A Merkin? Anyone ever seen one in a non-novelty way? Ever seen one that is actually attempting to look like a real bush?

-- Modified on 10/4/2008 1:11:44 PM

bit of information. lol

-- Modified on 10/4/2008 3:56:54 PM

In a non-novelty way, they are frequently used in film... usually when frontal nudity is required, but the actress is uncomfortable baring her own goods.  (Or because the period of the film [ie: circa 1970's] requires a fuller garden than the lady has.)

I've also seen it as 'practical wear' for crossdressing and transvestitism.

In the movie "Dr. Strangelove" back in the mid-'60's, one of Peter Sellers' characters was the president of the US, named "Muffly Merkin".  Really subtle gag...

I like Peter Sellers when he was in the pink panther movies chasing cato around, lol

Mentioned in my old faithful 'Joy of Sex' book.
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President Merkin Muffley



-- Modified on 6/3/2009 12:51:19 PM

but until now I had not noticed the Merkin gag. Thanks for the giggle!