Flora opened the clamshell packaging of her life size Venus action figure, not realizing the huge negative impact that would have on its future resale value.
Back in my college and university days, one of our favorite bar games was Botticelli. Our questions were always sneaky and creative … For those don’t know the game …. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botticelli_(game)
Cronus castrated Uranus and threw his testicles into the sea. Out sprouted a naked Aphrodite riding a giant shell. Yet Aphrodite would become the daughter of Zeus, who was the grandson of Uranus. Go figure, crazy Greeks.
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. So far, 5 works, attributed to this artist, have been used here.
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
Soon as Venus was born, the hair and wardrobe people went to work.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Look what the “seafoam” gave birth to. Get over yourself Venus and cover up."
brother of Ishmael over 2 years ago
Venus Scallopini?
rmremail over 2 years ago
That ain’t no oyster.
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
/// No surprise, viewers eyes will all dwell
on the pale naked girl on that shell.
Of these scenes, there’s no dearth,
showing Venus’ birth,
yet, why not of the other three tell?
/// There’s a twin to nude Venus who clings
to the blowhard who floats with fixed wings,
amid blossoms of pink
which fall into the drink.
Is her birth somehow helped by these things?
/// The third look-alike stands on the end.
She is clothed, and has fabric to lend
to the goddess of love,
but, when push comes to shove,
it’s an offer she ought not extend.
/// Every figure is part of the mesh
which makes each new reviewing seem fresh.
Her companions, unnamed,
will not ever be famed
as is Venus, displayed in the flesh.
Bilan over 2 years ago
Whenever an artist comes by, Venus’ clothes just mysteriously fly off.
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
Flora opened the clamshell packaging of her life size Venus action figure, not realizing the huge negative impact that would have on its future resale value.
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Not being shellfish, she let herself be painted au natural. She never did get royalties from Adobe for using her likeness…
orinoco womble over 2 years ago
Look what the catfish dragged in!
Zykoic over 2 years ago
Kipper herring snacks tonight.
pcolli over 2 years ago
Don’t be so shellfish….
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
Alessandro D. Botticelli
Is admired from Denmark to Delhi.
Venus “on the half shell”
Goes down rather well
With a red sauce – but not with grape jelly..Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
Lovely Venus, with long, flowing hair
Of wolf-whistles garners her share,
Count Heinrich’s coiffure
Has equal allure
(Though only when Heinrich’s not there).
Egrayjames over 2 years ago
“Well, this proves it, in a side-by-side comparison the carpet does match the drapes!”
Buzzworld over 2 years ago
“Come on man, stop with the wind, I’m tired of chasing her clothes down the beach.
gopher gofer over 2 years ago
hmm, even back in those days they had clamshell packaging…
Reader over 2 years ago
I know I said you had to come out of your shell – but, well, that escalated quickly.
cdward over 2 years ago
At least she’s dressed appropriately in her birthday suit.
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member over 2 years ago
And Kilgore Trout is inspired.
Ubintold over 2 years ago
Hey, she’s got a hair towel to dry her crotch !
garcoa over 2 years ago
Hey Venus, put on this garb, you are scaring all the fish.
davanden over 2 years ago
Shelfie is the term that collectors use when they take photos to show off what they have.
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
The participants all said “Goddam !
This must be some kind of a scam..
She’s a pearl beyond price !
We need not think twice..
Every man “digs” this kind of a clam !”
jscarff57 Premium Member over 2 years ago
…when that Brazilian doesn’t go as planned…
The Wolf In Your Midst over 2 years ago
Air-dry or towel-dry? We’re keeping abreast of the debate.
Another Take over 2 years ago
So, born fully grown with a headful of hair but with none “down there”. I was ok with it all UP TO THAT REALIZATION!
Linguist over 2 years ago
Back in my college and university days, one of our favorite bar games was Botticelli. Our questions were always sneaky and creative … For those don’t know the game …. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botticelli_(game)
Calvins Brother over 2 years ago
She’s already thinking of a boob job.
anomaly over 2 years ago
Good to see she’s finally coming out of her shell.
KEA over 2 years ago
this one goes in the "That is Priceless " HOF
AndromedaMike over 2 years ago
Cronus castrated Uranus and threw his testicles into the sea. Out sprouted a naked Aphrodite riding a giant shell. Yet Aphrodite would become the daughter of Zeus, who was the grandson of Uranus. Go figure, crazy Greeks.
mabrndt Premium Member over 2 years ago
The Birth of Venus:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_nascita_di_Venere_(Botticelli).jpg
has info and links that point to more info about this painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2021/12/masterpiece-2851.html
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. So far, 5 works, attributed to this artist, have been used here.
https://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2014/10/14?comments=visible
has the prior (the 26 hyperlinks in my comment there have been deactivated, and the line breaks removed, but perhaps the text remains informative).
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
Hey naked daughter of Zeus
A libidinous lass on the loose
Factor in Aphrodite
it all gets so untidy
and ever so ripe for abuse..
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
A girl and a God as a goose ?
as absurd as a mouse and a moose !
A babe and a bird ?
it’s downright absurd..
Try to make sense of that – what’s the use ?
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
A babe on the back of a bull,
Who’s a god – (and a man in full !)
A bull from the sea…
Doesn’t sound right to me..
O’er whose eyes are they pulling the wool ?
gcarlson over 2 years ago
“Let us worship Aphrodite
Though she can be kind of flighty
And she doesn’t wear a nighty -
She’s good enough for me.”
Parody of “Gimme That Old Time Religion,” quoted by Joseph Campbell on one of his mythology shows
d1234dick Premium Member over 2 years ago
clam daddy said.“i rather have a pearl” naked women are too hard to take care of.
rmremail over 2 years ago
Venus on a half-shell. She’s certainly no ninja turtle.
Blatherskite over 2 years ago
“I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMilo…”
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 2 years ago
I said “NO CAPES”! I must take this off of you.