#competitive tickling

[fourframesatatime]

Tickled (2016) Dirs. David Farrier and Dylan Reeve, Cin. Dominic Fryer

“I now think this was never even about tickling. This is about power, control and harassment. It’s about one person’s twistedness and how far that can go.”

[petersonreviews]

Tickled (2016)

“For all its frightful detours, Tickled maintains a lightness that backs the bafflement we’re clearly supposed to feel. One wishes [David] Farrier and [Dylan] Reeve pushed slightly harder for a bombastic ending. But when you’re dealing with a real-life, albeit wacky, James Bond villain, there’s no point in risking it all in the name of a documentary for which you already have most of the content.”

http://bit.ly/2h1C9Sb

[babygruenwald]

Vintage postcard of longtime Hollywood resident Claude Gaynor.

Though Claude Gaynor was neither a mystical swami nor an astronaut from the future, he liked to dress as both. At the same time if possible.

He could often be seen early on a Saturday morning frequenting garage sales in the neighborhood, but rarely buying anything.

One time he asked a woman to hold a “Jesus Hates It When You Smoke” ashtray for him, telling her that he'd be right back with the money. But it was two whole hours before he came back. She still had the ashtray, but had thought about selling it to a persistent neighbor and didn’t like being put in a spot like that.

- A slightly misprinted reproduction of this postcard is available for free in the gift shop at the Peek-A-Boo Schultz Memorial Competitive Tickling Training Center, down a rustic trail from Gruenfair (the Gruenwald mansion), if Christine is working that day and you ask her sweetly enough without coming across as flirty or creepy at all.

[headstuff-org]

Film Review | Tickled Uncovers the Sinister World of Competitive Tickling

http://dlvr.it/MBdSVY #HeadStuff

[tzftw]

Tickled (trailer)

[davidfarrier-blog]

Exhibit A: "Jane O'Brien Media" briefing email

This is an example of a "Jane O'Brien Media" briefing email, sent to those that have agreed to take part in a "competitive tickling" shoot in Los Angeles. I have removed sensitive names and numbers:

----- Original Message -----

Please familiarize yourself with the following information related to your upcoming trip to Los Angeles for participation in my Endurance Tickling Reality Project.

1.) Arrive at your local airport no less than 90 minutes prior to your plane's departure for LAX on [DATE REMOVED] (USA)

Arrive at that airport no less than 2-3 hours prior to a departure from an airport outside of the USA on [DATE REMOVED]

Be sure to have proper ID, which is a valid passport for non-citizens of the USA and a Valid Passport with Visa Exemption (not required of Canadians) that is obtained online at the web address below for $14.00 USD.  Get it now!  It may be obtained online only. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

Be sure, also, that your stated purpose for entry into the USA is travel and tourism, not anything related to business or commerce.

2.) Upon landing at LAX, please contact Mr. Kevin Clarke at [NUMBER REMOVED] to confirm your arrival.  Kevin is the producer of the shoot and will also be staying at your hotel, always available to assist you at any time, especially in the event of a problem or concern.  YOU MUST CHECK-IN by phone before doing anything else on the ground.

You must have a working cellphone with you that will operate within the United States and is set-up to contact phone numbers here.

3.) After calling Kevin, go outside of your airline's arrival terminal at LAX and take a taxi ride to the [NAME REMOVED] Hotel.  The taxi fare will cost about $60-70 USD.  Be sure to bring that amount with you..

4.) Upon arrival at the hotel, please contact Kevin once more.  Kevin will greet and provide you with the amount of US Dollars specified in your contract as Expense Money, in cash.  Those funds will more than cover all travel costs (i.e. taxis, meals, and additional travel to come) Kevin's also been a long-time resident of LA and can tell you everything ... EVERYTHING .....about the place.  Of course, you'll be on your own to the degree desired except for the shooting interval, after Kevin assists you with check-in to your private room.

5.)The shoot will occur on the days after your arrival [DATE REMOVED]. Please arrange to be at the studio (whereabouts to be announced) when asked.  Promptness is everything.   If you are late -- you hold up an entire process.  Usually, all guys go together from the hotel (resulting in a massive cabfare savings) and Kevin will tell you when to leave and where the studio is located.

6.) It is very important that you shave your face and wax off any chest hair (mandatory, if you have visible chest hair)  before the shoot.  Be sure that your hair has just been washed and styled, as well.  There is no wrong or right look beyond this criteria.  Do not get a haircut prior to this project.  Basically, I'm hoping that you will look as much like your MM pics as possible (or, in some cases, a way that we've discussed).  Let your hair grow-out as long as possible.  A great look also includes some natural arm veins and arm hair.

After completing the shoot, as promised, you will receive the additional USD salary, again  in cash,  as your participation fee (salary), according to your individual contract, as soon as it is verified that you have not charged anything to your hotel room bill prior to check-out.  Any questions concerning shoot payment structure (not process) should be directed to me.  Also, the amount of money that you receive as participant (even if you have been a prior participant called back to participate again) is confidential as a matter of contract and must not be discussed with other participants.  Payments differ for varous reasons and have nothing to do with the importance of your contribution.  Your contracts are confidential documents between you and Jane O'Brien Photography. This has never been a problem.

All cellphones, etc must be shut-off on set.  Do not bring a laptop computer, etc., to the studio. This is so that my copyright to any and all materials produced is not in any way compromised.   Do not bring friends, girlfriends, rides, etc.  Believe me, you'll have very little "down time," as in, "nothing to do."

7.) On [DATE REMOVED], you will be returning home from LAX.  Depending on how much time you have between the end of the shoot and your plane's departure (and this will vary tremendously from guy to guy), you may want to talk to Kevin about what to do, where to go or not go, etc.   One thing is a must:  know where you need to be for return pick-up and transportation to the airport.  Be sure you allow enough time to arrive at least one hour from your flight's departure from LAX and receive your final payment.  You are reminded again that you must complete all episodes required by the Work clause in your contract to be eligible for any payment.

You will find working with my crew and I to be efficient, honest, uncomplicated, and, above all, positive!!  I look forward to working with many of you again.

NEW!!!!

You will also have an opportunity to spend time with  legendary staff photographer, Marko Realmonte, (who works in-season with the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball).  We'll provide finished and branded imagery for the extension of your own still portrait portfolio, all free of charge.  Bring clothes with you that are “casually sexy” for the ladies; shirts, hats, jackets and attire that help to portray your essence and individual identity.  They will enhance greatly your stills experience as Marko helps you to truly bring out your uniqueness, both subtle and / or larger than life, on camera.  DO NOT bring so-called "tank top," muscle top, or "wifebeater shirts" as they are inappropriate for a professional stills portfolio.

Jane J. O'Brien  ([email protected]) Kevin J. Clarke [EMAIL REMOVED] Louis Peluso [EMAIL REMOVED] Marko Realmonte [EMAIL REMOVED] http://JaneOBrienPhotography.com  (SEE THE NEW DESIGN !!!!)

[prettyfarfromnogay]

Competitive Tickling. One guy tied down to a bed while 4 other guys tickle him for 15 minutes. I swear it isn't porn. Source