:: BFC media coverage ::Unique coverage appears in black, recycled coverage in grey Comprehensive coverage of BFC's partnership with World Naked Bike Ride Seattle can be found at http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Seattle_archive#Coverage Seattle Post Intelligencer, "Nudists share the naked truth" by Kery Muraka. Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Local news. The online version is also available at: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/276327_nude04.html Interview with Mark Storey about Seattle Free Beach Campaign, public nudity, nudity in Seattle parks, BFC's Beach Rally in 2004 at Discovery Park, mention of World Naked Gardening Day. The Nude & Natural Newsletter of The Naturist Society "New World Naked Bike Ride Documentary has Public Smiling: Can public nudity be presented as innocuous fun in the context of political comment?" Photo and front page article by Mark Storey. June 2006 issue, two pages. Mentions and documents BFC's involvment in the WNBR Documentary by Conrad Schmidt. The Nude & Natural Newsletter of The Naturist Society "Discovery Beach Project: Local effort acknowledges the importance of developing positive local relationships" Article by Mark Storey. Three photos by John Cornicello. June 2006 issue. Mentions and documents BFC's involvment in the NAC effort, which BFC initially started. Front page, two pages. April 2006 issue. Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) N Trends: "A Day in the Sun: World Naked Gardening Day" Photo by Mark Storey and others. Issue 25.2, Winter 2005, p. 2-4. The Nude & Natural Newsletter of The Naturist Society "World Naked Gardening Day Declared September 10, 2005" Article by Mark Storey, NAC Board Member. Photo by Mark Storey. August 2005 issue. Pre-event coverage of WNGD. Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) N Trends: (photo of 3rd Annual Community BFC "Bare as you Dare" Polar Bare Dip at Richmond Beach, Shoreline, WA, USA on Jan 15th, 2005). Issue 24.3 [First color issue], Spring 2005. ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (Show #85 December 24, 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Mention of 2005 Polar Bare Dip. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video. High Life (British Airway's in-flight magazine, available on all flights) "The Cheek Of It" by Jennifer Cox, Seattle. November 2004 Issue. Talks about World Naked Bike Ride, BFC, and the painted cyclists of the Fremont Summer Solstice Parade. Jennifer interviewed Daniel Johnson and another cyclist. There are several major inaccuracies in the article unfortunately. Travel Naturally (published by Internaturally, Inc.) New Products: Video "Naked In-Sight: Explorations in Public Nudity" by Mark Storey, Issue No. 53. Winter 2004/05 [Article discusses 1st edition DVD release of BFC film directed by Mark Storey: Naked In-Sight] 3 pgs, color. Travel Naturally (published by Internaturally, Inc.) "World Naked Bike-Ride Day" by Brian J. Ballone [Article discusses global WNBR event, with some info about Seattle ride] Issue No. 52, Fall 2004. ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News DVD Vol. 3 " (Shows #44-60) USA. NTSC DVD video. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). http://www.clothesfree.com. BFC segments in episodes #44, 47, 51. Ships Oct 20, 2004. The Newsletter (published by the Naturist Action Committe) "Rally Seeks Clothing-Optional Beach" [concerning the Sept 4, 2004 Beach Rally at Discovery Park in Seattle]. Article on pages 3-4, Sept. 2004 "Naturism, Nudism, or Nameless? A History of Terms" By Mark Storey. Oct 2004. Article hosted by The Naturist Society (TNS). Article located in the Naturist Resources area. ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (Show #73, 10 Sept 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). There was a discussion about the recent Sept 4th Beach Rally at Discovery Park. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video.
