virgin so I wouldn’t know.

have you ever thought you were pregnant? Nope.

when you were young did the word sex bother you? No.

what did your first crush look like? I vaguely remember now cause I was like 9 years old, but I’m pretty sure he had brown eyes and short brown hair.

is your body more curvy or flat? Flat.

current mood? Sick and tired of being sick and tired.

what kind of girls piss you off? People who are assholes in general piss me off. <<<

is ice cream in winter weird to eat? Nah. I drink hot coffee year round, which some people think I’m crazy for during the summer, so who am I to judge.

what's your least favorite holiday? Valentine’s Day.

if you’re having a boring day what do you usually do? I do the same things everyday.

do you turn to food when your upset? No.

is your bf/gf good with your parents? I’m single.

does chewing with someone's mouth open make your angry? Maaaaaaajor pet peeve.

what's something you hate about people? Closed-mindedness and people who are very judgmental and rude.

are you jealous of other girls? No. I am envious of some, though, like of their hair, looks, or body type. 

who last made you upset? I don’t recall who, but I’ve just been so frustrated, irritated, and upset with my health and how I’m feeling, as well as where I’m at in my life. I’m just so exhausted and don’t want to feel this way anymore.

does he/she usually upset you? I get upset about that stuff a lot.

who's more strict mom or dad? My parents aren’t strict, but my dad is definitely more overprotective.   what feature do you find pretty about yourself? Nothing.

I hate stuck up girls, do you? I dislike anyone who is stuck-up. <<<

do any of your friends have a nasty ego? I don’t have any friends, but I wouldn’t want a friend like that.

which smile face do you prefer? :)

does playboy make you sick? It’s not something I’ve had an interest in.

would you ever kiss a girl? No.

what about date, would you date a girl? No.

are blondes that hot? Some are, but I don’t think someone is hot just because they’re blonde.

can you remember your 4th grade teacher? Yes, he’s my favorite teacher.

what grade are you currently in? I’m done with school.

what do you usually buy/pack for lunch? --

do you think soda should be served at school? I was so upset that they removed the soda machines the year I got to high school haha. I thought it was cool to be able to get that at school.

why do you think farting is so gross to guys? I didn’t think guys typically found farting to be disgusting.

is burping gross? If you’re being loud and obnoxious about it.

do you stink right now? I just my smell my laundry detergent on my clothes.

ever watched YouTube makeup tutorials? Yeah.

are butterflies the cutest bug? Um, “cute” and “bug” don’t belong together in the same sentence unless you’re saying, “bugs aren’t cute.”

what tattoo would you get if you HAD to get one now? I’ve wanted to get “free bird” for several years.

are snakebites sexy? or over talked about? I used to think so back in my emo days.

last thing you drank? Water.

Favorite kind of gum? Minty kind only.

last song you heard? I don’t remember.

what are some of the lyrics? --

do you like M&M or Lil Wayne more? I like Eminem more. M&M, ha.

what do you think of hilter? Uh, he was a vile, evil piece of shit?

do dogs have feelings? They absolutely do.

are you afraid of snakes? YES.

favorite snack? I like to have cookies, muffins, donuts, brownies, cupcakes or Little Debbie snacks with coffee.

is Kool-Aid beautiful to you? Uh, I’ve never thought of it as being beautiful.

can you remember the last time you cried? Last night.

cocoa or coffee? Coffee, always.

7 forever or 51 forever? 51 forever.

ever seen the notebook? Nope.

"The Hills" do you think there acting or its real drama? Of course there’s acting involved. They hype things up and set things up to make certain things happen. 

ever got in a fist fight? Nope.

ever get a boob job? No.

what’s your biggest flaw? I have so many to choose from.

i hate when people say "i luv u" or "ily" do you? Not a fan either, personally.

do you think cussing is trashy? I don’t like when it’s done excessively.

all time favorite band? Linkin Park.

thongs are butt dental floss. ...

rather have your guy wear tightie whities or thong? How about boxers.

your thoughts on speedo's, i think it should be speed-NO's! I don’t care.

do you think chest hair is hot? (ew) No.

what about nipple hair (lol)? No. omg what would you do if your bestfriend had nipple hair, would u tell her? Uh, I wouldn’t know if they did and that’s not of my concern. Like why would I care? Also, I’m sure she’d be aware of it.

