Time to Laugh

Lately we have been enjoying the long-running television program Just for Laughs Gags. It's show based in Montreal, Quebec, and it is all about silent gags. Since there's no audible dialogue, it works for any language. I do wonder, however, how they have managed to get away with so many English signs that explain the plot, like "Art Show" or "Free Massage" in a province where French signs are the law. Perhaps through camera tricks they add English signs for a largely English audience.

I also wonder how they communicate with the unsuspecting subjects of the gags. It's obvious from reading their lips that some are speaking English while others are French speakers. When asked about the taste of some very spicy chili, the cook alternately asked, "Chaud?" or "Hot?" I could also tell that surprised subjects exclaimed either "Oh my God!" and "O mon dieu!" in another sketch. Since many of the unsuspecting marks wear t-shirts with phrases on them, that's one way to tell.

No matter. It's all hysterically funny. Here's one of my favourites. It involves two of my favourite things: bagpipes and bare bums.

I'll have more to share with you in the coming days.

Hidden Messages

Ron does most of his shopping online, and he loves it. He has Amazon Prime, which means that most items he orders arrive the next day. Last week, the delivery person said to me when I thanked him for the latest parcel, "See you tomorrow!"

If I look carefully at some of the things he's bought, I sometimes find strange messages.

A tiny green crow

Don't be seduced by the dark side, Luke

As in life, chill for best results

Do not machine wash

Instructions for use> After showering, apply generously onto any skin that evolves memories of the pet iguana your cousin Danny had in seventh grade.

Top: You found me! Okay now you go hide. 1..2..3...

Bottom: I was cuddling your thumb that whole time.

If you are reading this, you are likely spilling cannabis all over your lap.

Glory to Ukraine

Recap: Spanko Brunch 2.0 for September 25

What do you like about spanking? Let's find out.

Jean Marie: I'm intimidated by the breadth of this question. It's akin to "what do you like about the sea?" My thoughts are just that vast.
My first thought was to say the only thing I DON'T like about spanking is the pain, but even that isn't entirely true. Sometimes I need the pain, too.
From the baring to the sharing, from the humiliation to the heated results, from the rituals to the repeated familiarity, from the bottom-focus to the bruises, I LOVE it all!
Part of it is that being a spanko marks me as unusual, as someone outside the confines of vanilla, as an outlaw in my otherwise law-abiding life.
What I "like" about spanking doesn't address the matter; it really is a matter of deep, abiding passion! I could say volumes, but I think I'd be preaching to the choir.

Bonnie: This is a broad question, but I took a shot at a response on my blog.

Brett: My favorite thing about spanking is not liking it.

Mark: Definitely a big question. During a spanking I am super alive, alert and aware. Makes ordinary life feel a little dull by comparison. The fear and pain are intoxicating.
I feel really close to my wife during and after the spanking and definitely aroused.
When not receiving a spanking I am very often thinking about the next or the last!
As often observed, it always hurts a lot more than I remember or think that it is going to. This however is what gives rise to all of the above.

Rosco: Ultimately it’s relaxing. You’re giving up physical and emotional control, allowing your sexuality to thrive unimpeded.

Roz: Wow, this is such a broad question. There are so many things. The intimacy, the connection, the sexuality, the rituals and the little secret just between us. I could probably add a lot more.

Prefectdt: List time.

1/The anticipation and sense of adventure, when I am on my way to getting a spanking.
2/The feeling of accomplishment, when I have got through the first part of a spanking, when it just hurts, before the magic starts happening.
3/being the centre of someone else's undivided attention.
4/The chemical high that your body gives you.
5/the feeling you get when you are walking around with a freshly spanked bottom.

And I have missed some stuff, but it's a big question.

Fred Bloggs: It's not so much the spanking but the anticipation of being spanked.
Afterwards the high from endorphins and of course the marks on by bottom.
There is also something about the sting of a cane.

Spanky53: Quite simply put for me, what I like about spanking is that it is the singular most connective, vulnerable, intimate and sensual way for me to engage a woman that doesn't involve sex.

