Where can you drive down the street see mostly naked models, be hypnotized and find a cure for alcoholism? Sunset Strip, of course and I am not referring to a Friday night. As I drive to and fro work, I am consistently entertained by the billboards on Sunset Blvd. I am greeted daily by a male model’s derriere, a cartoon character exclaiming, “I pooted!” and information on a new type of cure for alcoholism?
Like many other Angelenos, while driving I am so consumed with getting to my next destination I rarely look at anything but the persons’ bumper in front of me. But, while in traffic on the Sunset Strip, I took the time to look up. The first thing I see is the beautiful bare backside of a male model, if traffic wasn’t running so slowly I wouldn’t have even noticed the chick in the background beginning to undress and the logo for Joe’s Jeans. I will have to say that this is probably my favorite billboard, who doesn’t enjoy a man’s butt first thing in the morning, definitely something I can handle before my Starbuck’s.
I am not the only one who appreciates the edgy advertisements along the Strip. The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been running an annual contest since 2000, for the best billboard on the Sunset Strip. Over the years the number of entrants has exponentially grown and this year there has been an overwhelming response. Please visit http://www.billboardawards.com/ for a full list of nominees.
The awards will be presented on July 27th at the House of Blues, tickets are on sale now, $100 gets you in the door with an open bar and live entertainment.
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