Mr. Balls goes to bat for cancer research

[RodEnuf]

Mr. Balls, aka 'Senhor Testiculo,' goes to bat for cancer research

Mascot for Brazilian cancer awareness group has made new friends with kids and adults while driving a serious medical issue into the media spotlight.

 

By Stephen Williams / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

 

 

A child poses with Mr. Ball, the mascot for a Brazilian non-profit that helps people with cancer.

 

At first blush, the mascot's name is rather endearing: Mr. Balls.

 

But for those who might find that descriptive title offensive, the scrotum-shaped character also answers to "Senhor Testiculo" in Brazil, where he is a spokes-thing for a group that is seeking to raise awareness of testicular cancer research.

 

An important mission, granted, and the rather graphic creation sponsored by Brazil's Association of Personal Assistance for Cancer has done its job by propelling the issue into the media spotlight.

 

"Both children and adults loved taking pictures with the mascot, a friendly snowman in the shape of testicle," says the non-profit organization's website.

 

Brazil's Association of Personal Assistance for Cancer likens Mr. Balls to a 'friendly snowman'

beloved by children and adults.

 

_______________________________________________

 

Another article, on the web site Digital Deconstruction, says:

 

A Brazilian testicular cancer awareness group has created a mascot for the cause that is beyond disturbing.
 
Say hello to Mr. Balls, or "Senhor Testiculo", the wide-eyed, dual-toothed, rosy-cheeked, mole-sporting scrotum that will cause a lifetime of nightmares for anyone who lays eyes on him.
 
The little curly hairs are an especially nice touch.

 

[HappyInch]

I wonder if those are genuine pubes on the top of his head...

 

 

Seriously though, what a terrible mascot... couldn't they have invented something.. like Prostate Man or something? lol

[Bredero]

Rick's dream almost came thru.

 

This just proves that they will party to anything in Brazil

 

[canuck45]

Maybe in brazil kids don't get traumitized by characters (like clowns god almighty). The question is: Is it raising awareness, then its a success. I know our NA ancestors were prudes but come on its been 200 years.

[Bredero]

From the little experience I have in South America, they are very liberal there. So learning about sex is generally open and acceptable, there is no shame or taboo ab out it.

 

I remember once I was buying Coconut water at the side of the road from a girl-child about 9 years old..and the kid asked me "do you want steel drops in it?"...I asked..."what is steel drops"

 

With a serious face the child explained, steel drops mixed with the coconut water helps you last longer when having sex and gives you extra energy so you can perform better...

 

I had a sort of astonished look on my face while she was explaining this to me...then she realized I was an adult and she was a child...and then she just blushed and said no more.

[wood650]

Yeah I agree. Maybe the society is different but to use a young girl to promote the examination of balls is wrong in my opinion. The project is good, but the promotion of it is wrong.

[Rick]

. . . but to use a young girl to promote the examination of balls is wrong . . .

 

Hey Wood!

 

The girl in the first photo isn't promoting anything.

 

She's merely posing for her picture alongside the mascot.

 

Rick

 

 

 

 

 

[Jonny5]

I agree with Rick, I don't think that is promotional material. I think that is just photo from the event.

 

I think it's a great idea. I wish Americans weren't so prude. I think mascots like this are good. We need to take our genitals less seriously. Too many people are embarrassed to go to the doctor if it relates to any of their private parts.

 

As someone who used to work very closely with doctors, I can tell that to them, a penis, testicle, breast, vagina, etc..is just another body part, no different than an arm, leg, throat, etc... We literally see them every day.

[zebraben]

same with massage guys. they've seen it all. but i think maybe wood is saying that some people might be up tight about kids that young being around that type of material.

 

but then how i wish that i would have had any type of openness with my dad. maybe if that happened i would not be so uptight and lost today. and i would not have to explore on my own. so i kind of agree with both ways.

[Rick]

. . . in South America, they are very liberal there. So learning about sex is generally open and acceptable, there is no shame or taboo about it.

 

Hey Bredero!

 

Indeed, but specifically, Brasil is way ahead of the rest.

 

As an example, here's a pic from their avant garde, artistic gay scene, do Brasil.

 

Enjoy.

 

Rick