FLAK KNOCKS PINUP FROM SKY

[442RCT]

The semi-risque 40- by 36-inch promotion for the annual S.I. bikini edition didn't make it more than a week before political correctness scraped it off the nose of an AirTran Airways Boeing 737. The flight attendants didn't appreciate the World War II-style pinup. They thought it would lead to guys on planes asking for more than a pillow. The eye-catching piece shows a leggy blonde in a black one-piece in front of a purple circle with the message "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2010."

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/...es-333120.html

I'm guessing this pinup girl with a one piece bathing suit on the back of a flight jacket would be less offensive because it wouldn't be sponsored by a corporation. The artist did a mighty fine job, he'd be a very popular guy at a WW2 air base.

 

[Hamsterbear]

"The flight attendants didn't appreciate the World War II-style pinup. "

That's probably because the modern flight attendant doesn't look anwhere near like that...........

 

[Hunter57]

It's not even particularly war-time style, to my eye, anyway. Perhaps a more period look might have gone over better?

 

[442RCT]

It's not even particularly war-time style, to my eye, anyway. Perhaps a more period look might have gone over better?

 

[Hunter57]

The actual vintage art is more pinup/girl-next-door, and less "come hither". Still would prefer that over the modern version.