are popping zits fun? I don’t think it’s fun, but I do it. I have an awful picking habit.

is acne gross to you? Yes, it’s not a pleasant thing to have. 

can you count to 7,800,900,1. backwards? I would never even try.

anything bugging you? My head.

do you enjoy sneezing? No.

do you feel bad for bugs? always being killed cause they look weird:( No.

zebra print, do you like it? Nah.

belly ring or lip? Neither.

do you like septums? No.

what would your parents do if you got a tattoo? They wouldn’t care, but they’d be shocked if I actually got one cause they know how big of a baby I am, ha.

what about getting pregnant? They’d definitely be shocked to say the least about that.

are you on birth control? No, I don’t have a reason to be.

[koi-sims]

Do Sim Evil Better.

I’d been knockin’ this idea around for a long time, and after collecting (or making, in the case of the CAS background) all the right cc, I decided to do something fun and unrelated to my stories and make the most handsome, most ingenious, and most evil man to ever exist in a narrative, Corin Deeth III (who actually named the Corin in my current storyline - Corin with two “r”. #bigFan).

Reader, you may or may not be familiar with the story of Kakos Industries and if you aren’t you truly are missing out. It is the best podcast I’ve listened to since The NoSleep Podcast, and to be honest...I think it actually one-ups my beloved NoSleep. It is a very fun and witty podcast with some great humor, greater hijinks, and can I just mention how alluring Corin’s voice is? Just sayin’. The storyline is awesome, too...so many great characters. I want to make Jr. and Malantha next~ I’ll leave some links at the bottom of the post for those who may be interested. Anyway, without further ado, let’s meet the man of the hour, shall we?

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Well hello, Corin~.... Now, I may have missed the mark, but I always envisioned Corin having short, trendy hair that still embodied professionalism and and air of slight douchery. I have seen a lot of fanart where Corin has long hair and perhaps that is canonically true. If so, I apologize Corin, please do not send me a pair of exploding sneakers. I may have missed his eye color too, but I went with a very piercing blue-green because that’s just my personal taste and light eyes with dark hair is so badass.

Corin’s traits came pretty natural - evil, confident, and I picked hot-headed because it would best help his in-game aspiration (Criminal Mastermind) moreso than him being hot-headed in the canon. He is actually always as cool as a cucumber. I admire that.

And a little in-game blurb for him because why not? Am a ridiculously enamored fangirl? Maybe. (I spelled his name wrong up top, but I fixed it AFTER I took that and the next cap - whoops)

And just for fun, this personality notice about Corin popped up when I went in to do his photoshoot. I just love it and the look on Corin’s face at the time - Ah, the taste of accuracy.

Now, on to the main event. I’ve always wondered what Corin’s sense of fashion was like, and now having listened to 99% of the podcast (it was so fun to catch up, I’m pretty much stalling on finishing what’s out now because waiting for the next is gonna hurt so bad) I’ve gotten too curious and decided to raid his wardrobe. What’s in there, I wonder??? Let’s find out.

Everyday Wear

Oh of COURSE Corin looks dark and dapper in a suit for everyday. Look at that little splash of color! I bet you used the blood of insubordinate employees to make that tie custom, didn’t you? Magnificent. What else do you slip into on the daily? Maybe when you’re home relaxi-

Oh. Um. Well...You do wear a cowboy hat very well, Corin! I mean...they match the boots and everything! I...I’m sure there are a lot of experimental abominations to wrangle around the office so why not dress the part? Not gonna lie, that shirt looks breezy and comfortable as hell. Maybe take a trip to the mountains with King Leopold sometime? (I...I know what happened in the story, and I refuse to let it go. #OTP.)

Formal Wear

Ah. The natural snazz comes out around the time of the Shareholder’s Ball and the CEO Festival, doesn’t it? You didn’t strike me as the bowtie type of evil CEO but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t look amazing on you. I see you’ve forgone your gloves for formal wear. Hard to eat the deviled eggs and tiny cheeses in those, non?

...This must be the suit you wear to the CEO Festival. That’s really the only explanation as to why it always turns out to be...what it usually becomes. I am going to assume that this suit belonged to Mr. Corin Deeth I and you wear it in his honor. I sure he is looking down on you, pleased but also wondering why you haven’t indulged in what is (still) in the right-side inner pocket.

