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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
GUT INSTINCT! 200-year-old sheep intestine condom goes on show
A 200-year-old condom etched with a cheeky image of a nun ogling three excited priests has gone on display at one of the world's most prestigious art museums. The hand-stitched sheath - believed to be made of sheep gut - was likely a saucy souvenir from a high-end French brothel and is now proudly featured at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The print on the ancient Johnny shows a seated nun with her legs spread as she eyes up three very aroused clerics who are flashing their bits under flowing robes. The nun points at one and says: "Voilà mon choix" - French for "This is my choice". Joyce Zelen, curator of print art at the Dutch museum, said the naughty number dated back to around 1830 and was more likely bought for laughs than used for action. She said: "We suspect it was more of a luxury brothel souvenir than an actual condom for use." The racy relic cost €1,000 (£844) and is one of only two known examples left in the world. Zelen added to the Het Parool newspaper: "Erotic art is one of my favourite areas of research. And now we had come to the point where we had to ask the boss if we could bid on a condom. "We even had to add the object name 'condom' to our collection's database, which did not exist yet." Back in the day - long before Durex and latex - lovers got frisky with whatever they could find, from fish bladders to linen sacks. Rubber condoms didn't exist until 1839, after the discovery of vulcanised rubber. Museum bosses say the ancient sheath is also a window into a darker past of 19th-century sexual health, when the threat of unwanted pregnancy and syphilis loomed large. In a statement, they said: "It embodies both the lighter and darker sides of sexual health." The well-hung exhibit is now on show in the museum's print room as part of a new display exploring prostitution and sexuality in the 1800s, running until the end of November.
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Punjab Kings Vs RCB: Durex Goes Risqué With Bold ‘2 Virgins' IPL Final Ad
Last Updated: IPL 2025 Final: With neither team winning IPL before, Durex's bold ad sparks memes and banter. The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings is making headlines not only because of the immensity of the match but also for the viral memefest it has sparked. Sexual wellness brand Durex, known for its condoms and cheeky marketing, dropped an ad that's setting social media on fire. In a clever double entendre, Durex captioned its post: '18 years and 2 virgins. Who will get lucky?". These captions were a playful dig at both teams, neither of whom has ever won an IPL title in the league's 18-season history. The ad was quick to go viral on Instagram soon after it was posted. Durex shared it on its Instagram page with a caption that also amused social media users: 'First times are always special! Who are you rooting for?" @TravisbickleCSK, an X user, commented sharing the ad: 'Durex always delivers". The post has over 1.3 million views. The original Durex ad has 201,354 likes. Durex always delivers — TravisBickle (@TravisbickleCSK) June 3, 2025 'Well played Durex paaji," commented user _aneesqureshi. 'Durex you got best employees," akshayr0807 commented on Instagram. People on X called it 'marketing gold" and others joined the meme-fest. RCB, with star-studded squads over the years, has reached the finals three times but always fallen short. Punjab Kings made it to one final in 2014, only to finish runners-up. Durex's wink at this long-running drought and the promise of 'finally getting lucky" struck a chord with fans who've waited years for a trophy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru huffed and puffed to 190 for nine in the Indian Premier League final against Punjab Kings, unable to apply scoreboard pressure on a conducive surface here on Tuesday. While RCB were not only a tad conservative in the big final, luck also did not favour the fourth-time finalists chasing their maiden trophy a great deal, as each of their batters perished after getting a start. And there were no fireworks on the night of the big final as Virat Kohli (43), looking to anchor the innings the way he has done in the past, perished after his laborious effort in the middle to say the least. Durex just made the IPL final a whole lot spicier with their risque ad. Now all eyes are on Ahmedabad: not just to see who wins, but who finally breaks the curse.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘It's like Netflix made Chokers Endgame!': Fans flood social media with memes as RCB and PBKS face off in IPL 2025 final
The IPL 2025 final promises more than just a trophy — it offers closure. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, two teams long familiar with heartbreak, now face each other in a historic clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both franchises have previously made it close to the title but never crossed the finish line. RCB, led this season by Rajat Patidar, are counting on the in-form Virat Kohli and reliable bowler Josh Hazlewood to break their finals jinx after three previous setbacks. PBKS, under the calm captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, return to the finals for the first time since 2014, looking to finally seal the deal. Memes take over social media hours before final While players prepared for the big match, fans had already taken over the internet. Social media platforms were flooded with memes and witty comments, reflecting the unique pairing in the final. One user joked, 'It's funny how everyone assumed MI vs RCB final. No one gives a damn about PBKS.' Others joined in with tongue-in-cheek humour. A user quipped, 'A team in red will lift the cup', playing on the fact that both teams share the colour. Meanwhile, a tweet from a Durex campaign drew attention, 'RCB vs PBKS battling for the trophy, but Durex just scored with the cheekiest play!' From overconfidence to chokers jokes — It's all here With anticipation peaking, fans didn't hold back. One Twitter user promised, 'If RCB wins today, I'll give ₹5000 to everyone who liked and retweeted this tweet.' Another added, 'Virat Kohli COOKED too hard today!!' Virat Kohli COOKED too hard today !!