Sie sorgen für Ärger. Weil sie ihre nackten Brüste zeigen - mitten in New York: Die Desnudas vom Times Square. Für die dpa habe ich die Geschichte aufgeschrieben.
There are some women in New York City who are stirring up quite a debate surrounding gender equality and overall civil rights. These ladies are quite unusual. They strut around Times Square’s pedestrian plazas in nothing but thongs and body paint, while asking for donations and tips in exchange for photos. In other words, they are like the other tourist attractions and street artists in New York…
“Turns out, the hardest part of the day isn’t being naked. Like any other
gig in New York City, it’s the constant hustle. Plenty of people look
at me with disdain when I ask if they want a photo, but are happy to
take free pictures from a distance. They seem less offended by my nudity
than by the idea of paying up.”
“I look up and see Miley Cyrus on a video screen, marching in a raunchy,
high-cut leotard. I figure if she can be half-naked in Times Square,
then I can, too.
“The weird thing is that this doesn’t feel that weird,” I say to my fellow painted lady, Amanda.
She nods. “It’s actually really fun!” she replies.
And it is.
Once painted, I’m off waving a feather and asking people if they want a picture with me, feeling full of girl power.”