Monday, April 9, 2012

The Myth of the Red Swimsuit

The Myth of the Red Swimsuit

While Beverly Hills is being
populated by a larger-than-life
crowd, L.A.'s scenic coastline
along the PCH is being reigned
by an athletic community that
ever since the red-bikini-action-
loaded show 'Baywatch'
achieved iconic status and
belongs to La La Land's
beautiful beach scene, like fake
boobs to Beverly Hills.

On their daily mission to protect
and save humans swimming and
lingering on the beach, L.A.'s
lifeguards cut quite a figure when
sporting their distinctive red
shorts or low-cut swim suits,
while dashing around grey
lifeguard booths, swinging their
red lifebuoys or riding their
signature yellow trucks along the
seaside and on sturday piers.
Being an red-clad, gym-honed
incarnation of Mitch and his
attractive crew, they keep the
Baywatch myth alive till this day.

Tidal-washed, lifeguards patrol
and control their sandy, sun-
washed territory to the sound of
breaking waves and squealing
seagulls, checking on (and out)
patrons, and on what has been
washed ashore...
Early morning fog - the so called
Marine Layer - hugs the coast all
summer long and provides
natural 'air conditioning' for the
cities along the bay. Hot sun-
drenched summer days give their
gym-honed bods a crispy suntan,
that is being deeply moistruized
by the fresh and salty ocean breeze
filling their lungs, infusing their
hearts.
Yet it's the chocolatey brown beach
bunnies, sporting itsy bitsy triangles
held on by pices of string, that inspire
a lifesaver's mind on a daily basis and
create a Malibu-perfect feast for the
eyes in the thick of a sun and waves
worshipping crowd.








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