Hey SyFy, how about a little warning before putting the guy in the gold uniform's gear up on your website for all to see! I'm not convinced that these kids are over 18 either!

Heyyy, trueman HOW BOUT YOU GROW UP.
It says NUDE. THat's enough warning. Dont click if you dont want, aiit? I've seen more dick than you ever will, and I'm a seventeen year old girl.

thats the problem with america we complain about nudity too much

Hey Trueman it does say nude and NSFW in the header how did you miss that warning?

From what I can gather, yes it's Seattle (the area code of the phone number in the background is a Seattle area code). And seeing folks with riding helmets, I would guess it is in the Fremont area for the Summer Solstice. They have a bike ride then with MANY naked riders.

That's in Fremont (in Seattle, WA) -- I recognize the building behind them. Most likely they were part of the nude cyclists for the Fremont Solstice Parade -- every June 21st!

So the naked girls are fine & don't need a warning, but the guys do? And didn't the words Nude & NSFW tip you off?

Yeah...I think they are over 18. If not, I'm sure they'd been busted or not allowed into whatever event this is.

And the area code in the pic kind of gives it away: Seattle-area (area code 206). Geez, how about a little bit of investigatory work of your own?

For the record, based on the creasing and the general look of it...that's not body paint. That's Liquid Latex.

Oh right...and they look ridiculous. I love Star Trek but for the love of all that is holy...

I like how Trueman is a-okay with naked women but a NAKED MAN?!? Omg! ::rolls eyes::

Well the phone number on the wall behind these fine people is for the "Superior Auto Service" in Seattle, so I would concur with the comments from the source.

"trueman832":
What part of "NUDE" do you not comprehend?
Before you scrolled down, the title stated "NUDE" and it even warned you that it was men and women by showing a partial picture.
Don't get mad at someone else because you're an idiot, and your curiosity made you scroll on down.
And another thing... why are you so concerned about one guys' stuff being shown but not three women's?

I can verify that it is Seattle in the Fremont neighborhood, and give you a likely time of year. There's an annual tradition of having naked bicyclists/rollerbladers during (well, before. It isn't *legal* but it is a long standing tradition, so the police look the other way) the Fremont Solstice parade.

I couldn't do it to cold to just where thats paint dont c how anyone could do that... where all my hairy and the henderson fans at

yikes....what a bunch of freaks. Nudity is not a hangup....but jeez show some class and decorum. I know that is kind of radical and unpopular these days.

We can show decapitations, gutting and dismemberment and have no worries....but show a naked body and you can really get people up in arms. Such a crazy screwed up world we live in.

Which do you think will scare a kid more? Boobs or watching gratuitous gore and violence?

Where's the naked Ferengi ????? Klingon ???

Take this picture off your website before you have a lawsuit on your hands.

That has got to be the most uncomftorable bike ride ever for those guys.

They did a really good job with the paint though, hats off to all of them.

Yes, there was a fore-warning... however, an age-verification would have been a good and cautious step prior to posting this.

To be fair to Trueman, the picture graphically shows male genetalia, but not that of the women. (I don't count upper torso as genetalia).

I think everyone should take a chill pill, this was obviously just done for fun/humor, I think it's hilarious! Not like they're hard on the eyes either.

A great picture.
Have fun people summer is short in Seattle.

Clearly, trueman's feelings of inadequacy are what prompted him to comment on the horror of seeing another man's "gear". Apparently his handle is ironic.

They did a great job with the paint. They look awesome. Who cares if they don't have clothes on? I'm tired of the puritanical thinking and double standard.

I think Gene would be proud and smiling!

First Dr. Manhattan, now this...horror of horrors.

It must be the End of America.

NOT.

JD: Why would they have a lawsuite on their hands?!? This photo was taken in open public and the people in it are well aware they're being photographed. It's like those who go topless on a beach or march in a gay/lesbian parade, they know perfectly well they're in plain site and that they'll be photographed.

gse: "Where's the naked Ferengi ????? Klingon ???"

I wonder if Klingons don't just have ridges on their foreheads and backs...

gse: "Where's the naked Ferengi ????? Klingon ???"

For a Ferengi woman to be naked she would have to have clothes on.

