Move over, booties, it’s Ben Affleck and a footage of his package that’s going viral. And what’s more, he didn’t even have to pose à la Kim Kardashian for it. An uncensored version of a shower scene that reveals the actor’s penis in the film, Gone Girl not only leaked online, but has also become the hot topic of various talk shows. ALSO READ: GIF of Ben Affleck's private part in Gone Girl goes viralNancy Grace, a legal commentator and former prosecutor, who inspired Missi Pyle, one of the characters in the film, said in an interview that she apologises for missing the ‘man part’, “as she “was too focused watching the blood” on the actor.
Ben first made a reference to the frontal nude scene in his speech during an award show recently. While accepting an award for the film, he thanked the director, David Fincher, quipping, “I’d like to thank you for keeping the set cool because if you’re going to have one chance for America to see your junk, you want it to be cold. It’s a gift.”
While Ben’s member makes a miss-and-blink appearance in the final cut of the film, the footage going viral gives an actual inkling to what the actor was referring to in his speech.
Talk of the (Tinsel) townBen is not the only reason why the penis is suddenly seen taking the spotlight away from booties and boob shows (Madonna’s latest attempt met with a whimper) in this month. Among the many controversial reveals of a well-reported leak, include a series of mails with screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who rejected the idea of Michael Fassbender playing Steve Jobs for the film Jobs. He also made sure to mention that the actor “makes you feel bad to have normal sized male genitalia”.
Announcement alertAn upcoming PSA (public service announcement) on anti-piracy features A-listers like Sandra Bullock and Morgan Freeman discouraging illegal downloads of movies. The film’s leaked script reveals Morgan’s lines and it goes like this: “If you illegally download movies off the Internet, you have a tiny, useless penis, and you should be embarrassed to be alive.”
A phallic partyMiley Cyrus’s birthday party was much talked-about for its dominant theme –— a sex-toy filled party. So, whether it was riding a giant mechanical bull to receiving gifts, they were all penis-shapes.
A bizarre tributeSo impressed was a Danish artist Uwe Max Jensen with Kim Kardashian’s recent butt-show that he recreated a picture using his penis as a brush. If this hasn’t grossed you out yet, he gives details of the process involved in painting a picture like that. Needless to add, Internet was quick to lap up this picture as well.
Booty vs D**k warWhen DJ/producer Diplo took a swipe at Taylor Swift’s body, “Someone should make a kickstarter to get taylor swift a booty (sic),” the singer’s friend, Kiwi singer Lorde shot back, “@diplo should we do something about your tiny penis while we’re at it hm.” A few days later, Diplo posted a photo of him surrounded by scantily clad women, with a caption: “My d**k gets more hits than Taylor Swift.” Apparently, he continues to troll the besties.
Male in disguiseRapper Iggy Azalea found herself in the centre of a strange cyber rumour — that she was born a male called Cody. Amused, she tweeted, “I just don’t see myself as a Cody. I’m more of a Liam, if had a penis.” She added, “Am I still gonna get my billboard women in music award tomorrow, now that I supposedly have a penis or nah?” She did pick up an award next day — the first white female rap star to do so.
Crossing the fine line?Designer Tom Ford has set the fashion world ablaze with his latest creation — an 18-karat white gold ‘penis pendant necklace’. It’s a popular religious symbol that has been shaped as a penis with two testicles. It’s being dubbed as a tribute to ancient Roman phallic art.
Watch: Ben Affleck's leaked video from Gone Girl