Some people get caught with their pants down. Others strip for what they believe is a very good reason. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news.
Naked Japanese Men Rush Into the Sea
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As they have done for generations, thousands of naked and nearly naked Japanese men in Ohara rushed into the sea carrying Shinto shrines for the "Shio-fumi" ritual. The stunning display of masculine strength -- otherwise known as "Ohara Hadaka Matsuri" -- is witnessed by huge crowds.
Lawyer Suspended for Accepting Nude Dance as Payment
It hardly seems fair: A pole dancer took off all her clothing, but her lawyer only gave her a 50 percent reduction in her legal bill.Illinois Police Nab Nude Bartender
Talk about mixing a stiff drink: Janet Brannon is accused of tending bar in the nude. She faces charges of indecent exposure.Crackdown on Nude Discos Spurs Protests
Nepal's Maoist led government, which took power in August, detained more than 1,500 people employed in clubs with naked dancing. Protesters say closing these clubs could leave "80,000 people jobless."Body Gras: Canadian Bodypainting Championship
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When a scantily clad model holds a pose for hours to turn himself into a tuxedo-clad lion, it can only mean one thing -- a new milestone in bodypainting. Canada holds its first championship, and we've got pictures of the winners.
Nude Hiker Vows to Hike Again
A German hiker who spent 10 days in jail for taking all-natural hikes has refused to pay a find for his transgressions and he's vowed to fight for the right to explore nature in his birthday suit.Furry and Fantastic at World Body Painting Festival
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Humans have been painting their bodies since they were cave dwellers. In recent years, the World Bodypainting Festival has given this ancient art form a sexy new twist. All the models must wear underwear, but the ladies have the option to be topless, except for a few coats of paint.
Los Angeles Group Fights for Topless Equality
If a guy can take his shirt off in public, a woman should be able to, also. A Los Angeles group -- GoTopless.org -- if fighting for that right. At a demonstration, some protesters wore plastic nipples over their shirts, while others argued that women are more pleasant to look at without a shirt than men.Skinny-Dippers Take Sandwich Challenge, Get Arrested
The Black Frog restaurant in Maine offers a free Skinny Dip sandwich if you jump into nearby Moosehead Lake naked. Three diners who took the challenge now face up to six months in jail.Boobs on Bikes Parade Beats Legal Challenge
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Once a year, the streets of Auckland, New Zealand's busiest city, are ground to a halt as 80,000 to 100,000 onlookers gather to watch the Boobs on Bikes Parade. Bureaucrats and feminists tried to stop the event, but a judge ruled against them.
