No, it's not a case of me become slightly crazed in the Brisbane sun. It's a serious suggestion:
Two peace activists from San Francisco have planned a massive anti-war demonstration for the first day of winter.Look, I don't want to get too picky about this, given its obviously benign intention, but I have a technical quibble. Orgasm for peace is one thing. But telling people what to think about during their orgasm could backfire - well, you know what I mean, fail to work out. Part of the deal, usually, is that you get to think about what you want to or not to think at all. There's evidently some confusion in the minds of the organizers about this:But they don't want you marching in the streets. They'd much rather you just stay home.
The Global Orgasm for Peace was conceived by Donna Sheehan, 76, and Paul Reffell, 55, whose immodest goal is for everyone in the world to have an orgasm Dec. 22 while focusing on world peace.
''The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it,'' Reffell said Sunday. ''Your mind is like a blank. It's like a meditative state. And mass meditations have been shown to make a change.''See what I mean? If it's a blank, you're not really focusing on peace. On the other hand, if you make sure to do this, it may ruin everything for you, and you then start feeling aggressive as a result.
I also wonder if the idea will set off a new trend in political campaigning. Global Orgasm for the Environment? Regional Orgasm for EU Reform? Local Orgasm for Cleaner Pavements or Even Sidewalks? 'No, you fool, not sidewalks that are even, but pavements when called sidewalks. Even. Already.' (Thanks: L.)