Great Spanking Furniture

The Sunday Times last week have provided me with a wonderful picture of a spanking stool. Unfortunately, it was on a fashion page, and – although they listed the source of every shred of clothing the model was wearing, the furniture-maker didn’t get a credit.

I don’t think they’ve quite explained to the girl how to bend over correctly, though.

Show Of Hands: Cyber-Spanking

We haven’t had a new “Show of Hands” question for a while, and yesterday I was reminded of something I meant to ask you munchkins.

As always, in your response write as much or as little as you like. A simple “Me too!” will suffice.

Raise your hands if…

…you think cyber-spanking is quite a good way to spend your time.

I will raise my hand here, with a little qualification. Cyber-spanking can be really nice, but oh dear, does it *ever* take a load of time that should be spent studying or working!

P.S. Previous issues of “Show of Hands” are here and here.

Spanking ‘Auditions’

In connection to yesterday’s point from Lucy’s interview that nervous or hesitant newcomers can do a trial shoot, or a short day, it occurs to me that there’s a point that could bear making.

If somebody calls you to audition for their spanking video, don’t do it unless they pay you. Treat the ‘audition’ as your first modelling assignment. If they film it, get paid for it.
Fake auditions are not at all a new trick, and I don’t think many girls are daft enough to fall for it. Still, for as long as there are bright sparks who advertise them, it doesn’t hurt to repeat the warning.

BrushStrokes Interviews Lucy McLean

I urge you munchkins to read this fabulous in-depth interview with the model and spanking film-maker Lucy McLean. Her answers are incredibly detailed and informative, and, apart from her personal story, you can find out quite a lot about how the UK spanking movie scene works.

I can’t avoid quoting, for instance, this passage:

Q. Can you give any advice to any women thinking about getting into the [spanking movie] industry?

A. Put your safety first. Every single time. Generally if something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. So don’t do it.

The industry isn’t as safe as it once was and there are a growing number of “production companies” out there who rely, and even prey, on new girls. Counting on naivety to either push their limits beyond their comfort zone or rip them off. If you are approaching a company for work, keep your initial contact light and friendly but professional and don’t give away too many personal details in your communication until you are sure you want to make the next step.

The first thing I look for when someone applies to work with us is someone who is genuine, warm and above all, sensible. I want real women who love spanking, not bubbleheads looking for a quick buck. It’s by no means easy work! Not everyone is looking for the same things however. For some producers, it is purely about a girls image. So if you apply to one place and they say no, don’t be disheartened. Just try another one.

Where possible, contact girls who have worked for the production house and talk to them about their experiences, check out the reputation as far as you are able. No respectable production house will ever expect a girl to take more than she is able to, and you should always feel comfortable enough to say no at any point or cut filming. My own personal rule on set is that I would never ask anyone to do anything on film that I would not be prepared to do myself. No decent director/producer would ever be upset with anyone who called cut. In fact, I’d be furious if a girl took more than she felt she could because she didn’t want to say anything. So please, don’t ever be afraid to speak out for yourself. You will still get paid, no one will cut your money and if you are anxious then the director isn’t going to get the best output from you, so it is far better to stop and work out how to change a scene so it works better for everyone.

However, you do need to be confident that you can take it. A reasonable tolerance level is required for filming, and even for those who partake in spanking regularly, it can be a big jump doing things commercially. What you do in your front room can feel quite different in front of a full camera crew!

Some production houses can organize a half-shoot or a trial shoot for someone doing it for the first time and this is often the best option for a first timer. Sure the fee would be less but it would be less demanding with less pressure and it also give you the opportunity to see if spanking modeling is something you will enjoy, without committing yourself to more than you can cope with initially.

Also, don’t be a diva or a primadonna. There is no one girl better than another, each one is different and each has their own strengths. There’s no room on set for poor attitudes or tantrums (unless they’re part of a scene of course!). You’ll just be laughed at, no one will take you seriously and you won’t be asked back. Primarily it should be about fun and pleasure, and the money should be secondary. The advice I always give to girls when they are starting out is, if you stop enjoying it stop doing it.

Forgive me for the massive quote, but much of Lucy’s advice over the last couple of years has been very useful to me personally, so you folks could do much worse than listening to what she has to say.

Marching Band Fetish

The following music video has caused a fair amount of twitching in Mr Haze. I thought it was quite amusing, in a cynical sort of way. The uniforms, the marching and the bottom flashing all appeal, of course.