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1970's edited version

Stretching warm up of Jumping jacks, flexing, Conditioning jog, Push-ups, and sit ups. Coach demonstrated A move broken down Into parts, on a  Volunteer wrestler. Lesson practiced with Wrestlers partnered up By size, bottom, top Roles experienced. Dirk, taking bottom, Straddled from behind, Leg against side, hand Above his elbow. At whistle, arm wrapped  Around his waist joined Hand on elbow, pulled Arm up, tipped sideways. Shoulder down, back flipped To mat from side, arm Between legs controlled, Driven into pin. Gym teacher surprised Boys with appearance  In locker room at The end of gym class.  Carried a clipboard,  Called out names, ordered Them to hit showers, Each name then checked off. Boys dashed to lockers,  Took off gym clothes, pulled  Their towels, showered, dried Off, put on school clothes. Mark caught lifeguard with Speedo under jeans When he walked by him To use the bathroom. Mark sat in a stall, Bare feet entered on Other side, door clo...

1970's edited version

Paul stood at entrance, Breathed in warm air, sweat, Saw black and red mats Which padded the walls. Varsity wrestlers, Paired off, pounded through Fast paced maneuvers, Mats taped together. Wrestlers grunted, limbs Dropped with thuds, coach watched, Called out performance, Blew whistle, closed door. Boys received passes During study hall To nurse's office, Wrestling physical. Urine sample, lined Up, adjacent door Opened, boy walked out, Zipped pants, buckled belt. Each entered stale smell, Doctor gestured, shirt Lifted, chest listened  To, briefs dropped, coughed twice. Phys Ed soccer class Led by football coach Passed players in the Varsity lockers. Steam rolled across from Showers, boys seated On benches took off Muddy uniforms. Coach paused class to chat With player who stood, Face out in doorway,  Toweling off his hair. Todd surrendered his Pool access ticket To attendant near Used suits piled for rent. Glanced at men taking Showers, made his way Past men changing their St...

1960's edited version

The Kinsey Report Documented male Sexual patterns, Normal, abnormal. Masters and Johnson Published their findings, Libraries, bookstores Sold out of copies. The 'Boy's Manual,' Handed to Matt by  His father, was all  Parts, without machines. Brad attended camp, Cabin counselor A high school senior, With deep tanned, dark haired Body in shorts, who Could be heard chatting After lights out with Other counselors. Crept in, dropped shoes, shorts, Shrugged out of t-shirt, Climbed beneath sheets in Moonlit underwear. George, his father, got Metal baskets from YM attendant, Took off all their clothes. Grabbed towels, dropped off their Baskets, hooked towels by Open showers to Rinse before swimming. A man quickly turned His back in corner, Ivory ™ soap bar Lathered between legs. Fraternal swimming For competitions At Y ditched swimsuits To reduce the drag. Modern male athletes Thereby continued Traditions fostered By Olympic Greeks. Rob had been told this By Coach Pete, suits were ...

1960's edited version

Movie: 'Alice's Restaurant,' eighteen Year olds paraded Down hallways in briefs. Seated at desks to Fill out paperwork, Sent back on lines which Intersected lines.   Lines formed in front of Urinals, their flow Filled containers marked With their names, numbers. Mark checked lost and found Box for underwear, Cartographer of Bleach resistant stains. Lifted a Speedo Hooked in locker to Dry, someone's jockstrap, Sizes no matter. Back home, naked, slipped  Them on, fingered frayed  Edges, smelled chlorine, Sweat, saw owners' shapes. Elementary School classroom boys sent To nurse's office, No explanation. Told to pair up in Doorless cubicles, Strip to underpants, Called in one by one. 'Sit on table,' nurse Took notes, male doctor Examined, told each, 'Lie back,' briefs tugged down. Larry locked them in His bedroom, both got Down to underwear, Charles lay on his back. Larry climbed over, Push-up position, Lowered his crotch 'til Cotton rubbed cotto...

1960's edited version

The Sears catalog's Illustrated men's Underwear pages Featured role models. Men tucked white t-shirts  Into striped waistbands  Of white briefs, wore crew Length, solid white, socks, Chose full cut, switched to Solid white or blue Boxers when older, Suspended like plums. Boys spread out on clean, Bathroom floor, turned to Face walls, bent over, Untied their shoes, stood. Unbuttoned dress shirts Which they draped on shoes, Followed by t-shirts, Grabbed gym shirts off floor. Unbuckled, unzipped Their pants, let them fall, Pulled on their gym shorts, Stepped into sneakers. Ed had two sons in High school, year apart, Commuted to work, Back late, wife deceased. Gave them free run of House lower level, Bedrooms, bathroom, den, Side door to outside. Encouraged his boys  To be men, play sports, Proud of their bodies At paired physicals. Tom and Jim, not close Friends- bored- took a dare: Round of strip poker While parents away. Sat opposite, cards Shuffled, laid face-down, Cards ...

1960's edited version

Held in one hand, his  Smooth, green, pliable Gumby™ figure had  An absence down there. Flesh toned GI Joe™  Action figure could Swivel legs, fend off Core speculations. Stand positioned Ken™'s   Discernible bump Provided subtext When trunks were pulled down. Willy, who had five Brothers, brazenly Dispatched pants and shirt To boy's bathroom floor. Slouched against white tiles, Head turned in profile, Leaned over gym pile, Unrolled t-shirt, shook It, slipped it over His head, found blue shorts,  Pulled them on, sneakers  Claimed, tied their laces. From the desk of M. Madison and Fifth, Ad campaign: 'Packaged Desire,' Launch: June. Suggested wardrobe: Blue, button down shirt, Dark green, cuffless pants, Polished, brown loafers. Recruit: locally, Non team (wrestling?) sports, Face to face, candid Photos, signed release. Todd, who feared heights, stood  At end of line to Climb rope suspended  From school gym ceiling. Hand over hand, braid Secure...

1990's

Neutral Position, Penetration Step, down on one knee, Passed between teammate's legs. Stood behind teammate, Bottom position, Hands on hips, teammate's Hands on mat, shifted Sides to lose the hold. 2(African American chorus director 3Sang out,'Jesus, Jesus!') 4(Chelsea Greek donut shop owner's 5Son shot for distance records.) 6 5(Officer asked if his gun caused concern, 5Showed pic of his dog.) 5 5 5 2 3 4 5 6 5 5 5 5 5