Codpieces

[GreenEyedGirl]

Suddenly, my world is innundated with codpieces. I feel so lucky! I am costuming a Shakespearean play, set in period, and in my research I discovered the importance of the codpiece for men in Vienna in the 1500's.
Men, especially soldiers, wore codpieces to prove their virility. The bigger their piece, the fiercer they were on the battle field and in the bed. And satin ribbons! Oh boy! If your codpiece was attached with satin ribbons, you were some piece of ass! First of all, the satin ribbons made their package easier to find (as if the tights weren't enough), and then easy to undo at a moment's notice. "My lady, will you come? Presently?" And then, whop, there it is!
And they padded the suckers! Any battle loving soldier would pad their codpieces until their cup runneth over, because those who had the biggest peice of cod won the day on the battle field.
In mentioning this to a male friend of mine, he was non-plussed, except regarding the sating ribbons. He mentioned, of so casually, that he, on occasion, has padded his mini-him in order to attract some attention.
Do men still pad their members? Did history teach us nothing?
I'm flumouxed, and flustered (excuse me while I take care of a fitting now *drool*)

 

[Chantal Marchon]

Funny you should mention this-

I am interested in making codpeices for medieval fairs in our area and for SCA stuff- The fighters want to put cups in them for protection.

Do you by chance know where I can get a good pattern? and any other information could be very helpful.

 

[BigDawg69]

Green-eyed, you're a costumer? For which theatre do you work? How long have you been doign theatre? I love Shakespeare, especially in period.

I'm a lighting guy, can you tell from the sig?

As for the topic, uh no, I don't ever feel the need to enhance what nature has given me. Not to say I have a huge package or anything, but I don't see the need for a codpiece in today's world.

 

[Zamdrist]

Do men still pad their members? Did history teach us nothing?
I'm flumouxed, and flustered (excuse me while I take care of a fitting now *drool*)

Personally I would be rather embarrased to be strutting around with a 'padded' bulging crotch. I think it would be unseemly and really only self serving.

It's funny how in some things people can be very open and liberal about and yet so conservative on others.

 

[GreenEyedGirl]

Chantal:

I found great patterns at alteryears.com. You can get anything period there. I saw some beautiful corset patterns. If they do not have it, no one does.

Dawg:

No need for a codpiece? Not even with satin ribbons?

 

[Guest]

No foil wrapped cucumbers anywhere? C'mon!

 

[LukkyKnight]

No foil wrapped cucumbers anywhere? C'mon!

Did you slip out of the bantering with octagons thread?

 

[phrodeau]

First, the bad news. The Codpiece International website is down. This organization was devoted to the restoration of the codpiece into modern fashion. There were high hopes for the matching tie and codpiece, but they have apparently been dashed.

Now, the good news. The former site hosted by EarthLink can be yours for the taking. Go to http://home.teleport.com/~codpiece/ and follow the directions to set up your own codpiece-oriented website.

 

[MechaBlade]

"Excuse me, miss? Where are you Magnum codpieces? In the back? Thanks."

 

[BigDawg69]

Dawg:

No need for a codpiece? Not even with satin ribbons?

Satin? Uhmmm only the finest silk, and only if you doing the tieing!

 

[DRxBlue]

Incredible thread GreenEyes!

i've never had occasion to reupholster (or holster) my member. i've always kinda diverted attention from my body and myself.

Anthony Burgess, in "A Clockwork Orange" described the re-emergence of the codpiece as decoration and for protection during gang warfare.

He mentioned something about them being diplayed beneath tight pants, and sculptured to look like faces or objects. ( i think Alex's was a spider)

Always interesting to hear from people involved with the arts. Sew on and Sew forth!

 

[freescorfr]

Why are they called cod-pieces?

 

[DopeyAngel]

Codpieces just remind me of Henry the eighth......funny that......i was reading an article a couple of weeks ago about modern ones - you pump them up with air........I guess it's just the male equivalent of a padded bra

 

[weathered2]

Haven't tried codpiece or equivalent, since I try to remain as naked as possible (y'all didn't know that, right?). If I'm gonna wear clothes I'm a minimalist. My... uhm... package is also minimalist, but, thanks in no small part to kind friends on Lit, I'm not that self-concious about it anymore. Plus, I'm old and just don't give a sh*t, (that "age" thing again).

 

[GreenEyedGirl]

Satin? Uhmmm only the finest silk, and only if you doing the tieing!

You want silk? I've got silk. I have Chantung silk with a beautiful texture, I've got China silk that is lustrous, I have Dupioni silk which just makes me drool. Now let's talk color......
Oh, and you'll have to slip these Renaissance tights on first.
So drop trou babe! We have work to do!

 

[GreenEyedGirl]

Why are they called cod-pieces?

Because they are a piece of fabric to cover your cod. Cod is an old English slang word for the penis. So we women are not the only fishy ones!

 

[LukkyKnight]

Dawgster, in general I agree with you...

Satin? Uhmmm only the finest silk, and only if you doing the tieing!

Silks are superior to satins, but for codribbons which are strictly for show the satin idea probably has some merit. I think we should ask in one of those threads which overflows with opinionated women, don't you?

 

[GreenEyedGirl]

LK - Velcro is actually the best. Makes a satisfying ffftttttt! sound when you tear it off. But velcro just is not true to period. Besides, I love a man who's cod is bedecked with ribbons! Too sexy!

 

[GreenEyedGirl]

Okay, I was just told "I can't wear a codpiece, I have a girlfriend!" Actors! Can't shoot them as the show must go on. And he will cover his cod if I have to wrestle him into his tights, and by goddess I will! Mmwwuuaaaahhhhahhhhaaahhaa (evil costumer laugh)

 

[LukkyKnight]

Can't wear a codpiece because he has a girlfriend? He must have some new-fangled web-guide to girlfriends; I've never heard such a silly explanation before. Now, if he said, "I can't fuck you, I've got a girlfriend." I could see that one... or "I can't wear a codpiece, I've got a rash." Maybe.

I say call in the understudy. Nothing motivates an actor like somebody else getting the exposure, IMHO.