Who Ever Heard of Tickling Darth Vader?

David Prowse played Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies. He did not get to perform the character's voice, but he still enjoyed donning that black suit, black cloak, and shiny black helmet to portray the iconic villain's physical form. It was a fun experience. While on break from filming a Star Wars movie, David was approached by a man who asked if he would be interested in a modeling gig.

"We're looking for a tickle model," the man explained to the actor/bodybuilder.

David just stared at the man in disbelief.

"We want a male with a nice body. Would you be interested?"

"I don't understand," David said with a slight grimace. "What is a 'tickle model'? What would I have to do?"

The man smiled. "The work is remarkably simple. You get tied up and somebody tickles you for 30 to 45 minutes."

"...What? Why?" David inquired.

"It's a fetish, Mr. Prowse."

"Tickle fetish?" David was stunned. He had never heard of such a thing before.

"That's right," the man replied, rather proudly. "Now I have to ask you some questions...Are you ticklish?"

"I suppose."

"How ticklish are you? Where is your most ticklish spot?"

"I...I don't know."

"Would you like to come in for a session?"

David asked how much he would be paid. The man then told him exactly how much he would be paid...and it was quite a lot.

David did not want to be tickled, nor did he want to be involved in fetish material. However, the money was certainly tempting.

Being somewhat naïve, David accepted the job on the promise of easy money. It was just a little tickling. How bad could it be?

When he arrived at the studio, David noticed very few women working there. In fact, he found himself surrounded by beefcake. He could sense eyes on his body from the first moment he stepped into the building. They led him to a room where the tickling would be filmed. There was a padded chair with restraints for the arms. There were stocks that lay open and waiting for a pair of feet. He was welcomed by a young man in a white tank top who he presumed would do the tickling.

"I'm Tom," he said, smiling as he shook David's hand. "It's an honor to meet you, sir."

David bit his lip, shuddering as he observed the chair and stocks that awaited him. Tom asked him to start undressing. Suddenly, David realized something. This modeling session...This situation...It was gay-themed. It was intended for a gay audience. Upon his suspicion, David asked Tom if this was actually the case.

"Of course," he answered. "We wanted a male model. What did you expect?"

David calmly explained to the crew that he was not homosexual and did not want anyone masturbating on him or poking around near his private parts. They assured him that his boundaries would be respected.

David removed his shoes and socks. He took off his shirt and got started on his pants. "Can I keep my underwear on?" he asked hopefully.

"Yes," Tom chuckled, finding the innocence of this man endearing.

David took off his belt, unzipped his pants, and sat down to remove his pants. Now, he was clad in only his underwear.

"Tell us a little about yourself," Tom said, nodding towards the camera that had begun rolling.