thewalkingman
23rd Jun 2003, 04:04 PM
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'Thong Man' leaves his inhibitions behind
By Mary Moreno
San Antonio Express-News
Web Posted : 06/18/2003 12:00 AM
It seems that the black thong was too restrictive for Joseph Gottschalk.
On Tuesday evening, the 52-year-old man, who recently gained notoriety for riding his bicycle around his South Side neighborhood in only a black thong, was arrested for stripping down to a sack. While the thong covered the body parts required by law, the genitals and anus, the tan bag around his genitals left his anus exposed, according to a police report.
"He sat off of the bike seat and exposed his anus to the vehicles behind him," the arresting officer stated in his report.
Gottschalk not only shed his minimalist riding suit, he expanded his route to Broadway, nearly nine miles from his Pennystone Avenue home. Police arrested him at Broadway and Appler after receiving "numerous complaints by people who flagged me down stating that they saw a male ride a bike naked."
Gottschalk was still in custody late Tuesday. His bond was set at $100.
Gottschalk received international media attention after the San Antonio Express-News wrote of his habit of riding around Southside Lions Park. Last month "Thong Man" was named grand marshal of a parade of thong-wearers vying for free Spurs playoff tickets.
In an interview the day of the parade, Gottschalk wore a flesh-colored thong and said he was pushing beyond his neighborhood.
"I am riding all over the place," he said. "I am getting bolder."
Source1 (http://news.mysanantonio.com/story.cfm?xla=saen&xlb=180&xlc=1013635)
'Thong Man' Found Dead At Big Bend National Park
Gottschalk Discovered At Base Of Cliff
SAN ANTONIO -- A man who turned heads and angered residents in San Antonio for riding a bike wearing only a thong was found dead Saturday at Big Bend National Park.
A group of hikers found the nude body of 52-year-old Joseph Gottschalk (pictured, left) at the base of a cliff, park officials said.
It's not known if Gottschalk fell or he jumped.
His motorcycle was found near the scene, but no suicide note was found, park officials said.
Gottschalk recently made headlines for his thong-clad bicycle attire. While he was never arrested for wearing his original thong, which police said was within the law, he was jailed last week for sporting a smaller, flesh-colored thong that exposed his anus.
Source2 (http://www.clickonsa.com/ant/news/stories/news-228815120030623-140637.html)
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'Thong Man' leaves his inhibitions behind
By Mary Moreno
San Antonio Express-News
Web Posted : 06/18/2003 12:00 AM
It seems that the black thong was too restrictive for Joseph Gottschalk.
On Tuesday evening, the 52-year-old man, who recently gained notoriety for riding his bicycle around his South Side neighborhood in only a black thong, was arrested for stripping down to a sack. While the thong covered the body parts required by law, the genitals and anus, the tan bag around his genitals left his anus exposed, according to a police report.
"He sat off of the bike seat and exposed his anus to the vehicles behind him," the arresting officer stated in his report.
Gottschalk not only shed his minimalist riding suit, he expanded his route to Broadway, nearly nine miles from his Pennystone Avenue home. Police arrested him at Broadway and Appler after receiving "numerous complaints by people who flagged me down stating that they saw a male ride a bike naked."
Gottschalk was still in custody late Tuesday. His bond was set at $100.
Gottschalk received international media attention after the San Antonio Express-News wrote of his habit of riding around Southside Lions Park. Last month "Thong Man" was named grand marshal of a parade of thong-wearers vying for free Spurs playoff tickets.
In an interview the day of the parade, Gottschalk wore a flesh-colored thong and said he was pushing beyond his neighborhood.
"I am riding all over the place," he said. "I am getting bolder."
Source1 (http://news.mysanantonio.com/story.cfm?xla=saen&xlb=180&xlc=1013635)
'Thong Man' Found Dead At Big Bend National Park
Gottschalk Discovered At Base Of Cliff
SAN ANTONIO -- A man who turned heads and angered residents in San Antonio for riding a bike wearing only a thong was found dead Saturday at Big Bend National Park.
A group of hikers found the nude body of 52-year-old Joseph Gottschalk (pictured, left) at the base of a cliff, park officials said.
It's not known if Gottschalk fell or he jumped.
His motorcycle was found near the scene, but no suicide note was found, park officials said.
Gottschalk recently made headlines for his thong-clad bicycle attire. While he was never arrested for wearing his original thong, which police said was within the law, he was jailed last week for sporting a smaller, flesh-colored thong that exposed his anus.
Source2 (http://www.clickonsa.com/ant/news/stories/news-228815120030623-140637.html)
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