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Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Words for penis: a ranking of the 30 weirdest (and funniest)
Wiener? Willy? Weenie? These are just a few nicknames used to affectionately (we hope) refer to the more anatomically correct 'penis.' But while many prefer to use the p-word when describing the external sex organ, others like to get a little more creative. Seriously, have you ever heard of baloney pony? Us neither. And thanks to the internet, it means that access to weird and wonderful words has never been easier. So, whether you're searching for something new to call your package, or you're looking for a cute, private pet name for your boyf's 'thing,' we've got you covered. Here are 30 different words for penis... Of course we start with this one. It's the most common informal word, after all. Also, why not begin with one that everybody knows, just to ease us in a bit? Did you know the term 'phallus' actually originates from the Ancient Greeks? Back then, it was a symbol of strength and power... Dual meaning, here. While 'dick' is another common nickname for penis, it can also be used as an insult. Although, in British humour, if someone calls you a 'dick,' it probably means you're funny and they like you. When it's hidden beneath clothes, it's called a package. Simple as that. Well, if it gets the job done, as Chappell Roan would say, it's a fair description. The same as dick, including the affectionate insult. " (that's shorthand for, 'same as above.') OK, this one's actually quite cute. It can stay. This is more American, we reckon. But in Germany and Austria, a wiener is a sausage. So again, kind of makes sense. It also seamlessly brings us to our next word... Slang, innuendo, whatever you want to call it. It's basically due to the physical resemblance between the two. Who doesn't remember the lads in school casually throwing this word around every two minutes? Oh, the nostalgia. Or, if you put the word 'Magnum' in front of it, you're suddenly transported to the iconic It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia scene, where Danny DeVito, aka Frank Reynolds, drops his "monster condom" that he uses for his "magnum dong." Maybe because it rhymes with slang? Who knows? Bit vulgar, but not completely offensive because it is true. Not really what we'd want an adult calling their penis, but not the end of the world. Because sometimes you just forget words... This one's more of an offensive euphemism, we'd say. Maybe best to avoid. Yep, the internet is home to some creative brains. Bit smutty. Bit funny. Not suitable for vegetarians. We'll never understand why these typically middle-aged men's names are always used as innuendos. Maybe it's because they feel quite approachable? We don't even need to explain this one. This just does not sound nice AT ALL. Cock... rooster... You get the association. Any food item that has a remote phallic resemblance will not escape a penis nickname. See? Not wrong. Anatomically speaking, a penis is a sexual organ. In the words of Lady Gaga's "LoveGame"... If anybody ever referred to their penis seriously as a 'love gun', there would never be a second date. Stand up to attention and all that. Also incredibly cringe. Best left in the past. Yes, it's very childish, we know. Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice's NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady Gaga's free concert boosts Rio's economy
Lady Gaga gave a free concert in front of two million fans who had poured onto Copacabana beach for the biggest show of her career. 'Tonight, we're making history... thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd. Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that the show should inject at least $106 million (£80 million) into Rio's economy. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been caught up in Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop singer for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career had sold out. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, over double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show at around 22:10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary. Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show. Lady Gaga performed her hits, including Poker Face and Alejandro, switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag. Some fans, many of them young, arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. 'Today is the best day of my life,' said Manoela Dobes, a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019. 'It's surreal to be here.' Madonna also turned Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season, filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Lady Gaga's free concert boosts Rio's economy
Lady Gaga gave a free concert in front of two million fans who had poured onto Copacabana beach for the biggest show of her career. 'Tonight, we're making history... thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd. Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that the show should inject at least $106 million (£80 million) into Rio's economy. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been caught up in Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop singer for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career had sold out. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, over double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show at around 22:10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary. Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show. Lady Gaga performed her hits, including Poker Face and Alejandro, switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag. Some fans, many of them young, arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. 'Today is the best day of my life,' said Manoela Dobes, a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019. 'It's surreal to be here.' Madonna also turned Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season, filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month.
Yomiuri Shimbun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Lady Gaga to Rock Copacabana Beach with a Free Concert for More than 1 Million Fans
AP Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show will be the biggest of the pop star's career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the Mother Monster for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song 'LoveGame' and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. And 'Little Monsters,' as her fans are known, sang and danced in front of Copacabana Palace where the pop star is staying, in the hope of catching a glimpse of her. Hours before the show was due to start, the beach and seafront were packed with eager fans, many of whom had arrived at the crack of dawn armed with snacks and drinks to secure a good spot. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a better view. 'It's a dream come true,' said Ana Lara Folador, a 23-year-old who was with her sister. Lady Gaga 'really shaped a part of my personality, as a person and an artist.' . Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people are expected to attend and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (some $106 million) into Rio's economy, nearly 30% more than Madonna's show. While the vast majority of attendees will be from Rio, the event is expected to attract Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. 'I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,' said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents 'total freedom of expression — being who one wants without shame.' Lady Gaga's more than 2-hour performance is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. local time. Sixteen sound towers have been spread along the beach to ensure the hits resonate across the vast space. Rio state's security plan include the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Rio officials have a history of organizing huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history.
Gulf Today
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Lady Gaga-mania grips over 1 million fans amid free Rio concert
US singer Lady Gaga was scheduled to give a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organised by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show is the biggest of the pop star's career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand into a massive dance floor last year. Lady Gaga's more than 2-hour performance is scheduled to start at 9:45pm local time. Sixteen sound towers have been spread along the beach to ensure the hits resonate across the vast space. Rio state's security plan include the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert in Rio de Janeiro. AP The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. "It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro. AP Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the Mother Monster for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song "LoveGame' and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. And "Little Monsters,' as her fans are known, sang and danced in front of Copacabana Palace where the pop star is staying, in the hope of catching a glimpse of her. Fans of Lady Gaga wait hours before the beginning of her mega-concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. AFP Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people are expected to attend and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (some $106 million) into Rio's economy, nearly 30% more than Madonna's show. Brazil's airlines record nearly full flights: While the vast majority of attendees will be from Rio, the event is expected to attract Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahead of the free Lady Gaga concert. A Brazilian fan of Lady Gaga, Matheus Silvestroni, displays his Lady Gaga memorabilia and discs at his home in Sao Paulo. Reuters The country's largest carriers – the local unit of Chile's LATAM Airlines, Gol and Azul – all reported on Friday that they have been operating more flights that are close to full. LATAM said in a statement that between Wednesday and Monday it had increased the frequency of its flights to Rio's two main airports, Galeao and Santos Dumont, by 25% compared to the previous week, while offering 26% more seats. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. "I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,' said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents "total freedom of expression - being who one wants without shame.' Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history. Associated Press