The Bob Rivers Show Mornings on KZOK 102.5 FM "Classic Rock" Seattle. There was a discussion about the recent Sept 4th Beach Rally at Discovery Park. 7 Sept 2004. A related daily online poll was posted asking: "Activists in Seattle want the city to create a nude beach along an isolated stretch of Puget Sound between Golden Gardens and Carkeek Park. Should we allow nude beaches?" Total 229 votes cast. Results: Yes (85.15%) Preventing Americans from taking off their clothes in public is as bad as forcing women to wear burkhas. I don’t care if flabby white people take off their clothes and frolic in the Sound, provided that I don’t have to watch. Live and let live No (14.85%) Naked folks are popping up everywhere, from the Super Bowl to the streets of Fremont. The more local governments allow nudity, the more we’ll have to endure. Have you seen the people who want to run around nekkid? ‘Nuff said
Komo 4 News Seattle. [ Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally story on local TV news] 4 Sept 2004. Kiro 7 News Seattle. [ Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally story on local TV news] 4 Sept 2004. SynKRINGnicity LiveJournal [blog] "Natural Human Beings" (Sept 4 2004) KUOW 94.9 FM News, Seattle. [ Mention of Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally ] 3 Sept 2004. Seattle.Metblogs.com [blog] "'Bum' bershoot" by Skye on September 3, 2004 KYCW 1090 AM "Classic Country" radio station, Seattle [ Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally mentioned briefly ] 1 Sept 2004. Komo 4 News Seattle [story on Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally on local TV news] 1 Sept 2004. Kiro 7 News Seattle [story on Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally on local TV news] 31 Aug 2004. KOIN 6 TV News Portland, Oregon. "Protesters Plan Nude Demonstration: Group Wants Clothing-Optional Beach" 31 Aug 2004. Newsradio 710 KIRO "The Dave Ross Show" (Charles Jaco substituting in). Seattle. Mark Storey of BFC interviewed about Sept 4th Naked Beach Rally, callers join in with comments. 11AM - 12PM PST, 31 August 2004. The Washington Times "Prof: Discover nudity at Discovery Beach" Seattle, Aug. 31, 2004 (United Press International) The Seattle Times "Activists to take it off in favor of nude beach" By Brandon Sprague / Seattle Times staff reporter (31 August 2004 direct) 2004 Weekday readership: 578,700 Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) N Trends: (photo of July 25th BFC "Bare as you Dare" wade-in at Discovery Park), "Naked Freedom FIlm Festival" (with info also on BFC/Synetech's "Naked In-Sight" film project), "The Wheel Deal, The World Naked Bike Ride—An Idea Whose Time Has Come" by Jim Meyer, "World Naked Bike Ride, Seattle-Style "by Mark Storey, "Naked in the Streets" color photo section included pictures of the painted naked cyclists of 2004 Summer Solstice Parade in Fremont, "The Goddess Kring: A Q&A on art, nudity and self acceptance [Shannon often participates in BFC activities in the Seattle area, story also features a photo from a BFC naked hike in the Greater Puget Sound Area]. Issue 24.1, Autumn 2004. Magnolia News - Brief: "Nude bathers will gather at Discovery Park" Aug 26, 2004. The Magnolia News is a community newspaper covering the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. Total circulation is 7,000 copies published weekly. Exploit Seattle [blog] Help in Finding Cool Stuff in Seattle (posted 23 Aug 2004) An excerpt from the announcement: "This is a rally to show support for a legally sanctioned clothing optional beach in Seattle. Can you believe that liberal Seattle does not have even one?"ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (Show #65, 9 July 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Contains selected video footage (never before seen) of 2004 WNBR Seattle. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video. Miami New Times Urban Experience: "Nude Interlude: Going bare the subversive way" for July 5th, 2004 http://www.miaminewtimes.com/issues/2004-07-01/urbanexp.html originally published: July 1, 2004 The Newsletter (published by the Naturist Action Committe) "BFC's Naked Freedom FIlm Festival" article on page 3, June 2004 ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (Show #63, 19 June 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Contains coverage of WNBR, including Seattle photos. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video. Flutterby! : WNBR Seattle [2004] (blog coverage with 41 images) June 14, 2004 MISCmedia - Clark Humphrey "The Bare Facts" (see entry on June 13 2004) The Seattle Times "Uncovering a pointless complaint" by Danny Westneat / Times staff columnist(Article 4) (18 June 2004 direct) (Highly recommended) 2004 Weekday readership: 578,700 King 5 TV News Seattle "Eco-protest event limited to nude cyclists" (12 June 2004 direct) Interview with cyclists and Daniel Johnson at Gas Works Park. The Smoking Room: Greg Piper's blog: Bemused, detached, and casually litigious "Naked Lunch" June 12, 2004 [Seattle 2004 WNBR] The Seattle Times (Article 3) "Nude biker protest catches some attention" By Jessica Blanchard The Robin and Maynard Show 100.7 The Buzz, Seattle. Field interview with WNBR Seattle naked/painted cyclists and Daniel Johnson at Gas Works Park. Getty Images Editorial "World Naked Bike Ride Is Held In Seattle" covers the event with two photographers. Seattle and London pictures are here. The Seattle Times (Article 2) "'Day of action' plans trigger FBI warning" (12 June 2004 direct) Komo 4 News Seattle "Naked Bicyclists Ride In Protest Over Environmental Abuse" By KOMO Staff & News Services (13 June 2004 direct) King 5 TV News Seattle "Cyclists gear up for Naked Bike Ride Day" from Associated Press (11 June 2004 direct) The Bob Rivers Show Mornings on KZOK 102.5 FM "Classic Rock" Seattle. A WNBR Seattle - related daily online poll was posted asking: "Seattle is one of 22 cities around the world where nude bicycle riders plan to protest oil dependency and [rest of question lost]" Total 236 votes cast. Results: Yes (59.75%) We’re way too uptight about nudity in America. If humans were meant to wear clothes all the time, we would have been born with longjohns that have the little flap where the sun don’t shine. Let’s have Nudestock in Downtown Seattle! No (40.25%) The last thing I want to see on the mean streets of Seattle is a gaggle of puffy white blobs on bikes. Not only that, I’ll have to do some ‘splaining to my kids when they ask about those funny dangling things. We should keep our clothes ON AOL (America Online) CityGuide: Seattle - "Top 10 Naked Experiences" The Seattle WNBR is rated as #4. 2004 (Associated Press distribution of Seattle Times article below) The Seattle Times (Article 1) "Bicyclists will shed clothes in protest ride" (11 June 2004 direct) The Seattle Times is the largest weekday newspaper in Washington state. Seattletimes.com, the online home of The Seattle Times, is the Northwest's most visited online newspaper. 2004 Weekday readership: 578,700 Seattle Indymedia "Reminder: Naked Bike Ride Saturday!" (June 10th) The Stranger (a weekly Seattle newspaper) (Vol. 13, No. 38 June 3-9, 2004) Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) "Nude Protest: Takin' It to the Streets: The Cutting Edge of Naturism" by Mark Storey. Also brief mention in "Against All Odds: NAC Beats a Bad Bill" or "Heroes of Olympia: A Win in Washington" Issue 23.4, Summer 2004. The Seattle Times, Movie Times, Friday, 14 May 2004. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/screen.html L'espresso (an Italian web site) Coverage of NFFF and WNBR. "Senza veli insieme Playboy Radio (An XM Satellite Radio station) interview with Mark Storey (6:30pm PDT 11 May 2004) The Stranger, small strip ads placed in 4/29, 5/6 for Naked Freedom Film Festival. Eighth size ad placed in 5/13/2004 issue. 5/13/2004 Issue also included blurb about the festival in Film Shorts: Limited Run section. Three issues also had an ad from 911 Media Arts Center promoting NFFF. 911 Media Arts Center On Screen, Spring 2004 (April - June 2004), Volume XIV, Issue #2. Featured Naked Freedom Film Festival in Screenings section. Also featured at 911 web site event calendar http://www.911media.org/events/screenings04/may.html The Newsletter (published by the Naturist Action Committe) "Naked Freedom FIlm Festival " small blurb, March 2004 Travel Naturally (published by Internaturally, Inc.) The Rear: "Nude beach play at 2003 Seattle Fringe Festival" by Brian J. Ballone, Issue No. 50. Spring 2004 [Article discusses Free Beach Trilogy which ran in September of 2003] ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (webcast edition #51, 1 Mar 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Contains video coverage of Polar Bare Dip. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video. ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (webcast edition #47, 3 Feb 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Coverage of Polar Bare Dip, with pictures. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video.
