Uniform Fetishes: The Men and Women of the IDF
Last weeks blog topic was Nazi Fetishes. Several people expressed their disdain for the whole idea of fetishizing uniforms in general. Other people mentioned their love of uniforms, yet they were still opposed to Nazi outfits. Obviously there are some people out there, who for various reasons, are really into it.
With all of those thoughts and views mulling about and in honor of Yom Ha-Zikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and Yom Ha-Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) which are this week, I want to ask each of you what would you all think of someone wearing an Israeli military uniform to a fetish event? Is it inappropriate? In what ways would it be different from someone wearing a Nazi uniform? In what way would it be different from someone wearing a US military or police uniform? Would it matter if the person wearing the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) uniform was Jewish or not? Would it be symbolizing pride and strength or unbalanced power, dominance and possibly evil or simply just authority? Would it be sexy and appealing or distasteful or even revolting to you?
I have to say that Ive never seen anyone dressed in an Israeli military uniform at a fetish event, but it is far from an unimaginable possibility. All of this is simply food for thought; as such please share your opinions with the group about fetishizing an IDF uniform.
Putting aside the discussion of whether you think it is appropriate or inappropriate for someone to wear an IDF uniform to a fetish event for a sec, I want you to please raise your hand if you ever went on a teen tour to Israel as a teenager. [I promise this isnt a meandering digression.] Im sure many of you have your hand in the air 9literally or figuratively). Perhaps you went with a youth group, summer camp or synagogue group. Maybe you just with your family or on your own.
If you were like the kids on the trip I went on at age 15 or the teen tours I led while I was in college, you may very well have gone gaga over many of the Israeli soldier in uniform. The hunky, dark and handsome macho young men and the fit, mature, alluringly sexy young women, all of whom are just over 18 themselves. Good for teenage lust or adult fantasy. Hmmm
Maybe it was something about the uniform or even possibly the guns; or could it have been the knowledge that these young Israeli draftees may be facing life and death at any moment. Maybe it was the accent. Maybe it is the authority and discipline. Maybe it was something about their ripe age. For gays and lesbians there is often something about the camaraderie or the taboo nature of gays in the military in the US that somehow homoeroticizes soldiers. For every person it could be something different.
If you went to Israel as a teenager and ever walked down Ben Yehudah Street in Jerusalem or ventured into the Underground Nightclub (uck!), chances are you know how the slimier male soldier macho hotties as well as the not so hotties hit on some of those impressionable North American teenage girls. Did any of you snap a photo with one or steal a kiss? Ive got to say that unfortunately the female soldiers never seemed to show the least bit of interest in any of us foreign boys. I guess we were not mature or tough enough for them.
So what is it about these men and women in uniform that get folks hormones flowing? Let us know your thoughts and experiences or even fantasies?
Ive somewhat intentionally glossed over the politics of militarism in general and within the Middle East in particular as that was not my purpose here today. But likely your political views will contribute to your feelings towards that are aroused when you see someone in an Israeli military uniform for real or simply as a costume. So if your opinions are shaped by your political perspectives, you are welcome to share your thoughts, but I again ask you to try to remain respectful of others who may disagree with you and please try to avoid hate speech.
To end on a more upbeat tone, I thought I would share some hot pictures of Israeli soldiers.
Here are a couple of classic pictures.
And these are a couple of Israel promotional posters
I liked this erotic and disciplinarian style cartoon of Israeli soldiers in training.
There women is Israeli and is modeling the Israeli made Uzi semi-automatic machine gun.
These are some candid shots of hot Israeli female soldiers.
I couldnt resist but to include a couple of pictures of Israeli Suicide Girl, Katya, in her uniform. She is currently still serving in the army.
Lastly these are some pictures by Israeli photographer Kobe Israel who put together a collection of homoerotic photos of Israeli soldiers. See more at http://www.kobi-israel.com.
