Naked pair enjoy meal in non-naturalist pub.

I believe nudists carry towels with them when they go to restaurants, etc for hygiene reasons - and possibly to protect themselves also, imagine sitting on plastic seating - especially in hot weather.

Thing is, if they carry these towels around and visit a couple of establishments... do they, erm, sit on the same side of the towel each time, or turn it over to sit on a fresh bit putting the previously-used side on the seat! 🤢

I can understand walking around on a beach, in a field, on a nature trail, etc - and enjoying the fresh air feel on the body, but I cannot for the life of me see the point in carting around a towel in a back-pack with all the other things you need like wallets, credit cards, etc, just to go and sit squashed up at a table - indoors. And, if they have to go to the loo during the meal, they'll possibly be traipsing past your table which will be the same height as their bums - squeezing past it - yuk!

They seem like a couple of self-indulgent plonkers to me. And the pub, instead of boasting its 'inclusivity' credentials , should've asked the other diners / patrons if they minded... if they really want to be inclusive. They're plonkers, too.

SueDonim

If it’s not illegal to be naked in public why did that hiker guy some years ago get arrested so often? 🤔

Had I been in that pub I’d feel a bit yuk at the thought of bare arses on seats. 🤢 Maybe the publican gave them a newspaper each to sit on.

Absolutely, the hygiene aspect was my first thought! The second was what if my grandson with severe autism and other co-morbidities was there. His reaction would be a lot more blunt and I wonder how much sympathy and understanding would be given to that? We constantly try to educate him as to acceptable public norms..... hands down trousers is very nice but should be kept for private times.... covering our genitals is polite behaviour towards other people.....all undressed bodies are normal but most people cover theirs out of a sense of privacy or modesty. He much prefers to go naked, would that be widely accepted in public? Even in the depths of winter?

Crossed posts SueDonim.

I just realised the title should say naturist not naturalist.
When I saw this on Mumsnet, I instantly thought of Stephen Gough, the “Naked Rambler”. He was arrested/imprisoned for being naked whilst walking, so what’s the difference between him and this pair?
If I’d been in the pub with my immediate family, I know our initial reaction would have been to laugh. But I can also guarantee we wouldn’t eat there again.

If it’s not illegal to be naked in public why did that hiker guy some years ago get arrested so often? 🤔

Had I been in that pub I’d feel a bit yuk at the thought of bare arses on seats. 🤢 Maybe the publican gave them a newspaper each to sit on.

I would assume he was a man not to be alone with.

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should springs to mind.

Good publicity for the pub. Apparently they sat in a quiet corner.

Anywhere else is ok I suppose, but not pubs or restaurants surely. It's a bit yuk isn't it. Imagine eating dinner with that at the next table.

BlueBelle

I d find it funny and in true British style carry on eating and pretend that I hadn’t seen anything

"Don't stare dear. There's absolutely nothing worth seeing, children!"
In a Joyce Grenfell voice.
😂

I d find it funny and in true British style carry on eating and pretend that I hadn’t seen anything

They have their rights, you know! 😴

Never mind anyone else's rights to enjoy a day or a meal out without being faced by someone else showing off their genitals.

I was just being light hearted Dickens.

To be serious: not to let them on hygiene grounds, most definitely. Not sure how I'd feel unless it happened. I think I'd find it funny and yes some showing off going on.

Neil Cox said:
We also stopped off in Bristol on Thursday night and went to a pub there and received no reaction to us being naked at all.
Were they hoping for a reaction?

We spent the day walking around Clifton Downs and the Harbourside. We felt very comfortable in Bristol but less comfortable in the pub.

I’ve made over 500 visits to shops, bars and other businesses whilst naked and as far as I’m aware not one of those visits has ever resulted in a single negative review. Danielle (Quiggan)
^ and I find it deeply saddening that in 2023 an individual has attacked a small business that is trying to demonstrate acceptance and tolerance.^

It's been a bit warmer today but really, they must have a thick hide not to feel a bit chilly in the cool breeze.

My guess is that they are just very silly exhibitionists.
True naturists wouldn’t do that.

Wyllow3

Erm...opportunity to educate the kids?

Assuming parents need to have the opportunity thrust on them?

I bet most parents would prefer to decide when their kids were confronted with nudity - by complete strangers - and not have the decision made for them.

Personally I prefer not to be confronted with strangers' genitals and bottoms in a dining environment. On a beach, or out in nature it would be acceptable, but not up close and personal in a pub.

Sure, it's not illegal, but I think that's largely irrelevant, they're forcing other people to accept their values. I wouldn't walk into one of their venues fully-clothed if that was not the norm, it would seem rather an arrogant thing to do on my part.

The pub agreed - did they ask the other patrons if they agreed, whilst they were polishing their 'inclusivity' badge?

It's self indulgent. We'll do what we like and we don't care who it upsets.

I hope they brought towels and used their napkins on their lap.!!! Some people will display anything to get attention.
Not joking I know someone who shared a flat and did not realise the flatmate and partner often had supper in the nude . They arrived home early to find them eating , gravy dribbling down their stomachs, they retreated quickly before finding out where it went.
No apologies at all, needless to say not flatmates for long afterwards.

Show offs!

No more so that people who don’t wash their hands wellback or let their pets lick their faces, hands and sometimes plates, I’ve seen that in a pub.

I’d just be hoping they’d brought a couple of towels to sit on.

Pretend I hadn't noticed; obviously attention seeking.

VioletSky

I'm not sure we are close enough to the equator really, I'm cold in my dressing gown in June

Agreed - my first thought was where is it warm enough to be doing that.

disgustingly unhygienic.
i would leave immediately.

I'm not sure we are close enough to the equator really, I'm cold in my dressing gown in June