Probably raised a few other things, too....

MorganGrayson · 08-07-2005

Strip Club Owner Raises Ire With New Sign

LOS ANGELES (AP) - For years, Howard White has advertised his strip club near Los Angeles International Airport with a not too subtle marquee reading "Live Nude Nude Nudes." But some tourists and nearby businesses say White has gone too far with his latest pitch for the Century Lounge: a freshly posted sign proclaiming "Vaginas R' Us."

"We don't appreciate the signage and we're working with the city to make sure this establishment is adhering to all codes," said Laurie Hughes, executive director of Gateway to L.A., an association that promotes businesses along Century Boulevard just east of the airport.

White, who posted the new sign Tuesday, says he's simply advertising his business.

"In a sort of a naive way, I felt that there was nothing terrible about it since the 'Vagina Monologues' was on Broadway forever," White said. "I didn't feel there was anything terrible about it."

Los Angeles city officials say White's sign doesn't break the law.

"The word 'vagina' is not an obscene word and we're not in a position to question the First Amendment," said City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, whose district includes the airport area.

But the business association is pursuing another avenue of attack. It contacted the retailer Toys R Us, which aggressively defends its trademark name.

Toys R Us spokeswoman Susan McLaughlin said the company knows about White's sign and will be "looking into it immediately."

In the meantime, White will have to take his sign down - temporarily. The new sign, which is pasted over a portion of the original marquee, is made of combustible plastic vinyl that violates the municipal code. White was served with a citation Thursday, and has until the close of business Sunday to replace the sign, said David Keim, the city's chief of code enforcement.

Trev · 08-07-2005

"Vaginas R' Us".... wouldn't that make them cunts

MorganGrayson · 08-07-2005

Hmmm..."Vaginas R Us"..."We are vaginas"...hmmm...well, Trev, you may just have a point.

Trev · 08-07-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

Hmmm..."Vaginas R Us"..."We are vaginas"...hmmm...well, Trev, you may just have a point.

No way!

I need a dancing around in a circle smilie

(And no! The gay white one we have isn't good enough

)

Newton · 08-07-2005

Vagitarians - All you can eat?

08-07-2005	#1
MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Probably raised a few other things, too.... Strip Club Owner Raises Ire With New Sign LOS ANGELES (AP) - For years, Howard White has advertised his strip club near Los Angeles International Airport with a not too subtle marquee reading "Live Nude Nude Nudes." But some tourists and nearby businesses say White has gone too far with his latest pitch for the Century Lounge: a freshly posted sign proclaiming "Vaginas R' Us." "We don't appreciate the signage and we're working with the city to make sure this establishment is adhering to all codes," said Laurie Hughes, executive director of Gateway to L.A., an association that promotes businesses along Century Boulevard just east of the airport. White, who posted the new sign Tuesday, says he's simply advertising his business. "In a sort of a naive way, I felt that there was nothing terrible about it since the 'Vagina Monologues' was on Broadway forever," White said. "I didn't feel there was anything terrible about it." Los Angeles city officials say White's sign doesn't break the law. "The word 'vagina' is not an obscene word and we're not in a position to question the First Amendment," said City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, whose district includes the airport area. But the business association is pursuing another avenue of attack. It contacted the retailer Toys R Us, which aggressively defends its trademark name. Toys R Us spokeswoman Susan McLaughlin said the company knows about White's sign and will be "looking into it immediately." In the meantime, White will have to take his sign down - temporarily. The new sign, which is pasted over a portion of the original marquee, is made of combustible plastic vinyl that violates the municipal code. White was served with a citation Thursday, and has until the close of business Sunday to replace the sign, said David Keim, the city's chief of code enforcement.

08-07-2005	#2
Trev Cunty Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,150	Re: Probably raised a few other things, too.... "Vaginas R' Us".... wouldn't that make them cunts __________________ Sucks to be you.

08-07-2005	#3
MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: Probably raised a few other things, too.... Hmmm..."Vaginas R Us"..."We are vaginas"...hmmm...well, Trev, you may just have a point.

08-07-2005	#5
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Probably raised a few other things, too.... Vagitarians - All you can eat? __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD