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Hawaiian Tropic is Cancelling Its Bikini Pageants!

Landon King — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:20:54 +0000

When I say "Hawaiian Tropic," what do you think of? I'm guessing it's bikini models who are too hot to work at Hooters, but just a little too damaged or edgy to be Miss America. But believe it or not, Hawaiian Tropic just announced that they're committing brand suicide and CANCELLING THEIR BIKINI PAGEANTS!!!

Jessica Simpson Is Getting Heat for Putting Her Baby in a Bikini

Landon King — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:11:13 +0000

Okay, the sexualization of young children IS a problem. But is it inappropriate and somehow deviant to put a bikini on an INFANT?

'Bikini Fails: The Ultimate Compilation'

Landon King — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:52:00 +0000

Summer ends September 21st, so we've got four more weeks left. Which means there's still plenty of time to check out a new montage on YouTube called 'Bikini Fails'.

Businessman Buys Bankersmith, Texas and Renames it 'Bikinis'

Landon King — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:26:40 +0000

Welcome to Bikinis, Texas! Doug Guller is the founder and CEO of ATX Brands. One of his business ventures is a place in San Antonio called Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill. In an effort to promote his bar, he just bought a tiny Texas town and renamed it 'Bikinis, Texas'

A New Survey Says Women Should Stop Wearing Bikinis at Age 39

Landon King — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:30:27 +0000

According to a new survey, 70% of women said that a woman should stop wearing a bikini at age 39.

Ready For Bathing Suit Season? Most Other People Aren't Either [KOOL POLL]

Landon King — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:35:02 +0000

Bathing suit season is coming FAST. Feel like you're ready? No? That's fine. Most other people aren't, either.

Woman Claims She Was Kicked Out of Walmart for Wearing a Bikini [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:45:14 +0000

Sandi McMillin says she was kicked out of Walmart for wearing a bikini — the very same bikini she bought at a Walmart.

“I was horrified,” the Eugene, Oregon woman told KVAL. “I am embarrassed. I hadn’t done anything obnoxious or outlandish.”

Secrets of the Bikini: A History Guide

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:50:44 +0000

Though the bikini made waves when it first appeared in the late 1940s, the origins of the revealing two-piece date back much further. Similar garments were worn by female Grecian athletes as far back as 1400 BC, while primitive artworks from Asian Minor push the garment back another 4000 years. Those weren’t exactly bikinis, though. [...]

Woman Sues After Suffering Burns from Bikini Top

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:25:18 +0000

If you’re thinking of getting a nice tan this summer, consider the tale of Robin Corrente first.
The 50-year-old Yaphank, New York woman is suing a bathing suit manufacturer, claiming she suffered third-degree burns after the underwire in the top portion of her bikini became overheated.