Day 1: The Unvealing

There is a strong argument against Speedos in society. Men are encouraged not invest in such revealing swim wear for the simple reason it does not compliment every ones body structure. Woman, men and children are encouraged especially in public to hold a certain appearance that is not in any way offending which the Speedo is apparently. Often athletic swimmers wear Speedos to allow a quicker motion in the pool but today swimmers wear full tight costumes that are more suited. Today men in great physical condition are encouraged to wear Speedos and its not for the physical dynamics. It is done purely for the sex appeal, it is small and show's off a lot (Entwistle, 2000:11).

Any form of nakedness is seen as in appropriate in any society (Entwistle, 2000:6). Often nakedness or any form of outside clothing is treated with exclusion(Entwistle, 2000:7). Dress codes don't have to be followed, rather applied in a decent manner(Entwistle, 2000:7). A rule which is often forgotten.

Greek and Judaic architecture placed a lot of emphasis on nakedness for the simple reason it represented a persons physical capabilities with regards to physical combat and labor work (Entwistle, 2000:8). Speedos today are out of fashion. They do not conform to what is seen as trendy, especially when a person has a big build (Entwistle, 2000:10). The body is not a biological base any more rather a social foundation (Entwistle, 2000:12). Individuals with bodies that are out of shape are often ridiculed and this often starts from when children are in Primary School.

Today I arrived at college conforming against the rules of society. I padded my stomach to form a "beer belly" and sported a Speedo with animal print, but i covered myself with a towel. Of course I was highly embarrassed and my fellow peers found it most amusing and humorous, often trying to pull my towel down. My parents as well as my brother, gran and domestic workers found it humorous as well and made it known that they expected nothing less from me with regards to the assignment topic. "The Body Un-Comfortable." My fellow peers who all keep up with society's trends begged me not remove the Speedo as it is not a pleasing sight, although found the thought of having one on under my towel really funny. There are people in this world that just like I did go against society regardless of their body shape to do what suit's them, which I personally think is amazing.

Today I avoided the outside world as I honestly looked embarrassing. Seen as this is a class assignment I stayed where people were in the same uncomfortable condition. Tomorrow is a new day that brings new reactions.

These images were taken before going to college this morning at 8:30 am on the 14/03/2011