Bizarre News of the Day: Sexy Mascot Can Stay At Eatery If Curves Covered

Posted by Jennifer on May 15th, 2009

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Ohio Restaurant Owner Can Keep Curvaceous Mannequin Mascot If Bikini Ditched For Modest Attire

(AP) A curvaceous, scantily clad mannequin can keep her spot outside a Cincinnati area barbecue joint, but local officials want her to cover up a bit.

The life-size figure stands as a busty beacon outside a restaurant in suburban Reading (REH’-ding) owned by Kenny Tessel. He told zoning officials at a hearing Wednesday night that the advertising gimmick has boosted business 40 percent.

The 5-foot-10 mannequin is on the street wearing a bikini top and tight short-shorts, though Tessel brought her to the hearing draped in a long, sleeveless gray T-shirt.

The board said Tessel may continue to use the figure only if it’s dressed more modestly in front of the restaurant, too.

He plans to appeal.

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