WHAT'S GOING ON, MERKLEY???

YEOS PHOTOGRAPHY – YVES VANDERMEER

Yves Vandermeer is a Belgian amateur photographer whose work focuses on artistic photography. His portfolio includes a wide range of galleries. He began exploring photography at the age of 16, driven by a curiosity about the technical side of the craft. In the early 2000s, he dove deeper into learning the art, experimenting with different styles and techniques.
His sensual art photography stands out for its focus on aesthetics and elegance, walking a fine line between the suggestive and the artistic. In this space, Vandermeer brings a refined and sophisticated approach, aiming not just to capture sensuality, but to evoke a deeper sense of beauty that’s both captivating and visually rich.



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AI IS FINDING YOU A GIRLFRIEND

Matchmakers were women who specialized in arranging marriages, acting as intermediaries between families to find suitable partners. Their role was crucial in many cultures throughout history, especially in societies where arranged marriages prioritized social, economic, and familial compatibility over romantic love.

Across different eras and regions, these women had specific names:

• In medieval and Renaissance Europe, they were known as matchmakers or celestinas, like the character in La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas.
• In China, the "Mei Po" (媒婆) played a key role in arranged marriage traditions.
• In Russia and Eastern Europe, "svakha" were women specialized in finding partners for young people.
• In the Jewish tradition, "shadchanim" were professional matchmakers responsible for arranging marriages within the community.

Their work wasn’t just about pairing couples; they also negotiated dowries, ensured compatibility, and made sure the marriage was beneficial for both families. While their role has faded in many societies, matchmakers still exist today, especially in religious communities or cultures where arranged marriages remain a common practice.

Now, let’s ask AI to find you a girlfriend—let’s see what it comes up with and if you like any of the options.



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AMATEUR FLESH: LUCLAIRE

I'm sure you'd love an adventure with user LuClaire—and by 'adventure' I don't mean something like hiking, skydiving, or backpacking. We're talking about much more intimate adventures here.



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What a zoom!

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FIGHTING A FASCISM THAT ONLY EXISTS IN THEIR HEADS

Some people are obsessed with seeing fascism everywhere. They call it out in governments, laws, and pretty much any opinion they don’t like. “Fascist alert!” they cry. But real fascism, the textbook kind, is crystal clear: it’s all about force. About using the State as a weapon—extreme nationalism, a cult of personality, militarism, systematic suppression of freedoms, a single-party rule. And let’s be honest: that’s just not happening in Europe or the US today.

The irony? The only real violence I’m seeing comes from the very people claiming to fight fascism. They’re the ones yelling, pointing fingers, getting aggressive, and trying to shut you down if you don’t agree with them. And no matter how they dress it up, that reeks of authoritarianism too.

So when I see images like these from FEMEN, I can’t help but wonder: are they protesting something real, or just fighting a monster they made up in their heads?



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Slow-mo of the day.

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AMATEUR FLESH: SUZANNA 2K25

A lover of all things aesthetic, anime fan, and with more creativity than filters on Instagram—Suzanna isn’t just great in front of the camera, she’s also dreaming of directing her own steamy anime someday.
Between One-Punch Man, Attack on Titan, and her own 18+ fantasies, this girl blends sweetness and spice like it’s an art form.

While she plans her dream trip to Japan and Korea, we get to enjoy a sneak peek.



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Never miss a chance to drop a solid reel.

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FROM FREE HUGS TO FREE SEX

Remember the "Free Hugs" viral thing? That handwritten sign on a piece of cardboard, held by someone standing in the middle of the street, hoping some brave soul would go in for a little spontaneous affection. It became a full-blown phenomenon a couple of decades ago—a simple, feel-good gesture that, at the time, actually felt kind of revolutionary.

It all started with the “Free Hugs” movement back in 2004 in Australia, when a guy named Juan Mann hit the streets with his sign, just looking for a bit of human connection. It didn’t take long for the video to blow up on YouTube and turn into a symbol of hope, empathy, and human closeness—at a time when the world was already getting lost in screens and fast-paced routines.

A lot has changed since then. And while the cardboard + message + spontaneity combo is still around, let’s just say it’s taken a few… interesting turns.



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