Anon: Wow, great question. Why don't you ask why I like breathing. My answer is I don't like spanking I love it. I love everything about it. I think about spanking constantly. I am obsessed with it. If I am able to I love making spanking implements in my workshop. I love the lecturing, scolding, the naughty feeling of being over someone's knee getting my bare bottom spanked. I love the feeling of stress relief it gives me. I love birthday spankings and seeing if I can sneak in a couple of smacks that way. I love the fun of funishments being scolded and spanked for not cutting the carrots the right way or something else equally silly. Then being sent to the corner to think about what I have done while risking a quick rub and being back over their knee so they can relight the fire. I love being fully clothed but having my backside exposed. I love the trigger phrase like "you are a naughty boy" "when I am done you won't want to sit down for a week" "naughty boys get spanked on their bare bottoms" "go fetch me that paddle you made." I could go on and on. 

Barrel: All of the answers so far are spot on, certainly a reflection of the experience and passion we all share for being spanked. I can’t add any more to what has been shared. But the top two things I like the most are a lengthy build up, sometimes lasting a week, and the total release of tension that comes with the earned endorphins.

Wendy: I like spankings because they turn me on. I love the way they feel both during and afterwards. I love anything that involves my butt, which is my sexual focal point. I also love the idea of punishment spanking and the ritual that should accompany it. Spankings “just for fun” may feel the same in theory, but my body (including, of course, my brain) does not respond the same way. 

Hermione: I can relate to all the reasons given. For me personally, I like spanking because it fulfils my deepest fantasies. Spanking is what turns me on; it's the only thing that does.

Glory to Ukraine

Spanko Brunch 2.0 #454

Welcome one and all! Today's topic is short and sweet.

What do you like about spanking?

Will we all have similar answers? No chance! Tell me yours by leaving a comment. Once everyone has joined in, I will publish an edited summary of our discussion.

Glory to Ukraine

Recap: Spanko Brunch 2.0 for September 18

Have you had a punishment spanking that changed your behaviour?

Jean Marie: I've fallen in love with a marvelous man. More than anything else, I love how we match-up, we both share a strong sex drive, so ever since we met, I've been a well-taken-care-of little submissive. As I imagine is the case for other D/s couples, our play centered around made-up scenarios.
But about a month ago, I made a serious mistake. (Thank you for the permission, Hermione; I won't go into detail!) But my lover informed me that I had to learn an important lesson from my error, and he took me over is knee and paddled me with the dreaded hairbrush for three separate, lengthy sets. Both the pain of the punishment and my guilt brought me to tears. It really brought me up short! It was all suddenly very real! The make-up sex was phenomenal, the resulting bruises were amazing; the whole thing brought us together for an even stronger bond. Spankings work!

KDPierre: Rosa and I are a mix of play and genuine behavior modification. So,"yes", I have changed certain behaviors due to them being addressed with punishment. I will say though that minor habits are much more easily changed than ingrained annoying traits, so anyone looking to use DD to change a person's deep-seated flaws or weaknesses is in for disappointment. What we have found is that in the case of traits or flaws that are so ingrained that they are unlikely to change, spanking as discipline does wonders for giving an aggrieved Top an outlet for their annoyance or frustration even if that same behavior or trait is likely to be repeated at some point in the future.

Even in the case of my other disciplinarian, Nickki, she has managed to quite effectively stop me from one simple male habit in her home via spanking, but still has to deal with me annoying her with traits that pretty much define who I am, and consequently uses spanking much as Rosa does: an outlet, not a cure. 

Roz: I remember one particular incident where Rick was away and my plans involved having to drive a notorious stretch of road and return after dark. For some reason I failed to let Rick know once I was home safe which led to him being beside himself worrying whether I was ok.

This resulted in a spanking that suddenly felt very real, accompanied by his words etc and I felt so bad. I have made sure ever since in similar circumstances to let him know I am home safe. We found out the next morning there had been a serious crash on that road that night.

Wendel: I have given the Misses countless spankings trying to get her to stop overspending on silly things. Nothing has changed. I think she just likes getting spanked for doing it. 