Athletic Wear

You cannot be a successful CEO of an evil megacorp if you let yourself go. Hence why you slip into nothing but basketball shorts for a long, strenuous...sweaty...satisfying...workout. Between culling unnecessary employees and flawlessly delivering the shareholder announcements, you’re deadlifting 400lbs and making 1st in marathons, aren’t you? Of course you are.

And then there’s jazzercise. Cardio IS important and I mean...just running can be a bit tedious, yeah? You’re so well-rounded, Corin, golly. Honestly, I’m not at all mad at your fashion choice for this one. You don’t have to hide it, we are all friends here. The 80′s were a great time and I am happy you’re keeping the impeccable athletics fashion alive.

Sleepwear

Even mega evil mega CEOs need rest from time to time and nothing beats resting out topless and in trackpants. I see you are wearing ADIDAS, the most evil of brands. Not much else I can say. I am too busy admiring what jazzercise has done for you.

Uh oh. It must be one of those days. Malantha has flustered you again, Dirk is texting for more life advice, and Jr. is sending way too many...um...��special photos” to prove his is thinking hard on how to best contribute to the company. Good thing Brosephus is totally awake at 2am and ready to video chat about all of this. It’s SOOOO LAAAAAAME, right?!

Party Wear

Rollin’ up to the New Year’s Festival feels good, especially when you look this mighty fine. Nothing like finally getting past Yule and Anti-Celebrating by finally cutting loose again and making those ultra evil resolutions. Again with the gloves, I see. Well, I guess better safe than sorry. There’s no tell who’ll feel your wrath after four Blue Motorcycles.

Hm. This is quite the uh...departure, Corin. I mean, nothing ever looks bad on you but where on Earth would you even wear this to? Where would it even work??? ...Oh, right! The Festival of Adorableness! Awkward or not, you’ve made it work. I’m willing to bet the Division of Subversive Cute helped out with this ensemble. Kudos to them! I’m sure burning it afterwards was incredibly satisfying for you.

Swimwear

Why are you looking so bedeviled, Corin? How, when you look that prepared for a pool party, can you possibly be in such a foul mood? Oh...oh wait. Malantha has hidden your sunblock, hasn’t she? Goshdarnit! How can you possibly be evil without being as pale as your skin tone will allow?! That Malantha...she truly is evil, isn’t she?

Welp. I guess if you’re going to get a tan, might as well hit every spot you can. Suck on that, Malantha! (....) Also, breaking out the zebra print speedo wasn’t the worst idea you’ve ever had, and I both applaud, and ready my binoculars for, you choice of white swimwear. No booty shot? Ugh. Fair enough...gotta leave something to the imagination, I guess. #disappointmentOverdose

Warm Weather Wear

This is the look of a man about to take off on his mega evil yacht and never look back. That shirt, unbuttoned down to where it is suggestive but not desperate, those shorts, defining the thighs while still looking professional, those boat shoes that scream class and bless you for not wearing socks with them. There is a thin line between evil and insane and you ride it perfectly.

Apparently, even evil knows it wouldn’t be summer without an obnoxiously bright Hawaiian shirt. Ain’t even mad. Oooh, and white pinstripe pants....why yes, dear, they do make you look taller and thinner! I can almost hear you now, as you swagger out the front doors, “I’m off to the Maldives, screw y’all! Also, if a single brick is out of place when I get back, I’ll kill you.” You tell ‘em, Corin.

Cold Weather Wear

Brrrrrr. Generally, evil is always cold, dark, and hateful but sometimes even the weather puts up a good fight. Stylish as ever, you have broken out a very elegant scarf and jacket, expertly layered as to properly insulate all of the darkness within. No hat, though? Of course not. Evil does not get that chilly.

Corin: “What you mean I didn’t win the Ugly Sweater Contest?!”

RUN.

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And that concludes are journey through Corin’s wardrobe! This really was a lot of fun to do, and I’d be ever so pleased if the fine people who bring the @kakosindustries universe alive enjoy it too! I’ve also redecorated Corin’s in-game home (the Alto Apartment’s unit that was formally Lobo’s #sorrynotsorry) and I would like to share that one day too, if I get around to doing the photo tour. I will share some links below to a few relevant sites for anyone whose interested in Corin and the Kakos Industries story. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Cheers!

