I think I’ve read too much internet, because my first thought was not, “dog toy”:
If you can’t see anything but a dog toy, or maybe a weird caterpillar, then you need to read more internet—it’ll probably save your ass someday. You should start with the Folsom Street Fair’s web site if you live anywhere near the Bay Area. Then you’ll be informed when you, your 8 young children, and your Christian hairdo stumble upon a bunch of minimalists in leather straps. When little Peter asks, “what are those old men doing, mommy?”, you can inform him that they’re simply promoting diversity within the leather/alternative lifestyle.
Actually, today was the 25th anniversary of the Folsom Street Fair, so you’re safe for another year. As entertaining as it sounds, I did not go. I was stuck in Sacramento, eating Chex Mix®:
