Hands Off My Bikini Wax!
I'm glad to see that, when it really matters, Americans are able to take action and force their legislators to OBEY! From the BBC:
The US state of New Jersey has scrapped plans to ban bikini waxes after an outcry from beauty salon owners.
The Cosmetology and Hairstyling Board proposed the move after two women were hospitalised for infections following the procedure; one filed a lawsuit. But officials reversed course after salon owners complained about losing business ahead of the swimsuit season.
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David Szuchman, New Jersey's consumer affairs director, said in a letter to the board on Friday that he would not support the ban."Many commenters have noted that the procedure can be safely performed. I, therefore, believe that there are alternate means to address any public health issues identified by the board," Mr Szuchman wrote.
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Spa owner Linda Orsuto told the Associated Press news agency: "It was an unnecessary issue. "In New Jersey especially, where the government has been picking our pockets for so long, it was like: 'Just stay out of our pants, will you?'"
Oh...if only the raging anger to keep the government out of our pants could extend itself to keeping the government out of our pockets, purses and wallets.
The use of the pictures is silly. You must be watching a lot of cable news info-tainment.
March 21, 2009 12:07 PM | Reply | Permalink
I felt that a bit of levity was in order. Speaking of silly, did you notice my avatar?
March 21, 2009 3:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
You have given me two of the best LOL laughs, I've had today. THANKS!!!
March 21, 2009 5:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
The use of the pictures
I do not believe that you have studied the pix with sufficient attention.
On careful examination, you will be able to appreciate (in the medical, not the personal, sense of the word) a graduated demand for waxing services, running right to left, from the least to the greatest demand.
Go back and look at the picture again. I'm not trying to hurt you...
March 21, 2009 6:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
One more model and they could be an AT&T commercial!
March 21, 2009 6:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
an AT&T commercial
AT&T has adopted the "landing strip" as it's new logo??
March 21, 2009 6:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
Aren't they the ones with the "four bars" theme?
March 21, 2009 6:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
Say what you will, but this is an excellent example of how our system of government works and what is valued by it.
March 21, 2009 2:35 PM | Reply | Permalink
Maybe would could attach finance reform to a bikini wax bill?
March 21, 2009 3:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
Astral,
Hmmm. Again, they are everywhere except where we need them it seems.
March 21, 2009 3:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
And can you believe this made it onto the rec list? Must be a slow news day!
March 21, 2009 3:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Nah, I just think when things get really ugly we have to take a little time out for frivolity!
March 21, 2009 9:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
I remember when I used to look like...ah, never mind...not on my best day!
March 21, 2009 4:00 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, me neither.
March 21, 2009 5:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
The "big government" concept is a hairy issue!
March 21, 2009 5:06 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ha!
March 21, 2009 5:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
Finally some REAL news! Have bikini, will travel. Well, will wax first, however. Heh.
Except that I'm skeered, given the new variety of Jaws waiting to get us at the beach.
Rec'd. ;)
March 21, 2009 5:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
will wax first
Speaking, as it were, as an interested party (albeit not a direct consumer...) I welcome the return of freedom-to-wax in the Garden State. They do, after all, host many popular beaches...
March 21, 2009 6:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
a little off topic, but how the heck do you get a picture to show up in a post? Before anyone answers, I have a mac, I use the movable type thing on tpm, but when I click on image to upload in post, it says "no assets found".
March 21, 2009 5:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
If the image isn't larger than the width of the column, all I do is copy and paste. I've never figured out how to do it the right way, although it was explained to me once.
March 21, 2009 6:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
gary - some people helped me out with this here -
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/obey/2009/02/le-mot-du-jour.php
btw. I didn't understand what they meant by 'disable rich text'. So just in case, it means that you go to the little 'format' box in the upper right-hand corner of the square you're writing the blog in, and then switch from 'rich text' to 'none'. Then you insert the source code for the pic or video you want to insert.
March 21, 2009 6:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
Nice levity for a quiet saturday astral!
Still analysing that pic for gradations in the waxing... must have it enlarged...
March 21, 2009 6:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
I discovered long ago that there are two ways to get on the rec list: one is to pour your heart and soul into an epic-length analysis of some crucial topic, the other is to post a photo of some bikini babes. Wait, I just learned that today.
March 21, 2009 6:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yes I think everyone learned that today. I can just see the direction this site is going to take:
"bikini bailout"
"social security - swimsuit edition"
"the hot babes of health care"
I fear for the future... (and cross my fingers just a little bit) :0)
March 21, 2009 6:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
My only interest is in the political aspects of the story.
March 21, 2009 6:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
I tend to stick to Russell's maxim about letting your interests be as wide as possible...
March 21, 2009 7:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
And you wonder why I quote you?
March 21, 2009 6:42 PM | Reply | Permalink
dd, I think you should post a pic of you in your speedo!
March 21, 2009 7:30 PM | Reply | Permalink
twenty years ago, maybe. Actually four years ago.
March 21, 2009 7:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
America awaits.
March 21, 2009 8:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Here is a little song I wrote, as a parody to James Blunt's "Your Beautiful". I hope you enjoy it:
My Pubic Hair
Got a Brazilian…
Got a Brazilian
They said I’d swell.
I saw the doctor.
It hurt like hell.
He smiled as he put his gloves on,
said, “You won’t feel a thing.”
But I could put no faith in that,
when he began to sing:
“Your pubic hair, your pubic hair
your pubic hair, it’s through.
I can’t replace what was ripped away,
and I can’t say what to do,
but if I were you I‘d sue.”
Yes his words made sense
and got me incensed
He could see from my face that I was
fucking tense
and I don’t think that I’ll see him again
‘cause I did some damage to his driveway fence.
My pubic hair, my pubic hair
caused me a ticket, too.
I can’t replace what was torn away
so you see what I must do.
Yes, I do believe I’ll sue.
My pubic hair, my pubic hair!
What once was red is nude!
There must be a Brazilian with a smile on his face,
when he thought up what we should suffer through.
So it's time to face the truth:
All us women, we should sue.
March 21, 2009 9:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
You are hereby cited for pubic indecency.
March 21, 2009 9:23 PM | Reply | Permalink
Meh. Wouldn't be the first time, honey.
;)
March 21, 2009 9:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
Excellent!
March 21, 2009 10:48 PM | Reply | Permalink