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WCIF: Kakos Industries

Kakos Industries Home - where it’s all laid out

Kakos Industries on Tumblr - contains information about episode releases, fan-created content, and other candid goodies

Kakos Industries on TVTropes - [SPOILERS] a nice place to gather info about the series and related tropes therein

And of course you can find Kakos Industries on Facebook, Twitter, and any podcast service worth it’s salt.

[tumbleweedsims]

The Avidans are celebrating Independence Day....Dan is celebrating by setting off fireworks in a speedo....he has reached embarrassing dad status

Penelope is celebrating by hitting the bar but to be fair if your husband was setting off fireworks in a zebra print speedo wouldn’t you need a drink???

[nostalgiaispeace]

2261.

where was your last kiss? my living room

have you ever had that person hold you? Yes.

when was your last piercing? oh gosh like ages ago.

Last kiss, when was it? today

Do you ever look at yourself and get angry? all the time.

are you hiding something from the one you love? no

can you tell the difference between coke and pepsi? yes

do you prefer weed or cig? cigs  but i quit

what do your parents say about smoking? my mom���s not a fan

do like kissing with tongue or without? without

what’s your favorite body spray? britney spears

clear lip gloss or tinted? -

what show is hilarious to you? schitt’s creek

what’s the worst thing about sex? well it’s just painful now after having my daugher.

have you ever thought you were pregnant? yes

when you were young did the word sex bother you? not that i remember

what did your first crush look like? I dont even remember lol

is your body more curvy or flat? curvy

current mood? fine just tired

what kind of girls piss you off? needy kind

is ice cream in winter weird to eat? no

what’s your least favorite holiday? Valentine’s day

if you’re having a boring day what do you usually do? read

do you turn to food when your upset? yes

is your bf/gf good with your parents? yes

does chewing with someone’s mouth open make your angry? def grosses me out

what’s something you hate about people? they’re annoying

are you jealous of other girls? No.

who last made you upset? my husband i’m sure

does he/she usually upset you? yes lol

who’s more strict mom or dad? My mom what feature do you find pretty about yourself? lol nothing

I hate stuck up girls, do you? yes

do any of your friends have a nasty ego? I don’t have any friends

which smile face do you prefer? :)

does playboy make you sick? yes

would you ever kiss a girl? i have

what about date, would you date a girl? no i’m married

are blondes that hot? Sure

can you remember your 4th grade teacher? Yes

what grade are you currently in? -

what do you usually buy/pack for lunch? sandwhich

do you think soda should be served at school? no

why do you think farting is so gross to guys? I don’t think it really is

is burping gross? no

do you stink right now? probably

ever watched YouTube makeup tutorials? Yeah.

are butterflies the cutest bug? no

what tattoo would you get if you HAD to get one now? portrait of marilyn

are snakebites sexy? or over talked about? I like them

last thing you drank? diet dr pepper

Favorite kind of gum? peppermint

last song you heard? Idk

what are some of the lyrics? –

do you like M&M or Lil Wayne more? eminem lol

what do you think of hilter? Um..absolutely loved him...lmao what do you think i think about hitler?

do dogs have feelings? They absolutely do.

are you afraid of snakes? yes

favorite snack? veggie straws

is Kool-Aid beautiful to you? no

can you remember the last time you cried? no

cocoa or coffee? Coffee, always.

7 forever or 51 forever? 51 forever.

ever seen the notebook? yes

“The Hills” do you think there acting or its real drama? acting

ever got in a fist fight? Nope.

ever get a boob job? No.

what’s your biggest flaw? I’m judgemental

i hate when people say “i luv u” or “ily” do you? Not a fan either, personally.

do you think cussing is trashy? no

all time favorite band? bring me the horizon

thongs are butt dental floss. agreed

rather have your guy wear tightie whities or thong? lmao

your thoughts on speedo’s, i think it should be speed-NO’s! agreed

do you think chest hair is hot? (ew) yaeh

what about nipple hair (lol)? sure omg what would you do if your bestfriend had nipple hair, would u tell her? idk if i’d be look at her nipples

are popping zits fun? no

is acne gross to you? Yes,

can you count to 7,800,900,1. backwards? no

anything bugging you? yes

do you enjoy sneezing? No.

do you feel bad for bugs? always being killed cause they look weird:( No

zebra print, do you like it? no

belly ring or lip? lip

do you like septums? yeah

what would your parents do if you got a tattoo? nothing

what about getting pregnant? well they love and spoil my daughter so lol

are you on birth control? yes

[mysterymirrors]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: RARE Jolyn Clothing Triangle Top - Black/White Moon Print - XL.

