Bikini overload in Bondi record (Australia)

news.ninemsn.com.au ^ | Wednesday Sep 26 2007 | Sean Cusick

[Dundee]

It was a sea of skin, peroxide and fake tan — over 1000 women in bikinis descending on Bondi Beach in an attempt to beat a world record that didn't actually exist.

The event, organised as a promotion between Cosmopolitan Magazine and Gillette, aspired to set a Guiness World Record for the "world's biggest swimsuit shoot".

A blend of 100 paid models and many more volunteers — mostly more interested in the free $120 goody bag than the notion of creating history — gathered in the sun.

However, there was widespread confusion between the models and other attendees regarding how many posers were needed.

"I think the previous record is about 1000," said 20-year-old Jade in her pink bikini.

"No, it's only 400 we need," chimed in her blonde look-alike friend, Kate.

In fact, there was no previous record.

In keeping with Guinness protocol, an achievable but challenging goal of 300 babes in bikinis was set to be officially recognised.

After early jitters from event staff, a late rush of girls pushed the attendance to an impressive 1010.

As they posed for their record-creating photo — which Guinness officials dictated had to be professionally taken of girls strictly in two-piece numbers — including Bondi Blonde spokeswoman Jamie Wright at the front of the group.

It was this mass photo that separated the professionals from the volunteers — with the paid models in white bikinis suddenly wrestling their way towards the camera lens while others kept to the fringes and chatted with friends.

[pissant]

Bummer

[Ready4Freddy]

Too bad www.wickedweasel.com didn’t supply the bikinis!

[Gvl_M3]

“Too bad www.wickedweasel.com didn’t supply the bikinis!”

If they had, we couldn’t post the pictures ;)

[wolfcreek]

Are the Aussies cloning bikini models?

[Abathar]

God bless them if they are...

[Ready4Freddy]

Heheh, true, which is why I didn't provide a working link. ;>)

If they had, we couldn’t post the pictures ;)

[lafroste]

A smorgasbord?

No, a smorgasbroad.

[PjhCPA]

“And yet 2300 children go blind every year for lack of a carrot....It’s ok, Hollywood. Party on.”

What kind of liberal pap is that?

[oust the louse]

Boobs on Bondi....that’s what we called in in 94 when we were there with some friends. It is a top optional beach you know...I went topless,my wife didn’t though.

[eureka!]

Thanks for the link. I was a big fan of the Guinness Book of World Records when I was a kid. Seriously...

[Fawn]

I’ll never understand how a woman can prance around in her underwear. No wonder the muslims hate us.

[CT-Freeper]

God Bless Australia...

[Psycho_Bunny]

"Bikini Overload"?  Is that a statement that's even conceptually possible?

[Oberon]

I’ll never understand how a woman can prance around in her underwear.

Ummm...because prancing around in someone else's underwear is gross?

[Hi Heels]

Yes, children going blind. I can see why that’s only a liberal issue.

[null and void]

I just did it until I needed glasses...

[Loud Mime]

I’ll never understand how a woman can prance around in her underwear. No wonder the muslims hate us.

What number mental defects does it take to HATE some entire nation because of the way that some people dress? Remember, the muzzies believe in killing the innocent too. ....also, the event was in Australia!

[jaydubya2]

For research purposes, I watched the video. I noticed a lack of tattoos on the participants. I wonder if it was a prerequisite? I may have to watch it again...

[null and void]

My Darling Daughter and I were discussing tattoos the other day.

I told her I would never get one because I didn't know anything I'd want to still have in 20 years.

She suggested getting a tattoo of π.

I told her that would be irrational...

[Hi Heels]

My darling daughter threw a hissy fit the other day and demanded to know "why did you ever have me!"

So I told. Organ donor. Never know when you might need a kidney.