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Everyone can be topless in NY - by Robert Herman

4/29/2019

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Less then 100 years ago, believe it or not, male nipples were considered just as taboo as female nipples. . In the 1930s, four men went shirtless to Coney Island, they got arrested. Then, in 1935, a mob of topless men in Atlantic City protested; 42 got arrested, but their efforts paid off: By 1936, the naked male chest became accepted as a social norm. Today, men walk around freely topless and you see at least ten bare male chests per fashion magazine. Women’s chests? Not so much in the 1930s, and not so much now.

#freethenipple
From emojis, to hearts, to stars, to a simple blur they were all of use in covering my nips at one point. But even that was useless… So it seemed… About 3 years ago now, my instagram account got taken down. Considering there is so much more offensive, derogatory, and scary material on Instagram, it’s kind of shocking that something so benign was flagged. 
Instagram states that users “may not post violent, nude, partially nude … pornographic or sexually suggestive photos or other content”. The company’s CEO justifies the regulations in terms of making the social network, “the safest possible place for teens and adults”. Despite the fact that the site regularly allows women to be objectified with provocative captions accompanying nude flesh, the line appears to be drawn at the nipple – providing these are covered (with stickers, hands, tassels – you name it), then the photo is deemed acceptable.
Not sure if it was due to the freedom that I try to spread or just the unacceptably offensive nature of my specific nipples.  Whatever!

Newsflash Girlssssss: it’s legal to go topless in NY State! Here’s some info and some history:  Penal law 245.01, which involves public indecency and exposure, was amended by the NY Supreme Court in 1992, ruling it legal for women to be topless in public under the grounds of gender equality. This law was amended six years after seven women were arrested in Rochester, NY for being topless in a public area and the 1992 case People vs. Ramona Santorelli and Mary Lou Schloss thrust the topless revolution into full-blown action. And yet, over a decade later, in 2005, Jill Coccaro, also known as Phoenix Feeley, was arrested on Delancey Street for leaving her shirt at home. After being detained for twelve hours, she later sued the city and was awarded $29,000 for her unwarranted arrest. 

‘I want to thank all the women mentioned above for their courage and will power to fight the system.’
And I must say, it always surprises me that almost no women are using the right to free their chest. I do understand you don’t want to be yelled or stared at. But think about it… the more boobies in the street, the quicker men (and women) will get used to it, the less boobs are going to be sexualized and draw attention… The free-er we can be. So all fellow-ladies, we should all start to exercise this right, MUCH more often!!

With love,

Marisa

Photography by Robert Herman

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40 Comments
Wouter
4/29/2019 10:46:56 am

But... I prefer my boobs sexualized. :-(

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J-E Bundy
4/29/2019 12:26:45 pm

SOOOOOO FUCKING HOOOOOT 🔥

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F8 Accompli
4/29/2019 12:27:34 pm

I’m down with the free the nipple movement. If you’ve ever been to a nude beach, the novelty fades real quick and soon enough you’re just at the beach🤷🏾‍♂️

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PIERRE GIUMELLI
4/29/2019 12:31:43 pm

Oui ce serait le monde idéal ou primaire retour dans la foret primaire ou la nudité serait fier et belle comme vous Marisa

Je suis fasciné par votre talent et cette glorieuse nudité Merci

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Beckers Johan
4/29/2019 12:37:40 pm

Hoe meer het voorkomt in het straatbeeld of elders hoe normaler men het vind en hoe minder problemen er zijn voor vrouwen, vrouwen zullen geen seksobjecten niet meer zijn zoals het nu nog veel te veel gebeurd. Het zal een lange strijd worden maar hopelijk wint ge deze strijd en liefst binnen korte tijd.

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Dirk
4/29/2019 01:10:37 pm

Would have loved to see that lady with the Burberry bag free her boobs... Maybe next time...

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Tony Dee
4/29/2019 01:32:52 pm

No such thing as privacy, so may as well normalize nudity - and boobs aren't even really nudity, anyway!

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Henning
4/29/2019 01:38:30 pm

2 episodes to think about:

1. Ca. 1980 in my hometown (30.000 inhabitants) in Germany some 100 young people demonstrated nude for something now forgotten and gone. They undressed on one end of the pedestrian area, walked up to the other end and then returned, put back on their clothes and went home. Spectators were positively flashed and no-one put a bad word on the demo or the people. To me, this was a strong, pacifist statement in a free and open society: You do not hide, you support your opinion with your whole physical being, you do not carry weapons nor protective items, you respect everyone and get respect in return.
Unfortunately, it is easy to obstruct such demos with a handful of violent people as happened in the course of the 80' when demos became more violent in general.
A friend recently told me nude demos were not uncommon for a few years around 1980.

2. Why is it legal to show destruction, violence, and murder on TV at any time of day? Why is it illegal to show sex? Don't get me wrong, I am not speaking for porn on public TV. I just find it puzzling that something illegal in real life is shown deliberately on the media whereas a legal thing is completely banned. With all the killing and no reproduction may we expect humans become extinct on TV and the like?

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Andy
4/30/2019 06:42:04 am

This is the first time ever I come across the question you ask in #2. I’ve been puzzled myself by this for ages and would really like to understand. Any sociologist/anthropologist to the rescue?

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greene
4/30/2019 12:21:00 pm

how about from a philosopher? Nudity, like other forms of suppressed expression and action, promotes freedom. the ruling elites do not want that!

Mario van de Vorst
4/29/2019 01:53:32 pm

Gewoon adembenemend. Top!!!