[incorrectboltsquotes]

Heddy: There is a guy down by the pool wearing a zebra print speedo and a balloon hat, with a beer in each hand, screaming "This is America bitches!"

Stammer: That's Cally.

[caveartfair]

The Photographer Who Captured Switzerland’s Biker Boys and Elvis Look-Alikes

Photo from Swiss Rebels by Karlheinz Weinberger, published by Steidl. Courtesy of Steidl.

According to Yves Saint Laurent, “fashions fade, style is eternal.” The aphorism helps explain why Karlheinz Weinberger’s pictures from the 1950s and ’60s remain cult favorites in the 21st century. The Swiss photographer captured rebellious youth in outlandish clothing, but it’s not the cut or fabric that makes the images compelling—it’s the attitude. Big hair and bandanas come and go. Counterculture movements, and defiance via wardrobe, are here to stay.

Born in 1921, Weinberger lived a mostly uneventful life, working in the warehouse department of Zürich’s Siemens-Albis factory. He became fascinated with photography as a teenager and began shooting for Der Kreis (The Circle) in the late 1940s. The magazine, connected with a gay underground club of the same name, celebrated homoerotic culture. The publication sought to create a gay community, with little regard for politics or advocacy. Weinberger took a similar approach in his subsequent series. Tinged with homoeroticism, his images don’t explicitly promote change. Instead, they celebrate the styles and quirks of a particular subculture.

In his most famous series, “Halbstarken” (begun in 1958), wild outfits tell a larger story about the postwar impact of American culture on Western Europe. The name of the group, which means “half-strongs” in German, adequately conveys both the young subjects’ rough demeanor and ultimate harmlessness. The Halbstarken emerged after World War II across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, incorporating the iconography of rock n’ roll and Hollywood into their rebellion. They sought to defy the political establishment and the conformity that led to nationalist fervor and devastating worldwide conflict. If this made plenty of sense in Germany, the Swiss protesters had an ironic edge: Their country didn’t participate in either world war.

Photo from Swiss Rebels by Karlheinz Weinberger, published by Steidl. Courtesy of Steidl.

Photo from Swiss Rebels by Karlheinz Weinberger, published by Steidl. Courtesy of Steidl.

In one image from the series, five men walk down a tranquil path toward a forest. They all wear dark, fitted jackets with bat shapes on the back, the word “VAMPIRE” across the wingspan. Above that logo, the jacket reads “Strangers Gang” and below, “Basel.” Fringe dangles from some of the coats, and names at the top differentiate the wearers: Red, Ted, Kid, Ronny. Each seems pulled, at random, from some greaser-era flick. It’s a funny image, particularly from a contemporary American viewpoint. Surrounded by nature, ostensibly hailing from a tranquil and even stodgy city, these men’s implied insubordination and threat are totally incongruous with their bucolic environment. Their clothing doesn’t advocate any cause beyond attracting attention.

Beehive hairstyles, leopard prints (on Speedos and scarves), and cowboy boots abound elsewhere in the series. Studded jackets are the favored outerwear, one with a zebra pattern on the pocket. Men wear polka dot scarves and long chains around their necks. Metal bolts and nuts hold together one pair of jeans; men’s crotches are often in focus. Close-up shots feature a giant horseshoe hanging over one man’s zipper, and massive belt buckles depicting portraits of James Dean and Elvis Presley.

When the subjects aren’t outdoors, they’re often in Weinberger’s own book-filled apartment. As they let Weinberger into their lives, so too did he let them into his. The series began when the photographer simply asked members of the Halbstarken if he could take their pictures on the street. He’d gain their trust, and they’d introduce him to more friends. A close association formed between the artist and his muses, though Weinberger always remained squarely on the outside of the group. He was an eternal observer.

