July 24, 2005

like no one's lookin'

Walking up Second Avenue just now, a gust of wind caught my skirt and up it billowed. In a flash, I threw a hand to my backside only to find it in contact with flesh. I looked around at the crowded sidewalks and I knew that I’d just graced a few dozen people with my bare tush.

My first inclination was to be mortified. But really, a bit of ass is nothing to be embarrassed about -- especially in New York where you’re treated to much, much more on a regular basis. So, instead I decided to be deliriously entertained by the whole event and just stood there on the sidewalk laughing.

In the end, I think my petite burlesque made much less of a scene than my laughing fit. But because public displays of mania are also something you get used to in the City, I was not at all surprised when no one seemed to pay me a bit of mind.

God, I love this town.

Posted by This Fish at July 24, 2005 04:02 PM
Comments

That is so fabulous. I think I might consider moving there one day myself. Way to be confident, Fish.

Posted by: Michele at July 24, 2005 04:45 PM

so, was it a thong, or were you going commando? Inquiring pervs want to know.

Posted by: chzplz at July 24, 2005 05:28 PM

I adore those fun little moments in life when you have to laugh at yourself. Reminded me of Fish does Monroe.

Posted by: Sass at July 24, 2005 05:47 PM

OH wow! I pulled a Marylin today too!!!! It was a perfect day to wear a skirt...until I realized the breeze was a little *too* breezy..if ya catch my drift. There I am standing in the middle of D.C. ..one hand in front, on in back trying to remain a lady...I didnt handle it as gracefully as you did...hahaha perfect!

Posted by: Jasika at July 24, 2005 08:23 PM

There is more beauty in living a life meant to please oneself rather than society than there could ever be desperation and pity. Your words are inspiration, and as I press on past the awkwardly borrowed time of college and jump into the so-called "adult world", I will have notable proof that it isn't a race. It's a walk in the park.

And if my skirt flies up, just laugh and move on.

Life can be that simple sometimes.


Posted by: Sara at July 24, 2005 08:44 PM

pics?

i kid, i kid :)

Posted by: ed at July 25, 2005 12:43 AM

Beautiful, I'm sorry I missed it. A bit of voyeuristic pleasure may have cheered me up in this hot smelly hole of a city.

I saw a woman have the same problem in Chicago, except she was ununable to wrestle her skirt down to a modest level for a minute or two, Windy City indeed.

Posted by: HeadTrip at July 25, 2005 07:59 AM

too funny.

Posted by: nwistheone at July 25, 2005 08:43 AM

Thank God for a little "breeze" now and then...

It's nice to know there are still people out there who can laugh at themselves and life in general...

Posted by: ReviewGuru at July 25, 2005 09:07 AM

Aw... now we can call you Flash!

Posted by: Ari at July 25, 2005 09:35 AM

So when I show people my bare bottom on the street it's "illegal" but when a pretty girl does, it's "hot."

Damn these societal double standards.

Posted by: G at July 25, 2005 10:26 AM

"petite burlesque" ha.. so cute.

Posted by: Susan at July 25, 2005 10:46 AM

I remember my first flash. Feeling fantastically sexy and grown-up at a street fair on one of my first days at Barnard. Walking around like I had a spotlight on me at all times. Thinking, "Why are all these people looking at me. I must look --good--."

And then realizing my skirt was tucked into my underwear.

Posted by: Kathryn at July 25, 2005 12:27 PM

Forgot underwear again? ;)

Posted by: MsOktober at July 25, 2005 01:02 PM

Oooh La La...hahaha!!!

Laugh like there is no tomorrow...even if it is at yourself! You have hit upon my most treasured philosophy of life.

I never take myself so seriously that I cannot be amused by events such as you have described.
Congratulations on being the evening's entertainment for someone. I'm sure you brightened their day!

Posted by: astroiguana at July 25, 2005 01:27 PM

Marilyn Monroe is one of my favorite classic legends. I applaud for pulling the scene off so gracefully, and getting the last laugh in the end.

Posted by: Brian Fletcher at July 25, 2005 03:26 PM

i didn't want to tell you but it happened again last night

Posted by: wes at July 25, 2005 03:34 PM

Reading those kinds of stories make me miss New York even more. :-)

Posted by: Chris at July 26, 2005 05:21 AM

I'm sure you made someone's day!

Posted by: elise at July 26, 2005 09:18 AM

Entirely bare, was it? Or was there a bit of a thong to be seen?

These are highly important fashion (?) questions. Heh.


Posted by: Pi.nk Stil.etto at July 26, 2005 11:38 AM

First I missed your birthday, then I missed this??? Good heavens.

Posted by: Plantation at July 27, 2005 02:46 AM

dammit. i miss all the good stuff.

Posted by: kent rodricks at July 27, 2005 02:15 PM