DOlz: "For a Ferengi woman to be naked she would have to have clothes on."

D'oh! How could I forgot that basic Ferengi rule [of acquisition]?!

While the nudity doesn't bother me (at least they're in good shape to be nude), all SyFy needs is one parent to look at the photo and go PORN! and raise a ruckus. Bold the warning, guys.

But since when did stuff like this become NEWS?? Wow, SyFy is turning into TMZ...

My eyes! My eyes! Doesn't that photo violate some kind of prime directive?

I'm moving to Seattle. . .

FIrst to those complaining grow up-good gods-If you have not seen human parts by now there is an issue. Those pictures are stunning- those are pieces of art- living flexible art!.

Technically, they are not naked. They are wearing a form of clothing. It covers their body and forms a barrier, albeit revealing.

Definition: clothing (noun)
1. garments collectively
2. something that covers or clothes

Until I read trueman832 comment, I didn't notice their foot isn't starfleet regulation. And that guy has a penis. What are the chances?

I like

What I really wanna know is: Where are their tricorders? :P

As for the nudity: What is the big deal? We all have these parts, so what if a kid sees this picture. Spare me American prudeness/hypocrisy!

Man whats the big deal. We all got those parts people. We all have seen them before. These are just painted.

Ok Scifi kids, you probably don't comprehend, but the NFSW wasn't there with the original post. In fact, the title didn't mention nude either. Now, on that note, I'm not a stickler for nudity, but when you click on something expecting a pic of some wierd artowrk, and you get goldie's gear starin ya in the face, it's good for a laugh. And on THAT note, I'm still not convinced they're over 18... you (Syfy) have to watch out for that sort of thing, parents suck.

MORE PLEASE! :)

Yeah..it says nudity ahead..not sure what some of you thought you would see...I have to say it's interesting...we all got 'em..all in good fun :)

Beam me up the women & leave the guys.

Trueman is totally hung up on the penis thing. Maybe he is hiding something?

Anyway, I think its a hilarious picture. I never scoff at a chance to see boobs. God, I am pathetic.

Now if we could just get Jeri Ryan to show up in her painted on Borg/Voyager jumpsuits...

Now that we are all past the nudity thing. Great paintwork, the red shirt with the Borg implants on her face doesn't have anywhere near the implants that Jeri Ryan has.

As much as I can remember kids usually don't ride with their parents without wearing something. It keeps the cops from being forced to close them down under the cover of 'protecting the children.' That it also protect the spectators from ending up with pictures of nude kids o get busted over, also works.

And SyFy hits a new low, showing full frontal nudity.
the link I followed said star trek bodypaint, nothing about nudity.

How many underage kids are going to see this?

I thought we were suppose to "Imagine Greater" not sleazier.

Oh, America. So worried about nudity, no worries about chain saw murders in movies though!
Incidentally, for those who are completely oblivious to laws about pictures of nudity, underage nude pictures are allowed without sexual connotation. Porn = sex, non-porn can include nudity. If this weren't true, there's be a lot of medical textbooks out there with some very inconvenient black marks all over..

These images are not going to be generating very many lawsuits (contraty to the postings above. These images have been appearing on websites all over the place in the last week. There were plenty of warnings in place and people chose to click through and look. You were warned and made your choice. Grow up for cryin out loud. The people who bitch about this are the same ones who no longer discipline their children out of fear of being arrested for child abuse. Give me a break already.

Why draw attention to the guy in the gold uniform? He couldn't catch a minnow with his tackle.

The borg girl is cute

It seems most comments only pertain to the guy. I'm not seeing any that say "I should have been warned about the boobies." Homophobic anyone? Don't you look at your own penis when you go to the bathroom?

Oh wait...I forgot. Star Trek fans. Probably haven't seen their own penis in years!

Doens't matter if they are over 18 or not. Its not porn. 3 year olds can go to nude beaches. Sex and nudity do not always go hand in hand.

The photo's beautiful. It shows healthy, happy people gladly showing off their geeky interests with well-made bodypaint(or liquid latex).

I will never understand (most) americans' views on nudity. What's the big deal? Do you seriously believe children are harmed by seeing nude people!? The hang-up regarding nudity has nothing to do with children, and everything to do with parents projecting their own remnant puritanical guilt and confusion on their kids. Nudity is not harmful. Narrow-mindedness is.

