New Zealand "Boobs on Bikes" Parade
Rose A. Valenta — August 22, 2008 — Naughty
References: stuff.co.nz
Amid much controversy and threats of legal injunctions, the 6th annual Boobs on Bikes Parade took place on Queen St. in Auckland New Zealand today. The event is sponsored by porn king, Steve Crow. About 30 topless women cycled down Queen St. Many of the 100,000 spectators told reporters that they were there “to see the motorcycles.”
During one hearing Mr. Crow told the court “They’re breasts and New Zealand law says that women can have their breasts out in public or be bare-chested just like a man.” Judge Nicola Mathers said “while opponents may find the parade offensive or tasteless, the fact that 80,000 people had gathered for a similar event last year meant a significant number of people did not agree with the critics.”
“The ruling supports this, it is a legal event,” Mr. Crow said, and he plans a similar one in Wellington in November. However, Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast said she was not aware of any “plans to turn the arts and culture capital into the boobs capital of New Zealand,” and the beat goes on…
During one hearing Mr. Crow told the court “They’re breasts and New Zealand law says that women can have their breasts out in public or be bare-chested just like a man.” Judge Nicola Mathers said “while opponents may find the parade offensive or tasteless, the fact that 80,000 people had gathered for a similar event last year meant a significant number of people did not agree with the critics.”
“The ruling supports this, it is a legal event,” Mr. Crow said, and he plans a similar one in Wellington in November. However, Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast said she was not aware of any “plans to turn the arts and culture capital into the boobs capital of New Zealand,” and the beat goes on…
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