Gotta love Masturbate-a-Thon's

JeeberD · 05-05-2003, 12:26 PM

Damn, too bad we didn't know about this earlier. I'm sure we could have gotten together a FOFC team that would have kicked some serious ass...

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San Francisco hosts 'Masturbate-a-Thon'
By Reuters, 5/3/2003

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - More than 100 men and women gathered in famously liberal San Francisco this weekend for what organizers said was the city's second annual public ''Masturbate-a-Thon.''

Organizers said they have taken the event ''from the sheets to the streets,'' offering volunteers -- 18 years or older -- the opportunity to overcome their inhibitions in ''a safe environment'' and raise money for charity.

Horace Santry, 55, said the Friday night event was his first. ''I have a lot of anxiety, but doing this among a group of like-minded people does make it easier,'' he said.

Men and women ranging in age from the early 20s to the 50s, mingled at a local performing arts center in San Francisco's South of Market district, known for artists, galleries and nightclubs, before getting down to business.

To the strains of soothing new-age music, the men and women -- a number of them couples -- were shown into rooms for men, women or both.

''This is an effort to counter centuries of censure, to make masturbation more fun and to make it more accessible,'' said Thomas W. Laqueur, a professor of history at the University of California at Berkeley and author of the recent ''Solitary Sex: A Cultural History of Masturbation,'' in a telephone interview before the event.

The event is a fund-raiser for the local Center for Sex and Culture, a non-profit organization that provides sex education.

San Francisco Masturbate-a-Thons have raised more than $25,000 over the past five years, said Center co-founder Robert Lawrence.

The event has inspired others in several U.S. states and countries, from Alaska to Germany, in which participants raise money in the privacy of their homes

Fritz · 05-05-2003, 12:44 PM

I was looking for this link to post when I first heard about the event a few weeks ago. There is a webcam...

JeeberD · 05-05-2003, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
There is a webcam...

*shudder*

Samdari · 05-05-2003, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
I was looking for this link to post when I first heard about the even a few weeks ago. There is a webcam...

Is anyone surprised at the source of this information?

Fritz · 05-05-2003, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Samdari
Is anyone surprised at the source of this information?

NPR?

QuikSand · 05-05-2003, 01:01 PM

Gee, and I thought this was going to be another rant about the quality of FOFC postings recently.

cincyreds · 05-05-2003, 01:31 PM

They don't call it the "left coast" for nothing.

Some of those folks are just absolutely insane!

GoldenEagle · 05-05-2003, 01:44 PM

I could have won.

Ksyrup · 05-05-2003, 01:49 PM

What is it, last one to take their hands off of themselves wins a 1971 Volkswagon bus?

cthomer5000 · 05-05-2003, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by Ksyrup
What is it, last one to take their hands off of themselves wins a 1971 Volkswagon bus?

now that is comedy.

Flame Eater · 05-05-2003, 08:00 PM

How do you ask your blue-haired old lady neighbor for a donation for that -athon.

Do you get $$'s for each "completion"? Man! I could have been the high money winner!

kcchief19 · 05-05-2003, 08:14 PM

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''... to make masturbation more fun and to make it more accessible.''

Is masturbation an annoying chore and unattainable for a large percentage of the population?

CamEdwards · 05-05-2003, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by kcchief19
Is masturbation an annoying chore and unattainable for a large percentage of the population?

I dunno. Your wife says she actually prefers it over sex.

Noble_Platypus · 05-05-2003, 09:55 PM

I finally know what event I have been practicing for my entire life.
Its nice to have a purpose.

Fritz · 05-05-2003, 10:06 PM

this post is not sexually-orientated

kcchief19 · 05-05-2003, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by CamEdwards
I dunno. Your wife says she actually prefers it over sex.

You're pretty funny for a guy who can be crank called at the office fairly easily. You'll know who it is the next time someone calls in and asks if you'll mindmeld with Howard Stern's penis.

KWhit · 05-05-2003, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by kcchief19
You're pretty funny for a guy who can be crank called at the office fairly easily. You'll know who it is the next time someone calls in and asks if you'll mindmeld with Howard Stern's penis.

