It is simply stunning how rapidly Platterball has become one of the world’s most popular sports. People everywhere are embracing the game, as you can see from this supermodel exhibition match in London, complete with the pro faceguards and regulation hatter platters.
And why not? Everybody wants the thrill of being a platter batter, lobbing that 10-pound bowling ball perfectly, so it lands on a platter and doesnt roll off, thus earning you 3 3/4 points, or 2 2/3 points if youre playing in Belgium.
With 16 platters and eight bowling balls in play at once, the action never stops. Very impressively, these plucky models opted to follow the professional rules, playing with their hands tied behind their backs and splotches of lard on the flat surfaces, making it even harder to score. But hey, those 0-0 games just add to the excitement!
A model displays a creation by Basso and Brooke during their Spring/Summer 2008 show during London Fashion Week September 17, 2007. REUTERS/Stephen Hird
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“Wait, did you say you wanted her head on a platter, or a platter on her head?
- Posted by Lady WeaselSomeone should tell the waitress she dropped the food.
- Posted by KMeanwhile, Lucius Freud searches his studio one last time in a desperate attempt to locate his palette.
- Posted by CharleneDoes the plate spin or the model?
- Posted by John C AbellDear Mr. Abell,
Yes.
Your friend in Runway,
- Posted by Shawn HendricksShawn
[thought bubble]
- Posted by Shawn HendricksCurses! The girls are coming and I’ve eaten all the sweets. Where shall I hide the pastry plate?
Is this the Chinese knock-off of Cal Worthington’s umbrella hat? Watch that lead.
- Posted by Shawn HendricksCalifornia law doesn’t care what your motorcycle helmet looks like, just so long as you wear one. Regrettably, Desdemona couldn’t keep this one on even at low speeds.
- Posted by Shawn HendricksThe tupperware slippers are a nice touch.
- Posted by Shawn Hendricks