NOT GUILTY!
(Caption: Kryn Allen (left) and Terra Blair, both 19, work at the Cowgirls espresso stand in Everett on Wednesday morning. "It's the funniest when the high school boys come through," Blair said. "You know it makes their day!")
Posted on 05/22/2008 7:59:51 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
EVERETT -- It's a fad that's picking up steam in Snohomish County's hyper-competitive coffee market.
Espresso drive-through stands with bikini- and lingerie-sporting baristas are popping up from Monroe to Edmonds.
In the past year, at least six of these java joints employing provocatively dressed young women have opened in the county.
A few owners of these roadside stands say business is so brisk, they're hiring more employees and have plans to open new locations.
"I brought a touch of Vegas back to Washington," said Bill Wheeler, who opened Grab 'N' Go Espresso on Highway 99 just south of Everett last year.
Wheeler says he aims to soon operate a dozen stands in Washington and Nevada, including one with male baristas in tight Speedos and bowties.
Sometimes wearing little more than pasties and bikini bottoms, the scantily clad baristas at Wheeler's stands have scores of well-tipping customers.
While customers are expressing support with their pocketbooks, some people are complaining that these new businesses are pushing boundaries too far.
They've told law enforcement officers and elected officials that they think the stands should be more tightly regulated.
"I'm not against people making money," said Kimberly Gainza, 37, of Everett. "What I'm against is how they're going about doing it. It's not right -- on a road where everybody can see."
Gainza got a jolt a few weeks ago while stuck in traffic on Highway 99. She spotted a barista with bright blue stickers strategically placed on her chest standing at a stand's drive-up window.
As long as genitals and nipples are covered, police say the stands do not violate indecent exposure laws. Health officials and state Labor and Industries officials say there are no clothing requirements for baristas.
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NOT GUILTY!
(Caption: Kryn Allen (left) and Terra Blair, both 19, work at the Cowgirls espresso stand in Everett on Wednesday morning. "It's the funniest when the high school boys come through," Blair said. "You know it makes their day!")
Salacious PING!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
D-cups, not decaf.
Well, some are, but those who carry signs are not.
Is that a man holding the sign or a woman? Hard to tell.
I miss the T-back hot dog girls that used to work the streets of Clearwater and Tampa Bay.
"I'd like some cleavage, erh ahh, cream, with my coffee.
“I’m not against people making money,” said Kimberly Gainza, 37, of Everett.” Hmmmm, what do you want to bet that she is a homely lesbian?
Whatever helps you get up dude.
Ping!
One of our local espresso stands has a sign out front that says “fully clothed and family friendly”. It’s right down the street from a “Cowgirls”.
i have no problems with women who are attractive......hell, i have no problem if a guy is nice looking....i dont care...
why all this whining about good looking peeps???
who cares? enjoy it.....
Is that like bringing a little Sodom back to Gomorrah?
This Thread Is Useless Without A Centerfold.
A decidedly non-decorative woman. ;)
The one holding the sign sure isn’t! Isn’t there a law against creating a public eyesore???
This is awesome. When can GA get some of these places?
And MA and NH, too. This sounds like a real business opportunity!
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