News Front

November, 1990

And equality for allLynnwood, Washington--Contestants in the 1990 Mr. Male pageant had to cover their nipples to comply with a gender-neutral city ordinance that bans all topless adult entertainment. Police commander Larry Abbott assigned three officers to observe the contest, explaining that if men were allowed to show their nipples, women entertainers might file discrimination suits. Although most of the males hid their nipples under small pieces of flesh-toned adhesive, one creative contestan...