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Sexy mascot can stay at eatery if curves covered
[May 15, 2009] READING, Ohio (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.
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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. ___ Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com/ |