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JB
4/29/2019 06:35:15 pm

Marisa - perhaps there can be an opportunity for your team to connect with Howard Stern in New York . You could stage an interview to promote the cause and then return to the streets with his support behind you . Suspect that exposure would make this story a success !

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Manoj MP
4/29/2019 06:48:54 pm

Wow, Marisa. Totally with you on that. You look great, as usual

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Patrick
4/29/2019 07:46:07 pm

You continue to amaze me and fascinate me with your daring photo shoots and yet it is so natural and normal that you radiate beauty with just your smiling eyes ! Your nudity is second nature and although you are a very attractive young woman, I can sincerely say that your beauty reigns through the courage you have to do what you want and stand true to what is important in this life...yourself!

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Phillip Franklin
4/29/2019 08:20:18 pm

perfect face and boobies. Cute!

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John from Iowa USA
4/29/2019 08:22:25 pm

I want you Marisa I want you so very VERY bad

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Siegfried Van Hamme
4/29/2019 08:35:17 pm

Mooie foto’s!
Maar telkens ik iets nieuw van jullie gepost zie, blijf mij dat ook herinneren aan de rip-off die ik via jullie site heb ondervonden. Wanneer wordt mijn beeldje van Frank Rose geleverd? Nooit iets gezien, nooit meer iets ven gehoord... pure oplichterij!!!

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Wouter
4/30/2019 01:06:37 am

Idem. Ik ga er nog steeds van uit dat het hier nog in de bus valt.

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Marisa Papen
4/30/2019 03:43:46 am

Sorry, komt eraan! De eerste exemplaren zijn de deur uit :) xx

paulito para las muchachas
5/1/2019 06:48:40 am

heb mijn exemplaar van mini--marisa vorige week ontvangen
- na lang wachten en "zeuren" ;-)

Marisa Papen
4/30/2019 03:42:59 am

Maak je geen zorgen, zou mijn fans en trouwens niemand ooit oplichten. Sorry voor het wachten xxxx

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Jackdelamota
4/30/2019 12:15:31 am

Toujours aussi délicieuse , belle idée que ce NewYork et bravo pour les Dr Mertens cool shoes !!!!!

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Laurent
4/30/2019 08:48:28 am

I couldn’t agree more with you, and considering I come from a country where topless at the beach and pool is ok, I was used to see boobies from a young age. What worries me isn’t the exposure of topless women, but the risk they take by doing it, specially in this country where many males are still borderline cavemen, and consider “consent” something they don’t need to act. That’s what worries me the most. But witnessing violence on a regular basis, slurs, and other rather offensive stuff on social media, I’m always baffled by how they freak out when nudity is exposed. Best of luck in your endeavor! Hopefully many ladies will follow! 🤞🤞

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constantin
4/30/2019 09:55:37 am

ons meisje in New York
ze maakt er grote sier
en toont haar borsten fier

ons meisje in New York
ze speelt het steeds weer hard
en steelt zo hart na hart

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Thomas Berlin link
4/30/2019 10:32:20 am

Well done. It´s good to use this right sometimes. I think NY city centre would be a great loction for a more intense topless shooting project in Summer. Hope to see you there!

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greene
4/30/2019 12:16:21 pm

Beautimus! And once again, you hit the nail right on the areola!

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François Hubrouck
5/1/2019 12:50:42 pm

Echt te mooi om waar te zijn , zo natuurlijk 👍👍👍

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René link
5/2/2019 02:45:48 am

Hi Marisa,
Weer een prachtig staaltje taboe baanbreking. Super mooie foto's.
Alleen jammer dat je niet op mijn voorstel(len) reageert :-(
Loves from your home country

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Patrizio Pesce
5/2/2019 06:40:52 am

I love you, Marisa!!!!!

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Wei To
5/3/2019 01:38:38 am

I would like to hug to your tits, Marisa :-*

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Marco Berteotti
5/4/2019 02:44:54 am

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC
CHARMING CHARMING
I LOVE YOU ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Henri
5/4/2019 05:21:14 am

I like your hair ❤

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Patrick
5/4/2019 06:43:20 am

Je blijft me verbazen en fascineren met je gewaagde fotoshoots en toch is het zo natuurlijk en normaal dat je schoonheid uitstraalt met alleen je glimlachende ogen! Je naaktheid is een tweede natuur en hoewel je een zeer aantrekkelijke jonge vrouw bent, kan ik oprecht zeggen dat je schoonheid regeert door de moed die je hebt om te doen wat je wilt en trouw te blijven aan wat belangrijk is in dit leven ... jezelf!

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Chwhnnlkn75
5/5/2019 01:45:49 pm

You can be topless if you like. I do not like emoji or retouching on your pictures. Even dressed you like me very well. Also with your normal clothing when you are traveling with your backpack.

But most of all, I like your laugh. 😆

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Andre Anlub link
5/6/2019 11:58:05 am

Sempre bela, um belo trabalho. Parabens

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Hadi link
5/7/2019 02:22:27 pm

Hi babe
Insta closed your page again?
What happend?
Send me email
Hadifalah7@gmail.com
Thania

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Kevin Boldenow link
5/12/2019 08:47:26 am

You have beautiful breasts Marisa.

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Leo
5/13/2019 02:47:08 am

Je hebt een mooi lichaam da zeer fotogeniek is Marissa

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John from Iowa USA
5/16/2019 06:38:18 am

Just asking Marisa, are you more interested in guys it girls?

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Andrew
9/9/2019 10:16:37 pm

Hard not to sexualize breasts when they look sexy

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