After the Bathe, Henry Scott Tuke, 1902
Brighton Swimming Club, 1863
...on the whole, I'd rather go swimming!
CAMP: "A cornucopia of frivolity, incongruity, theatricality, and humour." "A deadly, winking, sniggering, snuggling, chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavored, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love." "The lie that tells the truth." "Ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical; effeminate or homosexual; pertaining to or characteristic of homosexuals."
They way some of those old pre-Lycra bathing suits drape, you'd think some of those lugs were toting hamsters in there...
ReplyDeleteOtters, perhaps? Or maybe water voles? Jx
DeleteTomorrow will start my vacation before I leave, so believe me, I'll be enjoying the sun beating down on my fanny.
ReplyDelete... and Stella? Jx
DeleteI see some of these fellows have extra tall top hats. Stuffing them with socks, no doubt.
ReplyDeleteThe bigger the hat the better... Jx
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