How is it that I’m just now finding out that September 4th is National Penis Day in New Zealand?
To celebrate, men (and a few supportive women) gather in Auckland’s Cathedral Square, get naked, and stand or sit in the formation of a giant penis, all to be a part of an art photograph. National Penis Day is aimed at raising awareness to men’s genital health, and according to some online research, also seems to include an HIV/AIDS fundraising element. According to at least one source, the city council grants permission for the event as long as it remains “discreet and sensitive.” Lest anyone be offended, signs were erected (their word, not mine) in the square warning other pedestrians as to what they may see.
So while we Americans are stuck with stupid things in September like National Date Nut Bread Day (8th) and Talk Like a Pirate Day (19th), the New Zealanders are getting naked in public. Am I living in the wrong part of the world, or what?
#1 by Manhandler on September 22, 2009 - 4:32 pm
It's actually quite a bit nippy in New Zealand this time of year — like late March in New York City. Some of the lads in the photos look a tad chilly.
#2 by Jason Warner on September 22, 2009 - 5:32 pm
Yum. A few of those guys had quite defined bodies and ample definition elsewhere.
#3 by Thom on September 22, 2009 - 8:34 pm
This looks like such a fun event. Our festivals in the States are pretty sad and grim in comparison!
#4 by Thom on September 22, 2009 - 8:35 pm
P.S I'm glad the guy in the front in the second photo finally took those orange shorts off! I've seen numerous photos of this event with him in them, and this is the first one I've seen where he's shorts-less!
#5 by NYC Glenn on September 23, 2009 - 2:51 am
You RRRRRRR living in the wrong part of the world. Happy Pirates Day!
#6 by Christy on September 23, 2009 - 2:08 pm
Hee! As a matter of fact, it is and has been my opinion that we all would be better off in NZ, and I believe that more and more every day.
#7 by Miss Smith on October 6, 2009 - 1:09 am
I am bursting with patriotic pride! I love being a New Zealander.
#8 by Anonymous on October 9, 2009 - 1:49 pm
What the fuck?????
#9 by Anonymous on March 24, 2010 - 4:27 pm
Very nice to celebrate such a day for genital awareness.
#10 by Anonymous on July 15, 2010 - 8:54 pm
hey sexy guys im free and gay and i maid u a nice cozy spot on my bed
#11 by Free Pictures on February 11, 2011 - 8:16 am
how's it going…? they are look no shy…
#12 by Anonymous on March 16, 2011 - 8:50 pm
bravo