Photos by Mark Lore via Sgum

I was recently in attendance at a naked bike ride for a Flaming Lips video shoot. I am the type of bro who 'likes a ton of attention' so I figured I would ride my fixed gear with my johnson flappin around while starring in a music video that will surely be on pitchfork.tv [in HD]. It was good to unite with tons of nudists and get a chance to 'be a part of the indie scene.' I have always wanted 2 participate in an indie music meme that was larger than just myself.

Not sure how 'relevant' the Flaming Lips are. Heard they have 1 authentic indie classic album, but I was sort of 'late 2 the game.' I have heard that Of Montreal is 'the poor Man's Flaming Lips' in terms of their stage brand + performance gimmicks. Have honestly only heard one song by the Flaming Lips called 'Do Yall Realize?' I think the song was strategically crafted to appeal to free-spirited existential alts, who want 2 muse about how 'absurd' being alive is, and how powerful yet meek human love is.

Sorta wonder how you get a large bubble ball manufactured. Seems like you might have to get one 'custom made' from a pilates ball manufacturer or something.

Really need 2 strengthen my core, so not sure what size ball I need 2 get.

I am not sure if the 'bubble gimmick' is some sort of artistic metaphor, or if it is a 'cry 4 attention.' I feel like nudists like a lot of attention, so maybe the Flaming Lips are just trying to 'get a ton of attention' by doubling up 'guy in a bubble' with 'nude biker bros.'

It would be kinda sweet if we could put people into bubbles and 'carry them away' when their metaphorical bubble of relevancy has metaphorically burst. I have always wondered what it would be like to 'go to heaven', and I feel like 'being transported in a bubble by a group of naked bike alts' seems like the way I would want to go to Alternative Heaven. Wonder who we should put into a bubble? Girl Talks? Sonic Youth? Miscellaneous Bloghouse 1 hit wonders? Carles?

See yall in heaven. God bless.

Have u ever been in a naked bike ride?
Have u ever participated in an alternative meme?
Who do we do with the bodies of formerly relevant ppl?
Can u injure ur private parts if u ride a bike naked?
Do u wish more ppl who felt comfortable in the nude were 'hot'?

Previous Naked Bike Ride Coverage
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2009/06/have-u-ever-been-on-a-naked-bike-ride.html