




free fall, n. 1. the fall of a body such that the only force acting upon it is gravity. 2. an action taken without restraint or concern of consequenses. 3. a leap into the unknown.
Compare the above photo with the one below of a young Marilyn Monroe modeling what was then considered a risque bikini. Marilyn's bikini covers a little more of her chest, but the bottom covers her belly button, hips, and rear.
Catholic countries like Spain, Portugal and Italy banned the bikini. Decency leagues pressured Hollywood to keep bikinis from being featured in Hollywood movies. One writer described it as a "two piece bathing suit which reveals everything about a girl except for her mother's maiden name." And Modern Girl magazine wrote, "It is hardly necessary to waste words over the so-called bikini since it is inconceivable that any girl with tact and decency would ever wear such a thing."
In 1964, Sports Illustrated published it's first swimsuit issue, which has been credited with making the bikini a legitimate piece of apparel. That same year even the pure and virtuous Annette Funicello wore a bikini for "Bikini Beach". The bikini was here to stay.Here's a few pics of models and regular girls showing why the bikini is perhaps the greatest invention of all time. Alright, maybe that's a little over the top, but it's up there ;)
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