Posted on 09/28/2012 8:19:55 AM PDT by Steelfish
'Revolting' Mankinis Banned In Newquay [Pic in URL] Police say a decision to ban mankinis and other "inappropriate clothing" from Newquay has helped significantly reduce anti-social behaviour and recorded crime.
Some visitors to Newquay, including children as young as 15, have been sent home as a result of anti-social behaviour, while older tourists have had skimpy costumes seized by police - including mankinis, a thong-like male bathing costume popularised by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's spoof documentary character Borat.
28 Sep 2012 Officers in Newquay say the Cornish resort is shedding its reputation as a haven for drunken revellers and stag parties as a result of the zero-tolerance approach to risque fancy dress.
Some visitors to Newquay, including children as young as 15, have been sent home as a result of anti-social behaviour, while older tourists have had skimpy costumes seized by police - including mankinis, a thong-like male bathing costume popularised by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's spoof documentary character Borat.
In an interview marking the end of a successful summer season, Devon and Cornwall Police Superintendent Julie Whitmarsh said the town had come a long way in the last three years, thanks to concerted efforts to help clean up the town's reputation.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
That picture needs a barf alert or a Helen Thomas alert or something! *stomach heaving*
What, you no like make sexy time with Borat?
The police seized the mankinis and sent the manikins home nekkid?
while older tourists have had skimpy costumes seized by police
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sounds painful...
Note to self: Never click on these type of threads during lunch hour.
What, you no like make sexy time with Borat?
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*laughing* I will save that for some of the more adventuresome FReepers!
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