Can you say Dump button?

JeeberD · 05-05-2003, 10:24 PM

Just make sure you're on the toilet when you press the dump button. Otherwise you'll make a terrible mess...

The Stranger · 05-05-2003, 10:34 PM

i made an appearance with a few people.

tucker342 · 05-05-2003, 10:47 PM

For some reason it doesn't surprise me it was in San Fran...

I wonder why...

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 05-06-2003, 10:04 AM

There was a Masturbate -a thoin and I didnt hear about it?

Blade · 05-06-2003, 10:19 AM

This was just what I have been training for! Man...I hope I don't miss the next one...

Well, back to training...

moriarty · 05-06-2003, 11:24 AM

Can you imagine being a cop and trying to control this ... talk about a sticky situation.

WillyWTE · 05-06-2003, 11:37 AM

LOL, I knew for the thread title that this was gonna end up to be a good one.

SoundOff · 05-06-2003, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by Flame Eater
How do you ask your blue-haired old lady neighbor for a donation for that -athon.

Do you get $$'s for each "completion"? Man! I could have been the high money winner!

But how many "money" shots would that take??

detroit_fan · 05-06-2003, 01:47 PM

What is the object (other than the obvious) to be the first one, the last one, or the one who can the most?

Fidatelo · 05-06-2003, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by detroit_fan
What is the object (other than the obvious) to be the first one, the last one, or the one who can the most?

I think the last one has to eat the cookie. At least, that's how the high school hockey team worked it.

Note: Fidatelo never played on the high school hockey team. Thank god.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 05-06-2003, 09:38 PM

And I wonder who had to clean the mess when all was said and done ?

05-05-2003, 12:44 PM	#2
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I was looking for this link to post when I first heard about the event a few weeks ago. There is a webcam... __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster Last edited by Fritz : 05-05-2003 at 12:57 PM.

05-05-2003, 01:31 PM	#7
cincyreds High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi	They don't call it the "left coast" for nothing. Some of those folks are just absolutely insane! __________________ The Dallas Cowboys!! America's Team will rise again.

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GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	I could have won. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

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Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	What is it, last one to take their hands off of themselves wins a 1971 Volkswagon bus? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	I finally know what event I have been practicing for my entire life. Its nice to have a purpose. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

05-05-2003, 01:01 PM	#6
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Gee, and I thought this was going to be another rant about the quality of FOFC postings recently.

05-05-2003, 08:00 PM	#11
Flame Eater H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Albany, NY	How do you ask your blue-haired old lady neighbor for a donation for that -athon. Do you get $$'s for each "completion"? Man! I could have been the high money winner!

05-05-2003, 10:06 PM	#15
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	this post is not sexually-orientated __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Just make sure you're on the toilet when you press the dump button. Otherwise you'll make a terrible mess... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-05-2003, 10:34 PM	#19
The Stranger n00b Join Date: May 2003	i made an appearance with a few people.

05-05-2003, 10:47 PM	#20
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	For some reason it doesn't surprise me it was in San Fran... I wonder why...

05-06-2003, 10:04 AM	#21
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	There was a Masturbate -a thoin and I didnt hear about it? __________________ Toujour Pret

05-06-2003, 10:19 AM	#22
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	This was just what I have been training for! Man...I hope I don't miss the next one... Well, back to training... __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

05-06-2003, 11:24 AM	#23
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Can you imagine being a cop and trying to control this ... talk about a sticky situation.

05-06-2003, 11:37 AM	#24
WillyWTE n00b Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Regina, Sk	LOL, I knew for the thread title that this was gonna end up to be a good one. __________________ PureSim Mod Central

05-06-2003, 01:47 PM	#26
detroit_fan H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, AR	What is the object (other than the obvious) to be the first one, the last one, or the one who can the most? __________________ heck is where people who don't believe in gosh go.

05-06-2003, 09:38 PM	#28
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	And I wonder who had to clean the mess when all was said and done ? __________________ Toujour Pret

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