I’m afraid I’ve been very bad about taking Flat Copley out with me. I’ll try to do better about that over the next few days. For now though, I do have some more naked men for you and a few other fun and random things.
First, the sculptures. Most of these come from Florence. There were so many more amazing sculptures that I wasn’t able to photograph, but I hope you enjoy this selection.
Perseus after slaying Medusa, in the Piazza della Signoria
Part of the base that holds Perseus.
Not the real David of course, but this is the spot where the actual David stood at one time.
It may be a bit irreverent, but when I saw the actual David, I had to wonder if they did a lot of manscaping. He had some very symmetrical, neatly-arranged curls.
I don’t know who these naked dudes are.
Reclining naked dude.
More naked guys. These were in the Palazzo Vecchio Museum. You can’t necessarily tell from the picture, but this was undoubtedly the most well-hung of the ancient naked dudes.
Ancient twinks, somewhere near Santa Croce, but I can’t really remember exactly which building. Sorry.
And there’s this, which I found in Siena:
What exactly do you think those boys are up to?
Now, for a bit of randomness.
On the same fountain in Siena, I found this lady. She already had a bird carved at her feet, but I love the way they flock to her, especially the one who decided to sit right in her lap. She is undoubtedly their patron saint.
We spent a day in Fiesole, which is a cute little place in the hills above Florence. While wandering there, my friend and I came across this:
Vending machine in Fiesole.
At first glance, it’s just a vending machine. Upon looking again, you may notice it dispenses condoms. But if you look more closely, you’ll find other things as well. This machine also dispenses lubricant, cock rings, an “anello stimolante per lui e per lei,” and something called a “Play Delight” which is in fact a small vibrator. Yes, CoP readers, if you’re feeling desperate but don’t want to deal with finding an actual person to use that condom with, you can purchase (for only 12 euros) a vibrator from the vending machine.
And all I really wanted was an ATM.
Finally, we come to the end of today’s post. As it turns out, this is also the part where you get to join in. Last week I shared the Italian exit sign with you (which Heidi dubbed “the guy charging the rectangle”). This week, I discovered this sign. I’m not exactly sure what it’s trying to tell me, but I thought it might be fun to play a little game. So, CoP readers: here’s your chance.
CAPTION THAT SIGN
By next Tuesday, I’ll be back home, but with any luck, I’ll have a few pictures to share with you then as well. I’m currently in Lucca (which I adore) and will spend the last few days of my Italy adventures in Venice.
Ciao!
Heidi Cullinan
Evaine
Marie Sexton
Shawny
Break dancing below.
Oh, that’s a good one! LOL.
Caution Falling Men Ahead
gravity in effect
Beware falling gymnasts.
Hey, is it me, or are the men in those statues… er… “small”?
Nope, not just you. They are most definitely teeny.
Often small. Also uncircumcised though, so I think that changes things. However, that guy in the Palazzo Vecchio sort of kneeling on top of the other guy? He was a bit…um… heftier. Just doesn’t show in the photo.
They do seem to be into D/s as well as being nudists. The voyeur in me wishes I could visit ancient times.
I was on a tour once that explained that men in old sculptures were depicted as being small because it was thought that the bigger a man was down below, the less he had going on upstairs. I think it’s just a bunch of less well-endowed ancient sculptors making up for their own insecurities though.
“Partner must stand here”. And I’m glad I wasn’t the only one to notice the small packaging.
Beware of: Falling head over heels….
…and those naked guys? Were all covered up at some time so as not to offend the weaker sex. Can you imagine? With those small wieners?
“Strip, open well and insert in this direction.”
It’s raining men hallelujah … it’s raining men oh, oh, oh …
About the teeny peeny brigade … it’s a wonder we, as a race, didn’t go the way of dinosaurs if that’s all our ancestors had to play with …
Slippery when lubed.
Porn star
Astro glides ——> this way….lol