@Cloudiasue: Uhm, bodypaint requires clothes to be OFF. Most bodypaint photos show at least a little nudity. Also, worry not about underaged children seeing it (no child has ever been harmed by a little non-sexual nudity), worry more about close-minded, fanatical parenting groups seeing it. And no interpretation of the word sleazy allows it to be applied to this photo. It doesn't mean what you think it means.

@Stephan: Exactly. Nudity does not necessarily imply sexuality.

The Borg girl can assimilate me any day.

It looks like some of the girls in the photo aren't as nude as the others. The girl in the blue "uniform" on the left is wearing panties or a bikini bottom, as is the girl in black behind her.

This is very disturbing. Sure the girls are hot; but the guys are in great shape too. I haven't looked that good since, .... never! I miss my abs.

Why does Sci Fi feel the need to post nude photos anyway? Even if they are painted and sci fi themed? Very juvenile...a bunch of 14-year-olds must work for them.

OMG! I cant FRACKIN believe it!!!!!!!.........
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.........They so totally have old badges on new uniforms,,,,CANON! CANON!!!!!

That city looks fun!
http://www.pbase.com/billcat/image/114056843

Locutus looks mighty cuteus!

Seattle has always been a place I would like to visit someday.

@snakespittle bodypaint does not require all articles of clothing to be off. I've seen others where they've left swimsuits on and painted over them. I have no problem with nudity If ADULTS choose to see it.

At the very least the picture should be put under a spoiler tag.

The word sleazy was not intended for the photo but to SyFy and it's lack of character.

Guys you arent worrying about the r real concerns here. I agree with byron omg!can you imagine riding a bicycle with nothing but laytx protecting you from those gawawful bike seats Hope the streets are smooth. Plus you got to pull it off after the parade owwww!

Well, it seems that it wasn't cold on that day. No shrinkage, and no high beams!

To coldly go, where no one has gone before!

snakespittle: "(no child has ever been harmed by a little non-sexual nudity)"

I bet the people complaining about being (or having children) exposed to nudity were psychologically scarred at a young age themselves when they had the misfortune of walking in on their butt-ugly parents in the buff.

They did a good job on the paint, but I agree with wraithfodder42. When did naked geeks become news? There's at least one body painted alien at every sci-fi con, it's not new.

Perhaps before posting each article, the editors should remind themselves of the guidelines they set out for themselves on the "About Sci Fi Wire" page:

"SCI FI Wire is hot news about movies, TV, games, books, top celebrities and more. Red-carpet photos. The newest movie trailers. Sneak peeks at upcoming TV shows and seasons. Exclusive on-set interviews. "

These are the reasons I signed up for SCI-Fi Wire.

Oh my God, these guys can banter back and forth about the horror of a man's unit in the picture, and I make a joke about the underlying homophobia and immaturity that's fueling these comments, but my comment gets deleted?

Perhaps it's because I used the word d--k in my post? So you can show one, but I can't say it? Lame.

"Perhaps it's because I used the word d--k in my post? So you can show one, but I can't say it? Lame."

Makes a whole helluva lot of sense, doesn't it?

oh my GOD a penis.please help me before i go on a nation wide killing spree.oh the humanity

"And on THAT note, I'm still not convinced they're over 18... you (Syfy) have to watch out for that sort of thing, parents suck."

You're worried that kids might see nudity when they are under 18? Why, don't you think they can handle it? Seriously? As a Scandinavian who has lived for years in the US this sort of attitude never ceases to amaze me. The US is a nation of adults who (to paraphrase Bill Maher) "laugh when they see pee-pee parts". It is my firm belief that kids are more traumatized by being unreasonably shielded from what, in essence, is only some nudity, than they would be if parents shrugged the whole thing off. Note here that nudity is not the same thing as sex or porn.

"Why draw attention to the guy in the gold uniform? He couldn't catch a minnow with his tackle."

Non-erect size is not directly indicative of erect size. Besides he's probably cold.

hermy: "oh my GOD a penis.please help me before i go on a nation wide killing spree.oh the humanity"

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