Caption for above image was "Mark Storey, far left, Shannon Kringen, back to camera, Clayton Schwartz, center, and an unidentified man enjoy a nude dip into the cold water of Puget Sound Saturday. The group, known as the Body Freedom Collaborative, held its second annual Polar Bare Dip off Carkeek Park Beach. The group is pushing to have a nude beach in Washington state, which has none. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey) (January 17, 2004)" Same picture above also in seattlepi.com Photo Journal and in the seattlepi.com Photo Gallery: The Day in Pictures (image #5), both on edition of 18 Jan 2004 (the day after event): http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/photos/photo.asp?PhotoID=34443 The Seattle Times, Local News section B2: Here and Now - Information to Help you Survive and Thrive: "The Bare Facts" (upcoming Polar Bare Dip event written up in two paragraphs), Friday, 16 January 2004. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2001837854_here16m.html ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (webcast edition #44, 8 Jan 2004) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Info on Polar Bare Dip and Naked Freedom Film Festival. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video. Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) "Seattle's Free Beach Trilogy (in four parts)/Naked Dramaturgy in Seattle: The Free Beach Trilogy Debuts at Seattle Fringe Theater [should have been spelled Theatre] Festival " by Mark Storey. Issue 23.2, Winter 2003. The Slime Trail (a publication of the SLUGS (Sun Lovers Under Gray Skies) http://www.slimetrail.org) "Free Beach Trilogy a Grand Success" by Claudia Kellersch. Volume 6, Issue 6, November 2003. Health & Efficiency Naturist (H&E Naturist) (published by New Freedom Publications Ltd., England) Review of BFC web site, pg 74. October 2003. The Hamilton Spectator, (Hamilton Ontario Canada; no photo or other illustration) "Nudity can help overcome [body] shame and phobia" by Paul Rapoport. Sep. 13, 2003. Article on public nudity in UK, Canada, with brief mention of the BFC. http://hamiltonspectator.com Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) [Seattle Body Freedom theme] "Seattle's Solstice Spectacular/Body Positive Creativity Abounds... at the Fremont Summer Solstice Parade" by John Cornicello & Daniel Johnson [some BFC members involved], "Guerilla Nudity/Wave Makers: Introducting the Body Freedom Collaborative" by Mark Storey, "Picture This: New Book Tells the Strange History of the Nudist Exploitation Film" by Cec Cincer [a review of Mark Storey's Cinema au Naturel: A History of Nudist Film, "Naturist Kayaking in Baja, Mexico" (involves Storey's FKKayakers group], "The Resurection of Rooster Rock" [some BFC involvement], and "Hiking Naturally: Nudes and Textiles Mix Peacefully at Denny Creek, Washington" by Mark Storey. Issue 23.1, Autumn 2003. The Newsletter (published by the Naturist Action Committe) "NEF funding helps stretch the envelope: Free Beach Trilogy is on the Seattle Scene" and "Expanding the Limits of Body Acceptance at the Fremont Fresh Art Festival" (with photos by JC) July 2003
