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Los Angeles teen in finals for annual duct tape prom dress contest
ktla ^

Posted on 07/06/2023 8:22:36 PM PDT by BenLurkin

Karla Torres dedicated 120 hours of her life and used 14 rolls-worth of duct tape to construct a one-of-a-kind prom dress as part of a nationwide contest.

Karla is in the finals of Duck brand’s annual Stuck at Prom contest, which challenges high school students to transform the utility do-it-all tape into lavish and unbelievable fashion pieces as either a prom dress or tuxedo.


(Excerpt) Read more at ktla.com ...


TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: clothing; contest; ducttape; ducttapepromdress; promdress

1 posted on 07/06/2023 8:22:36 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

Very creative.


2 posted on 07/06/2023 8:27:41 PM PDT by Jonty30 (If liberals were truth tellers, they'd call themselves literals. )
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To: BenLurkin

That’s amazing

Hope she wins


3 posted on 07/06/2023 8:28:16 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: BenLurkin

I clicked this thread expecting a laugh at the usual suspects.

I’m pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful girl with real talent.

Looking at other examples - this is a real deal.Good on them.


4 posted on 07/06/2023 8:29:32 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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To: BenLurkin

2 items not as good as this....

Something I heard of on a rock radio show called a dental floss bikini (find your own illustrations to view privately if there are any)

and

Post-It notes inspired by Office Space.
https://www.google.com/search?q=office+space+post+it+notes&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjF78ab1Pv_AhV_m4kEHXjvB5IQ0pQJegQICxAB&biw=1058&bih=486&dpr=1.51


5 posted on 07/06/2023 8:34:21 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: BenLurkin

Not quite what I expected, but I had forgotten that Duck tape comes in many colors.

I wonder if she took patterns from some old packet and then duck taped over the back and then cut them out?


6 posted on 07/06/2023 8:37:04 PM PDT by algore
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To: BenLurkin

Forgot this one. Used to be in the sample album display row on the wall at the music department of the Korvette’s store where I worked.

https://www.google.com/search?q=cover+of+whipped+cream+by+herb+alpert&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiKuvGc1Pv_AhXKFN4AHQzMDwcQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=cover+of+whipped+cream+by+herb+alpert&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDDoFCAAQgAQ6BAgAEAM6CAgAEIAEELEDOgcIABCKBRBDOgoIABCKBRCxAxBDOgYIABAFEB46BwgAEBgQgARQgAZYp1dg92doAH


7 posted on 07/06/2023 8:38:26 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: frank ballenger

8 posted on 07/06/2023 9:01:37 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: DoodleBob

LOL - never be the one who passes out at a party.


9 posted on 07/06/2023 9:09:50 PM PDT by Allegra (Stop the Zeepers from Censoring FReepers)
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To: BenLurkin

A bit over the top for a prom dress, but very nice.


10 posted on 07/06/2023 9:13:42 PM PDT by nuconvert ( Warning: Accused of being a radical militarist. Approach with caution.)
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To: Allegra
The Sharpie is also a fan fav.


11 posted on 07/06/2023 9:18:06 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: DoodleBob

At least they didn’t draw a penis on his face.


12 posted on 07/06/2023 11:36:42 PM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: BenLurkin

Finally..real news.


13 posted on 07/07/2023 4:30:09 AM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Our daughter did this a couple of years ago, we were amazed at the outfits they made.


14 posted on 07/07/2023 5:11:28 AM PDT by Jolla ( )
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To: kaktuskid

Truth be told, I had to look hard for a Sharpie pic that was family-friendly. JimRob runs a clean site.


15 posted on 07/07/2023 5:28:02 AM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: Responsibility2nd

We see her wearing it but have no real idea of who actually made it.


16 posted on 07/07/2023 5:40:45 AM PDT by pas
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To: BenLurkin

That’s duct tape?


17 posted on 07/07/2023 6:02:04 AM PDT by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: DoodleBob

In the Music Man they thought a wild youngster was secretly reading Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang behind the corn crib.

Looks like the modern young people have come a long way.

Pete Buttigieg: “The outfits are okay but they fail miserably at accessorizing.”


18 posted on 07/07/2023 11:57:43 AM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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