Anon 1: Does self spankings count? I gave myself a good spanking with a wooden paddle once when I acted inappropriately at a charity function. I thought it worked but then I did the same thing again. So no. 

Rosco: Once in a while Irene will spank me then send me off to do errands or instruct me to wash her panties and other lingerie. Her spanking are intense, but not serious- if we have serious issues we have a serious discussion.

Simon: No of course not, I both give and receive punishment purely for enjoyment so whilst I may pretend to have been naughty or indeed that the lady has misbehaved that's all it is, fantasy. 

Fred Bloggs: If I was younger and healthier I would join the queue to pay my respects to Queen Elizabeth II. I only live a few miles from central London. The joys of getting older.

I don't think that being spanked has ever changed my behavior, spanking has never been that sort of activity for me. 

Fondles: Just wanted to say that as a once-British colony many of us have fond memories of the late Queen's visits to our shores when she (and we) were much younger. It's so heartwarming to see so many people wanting to pay their final respects. 

Anon 2: Yes, corporal punishment from wife HoH with the razor strap is extremely effective at putting an end to undesirable behavior or habits. I'm usually walking stiffly and sitting on pillows for days when she's serious about solving a problem. 

Alice: Some of us in the UK are a bit bemused by it all, and rather resent being told how we are supposed to be feeling and thinking by the media and the establishment!

I don't think corporal behaviour would change behaviour unless the person being punished wants it to. Anything else seems a bit unhealthy.It can provide accountability which some of us find helpful when we are wanting to alter our behaviour in some way.

I have a tendency to wallow in guilt if I feel bad about something I've done, and it has helped me to let go of that. I've acknowledged what I've done and accepted punishment ....it's over.

Wendy: I’ve actually been experimenting with this some relating to diet and weight loss. My current program is that I have weekly check-ins (with my husband) and I get spanked 1 stroke with the dreaded plastic bath brush for every 1/10 pound I am over a threshold weight (usually 7-8 lbs, so 70-80 strokes). This is after a hand spanking warmup. I also have some (not very strict) diet rules for myself. If I have broken any of those, I get 3 cold (rattan) cane strokes per violation *before* the warmup and bath brush. I haven’t done very well on the weight loss (although I haven’t gained much either), but I sure do think twice before doing something that will earn me the cane. I can handle the cane itself, but the bath brush on top of a freshly canned bottom is tough! So I tend not to commit any violations, or at most one per week.

Bonnie: In terms of correction, possibly, but not for long. In terms of mood elevation and refocus, yes, absolutely. 

Prefectdt: I have had some spankings that were supposed to be punishment spankings. But in my head they turned into a form of play with an interesting twist to it. Perhaps if I had ever had a regular partner, who could monitor me and follow up with the rules and punishment, I would think differently, but at the moment, spankings as a punishment do not work for me.

A.J.: A real spanking? To change my behavior? Nope!

Turns out I'm one heck of a terrific guy! Who would want to change that????

I also don't believe in punishment spankings. Prefer long-lasting guilt trips.

Graham: Mostly we spank for fun, variation and excitement. But, yes, a couple times I was spanked for annoying behavior, and it did make me more aware at least for several months.

Hermione: Like Simon, our spankings are for enjoyment only. Any punishment I might receive is all in my head.

May our beloved Queen rest in peace and rise in glory.

Goodbye, Your Majesty

Regular posting will resume tomorrow.

Spanko Brunch 2.0 #453

As I write this, the line to view the body of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is five miles long. The people walking slowly in line have brought flasks of tea to keep their spirits up. Or perhaps the flasks contain spirits. If you are one of them, you might want to consider this week's brunch topic. If you are very brave, share it with your neighbours. That might initiate a very interesting conversation.

Have you had an experience as an adult where the application of corporal punishment changed your behavior? What was it about that experience that was effective? (No, you don't have to confess your bad behavior to us. Apparently, you've already been punished!)

Please leave your response as a comment, and I will publish a summary of our conversation once everyone has had a chance to participate. A big thank you to Rich Person for suggesting the topic.  

 

Long live the king!