ClothesFree TV "Nudes in the News" (webcast edition #18, 18 April 2003) USA. A production of International Naturist Association (INA). Two different anchors, Red & Aaron Stewart, covered the same story twice in the webcast. http://www.clothesfree.com. Windows Media format video. Also included small write-up with link to earlier press coverage. KGRG FM 89.9 "The Minority Report" Auburn, WA. Daniel Johnson of BFC interviewed by Pedro and Luciana. 9:10 - 9:25 PM PST 17 April 2003 Utne "Au Naturel—It’s Not Just for Members Anymore" (Erin Ferdinand's take on Associated Press article by Kathy George). http://utne.com/webwatch/2003_45/news/10474-1.html April 16, 2003 Cyber-Bulletin American Association for Nude Recreation "Guerrilla Nudism?" Briefs comments and links to online articles. Volume 3, Issue 8, April 12, 2003. http://cb.aanr.com Lamelist! What's Weak this Week: Streaking: "Not So Lame: Nudists Go For Public Exposure " with quotes from P-I article. http://www.lamelist.com April 12, 2003 Nudo (Brief discussions with links to other media coverage) "El dilema nudista: encerrarse o luchar" April 10, 2003; "Seattle puede convertirse en la ciudad desnuda" April 9, 2003; ¿Hubiera acumulado tanto poder Sadam Huseín si fuera nudista? April 8, 2003. http://members.fortunecity.es/nudo2/ The
News Tribune Tacoma, WA, "Nudists
plan to bare all in push for clothing-optional beaches" (this
is a modified (shorter) Associated Press version of the story by
Seattle Post Intellidencer reporter Kathy George from 7 April 2003).
This version was published April 10, 2003. The online version is
also available at: United Press International: Urban News "Seattle could become 'Naked City'" by Dennis Daily (based on P-I article). http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20030408-090421-7852r April 9, 2003 Nerve.com Breaking News for Wednesday, April 09, 2003 "Nudists Adopt Guerilla Pranksterism Tactics" Links to Seattle P-I article http://www.nerve.com/news/ AZcentral.com "Nudists plan graffiti clean-up in the buff" (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0408PublicNudity-ON.html April 8, 2003 nbc4columbus.com "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.nbc4columbus.com/sh/news/stories/news-209876320030408-150410.html April 8, 2003 WNBC 4 New York Metropolitan Area "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.wnbc.com/news/2098763/detail.html April 8, 2003 WCBV-TV 5 TheBostonChannel.com New York Metropolitan Area "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/2098763/detail.html April 8, 2003 WKMG Local6.com New York Metropolitan Area "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.local6.com/sh/news/stories/news-209876320030408-150410.html April 8, 2003 Pulse24.com Toronto's 24 Hour News Source, Strange... But True section: "Let It All Hang Out " A very short article. http://www.pulse24.com/News/Strange_But_True/20030408-001/page.asp April 8, 2003 KCCI 8 TheIowaChannel.com "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.theiowachannel.com/news/2098763/detail.html April 8, 2003 WTAE-TV ThePittsburgChannel.com "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/2098763/detail.html April 8, 2003 click10.com "Seattle-Area Group Pushes Envelope About Public Nudity: Body Freedom Cooperative Plans Neighborhood Cleanup In Buff " (This is a very short Associated Press article). http://www.click10.com/sh/news/stories/news-209876320030408-150410.html April 8, 2003 1077 The End/KNDD FM Seattle, Mark Storey of the BFC interviews with "DJ No Name" 3 PM PST, 8 April 2003 NW Cable News NWCN.com, Washington News: "Nudists' dilemma: Stay gated or go guerrilla?" (this is a modified (shorter) Associated Press version of the story by Seattle Post Intellidencer reporter Kathy George from 7 April 2003). This version was published April 10, 2003. The online version is also available at: http://www.nwcn.com/statenews/washington/stories/NW_040703WABnudists.d8330dc1.html April 7, 2003
Fig Leaf Forum (http://www.figleafforum.com) "On Decriminalization and Civil Disobedience" by Larry. Issue 84 -- April 2003 Nude & Natural (N) (published by The Naturist Society) "N-Trends" Issue 22.3, Spring 2003. |