Karlheinz Weinberger, Rocker Zurich, 1968-69. © Karlheinz Weinberger 2018, Courtesy Galerie Esther Woerdehoff, Paris, Patrik Schedler, Zurich and Artist Resources Management, New York.

Photo from Swiss Rebels by Karlheinz Weinberger, published by Steidl. Courtesy of Steidl.

“There were no clubs or bars to go for young people at that time,” explains former Swiss Institute director Gianni Jetzer, who curated an exhibition of Weinberger photographs there in 2011. “So they would hang out at his house and he would set up a photo studio or photograph them hanging out and drinking beer. He became like an older brother to them. Weinberger had different identities.”

In the late ’60s, Weinberger turned his camera toward bikers. Again, he captured ragtag men in the Swiss landscape. In one image, men in Speedos, cowboy boots, jeans, and studded vests stand in front of a herd of sheep. The ridiculous and the sublime merge in a humorous, striking representation of men at odds with their country.

In a 2011 interview with The Fader, film director and Weinberger collector John Waters tried to describe the aesthetic that the artist captured. It wasn’t kitsch, he suggested, nor camp. “These people aren’t so bad they’re good, these people are fucking amazing looking,” he said of Weinberger’s subjects. “These people have fashion gall, they were trendsetters. There are books on them 40 years later. They are artists.”

As for Weinberger’s motivation, Waters suggests voyeurism combined with a deeper yearning. “He was obsessed by this little group of people, he wanted to belong,” he says. Certainly, Weinberger insinuated himself with the Halbstarken, gaining their trust with his camera. The Halbstarken wanted to be seen; Weinberger immortalized them. He was an outsider himself, according to academic Daniela Janser, who contributed to the recent Steidl monograph, Swiss Rebels. “Intimacy was something that he, severely myopic, created with his charisma and his camera,” she writes, “although the camera has always been a tool for building not just bonds but also obvious boundaries.”

Karlheinz Weinberger, Lake Biel, St. Petersinsel, 1963. © Karlheinz Weinberger 2018, Courtesy Galerie Esther Woerdehoff, Paris, Patrik Schedler, Zurich and Artist Resources Management, New York.

Photo from Swiss Rebels by Karlheinz Weinberger, published by Steidl. Courtesy of Steidl.

Janser also describes what made Weinberger’s approach so unique. “His photography was not only explicitly apolitical and entirely aesthetic,” she writes, “but also never depicted violence, just as, by the way, even the sexuality it portrays is remarkably free of coercion, domination, and power games.” If Susan Sontag claimed the camera to be both a phallus and a weapon, Janser argues that Weinberger offered an alternate, more respectful relationship between artist and subject.

Weinberger’s most potentially fraught series, “Alex,” focuses on a Zürich prostitute of the same name from 1995–2006. The photographer invited Alex to his apartment, where the subject would drink, smoke, masturbate, and ejaculate for the camera. In much the same way that photographer Philip-Lorca diCorcia photographed male prostitutes for a fee close to what they’d charge a trick, so too did Weinberger pay Alex. “He was very respectful. He never touched me,” recalls Alex in the Swiss Rebels monograph. “For him, the photographs were the most important. He never talked about his sexual preference. He liked what I did. And for sure afterwards at home he jerked off to them.”

The pair chatted after the studio sessions, and Weinberger’s demeanor allowed his subject to feel comfortable being himself. Desire is evident in the images, which showcase Alex’s naked torso and semen-splattered stomach. Yet, there’s also a sense of respect for one man’s complexity, beyond just his body. Alex sits, half-clothed, in front of a stack of books in Weinberger’s apartment. He smokes, he ponders, he looks out a window. Weinberger avoids exploitation, instead turning his work into a cooperative and mutually gratifying process.

Most of Weinberger’s photographs remained private for decades, reaching international galleries just years before his 2006 death. Created without commercial and art world concerns, his body of work indicates a devotion to the medium as well as a reverence (and barely restrained obsession) with its subjects. Carefully built trust contributed to rich images of multi-dimensional characters and the landscapes they inhabited. The style in the photographs became Weinberger’s own: comically strange, singular, intimate, and refreshingly unexpected.

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