Since Mr. Ts is long gone from Ben Yehudah Street (I know, can you believe it?), you can order Israeli military uniforms and accessories online at:
http://www.zahal.org/
Last weeks blog topic was Nazi Fetishes. Several people expressed their disdain for the whole idea of fetishizing uniforms in general. Other people mentioned their love of uniforms, yet they were still opposed to Nazi outfits. Obviously there are some people out there, who for various reasons, are really into it.
With all of those thoughts and views mulling about and in honor of Yom Ha-Zikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and Yom Ha-Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) which are this week, I want to ask each of you what would you all think of someone wearing an Israeli military uniform to a fetish event? Is it inappropriate? In what ways would it be different from someone wearing a Nazi uniform? In what way would it be different from someone wearing a US military or police uniform? Would it matter if the person wearing the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) uniform was Jewish or not? Would it be symbolizing pride and strength or unbalanced power, dominance and possibly evil or simply just authority? Would it be sexy and appealing or distasteful or even revolting to you?
I have to say that Ive never seen anyone dressed in an Israeli military uniform at a fetish event, but it is far from an unimaginable possibility. All of this is simply food for thought; as such please share your opinions with the group about fetishizing an IDF uniform.
Putting aside the discussion of whether you think it is appropriate or inappropriate for someone to wear an IDF uniform to a fetish event for a sec, I want you to please raise your hand if you ever went on a teen tour to Israel as a teenager. [I promise this isnt a meandering digression.] Im sure many of you have your hand in the air 9literally or figuratively). Perhaps you went with a youth group, summer camp or synagogue group. Maybe you just with your family or on your own.
If you were like the kids on the trip I went on at age 15 or the teen tours I led while I was in college, you may very well have gone gaga over many of the Israeli soldier in uniform. The hunky, dark and handsome macho young men and the fit, mature, alluringly sexy young women, all of whom are just over 18 themselves. Good for teenage lust or adult fantasy. Hmmm
Maybe it was something about the uniform or even possibly the guns; or could it have been the knowledge that these young Israeli draftees may be facing life and death at any moment. Maybe it was the accent. Maybe it is the authority and discipline. Maybe it was something about their ripe age. For gays and lesbians there is often something about the camaraderie or the taboo nature of gays in the military in the US that somehow homoeroticizes soldiers. For every person it could be something different.
If you went to Israel as a teenager and ever walked down Ben Yehudah Street in Jerusalem or ventured into the Underground Nightclub (uck!), chances are you know how the slimier male soldier macho hotties as well as the not so hotties hit on some of those impressionable North American teenage girls. Did any of you snap a photo with one or steal a kiss? Ive got to say that unfortunately the female soldiers never seemed to show the least bit of interest in any of us foreign boys. I guess we were not mature or tough enough for them.
So what is it about these men and women in uniform that get folks hormones flowing? Let us know your thoughts and experiences or even fantasies?
Ive somewhat intentionally glossed over the politics of militarism in general and within the Middle East in particular as that was not my purpose here today. But likely your political views will contribute to your feelings towards that are aroused when you see someone in an Israeli military uniform for real or simply as a costume. So if your opinions are shaped by your political perspectives, you are welcome to share your thoughts, but I again ask you to try to remain respectful of others who may disagree with you and please try to avoid hate speech.
To end on a more upbeat tone, I thought I would share some hot pictures of Israeli soldiers.
Here are a couple of classic pictures.
And these are a couple of Israel promotional posters
I liked this erotic and disciplinarian style cartoon of Israeli soldiers in training.
There women is Israeli and is modeling the Israeli made Uzi semi-automatic machine gun.
These are some candid shots of hot Israeli female soldiers.
I couldnt resist but to include a couple of pictures of Israeli Suicide Girl, Katya, in her uniform. She is currently still serving in the army.
Lastly these are some pictures by Israeli photographer Kobe Israel who put together a collection of homoerotic photos of Israeli soldiers. See more at http://www.kobi-israel.com.
Since Mr. Ts is long gone from Ben Yehudah Street (I know, can you believe it?), you can order Israeli military uniforms and accessories online at:
http://www.zahal.org/
cureelise:
I don't see anything wrong with someone showing up in an israelie uniform -