🔥🔥☠️#RCBvsPBKS #IPLFinal Some even imagined how Kohli and Iyer might talk before the game. One meme imagined:Kohli: 'Bro, can you believe it? RCB vs PBKS in the final!'Iyer: 'It's like Netflix made a 'Chokers: Endgame' episode!'Kohli: 'No matter who wins, the memes lose their jobs tonight.' Kohli: "Bro, can you believe it? RCB vs PBKS in the final!"Shreyas Iyer: "It's like Netflix made a 'Chokers: Endgame' episode!"Kohli: "No matter who wins, the memes lose their jobs tonight."#RCBvsPBKS #IPLFinals As the clock ticks toward the game end, fans know one thing for sure — no matter the outcome, the internet is already winning. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Reckitt eyes new options to advance Air Wick unit sale, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley and Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Reckitt is considering new options to advance a sale of its Essential Home business, home to Air Wick fresheners and Cillit Bang cleaners, after bids came in below expectations, two people with knowledge of the process said. The company still plans to pursue a sale, the people said, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks are private. Private equity firm Advent remains in talks for the assets, one of the people and a third person said. Reckitt, which also makes Mucinex cold medication and Durex condoms, said in July it was looking to offload a portfolio of homecare brands by the end of 2025. The proposed sale comes at a challenging time for businesses with factories around the world as they navigate U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which are roiling supply chains, boosting costs and dampening shopper sentiment. Reckitt could keep a stake in the business or structure a sale another way to bridge a gap in valuations, one of the people said, adding that some of the bids came in below its hopes of over 4 billion pounds ($5.4 billion). Reuters could not determine if other bidders remained in the process. Reckitt and Advent declined to comment. Bankers and CEOs have hit the brakes on mergers and acquisitions since Trump launched his trade war, with fewer deals getting signed than during the bleakest days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. Reckitt said in April that it was "continuing to progress" the sale of the Essential Home business but that market conditions might affect the time frame. Consumer staples companies are considered relatively resilient to economic downturns, but big brands like Reckitt, P&G and Unilever increasingly face competition from cheaper private label brands that gained popularity during the pandemic. Reckitt's Essential Home business has struggled for several quarters, with sales falling 7% in the first quarter of this year to 482 million pounds, about 13% of total revenue for the quarter. Reckitt has been undergoing a turnaround under CEO Kris Licht, who has sought to reassure shareholders concerned about the strength of the company's brands in North America and Europe, where consumer confidence has been dwindling. ($1 = 0.7397 pounds) Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Reckitt eyes new options to advance Air Wick unit sale, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley and Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Reckitt is considering new options to advance a sale of its Essential Home business, home to Air Wick fresheners and Cillit Bang cleaners, after bids came in below expectations, two people with knowledge of the process said. The company still plans to pursue a sale, the people said, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks are private. Private equity firm Advent remains in talks for the assets, one of the people and a third person said. Reckitt, which also makes Mucinex cold medication and Durex condoms, said in July it was looking to offload a portfolio of homecare brands by the end of 2025. The proposed sale comes at a challenging time for businesses with factories around the world as they navigate U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which are roiling supply chains, boosting costs and dampening shopper sentiment. Reckitt could keep a stake in the business or structure a sale another way to bridge a gap in valuations, one of the people said, adding that some of the bids came in below its hopes of over 4 billion pounds ($5.4 billion). Reuters could not determine if other bidders remained in the process. Reckitt and Advent declined to comment. Bankers and CEOs have hit the brakes on mergers and acquisitions since Trump launched his trade war, with fewer deals getting signed than during the bleakest days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. Reckitt said in April that it was "continuing to progress" the sale of the Essential Home business but that market conditions might affect the time frame. Consumer staples companies are considered relatively resilient to economic downturns, but big brands like Reckitt, P&G and Unilever increasingly face competition from cheaper private label brands that gained popularity during the pandemic. Reckitt's Essential Home business has struggled for several quarters, with sales falling 7% in the first quarter of this year to 482 million pounds, about 13% of total revenue for the quarter. Reckitt has been undergoing a turnaround under CEO Kris Licht, who has sought to reassure shareholders concerned about the strength of the company's brands in North America and Europe, where consumer confidence has been dwindling. ($1 = 0.7397 pounds)
