I do kind of wonder what one person is going to do with all those jugs. That would be dangerous for me, personally--I'd be isolated from society for weeks.
Posted on 07/13/2005 7:41:23 AM PDT by Dashing Dasher
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) - Armed bandits in Brazil robbed a vehicle carrying more than 400 breast implants, officials said on Tuesday.
"It happened last week, but we only learned about it recently as our clients started complaining. It is the hottest period of the year in terms of implant sales," said Margaret Figueiredo, director of silicone implant manufacturer Silimed.
A spokesman for the state Postal Service confirmed that assailants, apparently men, robbed the postal van with implants on Thursday night in Rio de Janeiro. Each Silimed breast implant costs nearly $400.
The popularity of Brazil's plastic surgery pioneer and trendsetter Ivo Pitanguy, whose clients include celebrities like Sophia Loren, has made the tropical country one of the leading international nip and tuck venues.
Figueiredo explained demand is the highest in July, during the southern hemisphere winter, as women schedule surgery during the winter school holidays, which precede the beach season.
Figueiredo said the implants, each bearing an individual number, could now only be sold for clandestine surgeries. Horrific stories abound in Brazil about the illegal operations that can cause gangrene and death.
The ones I saw were fake images on the skirt.
But they were hysterical.
Yuck. Not my idea of good decorating.
And the Japanese, apparently...
So...What's on the front????
Completely blank fabric, no image.
Eh...I kind of figured. Oh well.
I know, but the mirage would be hysterical with both sides done up, but it seems to get more of a response if it is only the backside of the skirt.
LOL!
That was very good!
I expected nothing less when I clicked on your ping. ;o)
Well, these crooks had the old "Can-Do" attitude, at least. I take it this fellow Pitanguy is the titular head of the implant movement in Brazil. If mammary serves, there was a similar incident in Brest not too long ago.
ROTFLOL!
You are SO punny! ;o)
I try, I try. In fact my wife tells me I'm very trying. But you ain't so bad yourself when you get in the pun-dit mode, dc2k!!
Are they scented?
"I try, I try. In fact my wife tells me I'm very trying."
LOL!
"But you ain't so bad yourself when you get in the pun-dit mode, dc2k!!"
Why, thank ya' kindly. ;o)
But, sometimes I'm in the mode,
and sometimes I'm not.
It's hit or miss with me.
Scented like what, Beaver Fever? :-P
My wife's friend is going to Mexico to get her's done because it is so much cheaper. $7000 U.S. vs $2500 Mexico. I asked her if her life was worth $4000.
Oh.......Nothing in particular.
LOL! Apparently so.
I do kind of wonder what one person is going to do with all those jugs. That would be dangerous for me, personally--I'd be isolated from society for weeks.
LOL!
That is very good! ;o)
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