Social customs and laws on drinking alcohol in public vary significantly around the world. "Public" in this context refers to outdoor spaces such as roads, walkways or parks, or in a moving vehicle. Drinking in bars, restaurants or stadiums, for example, is not generally considered to be "in public" even though those establishments are open to the general public. In some countries, such as India, the United States and in larger regions, such as the Muslim world, public drinking is almost universally condemned or outlawed, while in other countries, such as Portugal, Spain, Germany, New Zealand and Japan, public drinking and public intoxication is socially acceptable, although may not be entirely legal.
Controversy
Opponents of drinking in public argue that it encourages overconsumption of alcohol and binge drinking, rowdiness and violence, and propose that people should instead drink at private businesses such as public houses, bars or clubs, where a bartender may prevent overconsumption and where rowdiness can be better controlled by the fact that one is sitting down and security or bouncers may be present. Alternatively, one may drink at home.
A public space is a social space that is generally open and accessible to people. Roads (including the pavement), public squares, parks and beaches are typically considered public space. To a limited extent, government buildings which are open to the public, such as public libraries are public spaces, although they tend to have restricted areas and greater limits upon use. Although not considered public space, privately owned buildings or property visible from sidewalks and public thoroughfares may affect the public visual landscape, for example, by outdoor advertising. Recently, the concept of Shared space has been advanced to enhance the experience of pedestrians in public space jointly used by automobiles and other vehicles.
In-Public (sometimes written iN-PUBLiC) is a group of street photographers that operates as a collective. It was established in 2000 by Nick Turpin with the intention of bringing together like minded photographers to hold exhibitions, produce books and conduct workshops. It was the first international collective of street photographers. Its geographically disparate membership is facilitated by the Internet. New members are accepted but the recruitment process is "haphazard and organic".
"In Public" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kelis, featuring American rapper Nas. It was released on April 4, 2005 as the fourth and final single from Kelis' third studio album, Tasty (2003). The song was written by Rockwilder and Kelis, with former also producing the track.
Like previous singles "Trick Me" and "Millionaire", "In Public" was not released in Kelis' native United States. Although no music video was filmed for the song, it managed to reach number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was originally due to be released as a double A-side single with the track "Glow", although this did not happen and a reason for the change has never been given.
Critical reception
"In Public" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Adam Webb of Yahoo! Music cited the song as one of Tasty's highlights, stating that it "espouses the delights of al fresco sex over a clinical electro beat and features a filthy rap courtesy of new husband Nas. Suffice to say it leaves Beyonce and Jay-Z sounding like Mary Whitehouse and Cliff Richard." Conversely, Andy Kellman of AllMusic viewed the track as one of the album's "miscues thwarting perfection" and advised listeners to skip past it.
See its this thing (Kelis) I like bein seen outside I'm my ride (Your tasty) I like it everywhere (cookies tasty) (Tasty) (Ohh Yeah Let's Go) He was next to me Our flight was supposed to leave around 2:53 All I wanted to see Is what would he do if i dropped down to my knees I wanna play a game Is someone coming, it don't matter just the same. Try something fun with me Let's take our clothes off all over the balcony Let's get it on in public Just let it go I promise that you'll love it Oh daddy don't you wanna be my subject Ooh let's get it on in public Ooh Don't try to run from me I'll make your toes curl up and make your body scream Come take a walk with me We can do it over there by all the trees Drive this car real fast I'll lay my head down and ill make your body blast ow Let's get it on in public Just let it go I promise that you'll love it Oh daddy don't you wanna be my subject Ooh let's get it on in public Ooh Let's make a movie baby Can we get away with it (Open your legs) (I'll be your animal) All lights on I like it when we do it to this song Let's make a movie baby Can we get away with it (Your so nasty) All lights on I like it when we do it to this song (Talk To Me) The pussy or the mouth, that is the question Like Shakespeare but my erection is the case here I ain't got time to drive you all the way home But instead I can slide you to a club bathroom or a restaurant men's room Then I can zoom in your womb. We both get what we want Then we can assume We doin what we want Smokin that bud and chillin' But first I gotta nut before anything you willin? You wit it, its animal behavior. La chic, la freak out, with the sexy beast ma who slays ya This is for the mature who love natural love making Outdoors, On the hood of your car Nas is good at it all when it comes to gettin it raw Do I have to convince ya naw We don't need hotel key We jump in the truck and stain everything up. Slide your g-string up Let's get it on in public Just let it go I promise that you'll love it Oh daddy don't you wanna be my subject Ooh let's get it on in public Ooh Let's get it on in public Just let it go I promise that you'll love it Oh daddy don't you wanna be my subject
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31 May 2024
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31 May 2024