GREENVILLE (AP) - The owner of a Maine eatery says the publicity generated by his "Naked Lunch" has inspired him to keep the special.
The Skinny Dip, featuring sliced prime rib in a baguette roll, is free at The Black Frog Restaurant to anyone willing to plunge naked into Moosehead Lake. But at least one person complained and town officials discussed whether it should be banned.
Owner Leigh Turner said he decided to keep the naked lunch because most people support him and because no laws are being violated.
To violate Maine's indecent exposure law, one would have to expose genitals for the purpose of offending or shocking. But Turner said restaurant patrons are exposed briefly only to a skinny dipper's derriere as a participant takes the leap from the end of the restaurant's dock.
"All you can see is two little white buns jiggling around," he said. Dippers are kept under wraps with a restaurant-provided towel when they emerge from the water.
Turner has been enjoying his instant-celebrity since the Bangor Daily News report was picked up by the national media, including The Associated Press. The story on his naked sandwich made the front page of Yahoo News on Saturday.
Turner estimates that about two or three people take the plunge each week in the summer. But few patrons are interested now that it's getting cooler.
"You've got to be really desperate for a free sandwich go to out there now," he said, noting the 60-degree water temperature. "It's chilly."
Posted By:NICE at October 10, 2007 8:18 AM(Suggest Removal) Double00 - my thoughts exactly. "Significant shrinkage...significant shrinkage!" LOL! Hey - if this is what you want to do, by all means, jump in! :) I think it's awesome.
Posted By:Patriot1 at October 10, 2007 10:07 AM(Suggest Removal) I don't personally agree with public nudity but more importantly, I'm glad Leigh Turner didn't cave in to just one person's complaint. No laws broken, more support than not - go for it. Unlike the liberal thinkers, we conservatives can just stay away from The Black Frog. To all you naturists, enjoy your free sandwich!
Posted By:JulieL at October 10, 2007 10:37 AM(Suggest Removal) A funny light story and you have to mention the "liberal thinkers" Patriot 1? I'm thinking about filling up a couple of busloads of homeless people who would surely jump in the lake for a free meal.....glad to know you won't be there Patriot1?
Posted By:unknown2u at October 10, 2007 11:56 AM(Suggest Removal) I own a camp up there and never even knew about this !! Guess I'll have to check it out,lol.. Sounds like people are enjoying themselves !
Posted By:AJ at October 10, 2007 12:41 PM(Suggest Removal) What in the world does "liberal" and "conservative" have to do with this story.. That's like asking, "Is it faster to Boston or by train?" Not every story or issue is about politics.
Posted By:PLS at October 10, 2007 3:44 PM(Suggest Removal) What a wonderful cliche' to a wonderful and free lunch !!!! And of course it takes one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch. Simply don't look if theres a plunger for the taking, lol. This is soooo creative and no one should be able to spoil this for a simple plunge into the lake. Think I am going to take the plunge next time I am up in the area and the weather is good. ^5 Mr. Turner !!!!
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