Bukkake
Bukkake (Japanese: ブッカケ) is a group sex practice that features a man or woman being ejaculated on by multiple men.[1]
Theories as to the historical origins of bukkake vary, but one theory is that bukkake was popularized in Japan by Japanese adult video companies during the 1970s and 1980s. The term Bukkake reached a wider audience in the United States through radio host Howard Stern when he mentioned the website Bukkake.com on his nationally syndicated radio program. Controversy arose regarding the meaning of the word when station managers began censoring its use, inadvertently creating more interest.
Some western pornographers also explore this fetish; examples might include the video series German Goo Girls by John Thompson, Baker's Dozen by Brandon Iron and American Bukkake by JM Productions.[citation needed] Gay bukkake and lesbian bukkake have also made appearances in pornographic movies.[citation needed]
Etymology
Bukkake is the noun form of the Japanese verb bukkakeru (打っ掛ける, to dash [water]), and means simply "splash". The compound verb can be decomposed into two verbs: butsu (ぶつ) and kakeru (掛ける). Butsu literally means to hit, but in this usage it appears to be an intensive prefix as in buttamageru (ぶったまげる, "completely astonished") or butchigiri (ぶっちぎり, "overwhelming win"). Kakeru in this context means to shower or pour. The word bukkake is often used in Japanese to describe pouring out water (or other liquids) with sufficient momentum to cause splashing or spilling.[2] Indeed, bukkake is used in Japan to describe a type of dish where the toppings are poured on top of noodles, as in bukkake-udon and bukkake-soba.
On pornography websites, it is often claimed that the bukkake practice had its origins in a Japanese custom where adulterous men or women were ejaculated on and/or urinated on repeatedly in public. While often repeated in porn circles, there are no references that this has any basis in reality.
It is to be assumed that a significant factor in the development of bukkake as a pornographic art form was the mandatory censorship of genitalia (porn mosaic) in Japan. Since the directors could not show penetration they sought new, visually-appealing ways to approach sex acts that would satisfy the audience without violating Japanese law. Semen was not required to be censored, thus creating a loophole for harder sex scenes.
Legality
Template:Globalize/USA In March 2005 the owner of an American adult bookstore chain was indicted by the federal government for, among other things, distribution of obscenity. Among the six named movies were American Bukkake 7 and 8.[3]
On 31 May 2006, owners and distributors of the American company JM Productions were indicted for distribution of obscenity; one of the four named movies was American Bukkake 13 which the U.S. Department of Justice considers to be obscene.[4]
Sociology
Some have described bukkake as a fetish culture beyond sex. Some authors claim that bukkake is symbolic group rape, and its primary purpose is the humiliation, degradation and objectification of women. [5] It has also been called a "ritualized humiliation of someone who evokes resentment" and an expression of male loss of control due to the reality of increasing gender equality.[2].
References
- ^ Paul, Pamela (2006-08-08). Pornified: How Pornography Is Damaging Our Lives, Our Relationships, and Our Families. Owl Books. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-8050-8132-9 0-8050-8132-1.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Haugh, Aaron (2005-09-19). "Bukkake: When Did It Get to This?". Craccum Magazine. Retrieved 2006-12-04.
- ^ Feds Indict Goalie Entertainment Owner, Others, AVN News, 14 March 2005
- ^ JM Productions Indicted on Federal Obscenity Charges AVN News, 31 May 2006. JM, Five Star Issue Statement About Obscenity Charges AVN News, 5 June 2006
- ^ Franklin, Karen (April 2004). "Enacting Masculinity: Antigay Violence and Group Rape as Participatory Theater". Journal of NSRC. 1 (2). California State Press: 25–40. Retrieved 2007-01-26.
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